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3 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Summer

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 by Carol1 Comment

The heat of the summer is upon us, but before your mind shifts to beach vacations and barbecues, it is important to ensure that your home is summer ready. Here are 3 easy things that you can do to prepare your home for the hotter months. Stock up on Summer Essentials Sunscreen and insect repellent are some summer essentials that you should be sure that you have on hand before the hot, hazy days of summer begin. There is nothing worse than being stuck without bug spray at the backyard fire pit, or having no sunscreen for a sunny pool day. Ensure you are stocked with these items so you don't have to waste your time making a run to the store when you're out having fun. Get Your HVAC Serviced Be proactive before the summer begins and get your HVAC tuned up to prevent any breakdowns when you can't afford them. Contact a company to provide heating and cooling repair to come out...

Tips for Selecting a Roofing Contractor

August 21, 2018September 10, 2018 by CarolNo Comments

I used to work in insurance and one question we often got asked is did we have any roofing contractors we could recommend. We never recommended anyone in particular, but there are some tips to keep in mind when selecting roofing contractors in your area to make sure you get the best roofing services you need. Make Sure The Roofing Contractor Is Properly Insured The roofing contractor needs to have adequate liability insurance and worker's compensation. Ask to see their certificates as proof and call their insurance company to confirm their policies are valid. If a contractor works on your roof without the proper insurance and an accident or damage occurs, you could be left having to paying for it. Hire A Local Contractor Be sure to choose a local roofing contractor. That means they are not only operating locally currently, but also have an established reputation and business in the local community. Don't Hire A Roofing Contractor Based Only On Price Don't ever hire a...

The Benefits of Eating Organic Foods

August 15, 2018 by Carol3 Comments

If you're like me, you're always trying to eat healthier - and failing more often than not. One thing to consider is putting organic foods in your diet. Organic foods are healthy, tasty, and easy to find in your local grocery store. Prices may be a little higher than non-organic foods, but the health benefits are well-worth the difference. Over the last decade, organic foods have become very popular because of their numerous health benefits. You can now find a variety of organic food items from fresh produce to organic crackers in most grocery stores. Whether you're making a simple green or fruit salad, a family dinner for the kids, or freshly baked deserts to calm your sweet tooth, you can cook and prepare food with healthy organic ingredients. When you see food labels that say “organic,” it refers to how products are grown and processed by manufacturers. In America, all organic crops like lettuce, tomatoes, corn, wheat, vegetables, and fruit must be...

Reminder: Take Some Me Time

May 18, 2018May 17, 2018 by Carol5 Comments

Reclaiming Control of Your Life It probably didn’t happen overnight, but is something that overtook your serenity like ivy overtakes any structure it can attach to. You may not have even noticed the slow loss of control you were experiencing as family life, work and other obligations began consuming all of your personal time. Then one day you realize you can’t remember the last time you had a block of “me time” to enjoy a nap, a book or a long, peaceful walk. It’s important to your physical, mental and emotional health that you reclaim some personal time to relax, recharge and simply enjoy being solely in the company of self. Starting Off A day that starts off hectic often continues in that same manner. Preparing for the morning prior to going to bed can eliminate morning chaos. Getting and staying organized can help make mornings and entire days less hectic and frustrating. Doing everything possible to simplify daily tasks such as meal...

Planning the Perfect Book Club Meeting

April 18, 2018April 16, 2018 by Carol2 Comments

I would love to have a real life book club. Unfortunately I just don't know that I have the time right now - or friends I could convince to join in. If you're like me, you've probably thought about starting your own book club. It would give you a chance to meet with other people who love to read as much as you do and to talk about your favorite books with other people who have read them. However, you may not be sure how to start your own book club or how to run a meeting of one. If that's the case, I did find a few tips to help you get started running your own book club meeting today and to help me if I ever actually do try to start one. First, think about what you will serve at your book club meeting. While some people simply have tea, coffee, and light snacks, if you're planning a large meeting...

Gender Inequality Issues

February 11, 2018February 9, 2018 by CarolNo Comments

The following is a sponsored post. It’s been a big year for news, especially in the areas of politics and entertainment. The news from Washington, DC, as the new Trump administration made its sympathies known, has been coming fast and furious. The news has been breaking sometimes on an hourly basis, with dizzying and startling events coming out of Washington that have left many citizens feeling exhausted, as this radical new administration has taken some definitely unusual approaches to governing. Gender Inequality Issues In Our Culture As the news from the political world has continued to startle in the past year, so also has the news from Hollywood. The biggest story this year, in entertainment and also in politics and the corporate world, has been the #Metoo movement, which quickly arose after the revelations of sexual abuse broke in Hollywood. The story started with major news about film producer Harvey Weinstein, when reporter Ronan Farrow released a story in The New Yorker about...