Check out my giveaways below then link up your giveaways here….
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Jacksonville, FL
Sorry & Uncle Wiggily Board Games
Your Gardening Calender for 2014
December 22, 2013 By
This is a guest post.
With the new year approaching, have you considered taking up a new hobby, maybe on your own or with your family? Well maybe gardening is just for you! It’s something you can do as a family, and all get stuck in! It teaches children responsibility, and achievement, was well as giving you a beautiful garden in the mean time! However many people who aren’t ‘gardening experts’ can get a little stuck with where to start. It can be quite a daunting tasks for some; however help is at hand. Below is an infographic which displays everything you need to know to have your own perfect garden in 2014! It lets you know when it’s best to do what, i.e. when to prepare the ground, plant, etc. By following the simple guide, you’ll be a gardening pro!
Brought to you by Spalding Bulb
Wellness Complete Health Cat Food (giveaway)
December 20, 2013 By
You all know I have two kitties, Spice and Zena and they are a big part of our family. I’m always looking for healthy and good foods they will love and that is good for them.
Wellness sent me two bags of the Wellness Complete Health Cat Food to try. Zena and Spice loved the new food and I loved all the natural ingredients. Both cats ran to their bowl as soon as I placed it in their dish!
Wellness® Complete Health natural food for cats has just the right balance of protein, fat and carbohydrates to keep cats looking and feeling their best. The full Complete Health line features a new look on the outside and is now even tastier on the inside! Each delicious recipe has been reformulated to be easily digestible and includes healthy, whole-foods like deboned meat, wholesome grains, healthy fruits and vegetables, and supplemented with antioxidants, omega 6 & omega 3 fatty acids and probiotics. The Wellness Complete Health cat food is also formulated with a unique Triple Cranberry Blend to help support urinary tract health and antioxidant support for cellular health. All Wellness dry recipes contain no GMOs, meat by-products, wheat, corn, soy and artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
At Wellness, we do whatever it takes to create the healthiest foods for the pets that depend on us. We believe food feeds their souls, sustains their lives and protects their bodies. For each of our recipes we never compromise – selecting nature’s finest ingredients and combining them with unique super nutrients to help support whole body health and wellbeing. Like you, we know that our pets provide us unconditional love, and providing uncompromising nutrition is one way we can do the same for them.
I love how Spice sniffed at the food before she ate it!
To learn more about Wellness, visit www.wellnesspetfood.com. Find Wellness on Twitter and Facebook www.facebook.com/wellnesspetfood.
I have two bags of Wellness Complete Health Cat Food to giveaway as well! See details below.
How to protect your furnace this winter
December 19, 2013 By
This is a guest post.
Don’t wait for the cold weather to arrive before you make time to prepare your hardworking furnace properly! It’s one of the most important items in your home and will be used regularly during the weeks to come. It may well have a buildup of dust inside it or be blocked by debris, which could lead to a serious house fire.
Take some time out to ensure your furnace is operational, safe, and as energy efficient as you can make it. You don’t want to discover you have no heating on the first icy day of winter.
Call the professionals
The safest and quickest way to ensure your furnace is in prime operating condition and up to the challenge ahead of it, is to call in the professionals. A furnace tune-up is a preventative maintenance service that is intended to keep the heating system in top working condition. There are many companies available to do this kind of work, such as www.summersphc.com/lafayette/services/heating/furnace-tune-up/ and many more.
Appointing an NATE-certified, HVAC professional, will take the worry out of this essential job, and with most offering a 100% satisfaction guarantee, it could be one of the soundest investments you’ll make this year. Shop around using the Internet, or ask friends and family for recommendations to find reliable furnace repair in Utah or anywhere else in the US.
Changing the air filter
Changing the air filter is essential as if it’s not squeaky clean it could be blowing debris back into your house, which could make you and your family sick.
If you don’t fancy changing the air filter once a month (as recommended) then you should invest in a permanent electronic filter, which is washable and very easy to install.
Disposable fiberglass filters were designed to remove only the largest particles from the air, with the goal of protecting your heating system – not your health. Electronic filters are much better at trapping harmful bacteria, mould, pollen and viruses that could make you and your family sick.
Check the fan belt
You should regularly check your furnace fan belt for signs of damage – replacing it if it is. A worn belt isn’t necessarily dangerous, but it will cost you money and drive you crazy with the noise!
If the belt looks worn, frayed, cracked or weak then it should be replaced straightaway. If the belt looks in great condition, but has more than ½ an inch of give either side of it, then tighten the extra slack using the motor adjusting belt. Don’t tighten it too much though, as you could damage the motor and fan bearings.
Re-programme
Regardless of whether your furnace is powered by gas, or by electricity, it will operate from a user-programmed thermostat heating schedule. Re-programming a thermostat is easy (once you know how) and should be done before winter arrives to ensure your home is kept warm and cosy during the cold months ahead.
The temperature of your home should lower during the night whilst you’re all asleep, or away from home, this could save you hundreds of dollars each year.
Other essential tips
- Invest in a carbon monoxide and radon sensor if you don’t already have one
- Remove any items you have stored near the furnace, particularly if it’s likely to catch fire easily
- Remove household items stored in front of, or on top of, your air ducts and return vents
- If you have hot water radiators, bleed the valves to make sure they’re working as efficiently as possible.
Debbie Fletcher is an enthusiastic, experienced writer who has written for a range of difference magazines and news publications. Follow her here: @Debbie_Fletch18
Photo credit: Mila Zinkova / Foter.com / CC BY-SA
Our Toy Drive..w/w
December 17, 2013 By
My charity group, Helping Hands of Nocatee, just donated all these toys!! Plus we raised over $450!!
