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December is often thought of as a joyous month where family and friends
meet frequently for celebratory purposes. Holiday parties in homes,
offices or local food and beverage establishments are a part of almost
everyone’s schedule. Alcohol consumption and recreational drug use
sometimes play a part in these festive occasions.

No matter what time of year, the kitchen is the source for most home
fires, but they are much more likely to occur during the holiday season.
More home fires take place in the months of November and December than
any of the other months, and this is largely due to increased kitchen
activity.

You may have dealt with allergies your whole life.  But if you are new
to the allergy realm, you may not really know what is happening to you. 
Why is your nose constantly running and why are your eyes constantly
red and tearing?  It would be very beneficial to you to visit an allergy
specialist.

Can you believe the gift giving holidays are almost here? Thanksgiving
is next week and then it’s only a stone’s throw on the calendar until
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and every other holiday celebrated at the
end of the year.  They seem to sneak up quicker and quicker every year,
don’t they?  Before you get in a shopping frenzy trying to find the
perfect gifts for your loved ones, stop and take a minute to review your
insurance coverages.

In the current retail climate, if you are a store owner you need to be
on the ball, think quickly, and act decisively to take advantage of
business opportunities. Maintaining a steady flow of cash and maximizing
the return on your investment in inventory are probably two of your
major preoccupations.

As the holiday season nears, there are many things to be done in
preparation. As a prudent homeowner, you should do more than just dig
out the holiday decorations and make travel arrangements. Many areas
experience an increased amount of break-ins from November through
January, so it is vital you fit home security tasks into your schedule.

You are driving down the road and your cell phone rings. What is the first thing you do? Before we check your answers, let’s just point out how dangerous it is to drive and talk on the phone at the same time.

Do you have one room in your home that is just a little bit too big for the furniture you own? The room might feel cold and uninviting. You need to warm it up a bit and give it a cozier feel. Here are some simple steps you can take to do so.

You may remember when you first started your business, workplace safety was a high priority. Now it may have been a while since you have been in business and you notice that some of the safety processes you once implemented are falling to the wayside. There is no time like the present to reevaluate your workplace’s safety and get a good program in place.

How much do you know about your homeowners insurance? For example, do you know that just owning a certain breed of dog in some states can be enough of a red flag to have your policy canceled? Some breeds of dogs are considered more aggressive than others and have been put on a restricted list within some insurance companies.