There are advantages and disadvantages to both sides of the “real” versus “fake” debate when it comes to Christmas trees. Last Wednesday we discussed the pros and cons to buy artificial in Round One. Today we will look at the other side of the debate. Advantages 1. According to the USDA, almost all of the …
Christmas Tree Standoff! Round One: Artificial Trees
Did you know that the first artificial Christmas trees were manufactured in the early 1930’s by a company in the business of making toilet scrubbers and brushes? So the first fake trees were nothing more than gigantic, green toilet bowl scrubbers! Artificial trees have continued to gain widespread popularity since the 30’s. In 2007 almost …
4 Early Signs that may lead to Prostate Cancer
Although we are at the end of Men’s Health Awareness Month, it is still very important to be aware of the risk factors to prostate cancer. After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in American men. It doesn’t have many symptoms, making it difficult to treat since by the …
The Celebration of Thanks
As the Pilgrims struggled with an unfamiliar land, the Wampanoag tribe came to them to help. Squanto visited the settlers, taught them how to grow corn and use fish to fertilize their fields. Eventually a formal agreement was made between the English and the Wampanoag and they joined together to protect each other in March …
Surviving Parties while on a Diet
It’s holiday time and it usually causes chaos for your diet, what with all the parties and get-togethers and delicious food. Family events and work related functions are not a time to deny a small indulgence you simply cannot avoid, but don’t overdo it. Here’s a dieter’s party guide to help you be polite while …
Eat This during Thanksgiving
According to the Calorie Control Council, the average American will consume 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat on Thanksgiving Day, a feat worthy of competitive eating accolades on any other day. We imagine you’ll want turkey. Cranberry sauce. Potatoes, sure. Gravy. Maybe some veggies on the side. Oh, and pie?! But just by making …
Eat Healthy, Even on Thanksgiving
With a little help from your friendly Insurance Company, your Thanksgiving Day does not have to mean that you have to be stuffed along with the turkey! Our tips can let you satisfy your craving for all your traditional favorites and still enjoy a guilt-free feast. We have six simple and helpful tips to avoid …
Fireplace Safety Tips for you and your Family
Courtesy of the U.S. Fire Administration, more than one-third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in their homes. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the fire risks when heating with wood and solid fuels. Almost a third of residential home fires are caused by heating fires in …
Gas Fireplace Safety Maintenance Tips
Gas fireplaces require routine maintenance and service to ensure maximum efficiency and safety. The best person to perform the service is a specialty retailer who is trained in maintaining gas fireplaces. Here are a couple of things you can look into before or with the maintenance worker: Clean and adjust the glowing embers and logs …
Let’s learn from our Past Hurricanes
Yorkers railed Sunday against a utility that has lagged behind others in restoring power two weeks after the superstorm that socked the region, criticizing its slow pace as well as a dearth of information. At least 150,000 people in New York and New Jersey remained without power Sunday, including tens of thousands of homes and …