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Food chat May 2 at 11 a.m.

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Stylish Mother's Day gifts

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Fitness ideas for couples

Want to get fit but worried you'll miss out on quality time with your honey? We don't want you leaving your partner in the dust, so we've got fun suggestions for activities for two.

A quick guide to Boston-area tennis courts

Since the average young Bostonian isn’t living in a mansion with her own private court, grab your racquet and try the accommodations at one of these Boston-area tennis courts.

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If you have a sweet tooth and the only cure is more cupcake, try one of the Great Boston Cupcake Crawl tours just started by Boston Chocolate Tours.

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She foraged for ramps, made pesto

A friend in Western Mass was out the other day and discovered a field of wild ramps. They are also known as wild leeks. The bulbs are white with purple tinge and though many people put them into all kinds of dishes, they are very strong, almost garlicky.

Fashion/Style

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We sat down with Newburyport-based Petal Floral Design owner Becca Olcott, who created two easy DIYs for prom goers -- a classic boutonniere and a whimsical flower crown.

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