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NOVEMBER 2011
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HOLIDAY
FOOD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
With the various fall and
winter holidays upon us, everyone is busy with the hustle and bustle of
the new season, all in anticipation of the string of never ending
festivities. A large part of the fun of the season is the food, of
course, but just be extra careful to take precautions with the
preparation of your holiday food and the storage of such once noshing
has been replaced with napping! Who couldn't use a short list of
food safety precautions to take during this holiday season? Read
carefully, then enjoy the fun of the festivities knowing you've made
your holidays safe this season!
CHARITY 101: How to
Choose the Best
& Avoid Scams!
Giving to others in need seems to be a natural impulse the world
over. Many of us enjoy giving to causes, programs or research that
we agree with and believe in; however, sometimes we are caught
unaware and asked to give by volunteers. We may love the idea of the
cause but know little about the organization. Or we may like the
idea, but prefer it were handled differently. So how do you find the
best fitting charity and determine they are legitimate? We've compiled
a list of things to consider when choosing a charity,
such as when to give, how to avoid scams, and other ways to give to
the community rather than a cash donation.
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Last Month's
Articles -
THE HAUNTED - Castles, Houses,
Inns, Restaurants, & more!
Perhaps it wasn't
the wind that slammed that door shut? Maybe the footsteps down the hall
aren't coming from a living being? Are those shrieks and howls
outside the window really just a tomcat vocalizing his desire for
companionship? Perhaps people just enjoy the idea of a haunting?
And maybe it's just a great marketing ploy for bed and breakfast inns and historical societies?
While not everyone believes in ghosts, the stories and histories behind many haunted
places can seem just as lively as their "spiritual" residents.
AUTUMN HARVEST: Gardening
&
Landscaping in the Fall!
Fall is traditionally associated with harvesting and stocking up for
the winter ahead; however, many locations in the U.S., even those
accustomed to getting heavy snow in the winter, embrace the
fall as
a great time to extend their garden harvest and continue to play with
their landscape. Gardeners may continue to plant a regular 'salad
mix' and root vegetables through November. Fall is also a great
time to plant bulbs and other plants for the following spring.
Landscapers who think ahead may already have some great flower varieties
showing off their colors in the fall. Finally, fall is a great
time to take advantage of mild temperatures to prepare the plants and
soil for the winter ahead. There are many projects for the fall
garden to keep all green-thumbs happy! |
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