Because of the Memorial Day weekend, you won't find any coupon inserts in this Sunday's News and Observer.

Take a break from coupon clipping and enjoy the time off with your family and friends.

With Easter this weekend, there won't be any coupon inserts in this Sunday's News & Observer.

Enjoy the clip-free weekend.

Or, if you're like me, use the time to catch up on clipping and filing.

Sad to say, but I have yet to clear my binder of all those coupons that expired March 31.

All 397 national parks across the country will offer free admission from Jan. 14-16 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Sometimes eating well can be inconvenient. Strawberry season coincides with the end of school, so I've been juggling piano recitals, teacher appreciations, soccer games and jam. 

But it's worth every minute of work. Having grown up eating homemade jelly and jam, I can't abide the stuff at the grocery store. I prefer much more fruit and a lot less sugar. My favorite recipe comes from a strawberry vendor who swears by the one in the box of Sure-Jell for less Sugar pectin.

If you've never made jam, it can seem like a daunting task, but freezer jam is within anyone's grasp. You don't need any special equipment and the taste will make you swear off commercial jams for good. Here's a recipe.

Get a glance behind-the-scenes of the annual Henside the Beltline Tour d'Coop.

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