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Complete a Home Inventory
If you are one of the almost 50% of U.S. households that has never completed a home inventory there is no time like the present. Why is a Home Inventory Important? A Home Inventory Checklist is a list of your valuable objects in case there is a fire, destructive storm...
Guest Blog: Tips for Homeowners and Renters from a Fire Prevention Officer
By: Nick Magoteaux As a fire prevention officer of a fire department, I take fire prevention seriously. At the fire department, we can only inspect commercial buildings for fire codes, but you can do your own inspection to make sure your household is safe. Here are a...
Why You Should Take a Vacation
Summer is here and it is the perfect time to take a vacation. However, many people think they are either too busy for or simply don't need to take time off during the year; but getting away is actually beneficial to both your physical and mental well-being. So, stop...
“Dump the Pump” on June 20th
June 20th Is National Dump the Pump Day, but what does it mean to “dump the pump”? Dump the Pump...
Life Lessons From Your Dog
Wiggle bottom, man's best friend, cuddle bug, fur baby, smoochy pooch. We could go on and on about the crazy names we give our dogs and how much we love them. They give us joy and companionship, a reason to exercise, even someone to cry to; and ask for so...
“100 Deadliest Days” For Teens- How You Can Help
School is ending and the heat of summer is starting to set in. That means vacations, barbecues, and lazy days on the lake. But for teen drivers, summer means something altogether different. Memorial Day through Labor Day is considered the “100 Deadliest...
Water Safety Tips
It’s time to brush off your barbecue grills, stock up on popsicles, and get a new swimsuit because summer is practically here! After a winter with too much snow and a spring with too much rain, we are more than ready for summer. And if your neighborhood is...
Road Trip Preparation
May 24 is National Road Trip Day! As May comes to a close, classes are ending, the days are getting longer, and temperatures are slowly beginning to rise. You know what else that means? Vacation. Summer is calling and many American families are...
6 Free Professional Development Resources for Educators
Accumulating professional development hours for re-certification can be expensive, especially if your district doesn’t provide the professional development resources for you or offer monetary reimbursement for coursework. You already spent enough of your...
Paradise Intermediate School (PINT) School Lounge Makeover – The Reveal
paradise school lounge makeover “This brings hope. Helping us build back is really important. To makeover this space means a lot to everyone.”That’s was the reaction from David Smith, president of the Teachers Association of Paradise as the staff at...