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Reasons to Remove Snow from Your Roof

Snow can be pretty, but it can also be problematic. Those who live in places that regularly get snow realize that they will have to remove snow from their cars and driveways. State Farm points out that that it is a good idea to take the time to remove the snow from the roof of your home, too. When I was really young, I remember a time when my family experienced a Midwestern blizzard. Snow piled up higher than I’d ever seen it before (or since). My father used a rake to knock snow from the roof. Once he cleared … Continue reading →

Prepared for Unexpected Snow

Saturday just proved to me how important it is to be prepared for the unexpected. By now I’m sure you have either heard about it or experienced it yourself, but some parts of the east coast got snow, in October, a rarity. We are talking decades measuring the last time that this happened, and it fact, previous snows were only dustings. This time, we got actual build-a-snowman kind of snow. It also happened that we had our church’s annual trunk or treat scheduled. We were prepared to move things indoors, despite the snow and the Nor’easter, until we found out … Continue reading →

Home Blog Month in Review: October

As I sit here looking out my window at the backyard, the birds are hovering in the pine tree against a strong wind and steady rain. The temperature is chilly today, and the calendar reminds me that we have left October behind. October 1st Buy a Home for $1.75 It seems that the housing crisis has made some interesting news lately. Home Month in Review: September 2008 Has the weather turned cooler now that September has passed? Pretty soon, it will be time to get that heat turned back on! Meanwhile, check out all of the articles that were posted … Continue reading →

Simple Life is the Most Rewarding

Leading the simple life is not only less expensive, but it can be more rewarding, too. The last few days after Christmas have been wonderful. We’ve spent no money at all, but we have been having the best time. Days have been spent playing board games, cooking good meals, watching a gentle snowfall and the winter birds outside our windows, visiting neighbors, making a snowman, drinking hot chocolate, watching a Star Wars marathon, and just being together. It has been a perfect time after the busy Christmas rush. The simple life. Today, we’ll go to church and maybe hike through a … Continue reading →

How Vulnerable is Your Community?

Did you know that when the United States president declares a disaster, 90 percent of the time it is weather related? Some areas of the country are more prone to certain kinds of weather emergencies than others. But how do you know which ones pertain to you? or example, do you really need to be prepared for hurricanes? If you do, is there a specific time of year when hurricanes should be a concern? What about those other emergencies, both the ones that are weather related and those that might not be, such as floods, tornados, blizzards, earthquakes., etc.? There … Continue reading →

Sick Kit Tricks

With the colder weather here (snow in October!) and a few viruses already under our belt, it is definitely time to check and supply the sick kit. The sick kit comes in handy when anyone is sick, including mom. Maybe I should say especially mom, since when I am sick I tend not to get rest, and this draws out the illness more; can I get an Amen? While I don’t often store the entire kit together in one place, I do make sure that everything needed is stocked in easy locations. Standard kits might include tissues, medication, etc., but … Continue reading →

Three Good Reasons to Get Your Christmas Shopping Done Now

While waiting until the last minute to complete your holiday shopping can be, admittedly, a little exciting, (my brother-in-law actually enjoys shopping on Christmas Eve), there are some very good reasons to get it all done as early as possible. Not convinced that shopping early is a good idea? Here are three reasons to consider it this year. Be Prepared for the Unexpected If you wind up in a situation with a loss of income or other unexpected issue that impacts your finances (let us say that the furnace suddenly needs to be replaced), you could find yourself without the … Continue reading →

How to Prepare for a Winter Storm: Items to Have

A winter storm can be relatively mild, with just a moderate snow that keeps you indoors for a few hours, to blizzard-like conditions that lasts for several days, making it impossible to travel and knocking out power and other utilities. Sometimes you have adequate warning about a sever winter storm, while in other cases, conditions can worsen quickly and unexpectedly. Being prepared means that you will be ready when a winter storm hits. Here is a list of the items that you should have in your home to prepare for a winter storm. At least a three-day supply of water … Continue reading →

Hot Water Heater Tips

Maintaining your hot water heater now can save you a big surprise later. You don’t want to have an unexpected flood in your basement (or wherever your heater is located). Nor do you want to be faced with a large bill for replacing the whole system when you aren’t prepared. Losing hot water in the middle of winter could be a big problem! If you have a hot water heater, you’ll want to review the following tips. Make it a point to check your hot water heater on a regular basis. Just a simple glance at it while you are … Continue reading →

Fun and Excitement at Six Flags

Just about everyone has heard of Six Flags and while most people know about the main locations such as Texas, Missouri, Colorado, and California, chances are the extent of Six Flags is not realized. In all, 29 Six Flags parks exist in North America! Other states that offer this type of amusement park include Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Washington state. Because of this, you and your family can reach a Six Flags park no matter where you live. In fact, there is even a Six Flags in Mexico and Canada. You … Continue reading →