How to Plan an Imperfect Wedding

Which road will you choose?

Every bride dreams of having the perfect wedding. The quest to make that dream a reality, however, is often laced with stress, disappointment, and tears. Strive for imperfection and save yourself a lot of grief!

 

 

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Published: September, 2014

Client: Authors Connection

Image Credit:  Stuart Miles/www.freedigitalphotos.net

Majestic Alaska ~ Much More Than a Port o’ Call

Alaska is one of the most popular cruise destinations today; and for good reason. The scenery alone makes one hold their breath in awe. Yet Alaska is so much more than a magnificent view.

Spend your Alaska vacation on land and experience the wonders only Alaska affords.

5 Memory Making Alaska Adventures

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Published: September, 2014

Client: Authors Connection

Photo Credit: Rosemary Ratcliff/FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Give Your Lighting A Makeover With High Efficiency Bulbs!

Do you know how much energy you are utilizing every time you flip on a light switch? That all depends on the type of light bulbs you are using.

 

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Published: July, 2014

Client: Simple Home Energy

Photo Credit: digitalart/FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Is Your Home An Energy Star?

The biggest reward of doing your part to save the planet  is in watching your savings grow with your efficiently watered front lawn. Making energy-efficient changes in your home saves money – pure and simple.

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Published: June 2014

Client: Simple Home Energy

Give Climate Change A Brake!

5 Steps You Can Take to Slow Down Climate Change

Climate change; described by Wikipedia as “a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years… also referred to as ‘global warming’”.

Carbon pollution is the major contributor to climate change. Carbon pollution is created by:

 

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Client: Simple Home Energy

Published: May 2014

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5 Reasons Why Employing Energy Efficiency is Essential

Why is the demand for electricity growing so rapidly in the U.S. today? Our ever-growing population, the installation of bigger televisions, multiple media components, and smart home technology are all constantly drawing on a home’s electricity supply. The downside is……

 

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Client: Simple Home Energy

Published: May 2014

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Retirement Undone

Retirement. Once defined as “the action or fact of leaving one’s job and ceasing to work” has a whole new meaning among today’s Baby Boomers. Retirement no longer has a period next to it and no longer signifies an end to being a productive member of society. On the contrary, according to second act or encore career guru Mark Freedman, for more than 9 million Baby Boomers starting second careers, retirement signifies a whole new beginning.

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Client: Author’s Connection/Sit Better

Published: April 2014

 

 

Just Sayin’……..

Pet Friendly Gardens: The 5 Most Common Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

All safe out here!

Spring will soon be here (yaaay!) and the task of sprucing up and replanting our gardens is not far behind. Keep your four-legged family members in mind when shopping for new plant materials for your garden as some can be deadly.

Toxic Plants

Listed here are five of the most common toxic plants and the red flags to watch for should your pet snack on one.

• Aloe Vera (dogs and cats): vomiting, diarrhea, depression, anorexia, changes in urine color, or tremors (rare)
• Kalanchoe (dogs and cats): drooling, nausea, vomiting, abnormal heart rate, cardiac arrhythmias, weakness, collapse, dilated pupils, tremors, seizures, or death
• Lantana (dogs and cats): depression, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, or possible liver failure
• Oleander dogs, cats, horses, cows, and birds): drooling, nausea, vomiting, abnormal heart rate, cardiac arrhythmias, weakness, collapse, dilated pupils, tremors, seizures, or death
• Sago Palm (dogs and cats): vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, abnormal fluid accumulation in abdomen, abnormal pain, jaundice, or black-tarry stool

Consult the Pet Poison Helpline website for a complete list and details of toxicity levels

Safe Plants

The good news is there is a wide variety of gorgeous to choose from that will provide you with a beautifully landscaped garden that are non-toxic to animals.

• Alyssum: also known as American Rubber Plant, Pepper Face or Baby Rubber Face
• Acreca Palm:  also known as Golden Butterfly Palm, Cane Palm, Golden Feather Palm, or Yellow Palm
• Bottlebrush: also known as Callistemon, Red Bottlebrush, Lemon Bottlebrush, or Crimson Bottlebrush
• Canna Lily: also known as Cannaceae, Garden Canna, Canna Generalis
•  Impatiens Plant: also known as Inpatients, Jewelweed, Snapweed, or Busy Lizzy

This is just a small sampling of toxic and non-toxic plants. The Pet Poison Helpline hosts an extensive and detailed list of plants that are toxic to animals and how to recognize if your pet has plant poisoning. Check this list for plants that are common in your climate or consult an expert at your local nursery and plant wisely.

What to do if your pet has consumed poisonous plant material

If you fear your pet may have eaten one of these plants:

• Remove your pet from the plant area
• Ensure they are safe (breathing and acting normally)
• Do NOT give them a homemade poison remedy
• Do NOT induce vomiting
• Call the Pet Poison Helpline at 800.213.6680 for guidance (open 24/7)
• Contact your vet or local emergency pet hospital immediately

Keep your pets safe and enjoy your garden this spring and summer together!

MOMENTUM MONDAY!