by Sara Tipton | Aug 2, 2022
Wildfire season is upon us, and it’s not just California that has to worry about this destructive disaster this year. In an unprecedented heat wave, 84 large fires and complexes have burned 3,071,353 acres in 13 states. The concern is spreading among those who...
by Sara Tipton | Jul 18, 2022
Making sure we prioritize our safety and our family’s safety is a priority for most. With the concern over rolling blackouts, brownouts, and power grid failure during this summer, many have turned to generators to power their homes. However, these, like...
by Sara Tipton | Jun 6, 2022
Summer blackouts during heat waves could be deadly. Many people relying on air conditioners running off electricity may find themselves in intense and even deadly situations. Experts say that the electrical power grid is strained and the United States is expected to...
by Sara Tipton | Jun 6, 2022
Unfortunately, because the prices of gasoline are inching higher every day, those who fill their tanks will be the subject of fuel theft. Many are finding it difficult to pay for this rise in the cost of gasoline and will begin to resort to theft to make sure they can...
by Sara Tipton | Apr 29, 2022
When the unthinkable happens, and a major disaster strikes, our actions can make or break our recovery from the event. How we respond and how quickly we formulate our plan will determine the outcome after something goes wrong. Having a Solid, Layed Out Plan Guides You...
by Sara Tipton | Feb 10, 2022
COVID has been running rampant on college campuses in spite of high vaccination rates, and many college kids went back to their respective campuses without flu essentials. And, let’s be honest, most college kids can’t afford to go out and buy lots of flu supplies....
by Sara Tipton | Oct 15, 2021
The global energy crisis is worse than anyone thought it could get. It will have long-term consequences going forward for all of us. Has anyone noticed how high gasoline prices are lately? And that isn’t the only problem, that’s just the one we, the...
by Pamela Bofferding | Aug 27, 2016
Doing the laundry is never exactly fun, but having my kids pitch in and help makes the job easier and it also teaches them independence and self-reliance. By planning/organizing a few things in advance, I’ve made the process of doing our laundry much easier for my...
by Pamela Bofferding | Aug 25, 2016
It’s been said that the two factors that have the greatest impact on a person during adulthood are the people they meet and the books they read. As we get older, it becomes more and more difficult to make new, lasting connections with other people, but there’s no...
by Pamela Bofferding | Jul 2, 2016
It’s that time of year again: weekend trips, destination weddings, and family vacations are calling. Traveling with kids has a ton of challenges, but with these handy tips, packing their clothes won’t be one of them. Use packable shelf stackers to keep kids’ clothing...
by Pamela Bofferding | Jun 30, 2016
Getting your kids to clean up after themselves is possibly an on-going battle at your house (it is at mine, anyway). Even my naturally orderly older kid won’t always clean up without being asked first, and my younger child simply doesn’t understand the need for a...
by Pamela Bofferding | Jun 11, 2016
Summer comes with a season-specific checklist for household safety. Take advantage of the longer days and a less intense schedule and go through these 6 tips to keep your household organized, safe, and de-cluttered in the summer months. Update emergency contact info...
