Keep Dirt Outside

All through the year we track various soils into our homes. Not only that, pollutants from car exhaust, pollens, pet and human dander, and just plain old dirt can damage surfaces in your home including carpet, tile, wood, upholstery and fabrics. Soil control is an important part of keeping your home clean and healthy. You […]

Fruit Salsa & Cinnamon Chips

Great for everything from a Mother’s Day Brunch to Memorial Day BBQ. Ingredients 2 kiwis, peeled and diced2 Golden Delicious apples – peeled, cored and diced8 ounces raspberries1 pound strawberries2 tablespoons white sugar1 tablespoon brown sugar3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor10 (10 inch) flour tortillasbutter flavored cooking spray2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar Directions In a large bowl, […]

Get Creative with Water

We all know we’re supposed to keep hydrated, but the problem for a lot of people is that they simply have trouble drinking plain old water. How can you drink more water when you don’t like it? Here are some tips to have fun and get a little more creative with it: Invest in a water […]

Invest in a Vacation Home

These days, more people than ever can afford a second vacation home. Homeowners have successfully covered their mortgages and leases by renting out as little as one room thanks to sites like AirBnB and VRBO. According to John Banczak, executive chairman of Turn- Key Vacation Rentals, for every $100,000 you spend to purchase a vacation […]

Memorial Day Remembrance

The Memorial Day parades, which once reigned across America, are slowly slipping away, but salutes to the honored dead of the present and past still exist. Since the late 1950s, on the Thursday before Memorial Day, 1,200 soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry place small American flags at each of the more than 260,000 gravestones […]

WHY Spring Cleaning?

Have you ever wondered why we are annually seized by a sudden urge to air out the house, banish dust, organize closets, clean out cabinets, scrub floors, wash windows and organize our garages, attics and basements? It turns out that there are biological, social and psychological reasons for the spring cleaning ritual… and that’s a […]

Easter Deviled Eggs

A special touch for Easter fun on a traditional favorite. Ingredients: 12 large eggs¼ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip)Hot sauce to taste¼ teaspoon dry mustard4 drops red food coloring4 drops blue food coloring4 drops green food coloring3 cups water, or as desired Directions: Place eggs into a large saucepan, cover with cold […]

BOOST Your Thinking

Anyone can learn and understand more after just 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise. That is the finding of a University of Western Ontario study published in the January 2018 issue of Neuropsychologia. The effects of 10 minutes of exercise appear to be immediate. In the study, a group used an exercise bike for […]

SAVE Money with Apps

Save more money by using helpful smartphone apps. Here are a few helpful financial apps to help you save, invest and make financial decisions. The app Acorns rounds up small purchases. If you buy a $2.50 coffee, it rounds up the price to $3 and invests the 50 cents in a portfolio of low-cost exchange-traded […]

Staying ENGAGED at Work

The typical employee feels disengaged or bored with their work for about 10.5 hours per week. However, it is possible to stay sharp and engaged in nearly any job. The first steps happen the night before. They should make sure they get at least seven to nine hours of sleep. Look at the commute as […]