Did you know that breast cancer is the 2nd deadliest cause of death for women around the world? More than likely, you know someone who has breast cancer or has survived it. I know several people who are survivors. While treatments are better now with a higher survival rate, the diagnosis rate is still very high. For this year alone, it is estimated that 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed & that 40,290 women will die from breast cancer.* In order to help spread awareness and donate to organizations that research & fight breast cancer, October is nationally known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month…or Pink October. One of the many businesses that is holding a fundraiser is Glamulet. If you are not familiar with them, they are jewelry company started in 2014 that offers women affordable jewelry that is fashionable and trendy. They create beautiful charms and bracelets that can be mixed & matched to create a unique bracelet. They have a large line ...
Preparing for a Divorce
Like any legal situation, coming through a divorce unscathed requires planning. This may seem calculating, but it will save you from the regret of handling matters while emotions are running high. It may also help to redirect your mind and get you through the legal part so you can be free to grieve later. Protecting Yourself The legal details should still be worked out by a lawyer or mediator, but there are some financial matters that will help you personally before, during and after the process. 1. Learn the property division laws for your state. Some states require an equal division of all financial assets, and others leave it to the discretion of the courts or the skill of the attorneys. 2. Make an inventory of all assets. There may be some things that seem insignificant to your or your ex now, but you'll regret giving up later. Use this inventory as a basis for negotiating a division of assets that's as close to equal as possible. 3. Don't hide assets. This is not only ...
TV Review – The Flash Season One
A few weeks ago, I was sent a copy of The Flash: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray to watch & review. When Barry Allen was a child, his mother was murdered. The assailant was a man in yellow moving at superhuman speed, but no one believed him & the murder was pinned on his father. Years later, Barry is now grown up & working as a CSI tech. One night, he is struck by lightning from the S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator explosion and ends up in a coma for 9 months. When he awakens, she discovers that he also now has super speed, which he uses to stop others who developed powers from the explosions & solve the mystery of his mother’s murder. I fell in love with this series from the moment I watched an advanced viewing of the first episode last year, and didn’t miss a single episode. The plot, story arcs, cast, and special effects are all superb. There are a lot of funny moments, with a good chunk of them from Cisco (played by Carlos Valdes) trying to come up with ...
Product Review – Stainless Steel Compost Bin
A few weeks back, I was sent a Stainless Steel Compost Bin by Estilio to try out and review. The bin holds up to a gallon of waste & comes with carbon filters that fit inside the lid. The inside wall are smooth so that foods & liquids do not stick, and no chemicals will leach into the compost. I’ve seen a lot of these popping up online & in stores lately. I have attempted to do outdoor compost bins & piles in the past without much success, so I was interested in seeing if an indoor bin on the countertop would work better for me. I was happy to find that it did. The carbon filters are already inserted in the lid when you take it out of the box, and I quickly discovered how well they work. Over the course of several days, I managed to fill the bin up over halfway with stuff. Now, I don’t have a lot of counter space, so I was keeping it on the small bit of useless counter directly behind my sink…that way it was out of the way until I needed up. And like most of the ...
Safety First – 4 Tips to Safely Hang Christmas Lights
Between 2007 and 2011, American fire fighters reported 230 fires per year ignited by Christmas trees, and 150 fires per year by Christmas lights using line voltage (as opposed to low-voltage ones such as LEDs). While preparing for Christmas should be a joyous time, you still need to make sure you take precautions when hanging your Christmas lights. 1. Indoor versus Outdoor Light Placement Only use lights as intended. Don’t try to hang indoor lights outside because they are not made to withstand the elements. On the same note, ensure power strips and extension cords are designed for outdoors if you plan on using them there. Since water can get into outside sockets, it’s important to take precautions against shorting out the lights or getting shocked. Furthermore, if you are hanging the lights inside, make sure you don’t hang lights on a metal tree. Doing so could cause an electrical fire. 2. Check for Damaged Lights Although Christmas lights look pretty, they are still live ...
Find the Best Store Coupons
Here is a new lest of the best store coupons available right now. Lord and Taylor Coupons: 20% Off Find everything that you need for you and your family this Fall at Lord & Taylor! Shop in retail stores across the country or conveniently online at LordandTaylor.com to purchase cool-weather apparel and accessories for men, women and children! This September save on your purchase from Lord & Taylor during the retailer’s Signature Sale! During this sale, save with a 20% discount off regular and sale purchases! Hurry and stock up on everything you need for the Fall. This promo ends on 9/30! Macys Coupon: 15% Off Macy’s has everything that you and your family need this Fall! With a wide selection of popular brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Free People, Calvin Klein and more, you are certain to find something for everyone in the family! This September save on Fall must-haves by taking 15% off during Macy’s Get Ready for Fall ...