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Summer Savings: Energy

by Sherry Holetzky

27 Jun 2008 10:30 AM

Running the air conditioning, fans, and more, during the summer also runs up energy bills. Aside from the cost, people are trying to be more conscious of energy usage and become better stewards of the environment.

Have You Hosted a Summer Swap?

by Sherry Holetzky

18 Jun 2008 10:58 AM

There are many occasions upon which families can host exchanges or "swaps." During the holidays many people do cookie exchanges and often times, prom is a great opportunity to trade existing items such as gowns and accessories for "new to you" items.

Summertime Schedule

by Sherry Holetzky

16 Jun 2008 11:45 AM

Looking at the title, you might ask, "What schedule?" Many families who have children home from school for summer vacation have no real household routine during the summer, at least not one comparable to that which they follow during the school year.

Here Comes the Ice Cream Man...

by Sherry Holetzky

15 May 2008 11:27 AM

Is this childhood ritual safe? You might be surprised to learn who is driving that ice cream truck... Sex offenders are drawn to this line of work, for obvious reasons.

Basic Emergency Supply Kit 3

by Mary Ann Romans

24 Mar 2008 12:15 PM

Do you know what you need to have in your home to be prepared in the event of an emergency? If you want to help protect yourself and your family, having a basic emergency supply kit is essential. We have been talking about the various supplies that need to go into your kit.

Basic Emergency Supply Kit 2

by Mary Ann Romans

24 Mar 2008 10:58 AM

This is the second article in the series about being prepared at home with a basic emergency supply kit. We talked about the government's guidelines for water and food stockpiles, as well as how to store them, in preparation for an emergency.

Basic Emergency Supply Kit

by Mary Ann Romans

24 Mar 2008 09:20 AM

Emergencies can vary from being inconvenient to being life threatening. While I hope that you will never find yourself in an emergency, having an emergency is always a possibility. The U.S. Government recommends that you become prepared by creating and having on hand a basic emergency kit.

The Art of the Letter

by Mary Ann Romans

17 Mar 2008 12:26 PM

I've always been a big proponent of letter writing at home. There is nothing like getting a letter from a good friend in the mail, full of the happenings from someone far away. The anticipation of walking up the driveway to the mailbox is something special.

Reducing Your Trash 3

by Mary Ann Romans

11 Mar 2008 05:49 AM

We are on a mission to reduce the amount of trash that exits our homes. With just a few changes in our lives, we can affect the amount of garbage that our families contribute to the landfills, and as a result, also save money.

Reducing Your Trash 2

by Mary Ann Romans

10 Mar 2008 05:15 AM

Here are even more ideas to help you reduce the amount of trash that comes out of your home. You'll save the environment, and you may even same some money, too. If you missed the earlier article on reducing your trash, called, aptly, Reducing Your Trash, click here.



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