Do I Need A Security System for Protection? According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, there is an overwhelming number, 3.7 million, of home invasions that have occurred each year from 2003-2007. Out of these home invasions, offenders were known to their victims in 65% of violent burglaries and offenders were strangers in 28% of the burglaries. Although burglaries dropped around 7.8% in 2015, property crimes remain at nearly 8 … [Read more...]
Teleflora Hand Made Bouquets
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Sample received. All opinions are my own. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, choose a hand-made floral bouquet, professionally-designed and personally delivered by a Teleflora local florist in your neighborhood to show your loved ones how much they mean to you. Cherish your loved ones by sending a Teleflora floral gift that arrives straight from the heart. This thoughtful representation of YOU will be the talk of the office and home … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Hit The Ground Running After A Move
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5 Ways To Hit The Ground Running After A Move If you’re moving to a new city, especially for a new job or after a breakup, you may be overwhelmed by how you’re going to manage it all. Whether you’re moving within the state or to another state, you need to be as organized as possible so that you can begin at full speed shortly after you get there. When you’re moving for a job, the timeline can be particularly nerve-wracking. You not only have … [Read more...]
Hidden Kisses | Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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Hidden Kisses | Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe With Valentines Day right around the corner, I thought I would dig through my recipe box and see what I could find. I ran across this recipe that I had clipped from a magazine probably 20+ years ago... and never made. So I gave it a chance... it combines chocolate chip cookies and Hershey’s Kisses... how could you go wrong, right? The ingredients are super simple... 1 bag (9 oz) … [Read more...]
5 Tips When Planning For A Cruise Vacation
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One of the best modern vacation inventions has surely been the cruise—the ultimate solution to navigating your way through multiple holiday destinations. What makes the cruise so great is the sheer size and available activities on today’s ocean liners, which have everything you could ask for, from cinemas, clubs, and spas, to surfing pools, golf ranges, and climbing walls. So if you’re thinking of planning a holiday, here are 5 tips and reasons … [Read more...]
10 Black Eyed Pea Recipes For The New Years Day
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10 Black Eyed Pea Recipes For The New Years Day If you are celebrating New Years in the southeast or have a family history from that area, chances are you will be partaking in black eyed peas in some form or another. These flavorful legumes are said to bring luck and prosperity throughout the coming year when they are the first food eaten on New Year’s Day. On our search for a delicious option we ran across many that I thought you might … [Read more...]
25 New Years Eve Party Ideas | Décor, Activites and Food
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25 New Years Eve Party Ideas | Décor, Activites and Food So you’ve decided to host the New Years Eve party for your friends and family... or maybe you just need a few ideas for a quiet night at home with the kids... now what? It’s time to start making your list of decorations, food and activities to keep the festivities going! Never fear... we’ve scoured the web in search of some fun, inviting, easy and entertaining ways to … [Read more...]
25 New Years Crafts for Kids
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25 New Years Crafts for Kids The kids are home from school, the gifts are unwrapped and already forgotten and a few “I’m bored”s have been heard. It’s time to break out the craft items and give the littles something to do! New Year Eve/Day celebrations are fun to craft for. Girls love the sparkle, boys love the noisemakers... and I love spending the time with them at the kitchen table creating memories and fun crafts to … [Read more...]
Include Your Dog In Your New Year’s Resolution
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Disclosure: This post brought to you by Beneful. Setting a New Year's Resolution and sticking to it can be hard. This year, try something different. This year set a New Year's Resolution with your dog. After all, a dog is man's best friend- and you simply can't let your best friend down! But how do you set a resolution with a dog? Here are a few ideas to get you started. Find A New Hobby - Does fido enjoy being outside? Start hiking more. … [Read more...]
Ellipticals, Treadmills and Exercise Bikes: Finding the Best Machine for Your Fitness Goals
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Ellipticals, Treadmills and Exercise Bikes: Finding the Best Machine for Your Fitness Goals The best thing about buying a piece of exercise equipment is that you never even have to leave your house to get a great workout. That means no more fighting traffic, or long lines at the gym: just workout anytime you like for as long as you like and then continue on with your day. There are, however, a lot of different types of machines you can buy … [Read more...]
