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14 Fresh Places to Eat, Drink, Play & Stay This Summer
14 Fresh Places to Eat, Drink, Play & Stay This Summer
Hot off the minds of Midwest travel writers: a fresh look at where to eat, drink, play and stay around the region.
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Out Now: Best of the Midwest 2022
Out Now: Best of the Midwest 2022
Find your summer adventure with our new bookazine, available now in the magazine store!
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This Family's Garden Farm is a Nature-Filled Paradise
This Family's Garden Farm is a Nature-Filled Paradise
On land passed down through generations, a Wisconsin family experiences—and shares—the glory of gardening.
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Urban-Pop Art, a New Boutique Hotel and More—Here's What to See and Do in Fort Wayne Right Now
Urban-Pop Art, a New Boutique Hotel and More—Here's What to See and Do in Fort Wayne Right Now
On a trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana, catch a colorful wave of fresh development, plus a new hotel from the cofounder of Vera Bradley.
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5 Clever Tips for Repurposing a Potting Bench as a Bar CartÂ
5 Clever Tips for Repurposing a Potting Bench as a Bar CartÂ
With smart accessorizing, a potting bench becomes a celebration station for summer soirees.
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Expert Tips for Growing a Window Box Garden
Casey Lawrence’s lush window boxes were a revelation to her online followers. Use her tips to grow your own.
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These DIY Orange Beeswax Candles Will Make Your Home Smell Amazing
These DIY Orange Beeswax Candles Will Make Your Home Smell Amazing
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