June 16, 2019
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By Gerry Peters Now that climate change is proving to be real, official predictions are not foolproof. For example, the traditional NOAA El Nino advisories, which are focused on the equator zone. What’s new this season is a possible triple…
June 16, 2019
My husband, Scott, and I are high school sweethearts. I have always known that he would make a great father one day, and I have come to see him surpass those expectations. Not only does he work to support us,…
June 9, 2019
One of the best things about being a writer is being able to write from nearly anywhere. As I type this, I am sitting on the back porch of a friend’s home in Cleveland, looking over the pond and bird…
June 2, 2019
The risk of dying in a home fire decreases by about 85 percent if sprinklers are present. Research shows when sprinklers were present, fires were kept to the room of origin 97 percent of the time. That means the sprinkler…
June 2, 2019
Every year around this time, we become more acutely aware of our vulnerability during hurricane season, which runs from approximately June through November in Hawaii. We check our hurricane kits and restock what’s necessary. After some increased activity in 2018,…
May 26, 2019
Summer is almost here. Although the offi cial fi rst day is not until June 21, many consider the season to run from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This time of year comes with higher temperatures, longer daylight hours, fewer…
May 19, 2019
By Gerry Peters Now that climate change is proving to be real, official predictions are not foolproof. For example, the traditional NOAA El Nino advisories, which are focused on the equator zone. What’s new this season is a possible triple…
May 19, 2019
Before we decided to purchase our home, one of the biggest drawbacks we considered was the trek up and down the 23 steps leading from the front door to the driveway. At the time, our daughter, Lina, was just 1…
May 12, 2019
It takes one to know one. Never before has a saying rang so true as when I became a mom. I never truly understood the sacrifices my mom made for me (and still does) until I joined the club as…
May 5, 2019
My mother-in-law once said to me, “I can’t wait to be bored.” She was in her Florida home, entertaining a carousel of out-of-town visitors for eight weeks straight. I have to say, I fully understood what she meant. I have…
April 28, 2019
My friend Jenny, a certified nutritionist, has always been my go-to source for anything and everything when it comes to food and nutrition. When thinking about food as I often do, I recall some of the tidbits she has given…
April 21, 2019
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By Gerry Peters Now that climate change is proving to be real, official predictions are not foolproof. For example, the traditional NOAA El Nino advisories, which are focused on the equator zone. What’s new this season is a possible triple…
April 21, 2019
I am not a tall person. I range from 4 feet, 11 inches to 5 feet depending on the day and the person measuring me. Naturally, I have come up with ways to access otherwise out-of-reach items in the home.…
April 14, 2019
Every now and then, my husband, Scott, and I decide to host a dinner party. For us, it is the best way to get together with friends that allows us to eat some good food and let the kids run…
April 7, 2019
Baby brain is something we have come to accept as a part of motherhood. It is associated with forgetfulness and a struggle to think clearly. Some scholars argue that it is not the biological act of pregnancy or child delivery…
March 31, 2019
American households are sitting on goldmines. Experts estimate there’s almost a trillion dollars worth of unused items in our homes. Rather than letting those things gather dust, people are digging into their closets, garages and basements to make money back…
March 31, 2019
I hate to admit it, but I might be a nosy person. I don’t think that I am intrusive by any means, but if someone is having a “juicy” conversation next to me, my ears might perk up a little…
March 24, 2019
A lush lawn and garden boosts your home’s curb appeal, but it also takes a lot of your free time. You want to spend that time enjoying the space, not taking care of it. The solution? A few low-maintenance strategies…
March 24, 2019
While I have plenty of respect for those who keep their houses neat and tidy, I have never been the type to do so. There is a never-ending pile of unfolded (but clean) laundry on our couch, and toys strewn…
March 17, 2019
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day today and Earth Day next month, I find myself reflecting on how I can go greener. My family and I already do what we can to cut down on energy and water use,…