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Tips to Heat Your Home Efficiently

By Carlos on November 20, 2017 Home

With winter right around the corner, it’s important to start thinking about efficient ways to keep your home warm. Sure, you can always just turn up the thermostat and rely solely on that, but when your electric bill comes, you’ll probably regret it. The good news is that there are plenty of other ways in which you can keep your place warm, without overpaying for electricity. Here are 11 simple but effective ways to heat your home efficiently this winter: 1. Seal any drafts and leaks you find The first thing you’ll want to do is to identify all the…

Best Wine Pairings for Your Thanksgiving Dinner

By Carlos on November 19, 2017 Food and Dining, Seasonal

Did you know that more wine is sold on Thanksgiving than any other holiday? With so many different flavors on the Thanksgiving menu, selecting the right wine to pair with dinner can be difficult. There are many wines that will pair well with turkey and all of the trimmings. Here are some successful pairings that will complement and enhance the flavors of your Thanksgiving feast. Sparkling Wine & Fried and Salty Foods Start Thanksgiving off with a good sparkling white wine. Sparkling wines add a layer of sophistication, elegance and versatility to any Thanksgiving dinner. Regional sparkling wines are best…

Thanksgiving Travel Tips for a Hassle-Free Holiday

By Carlos on November 17, 2017 Seasonal, Wheels and Water

If you’re like many people this holiday season, you are looking forward to spending time with family but are dreading the thought of dealing with congested highways or crowded airports. It’s no secret that the week of Thanksgiving is the busiest travel time of the year. It’s estimated that a record 28.5 million people will be flying in the United States between the Friday before Thanksgiving and that following Tuesday. Millions more will be clogging the roadways traveling too. It won’t be possible to avoid all the problems associated with traveling during this time, but these pointers can make things…

The Best Mustache Styles for No Shave November

By Carlos on November 16, 2017 Personal Care

No Shave November is here, which means that it’s time to grow your mustaches, gents! The goal of Movember is to change the face of men’s health. For those looking to raise awareness about men’s health issues including prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide, it’s time to start thinking about what kind of facial hair style you’ll be embracing. There are plenty of fun options, and since it’s only for a month, there’s no reason not to try something new. We’ll be listing the top Movember styles, from the least to the most maintenance. Low Maintenance For the busy guy…

Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Pets

By Carlos on November 15, 2017 Pets

Thanksgiving may be a celebratory holiday that brings your family and friends together, but it poses a serious hazard for pets. Follow these tips below to keep your pets safe and healthy during this upcoming holiday season. Food Safety Tips Overeating is unhealthy for both you and your pets, but fatty foods are even more dangerous for your pets since they’re harder to digest. Turkey bones can also severely damage your pet’s digestive tracts and sweets can be deadly to your dog as well. Keep the Food on the Table Even the smallest amount of turkey can cause a dangerous…

Home Improvement Ideas for the Holidays

By Carlos on November 14, 2017 Home

The holidays are drawing closer. As you prepare to host dinners, throw parties and focus on being the perfect host, is your home dressed to impress? If you want to leave a lasting impression on your guests, you better start considering these home improvement projects. Although the holidays might seem a little far off, now is the perfect time to start. Here are a few home improvements to make before the holidays arrive. 1. Revamp your kitchen Your kitchen is the room that you will spend most of your time preparing meals for your guests. Most people prefer to congregate…

Ways to De-stress During the Holidays

By Carlos on November 13, 2017 Health & Wellness

The holidays are almost here, and that means it’s time to enjoy one of the most beautiful and most stressful times of the year. The quality time you spend with your family, the holiday spirit, and the many activities and events going on at work, school, and with friends and family are enjoyable, but they can be overwhelming. You have more to do but less free time to get it done, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed and lose your joy in the stress of the holiday season. Before stress takes over, stop and figure out a plan for de-stressing…

Fall Driving Safety Tips

By Carlos on November 12, 2017 Wheels and Water

Fall is a beautiful season when leaves start turning different shades of red, purple, orange, and yellow. As small as leaves might seem, they can be quite dangerous when they fall to the ground when trees start adjusting to the changing weather conditions. The roads also become slippery due to constant rain. Even though driving during the fall can be tricky, it is not impossible. You have to be able to go to work. Kids also need to go to school and many other activities that require driving. This article gives you tips on how to drive safely during fall.…

How to Create the Perfect Sundae Bar

By Carlos on November 11, 2017 Food and Dining

Selecting a dessert staple for a party can be a hard decision. When in doubt, why not have an ice cream sundae bar? People of all ages adore that special frozen treat—especially if they get to build their own decadent masterpiece. Instead of slaving over a complicated dessert recipe, an ice cream sundae bar is buffet style at its best. You supply ice cream, bowls, cones, and all the yummy toppings and everyone can help themselves. No matter the occasion, no one can say no to ice cream. With some simple planning, you can host an ice cream sundae bar…

Essentials to Host a Fun Game Night at Home

By Carlos on November 10, 2017 Family

While a night out on the town or clubbing with friends seems like a good weekend escape from work and stress, nothing beats a game night at home. Avoid running into crowds, waiting on long lines and paying for overpriced drinks and food. Here are seven essentials that a host needs to turn ordinary game night into a night to remember: Games Game night is appealing to all age groups. With the plethora of classic games, like Monopoly and Scrabble, and unconventional ones, like Sagrada (a game where you can build a stained glass window by building up a grid…

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