All Things Winter

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Preparing your home to withstand the weather is important. Your home will last longer if you weatherize it, and the occupants will be more comfortable. Also, your energy use (and bills) will go down. Here are some ideas to help you winterize your home.

1. Check for leaks and drafts. In your attic, look for cracks under the eaves. Check around your windows and doors, and on the outside of your house.

2. Use caulk and weather stripping to seal up leaks in doors, windows, and between your home’s siding and foundation. Use caulk only on non-moving window panes and door jambs (such as between the jamb and the wall), or on and around your chimney. Caulk and weather stripping are inexpensive materials that can make a big difference in saving you money over the winter. Check your garage door, too.

3. Insulate your walls and attic. If you don’t already have insulation in your walls, get your walls insulated before winter. Insulation can be blown into the wall space itself, without having to do major renovations. Since heat rises, insulating your attic is also essential. Continue reading

Taking care of your child’s skin in the wintertime may require a little more thought and effort, but you’ll be glad that you did it. Your child will be more comfortable, and you’ll feel good that you’ve helped them now and in the future. Because caring for your skin right from day one can help avoid a lot of uncomfortable problems. Continue reading

Not everyone enjoys a huge party for New Year’s Eve. They don’t want to wait out in the cold while waiting for the ‘ball’ to drop. They may not even want to leave home. They would much rather find alternative ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve but still commemorate the changing of the year.

There are many ways you can ring in the New Year without having crowds of people around. The following are some ideas you may want to use when planning your New Year’s evening. And perhaps they’ll start your creative juices flowing to come up with plans of your own.

One way you can celebrate New Year’s Eve is to invite a few friends over and plan a movie night at home. Gather together some movies, plan some snacks and watch movies until the clock strikes midnight. You’ll have spent time with friends and families doing something you enjoy rather than being with people you don’t know for hours until midnight or later. Continue reading

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