The very worst emergency plan is no plan. The next worse is two plans. ~Author Unknown National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort held each September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. National Preparedness Month is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The goal of the month is to increase public awareness...
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Headed to the beach or lake shore and want to keep your snacks/lunch cool? You need the Columbia 50 Can High Performance Rolling Cooler, a this soft sided, insulated rolling cooler. It features an easy access lid and Therma-Flect reflective barrier lid. It also has an Ultra Safe easy clean leak proof liner and an insulated, zippered pocket.
It’s that time of year again…when you compile all of your tax related papers. In these tough economic times, it is important to get all the deductions and credits you can, so the IRS generously compiled a list in IRS Tax Tip 2011-18, dated January 26, 2011: Did you know that your children may help you qualify for some tax benefits? Here are 10 tax...
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Excerpts of this article are taken from the Wednesday “Insider’s Club” e-Newsletter by Dr. Charles Fay of the Love and Logic® Institute. You can subscribe to the newsletter www.loveandlogic.com Have you noticed how much effort some folks put into finding just the right Christmas gifts for their child? I bet you know someone who doesn’t think twice about spending endless hours – or even days...
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There must be more to life than having everything! ~Maurice Sendak So you have decided to “go simple” this season and give gifts that matter but don’t take up space. Here’s a list of ideas to get you thinking. Gift certificates: spa services – massage, manicure, pedicure house cleaning services lawn services registration fee for a class or lessons – cooking, art, music, Pilates, Yoga,...
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Clutter Free Gift Giving Resource Guide by April Welch Written by a professional organizer, this guide is full of practical and non-cluttering gift ideas that will help you be a conscious consumer as well as an amazing giver! Product Recommendation I know that there aren’t many of us who need to bring more stuff into our homes, no matter how thoughtful the intentions behind the...
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“We have more stuff, but less time for the things that make us happy.” ~ Annie Leonard As we prepare for the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, we should pause a moment to think…what do I want to give and get (if asked) this holiday season? If you don’t want to be sitting around the kitchen table in March, bemoaning the holiday...
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Simplify Your Holidays: A Christmas Planner to Use Year after Year by Marcia Ramsland Prepare for both Thanksgiving and Christmas and feel less stressed and more joyful throughout the entire season. I like that this planner addresses all the details of the busy holiday season, such as buying, wrapping, and sending presents, sending Christmas cards, home decorations, and cooking and baking. It features a day-by-day...
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Easy Entertaining for Beginners: You Can Throw a Fabulous Party, from Holiday Fiesta to a Romantic Evening for Two by Patricia Mendez A recipient of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award, which honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services, this book proves you don’t have to be a professional chef or nervous wreck to successfullly pull off casual at-home entertaining. I think it’s a great resource...
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Planning a party on short notice? Maybe you procrastinated a bit or just lost track of time and now you realize your get-together is in a week! Don’t panic. It is possible to organize a party in just 7 days. It takes motivation, determination, and careful planning, but you can pull it off. Two things to keep in mind: keep it simple and divide &...
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