Our country’s inception is represented by our Declaration of Independence. This amazing document encapsulates our nation’s call for freedom and our spirit of independence! Take pride in the celebration of this holiday and please be responsible in that celebration. Here are some safety tips ensure your holiday celebration is safe and fun! BBQ tips: If you’re […]
How, where to cool animals down when temps soar courtesy of The Humane Society Summer can be an uncomfortable—even dangerous—time for pets and people. It’s difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with […]
~ Article courtesy of Allstate Insurance Are you protected? That’s a question that every home swimming pool owner should be asking themselves. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) recently found that thousands of pool injuries and drowning incidents occur every year, hundreds involving young children. Most pool accidents can be avoided with preventative […]
Water is life! You can go 3 days without water before you feel serious and deadly physical consequences. OK, I know some of you will say you can go a week without drinking straight water. Well that may be true, you can drink a variety of fluids (and I feel sorry for your liver and […]
In the event of a citywide or regional emergency such as a severe winter storm, flood or major earthquake, households need to be prepared to be on their own for at least a week. Neighborhoods need to be prepared for self-sufficiency, too. Volunteer neighborhood rescuers will likely be first on-the-scene when firefighters and police are […]
I like Facebook but I recently got pushed to Facebook’s Timeline. I personally don’t care for the interface but do like being connected to my friends and fans. There is a “grace” period that allows you to go into your FB page to review/edit its content. It is very important to do so and I’m […]
– Caitlin Sellers An outdoor barbecue with family, friends, and food is a great way to spend a summer evening, but if fireworks or sparklers are part of your plans, here’s what you should know. Consumer fireworks are legal in most states, with only five states instituting an all-out ban. In fact, more and more […]
We keep medicine handy so that it’s easily available for our prescribed use. Depending on where medicine is stored can affect its efficacy and could also become a danger to the children and pets in the household. Medicine needs to be stored at room temperature and away from light and moisture. Do not store it […]
