Celebrate the 4th July in style! We are giving away a 4th of July Family Fun Pack worth over $175 ! Find the original post on FaceBook and on Instagram , like & share (and follow on Instagram) and you could WIN! We are giving away a $50 Wawa gas card, a 28 quart Igloo
Article excerpted from the American Red Cross Floridians know that the weather over the next few months will be steamy and HOT. Extreme heat is dangerous for us, as well as for your family pets. The American Red Cross has steps to take to help ensure your pet stays safe this summer: Never leave your
The kids are ready to head into vacation! It’s fun-time for them,, but how do we keep them busy? Here are some great ideas from “Greenwise” and an article published on seventhgeneration.com. (article excerpted) 1. Pick your own…whatever. Find a farm with blueberries, strawberries, tomatoes, flowers, etc., and get picking. 2. Camp out. First-timers, try backyard camping.
Article excerpted from www.bobvila.com These Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades Offer the Best ROI By Rachel Brougham Eco-friendly home upgrades won’t just make your home more comfortable, they can also help you save money over time. These 10 upgrades offer the best return on your investment. With many homeowners looking to upgrade their existing homes, it can
Excerpted from Architectural Digest Small changes for a greener life that make a BIG impact! Change to LED bulbs. It’s tempting to spring for the dinky incandescents at the corner store, but that $20 six-pack of LEDs will last 13 years each. Use more rags, fewer paper towels. We’re not saying no paper towels—that move takes serious commitment—we’re saying fewer. Cut up old shirts
Did you ever think about how you get started as a first-time homebuyer? Planning is everything and getting a head-start on owning a home is just smart. You’ve heard it said over and over that a mortgage payment is usually far less than paying rent to a landlord, (nt to mention you build equity!) but getting
By : Lighter Side Staff Renting is often looked at as a more affordable alternative to homeownership, but in many areas of the US including Central Florida, that’s actually not the case. According to recent data from realtor.com, rents are rising fast and hitting new highs in metro areas across the country. In July, the median
They call us the Sunshine State, but we are so much more than that! Granted Florida has tons o’sunshine and that’s the way we like it. Snowbirds flock south every year to avoid the snow, cold and ice of the grey Northern Winters. For example, on average, there are 158 sunny days recorded per year in
How to Budget: Everything You Should Know About Creating a Personal Budget How to Make a Monthly Budget… First, take note that we are creating a monthly budget. Some people try creating weekly budgets but this tends to fail them because the time period is too short. It forces them to reassess their budget every
Visit Florida! Highlands County is not only a nice place to visit…it’s a nice place to live! CLICK HERE for more information on some of the highlights in Highlands County! There are two cities, one town, and 13 unincorporated communities in Highlands County Florida… BUT! There are hundreds of reasons why you should live here.
