During the changing seasons, you will notice a big difference in your produce options at the grocery store. Have you ever wondered why the strawberries look so big and robust one month and small and wilted at the same store just a few weeks later? Growing crops is more complex than one would imagine. The […]
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7 Ways to Save Money this Fall
Summer has come to a close and like many families, the summer season may have left your savings account a little less than ideal. After vacations and entertaining children, fall is that time of year where getting back on budget is crucial. Before we know it, the holidays will be here and if we start […]
Read More...How To Prepare For a Wildfire
Wildfires can be extremely dangerous because they start and spread quickly. Unfortunately, the most common cause of wildfires is mistakes made by people. It only takes a moment for a careless accident to turn into a disaster. Even if you live outside of areas where recent major wildfires have hit the news, it’s a great […]
Read More...5 Ways to Stay Safe During Windstorms
Windstorms are more common than you think, and they can cause massive amounts of damage. If you have experienced a windstorm already or your property was in the path of a serious windstorm, then you know the devastating effect it can have. There’s flying debris, structure damage including roofs, walls and even broken windows, to […]
Read More...5 Flexible Ways for Your Teens to Earn Money
Having a teenager is down right costly. Let’s break it down-along with daily expenses such as cell phone bills and food, teens tend to be a little demanding in other financial areas. They typically like to have the latest fashion trends, love to go out with friends for shopping, food, movies and hunting down the […]
Read More...Healthy and Delicious Treats for Your Pets
When it comes to our beloved pets, it can be hard to not spoil them like crazy with tasty treats. One sweet puppy dog look and it’s hard to resist “this one time.” We get it. Here and there it can be harmless to give your dog a fun snack but as a general rule […]
Read More...How to Start a Family Garden
Gardening is a rewarding and life-enriching activity. Most people think of it as a solitary hobby, but gardening is actually a great way to spend time as a family, enjoy the outdoors, and learn about nature and growth. Even the youngest of family members can participate in digging, planting, watering, and watching the garden thrive. […]
Read More...What to Do During a Tornado
Imagine this…you’re sitting watching your favorite television show, your cell phone starts to beep loudly and then your favorite show is now the weather guy telling you to take shelter. What should you do? We want you to have the best chance of survival in any situation. A tornado is a scary thing no one […]
Read More...How to Balance Screen Time for Kids
Technological advances have made it next to impossible to keep today’s generation away from screens. From tablets to computers, phones, ipods, televisions and even watches, we are so consumed by all of the options out there to keep us entertained. But when is it too much? There is certainly strong evidence that supports finding balance […]
Read More...10 Must-Have Gadgets for Home Security
Home intruders don’t only target properties when you’re at home. In fact, statistics show they’re more likely to enter a house when they get the impression there’s no one there. You can learn more on how to protect yourself during a home invasion here (link: 11 Non-Lethal Home Defense Weapons). We also believe prevention is […]
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