People have all kinds of wild and crazy New Year’s Resolutions. But wild, crazy, spot-on serious, mildly serious, and so on, most such resolutions not only aren’t fulfilled but most, it seems, are soon forgotten. And then there are those designed simply to evoke a laugh as in this abbreviated collection from Hubpages.com: Stop licking…
End of the Year Resolutions in North Richland Hills and Arlington
Think of an end-of-the-year resolution as one final opportunity to make good on one or more of your New Year’s Resolutions. Which is a really good thing to do, especially when you consider your primary alternatives: admit defeat, or push off current resolutions to the next New Year cycle. Either way, this is a great…
How to Simplify the Holiday Season in Irving and Mansfield
When it comes to the holidays, do you find yourself feeling more like Ebenezer Scrooge than Buddy the Elf? You’re not alone. All the running around, shopping, wrapping, and entertaining can leave us feeling tired, overwhelmed, and broke. Luckily, there are ways to take some of the stress out of this time of year so…
How to Reduce Home Heating Costs in Euless & Grand Prairie
So many references to the holiday season include the word “warmth” or some variation of it. You know, like “warm and cozy,” “toasty,” and “snug.” And as wonderful as all that sounds, it costs money to heat your home. And, chances are, the “toastier” you feel, the more you’re paying for that feeling. So from…
5 Furnace Warning Signs in Arlington & Bedford
Did you ever hear a friend or family member say something like: “The heck with a new car; we’re buying a replacement furnace this year!” No? Well, chances are, you probably never well, either. That’s because when it comes to the list of “Things I Can’t Wait to Buy,” furnaces are pretty much nowhere to…
Replacement Heating System in Mansfield & North Richland Hills
There are all kinds of reasons to purchase a new car, and only one of them is that you refuse to spend even one more dollar getting the old “so and so” fixed. When it comes to your heating system, refusing to have it “fixed” yet again is one of just a FEW reasons for…
How to Prevent Dry, Flaky Skin in Grand Prairie & Irving
For many, adjusting to the colder months ahead can be quite a challenge. Simple tasks such as getting out of bed in the morning seem to take much more effort when it’s darker and colder. And with more time spent inside surrounded by dry indoor air, keeping our skin from becoming itchy, flaky, and even…
How to Reduce Your Energy & Heating Costs in Bedford & Euless
So you think you know Dallas area weather pretty well? Okay, smarty pants blog reader – and without looking it up – what are the average daily temperatures for December, January and February? Otherwise known as winter. While Chicago or New York we are not, winter definitely comes a-calling with average monthly highs, December…
Halloween Safety Tips in North Richland Hills & Arlington, TX
Love it or loathe it, Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s nearly time for the annual mad dash for candy and other seasonal treats, including right there in your neighborhood. Halloween is also a time to employ extra safety measures for the sake of your children, neighbors, and party-goers alike. Here are…
Heart Healthy Tips in Irving &Mansfield, TX
Once a year, in September, we celebrate World Heart Day. Maintaining a healthy heart, on the other hand, is anything but a once-a-year occasion. It takes hard work and practice, all year long, to keep your heart in the best possible condition and to avoid every manner of cardiovascular disease. And that’s especially important when…