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Recently I’ve been delving through the hell that is house cleaning, and I’ve come to realise that duties like this need to be delegated and written out in advance so that things don’t get as bad as they were. We have a white board for the kitchen, but it doesn’t seem to be as versatile as, say, bulletin boards.

While white boards let you write the random word or two down, you get stuck with that dingy board after a while because of a lack of proper cleaning and the like– ours looks like its been eating black cat peeps all day long, and sometimes won’t even erase properly.

But I get the feeling that, with a bulletin board I’d be much more likely to post things up. Like reminders to the Marine in the house to take his medicine, or reminding my boyfriend to put some water in the fridge– or even reminders to everyone to wipe up messes that they make, as they make them, as to avoid turmoil like we have right now.

I actually have this insane want for cork bulletin boards for the kitchen and bathroom, so I can tack up coupons or some other such things for people to remember, and it honestly makes me wonder if life wouldn’t be easier with a little more organisation and thought.

Posted by Arden Wallace

Winter can be a dangerous time due to bad snow storms and freezing conditions. Being prepared can keep your family safe all winter long.

Be Prepared

Keep a stash of shovels, ice scrapers, salt and other snow cleaning equipment in your home. Make sure to have a back up set in the car in case a storm begins when you are far from home. Stock up on canned and dry goods in case you get snowed in the house for a few days.

Stay Warm

Have ample coats, hats, gloves, scarves and blankets for the entire family. Dressing warm while outside can prevent frost bite and other conditions. Warm items are also helpful if the heater in your home gives out on a cold day.

Stay in Contact

Have a plan for storms. Give your children a cell phone to contact you if they need to be picked up early from school or an event due to weather. Also, always carry your cell phone in case you get stuck at work or stranded roadside due to hazardous conditions. Always call and check on grandparents and elderly neighbors to make sure that they are safe and they have not been hurt shoveling.

Don’t Forget

Don’t Forget to set your alarm (home Alarm Systems online offer) when leaving home, robberies can occur during winter when there are thieves seeking holiday gifts.