Though it’s not a topic most of us want to think about, planning for what happens after your death and understanding your options can reduce the stress on grieving loved ones. Making decisions now about what happens when you’re gone can help assure those left behind that your wishes are being honored.

With household chores, family gatherings, school events and work activities, life can get a little hectic this time of year. So, when you actually have time at home, you either want to unwind and relax or use the free moments to bolster more energy and finish the day's to-dos.

Here are a few simple do-it-yourself projects that will increase the value and appearance of your home, and make a big difference when it comes time to sell.

Tulips are a vibrant, timeless symbol of spring. They are available from January through May and join groundhogs, grass and new leaves on trees as indicators that warmer weather is on its way. Their delicate shape, graceful posture and vibrant colors have inspired this flower’s popularity across cultures and throughout time. They are a great way to celebrate spring holidays.

Fall is a great time to try your hand at turning this year’s yard debris into next year’s natural fertilizer.

Tomato season is a celebrated but fleeting time of year. For several months each year local produce stands pop up on roadsides and in parking lots, an opportunity for many areas of the country to show off their best locally grown in-season fruits and veggies. Here are some tips on how to get the best tomatoes.

(ARA) – Congratulations, you’re pregnant! If you’ve been hoping for this wonderful event for a while, you may feel eager to begin being a parent. Or, if your pregnancy is a surprise, you may feel you need to make the most of the next nine months to prepare for the demands of parenthood. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait to get started on the important work of being a parent.Your primary parenting task while pregnant will be to take care of yourself and your growing baby. Here are some tools and tips for parenting during pregnancy.