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Alternate Escape Route for Fires

by Andrea Hermitt

12 Oct 2009 09:18 AM

Three sisters aged 12-19 died this weekend in a house fire. They had huddled in a closet and called 911. Their mother jumped off a deck to escape the fire, and neighbors could not get in to rescue the girls.

Getting Your Home Ready for Summer Vacation

by Mary Ann Romans

21 May 2009 12:20 PM

It seems that summer is always ready before I am. I still haven't finished all of the spring cleaning before everyone gears up for the summer activities.

What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?

by Mary Ann Romans

20 May 2009 08:39 AM

Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA is a great way to have your household become connected with your community, while enjoying fresh food and even some great savings. In today's modern form of CSA, community members buy shares in a farm or from a farming community.

Retro Items You Should Have at Home

by Mary Ann Romans

06 May 2009 07:01 AM

Do you think that you left the 70's or 80's behind long ago? With all of our modern conveniences, there are still a few retro things that we shouldn't ditch just yet. Having these items around could save you money, be convenient and help take care of the environment.

It's Tax Time 2009!

by Mary Ann Romans

08 Mar 2009 12:01 PM

Are you all set with your taxes? If you live in the United States, you know what I mean. Tax paperwork is due next month, and many of us still have it hanging over our heads.

What the Color of Your Car Says About You

by Mary Ann Romans

14 Feb 2009 12:30 PM

Are you aggressive, fun loving, cool, or cautious? Research done comparing insurance claims and the color of people's cars reveal some interesting trends regarding a link between the color of your car and your personality. Insurance.

Daylight Savings Time

by Mary Ann Romans

26 Oct 2008 07:51 AM

If you are wondering whether you should reset your clocks today, you can relax. Daylight savings is on November 2nd this year. That means that you will just have to wait one more week until you can sleep in and enjoy the extra hour.

Have a Victorian Evening at Home

by Mary Ann Romans

08 Oct 2008 02:12 PM

When we look back at the Victorian era we see it as a romantic and nostalgic time. While the people who were living it might not have thought so, there is still something magical about that time period, with its emphasis on children, family and togetherness.

The Phone is Ringing!

by Sherry Holetzky

19 Jul 2008 12:02 PM

The home phone (landline), my cell phone, and my husband's cell phone are each ringing at this very moment. When you have kids, especially teens and 'tweens, it may seem like the phone never stops ringing. Even if you don't have kids, it may ring quite a bit.

On Being Practical

by Sherry Holetzky

12 Jul 2008 08:38 AM

Being practical might sound boring. Boring or not, it is an essential quality when it comes to maintaining a household. If you are feeling the economic crunch, these practical tips might just come in handy. The best part is they are pretty painless.



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