It’s getting close to spring when the wildflowers start blooming. That also means that bees will be out, too. For the most part, bees are harmless and extremely beneficial to our local environment and economy. They help pollinate most of the flowers, fruits, trees, crops, and plants that we see and … [Read more...]
Professionals Stand Out
It is often said that Real Estate professionals spends up to 50% of their commission on advertising. I personally think that number is absurd, but I don’t work directly in that field. But I do know of some services and ideas that may help reduce that enormous expense by way of repeat and referral … [Read more...]
Babysitters Have Enough Work
One Less thing a babysitter has to worry about! I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. At that age I thought I knew everything about watching kids. Sure I always had the house clean, toys picked up, and dishes were done. Now as a parent of two boys I look back and realize I didn’t know … [Read more...]
4th of July and Fireworks Safety
4th of July and Fireworks Safety This weekend millions of Americans with join together to celebrate our nation’s birthday. Arguably the best holiday of the year, the 4th of July is known for backyard parties and barbeques, parades and bonfires, swimming and, of course, fireworks! Fireworks Can Be … [Read more...]
Donating Blood Can Save Your Life!
January is National Blood Donor Month, and the Holidays in general are a good time to donate blood and plasma. Donating blood and plasma is a relatively quick (about 90 minutes) and painless procedure. Many times, you can schedule a time with The Red Cross directly, or perhaps your office can … [Read more...]
Safe Christmas Tree Disposal
Hi, friends! We hope that each of you had a great Holiday Season! We had a fun Christmas with our girls. What an amazing adventure to have them in our lives. We are truly blessed! Safe Christmas Tree Disposal Part of parenting a child is being responsible for every aspect of their safety. … [Read more...]
Real Estate Safety This Holiday Season
Real Estate Agent Safety Tips In every profession there are certain occasions for hazards in all forms. The Real Estate business is no different. There are specific safety tips for all our friends in the Real Estate profession. Most of you are aware of these but may need a quick refresher … [Read more...]
Christmas Decoration Safety
I am not sure about you guys, but my Christmas lights have been up for about a week now. The Elf on The Shelf is on the move! Things have been in warp drive for us with all kinds of household projects; but we still take time to enjoy each other as well as the season. Christmas Decoration … [Read more...]
Family Fun Around The Holidays
Thanksgiving is less than 48 hours away, and that means the dreaded quadruple F’s of the Holiday season. Food, Family, Football, and Family (domestic) Disputes. As a firefighter for the past 10 years, I can personally attest that the amount of domestic disputes dramatically increase during the … [Read more...]
Smoke Alarms & Your Family
Smoke Alarms & Your Family Smoke detectors. Smoke alarms. Nuisance alarms. Poor cooking skills indicators. Baby sleep interrupters. Ridiculous. Unnecessary. Why Do We Need Smoke Alarms? No matter what you call them, smoke detectors save lives by alerting you, the occupant, to the deadly … [Read more...]