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Amica Insurance Has Tips For Safe Winter Driving

The East Coast of the United States got hit with some very heavy winter storms this week. Christmas is over, but winter weather, unfortunately, is here to stay, for at least another couple of months. If you live in a state where the weather outside is frightful, you are going to need to be extra careful while driving through the snow and ice. Amica insurance has some excellent advice about how to stay safe while driving this winter. Winter weather can cause some drivers to feel very anxious. Snow and ice on the road can cause vehicles to slide into … Continue reading →

Organize Your Wet Winter Gear

Are the dripping kittens and slushy boots taking over your household? I have a couple of solutions that will help you to get everything organized, neat and tidy and prevent the soggy wet patches that typically get tracked into your home. Corral the boots We used to have a small area rug near the front door to catch the wet boots. The problem was, not only did the rug itself get all wet and dirty and then hard to clean, but the boots had a habit of falling over and getting spread throughout the hallway. A good solution to coral … Continue reading →

In the Kitchen Party for Kids

My 5-year-old loves to help out in the kitchen. The problem is that her contributions to mealtime are limited when the menu involves a lot of slicing and dicing. In order to let her have free reign in the kitchen I occasionally create dishes that are incredibly kid-friendly. The following activities are ideal for a group of pint-sized chefs. If you are looking for a way to keep kids busy on a cold winter day, then consider these ideas for an “In the Kitchen” party for young cooks: First, get organized so that the kids can do most of the … Continue reading →

Winter Break Sanity-Savers: Indoor Fun

School’s out for winter break, more than half of the country is still digging out from the Christmas Storm of ’09 and your kids are beginning to bore of their new toys from Santa… now what? If you are desperately looking for ways to preserve your sanity while the kids climb the walls, you are in luck. Forget about sending each child to his room to sulk; rather, consider gathering the entire clan in the kitchen to make the following edible projects. After all, nothing says winter warm-up better than a cup of Snowflake Hot Chocolate and spicy Gingerbread Cookies. … Continue reading →

Six Winter Skin Savers

Many people have a harder time with their skin during the winter months than any other time of the year! Here are some tips to help keep your largest organ happy during cold weather. Number one: keep up with your moisturizer… especially in the places where you tend to have problems. For me, I find my winter problem spots are the forehead, the knees and elbows, and the feet. And I’m good about applying lotion to my face after I shower… I’m not always so good about the other spots. And they show it! Number two: keep wearing your sunscreen. … Continue reading →

Ask a Pets Blogger: Helping Pets with Flaky Skin

My cat has terrible dandruff… at least I think it’s dandruff! She’s always got flakes on her skin and in her coat. What can I do to clear this up? This is a conversation I get to have often at the cats-only boarding facility where I work. As part of our check-in process, we give each cat a quick brushing with a very fine-toothed comb. Our goal is to check for fleas, but we often end up talking to owners about skin and coat care… and dandruff. Dry skin can be a seasonal problem, especially in the winter months when … Continue reading →

A Guide to Winter Bedding

I rank warm winter bedding up there as one of the top essentials to have in a home. Forget the HDTV, the new kitchen, the coffee maker. If you have warm bedding you’ll be okay. Having warm bedding can not only keep you comfortable at night, but it can also greatly reduce your heating bills. With a thick down comforter, for example, we are able to turn our heat way down at night, lower than recommended by the department of energy for energy savings. With spring approaching, it is a great time to find some end of season deals on … Continue reading →

Celebrity Winter Weddings

They already share a son and a Skating with Celebrities trophy, but now Kristy Swanson and Lloyd Eisler share the same last name. The actress and Canadian skating champ, who met on the FOX reality show three years ago, got hitched last night in front of 100 of their closest family members and friends. The ceremony reportedly took place at a hotel in San Luis Obispo, California with Swanson wearing a strapless ivory wedding gown by Amy Michelson. PEOPLE magazine is reporting that the bride shed 45 pounds with the help of The Medifast Diet so she could fit into … Continue reading →

Winter Itch

If you have dry, itchy skin during the colder months, you’re not alone. Winter itch is a relatively common complaint during the winter. Symptoms of winter itch can include: Itching (“winter itch” isn’t just a clever name) Dryness Flakiness Why is winter such a problem for your skin? This is usually the season for low humidity and low temperatures. The former is a problem because when there’s less moisture in the air, there’s less moisture for your skin to absorb. The latter is a problem because we tend to use the heat when it’s cold. That can suck even more … Continue reading →

Tips for Hosting a Winter Soup Party

With Old Man Winter working overtime, this is the ideal time to host a winter soup party. This week I will be sharing a variety of recipes for those of you looking to share a hearty helping of delicious homemade soup with extended family and friends or those who simply want an easy and affordable way to warm up on a cold winter’s day. If you choose the former, then consider the following tips to ensure your winter soup party goes off without a hitch: POTLUCK. Just because you are hosting the soup party doesn’t necessarily mean you need to … Continue reading →