Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
You guys, I have enjoyed the beautiful weather this summer and the time with my kids, BUT I can't even tell you how excited I am about FALL coming and nothing says that more than the long awaited return of the pumpkin spice latte! What is your favorite Fall treat? Are you ready for Fall?
How to Prepare for a Spring Blizzard
Colorado is all kinds of fun, with no exception being spontaneous Spring Blizzards. IF you have not been through one and this is your first time… here are a few tips to prepare yourself ((and your home)) for the upcoming adventure. Stock up on food: attempt to have as much non-perishable food on hand. You will be essentially creating a long term food pantry to remove the need to leave the house and drive on dangerous roads to the store. This also assures you have food you like that you have chosen rather than the last scraps left on empty store shelves. Make sure you have items such as Rice, dried beans, trail mix or granola bars, canned vegetables/soups/fruit, peanut butter & Jelly, dried pasta, applesauce, beef jerky, instant oatmeal, crackers, vegetable or chicken broth, mac n cheese, canned meats AND last but not least any food for Pets you may have. Heck you really want to be prepared you could embrace MREs as well… I’m not entirely convinced they are necessary here but a good idea if you really want to prepare for Snowmageddon. Stock up on water: drinking water, flushing water, shower water, dishes water…. although we will have piles and piles of “frozen water” all around us… it will be helpful to already have it stocked up.Consider all options for if the Power goes out: can you still cook? Can you still keep your house warm? Will you have a generator? Consider alternative options like cooking in your fireplace or have a small camp stove ready. Also make sure you have alternative battery sources for your phone and any important devices.Make a list of needed supplies- toilet paper, feminine care, paper towels, paper plates, disposable silverware (makes not being able to do dishes easier), candles, extra batteries, snow shovel if you don’t already have one, first aid kit and maybe some alcohol.. 🙂 Make sure your Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Smoke Detectors are plugged in and working correctly. And on that matter also, if you have time, make sure your chimney is clean and ready. Also have a fire emergency plan.Take time to winterize your home: wrap any exposed pipes with insulation, check your windows and door seals to keep out the cold, check for any overhanging tree branches that could break a window or fall on your car. Also put any hoses away.Salt & Shoveling! Prepare yourself to do lots of shoveling and spreading of salt to stay on top of the snow pileup.KNOW WHERE TO GO – if your home becomes too cold or damaged by this storm you need to be prepared to find a local shelter. FEMA has set up a designated text line that allows you to text ” SHELTER ” and your zip code. Are you Ready?
7 Simple and Awesome Gifts to Give This Holiday Season!
We all anticipate the holidays every year but somehow we always forget to buy gifts! With all the decorating, baking, and other work that has piled up, remembering to buy gifts at the last minute can be stressful. Giving a gift certificate or cash is an acceptable idea, but we’ve thought about even better last-minute gift ideas! These gifts for the home are so awesome that they will never even know that shopped them at the last minute. Whether it be your husband, parents, children, or co-workers, they’re going to love these low-stress, last-minute gifts! 1. A Cozy Throw Make your loved one feel more at home by giving them a cozy throw pillow. Who wouldn’t want an additional throw pillow in their living room? I personally love having multiple pillows, I just have to teach my husband’s dog to stop stealing them! Throw blankets are also so warm and cozy, especially during the Winter. What makes it even more meaningful is if it is given by someone close to me. It’s like having them beside me even though they are away. 2. A Gold Bartender Set Level up celebrations at home with a gold bartender set. Why don’t you start this holiday? Make Christmas fancier with this gift. Mix your favorite cocktails using this kit which is also a great accent to your elegant home. Even though you are just at home, it will feel like you are in a high-end bar but minus the expensive drinks. How cool is that? 3. Bathtub Caddy Upgrade your loved one’s bathroom experience with a stylish and functional bathtub tray. Nothing beats a relaxing bubble bath after a long and tiring day. Now, imagine having a phone holder, book holder, or a cup and candleholder while relaxing! You can put everything that you need on the caddy so you won’t have to ruin the mood to stand up. Add a bath bomb so your loved one can truly feel that you care about their wellness. 4. Amazon Prime Membership Do you have that friend who loooves to shop and watch movies? Well, no need to think about what to give them further. An Amazon Prime subscription has everything would wish for. Amazon Prime offers exclusive shopping deals and discounts, and free delivery! Membership also includes access to tons of award-winning movies and TV shows, over two million songs, and free books! 5. A flower subscription service for freshly delivered blooms Fresh flowers never fail to make someone’s day. There is just something about the beauty of fresh flowers that makes someone feel good. Remind the important people in your life that you care about them by sending a nice bouquet of flowers every day! It also serves as a daily reminder that they are loved and that someone thinks about them every day. 6. Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set A bed of needles might sound unappealing, but you might have a loved one that can use its benefits. If you know someone who experiences a lot of back or body pain, stress, or headaches, this is the gift for them. Acupressure beds help relieve stress, stimulate endorphins, reduce pain, and increase energy. Trust me, they’ll thank you once they experience this acupressure bed. 7. Donation in someone’s name If you’ve read all of these and think that the person already has everything they need, well, why not make a donation in that person’s name instead? Think about any causes or charities that your friend or loved one has always held close to their heart. Do they love dogs? Maybe they care about the environment? Or do they regularly volunteer for a local orphanage in your area? Think about what they care about the most and donate in their name. They’re sure to appreciate it more than another pair of socks! Did you pick up a few ideas to give your loved ones? Choosing something practical and personalized is always a great idea. Remember that a gift will always be appreciated as long as it comes from the heart. Oh, and don’t forget to write them a personalized greeting card or letter!
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