In the quest for better health, people turn to doctors, self-help books, herbal supplements and a plethora of other traditional and non-traditional ideas. But we may be overlooking one of...
Topic: Preparing for emergencies
I love the concept of building community, and on my own block the Block Watch and Emergency Preparedness meetings have helped us get to know neighbors. However, I would not have my contact information on a block roster available to everyone because even on my nice street, we have people who are unknowns (we know the houses have changed hands but we never see the new owners) and some who are most politely described as opportunists. Can I do better than this?
- Linda
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Good neighbors needn't do big or burdensome things to be GREAT neighbors - but they can take some simple steps to make theirs a GREAT neighborhood by being active and taking some important steps...
There's a 100% chance that you will experience change and challenge in your life. Whether it's:
- Losing your home to foreclosure
- Unexpected job loss
- ...
Q. If I have only seconds to evacuate my house, what would I grab?
There is little worse than the thought of losing your home or business. Whether it's to a flood or fire, or the imminent landfall of a hurricane, losing your home is a dreadful thought. ...
Q. Is having a Personal Safety Net really worth it?
