10 Things You Can Do Now To Prepare For Hurricane Season
The 2005 hurricane season is right around the corner and runs for six months from June 1, 2005 to November 30, 2005. According to a recent survey from the National Hurricane Survival Initiative, the residents in hurricane prone states -- from Maine to Texas -- aren't anywhere near prepared for what they might face. Here are 10 quick tips to help you prepare.1. During the off season is the time to stock up on supplies -- batteries, water and non-perishable food. If you wait until a hurricane is approaching, your chances of finding the items you need are not ideal.2.
Buy a small plastic carrying case for your important papers. Keep it filled and updated during hurricane season so all you have to do is grab and go if you have to evacuate.3. Save that ice. At the beginning of hurricane season start using that ice that builds up in your icemaker. Fill up several plastic bags with ice and store them in your freezer.4.
Have at least two coolers. One for drinks and one for food. You might also want to have a third cooler on hand for the stuff you will use most often. That way you aren't opening all the coolers frequently and letting the ice melt.5. It gets really dark when there's no electricity.
Battery and solar operated light products are much better than candles. Make sure you have at least one per person.6. Your cordless phone won't work without electricity. Make sure you can communicate with loved ones. Have a phone with a regular cord.
They're very inexpensive and can be your communication lifeline in an emergency.7. Pets are family too. Make sure you have a pet carrier or transportation device for each pet in your home along with a plan for your pets should a disaster occur.8. Cash is a must. ATM machines don't work when the electricity is out and the likelihood of your corner store offering to cash a check is slim.
Sock away some bucks in that plastic carrying case (see tip #2) so you'll never be caught short-handed.9. When preparing your home, don't forget to look up. Check those trees and tree limbs. Trim those that could damage your house.10. Your garage door is a vulnerable wind entry point during a hurricane.
Make sure you have it reinforced to prevent collapse..
Denise O'Berry is a small business consultant in Tampa, Florida. For more hurricane information, tips and tools, visit http://www.myhurricanecenter.comGetting The Most From Your Candles
I love burning candles and have them all around the house. Long ones, short ones, fat ones, thin ones, in a plethora of colours. I burn them in the evening when I'm relaxing; I burn them at mealtimes; and I burn them in the bathroom when I'm pampering myself. Any excuse to light a candle really.
But candles don't always fit the holder, and sometimes they burn down too far and the wax gets stuck! It's at times like this that candles aren't quite as much fun!
Here are some candle burning tips I've picked up through the years:
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2.When burning pillar candles, let them burn long enough each time to create a pool of wax that almost covers the diameter of the candle.
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Elements Home Spa Releases 2005 Spring and Summer Catalog with New Products
Elements Home Spa, Inc. today announced the release of its 2005 Spring and Summer Catalog.
This year's spring and summer catalog features exciting new premium facial products added to their existing line of home spa treatments and luxurious bath and body products.New products for spring and summer 2005 include:?Vitamin C Facial Cleanser ? A gentle, non-abrasive cleanser rich in antioxidants?Aloe and Chamomile Facial Toner ? An all-natural, alcohol-free toner that adds balance to facial skin?Detox Facial Mask ? Featuring red Moroccan clay, this facial mask removes impurities from the skin while increasing circulation to the skin's surface.?Anti-aging Eye Cream ? Skin firming formula that penetrates deep into skin to deliver age-defying balance to the skin, leaving smoother, younger-looking skin.?Citrus Room Mist ? Brighten any room or linens with this fresh citrus room mist as an added fragrance to our existing room mist line."We couldn't be more exited about our new products,"...
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Was I Dating An Alien?
I'm a fairly ordinary guy, but after two weeks of dating Triffy, things just didn't seem very ordinary anymore. I had taken a girl named Barbra to a drive in movie. Not sure if they still have drive in movies anymore today, but back in the 70's they still had a few drive in movies left in California along with the left over Chariots. Barbra asked, "would you get me some buttered pop corn and a Coke?"
With a smile, I said,"sure." I headed over to the pop corn stand and it was lust at first site. It seemed as if her eyes were sparkling.
Her blouse and skirt were skin tight. She asked,"are you from around here?" I've never noticed you before." I laughed and replied, "I'm from a far away planet they call New York." She smiled radiantly and said, "I'm from a far away planet to, but I got stuck here for a while." "Missed the ride back on the space ship," I joked. "Something like that," she said smiling. "I'm supposed to be in Europe, but the Navy stuck me out here on the left...
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Aromatherapy : A scent away for great relationships
Is it possible that a scent can make you mellower and increase dramatically the relation with you and your mate? Can you calm the kids down instantly? Do you wish that you would feel and look more in control for the big meeting? Thousands of people around the world have discovered the powerful benefits of Aromatherapy. And you can do it to.With the stress involve in our way of living today, we get psychological and physiological consequences to our fragile health. We spend more of our hard earned money on over-the-counter medication or on prescriptions to help cure our little and bigger pains.The power of Aromatherapy could help you lead to a better outlook of life And keep more money in your pocket.But what is Aromatherapy exactly?Aromatherapy is the art and practice of using essential oils extracted from aromatic plants and herbs to restore or enhance health, beauty and well being. Aromatic molecules interact with the tops of your nasal cavity and give the signal to the limbic system...
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How to Write a Holiday Tale that Isn?t a Turkey
When we write stories, with the purpose of sharing them with others, we enter into an agreement where we allow our reader to see a glimpse of our heart, our souls and our memories. If we truly want them to be immersed in the tale, we actively immerse ourselves in those memories so that a glimmer of what we saw, heard and felt comes through.This is especially true with holiday tales. The best way to convey a holiday scene is to take a trip back in time through the wonderful world of our unconscious. Here are some great ways to delve back into our child hood memories and incorporate them into our holiday tales.1) Sit in a darkened room and close your eyes. Allow yourself to go back in time to the very first Christmas that you can remember.
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Moms - Get More Energy Now!
Let's be honest! When it comes to parenting, men expect
their wives or partners to do the lion's share.
There are signs that we're moving toward a more enlightened age in which ALL parents play their part.
But in the meantime, let's concentrate on some help for
tired moms.
Apparently the number one question mothers ask their doctors
is, "How can I get more energy?"
Fatigue is a serious problem when it robs us of our
happiness, our sense of balance, and even our effective
parenting skills.
So what's the answer?
Ironically, the best way to overcome the energy crisis is to
first of all spend just a little bit more time and
energy. But hang in there!
It will pay great dividends in a
short time.
The first area to tackle is managing the household.
Too many mothers do too much work.
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Air Mattress Purchase Information: Air Beds Function as Short Term Solution For Residents Displaced By Hurricane Katrina
(ContentDesk) September 17, 2005 -- In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, millions of Louisiana residents have been displaced. Finding housing is a serious problem -- in many areas of Louisiana, it is simply impossible to find a bed. A new web site provides pricing and valuable product comparison information about a short term solution: air beds and air mattresses. Air beds a cheap way for displaced citizens to house themselves with friends, in campgrounds, or any other area they can find space. The...
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