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7 SMART STEPS to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Home

(BPT) - Think about how much time you and your family spend inside versus outside. From your home to the car to work and to school, it’s not uncommon that the majority of your day is spent indoors. This modern phenomenon means increased exposure to indoor air pollution. Fortunately, with a few smart, proactive steps, you can help protect yourself and your family.

People vastly underestimate the time they spend inside, assuming just four hours, when in actuality they are inside more than 21 hours each day, according to The Indoor Generation report by The VELUX Group. The Indoor Generation refers to a growing number of people who spend the vast majority of their time indoors - currently 90 percent of their days on average, according to the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency.

In addition to people spending more time inside, homes are being built and sealed tightly to meet the demand for increased energy efficiency. This is great for energy efficiency but not so great for fresh air exchange, which is necessary to maintain healthy indoor air quality. The resulting polluted air is locked in and can have health consequences: Moldy and damp air inside the home can increase the risk of asthma by 40 percent. Poor indoor air quality can contribute to irritated eyes, nose and throat, headaches and fatigue. Long-term indoor air pollution can even lead to the development of respiratory diseases and heart disease.

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How to Choose Plants for Your Summer Garden

How to plant what you love this summer

(BPT) - Whether you’re new to gardening or have a green thumb, summer is the perfect season to start your own garden. Now is the time to start thinking of all the possibilities the warm weather brings!

“The first step to start your summer garden is considering what plants make you happy and what types of things you’ll use or enjoy most throughout the season,” says Emily Murphy, author of Pass the

Pistil blog and “Grow What You Love” book and podcast. “In gardening, as in life, I say, grow what you love - find the things that make you happy and grow them.”

The Gilmour Planting Map can also help you determine what to plant based on your zone. If you’re not sure where to start, consider these ideas to inspire your summer garden.

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Keep COOL on the Grill

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Keep your kitchen cool and comfortable with grilled meals that banish the heat to the outdoors. Crisp, fresh greens and a perfect blend of spices and savory ingredients make each of these refreshing dishes perfect solutions for toasty days.

Featuring ingredients across the food groups, these dairy-fueled recipes from Milk Means More are ideal for well-rounded meals filled with nutritious flavor Zesty mustard, spicy Sriracha and

rich buttermilk lend a marinated flavor upgrade to traditional grilled chicken, while homemade pesto, fresh corn and ham create a perfect harmony for a cheesy grilled pizza. Or make a salad the star of your dinner table with a simply seasoned sirloin steak, plenty of veggies and a tart twist on a creamy dressing made with yogurt and milk.

Find more refreshing meal solutions at milkmeansmore.org.

Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

Recipe courtesy of Lori Yates of Foxes Love Lemons on behalf of Milk Means More

prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 16 minutes servings: 4

1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon mustard powder 1 tablespoon Sriracha 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons paprika 4 chicken drumsticks, bone in, skin on 4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on vegetable oil, for grill 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

In medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, mustard powder, Sriracha, garlic and paprika.

Place chicken in large zip-top bag; pour buttermilk mixture over chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

Heat outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess; discard marinade. Lightly oil grill grates. Transfer chicken to grill and cook, turning occasionally, 16-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Transfer chicken to serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

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SAINT

HAPPENINGS

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SUMMER

2019

The 101 st Season of The Muny

Pompeii: The Exhibition

The Muny in Forest Park

1 Theatre Drive | St. Louis, MO 63112 (314) 361-1900 | muny.org

Saint Louis Science Center

5050 Oakland Ave. | St. Louis, MO 63110

(314) 289-4400 | slsc.org

Have you seen it? A mysterious creature is coming! The NEST is a child-led playscape inviting the community to collectively create a home for an unknown visitor in St. Louis.

St. Louis Public Library1301 Olive Street | St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 241-2288 | slpl.org

Circus Flora3401 Washington Blvd. | St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 230-9190 | circusflora.org

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