Spring has almost arrived, which means most of us will be getting ready to deal with an extra hour of daylight. The long dark of winter days must now give way to the perpetual light of spring, but that change can bring a host of challenges for anyone unprepared for the changeover.
Way back in 1964, President Lyndon Johnson issued a proclamation declaring February as American Heart Month. The idea behind the proclamation was to educate the public on the challenges of heart disease and encourage everyone to learn more about their own health while seeking answers to their own specific heart health challenges.
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we present a series of quick and interesting facts about the creation of MLK Day as a national holiday.
2023 was a year. Hamas attacked Israel, and that was horrible. The 2024 election season started this year and probably won’t end until early 2026. Artificial intelligence became a common point of conversation, social media continues to bewilder and intimidate, and it seems like everyone went on strike.
Santa Paws? Things to Consider Before Gifting a Pet
Gifting an animal as a holiday present or New Year's gift can be a wonderful experience. There’s something wonderful about seeing a puppy enthusiastically greet its new owner or to watch a kitten tumble through the shredded wrapping paper.
Topics: garbage hauling
Sustainability and environmental consciousness are becoming top priorities for everyone, not just government and corporations. We can all be green in 2024.
With a few changes of lifestyle, shopping, and consumption practices, we can all become more eco-friendly and support a more sustainable society. And that includes are personal waste and junk disposal choices.
Topics: Green Junk Removal, Sustainability, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, green products, eco-friendly, zero waste, ESG
For most folks, the holiday season is one of fun, family, friends, and festivities. But for many, the holidays are also a time of busyness and stress.
The good news is that it doesn't have to be. With the right strategies and some clever "hacks" you can reduce the stress of your holidays and increase the joy of the season!
Topics: Stress Relief, declutter, holiday tips, decluttering, simplifying, reducing stress
[This article first appeared here in December 2021. It has been expanded and revised.]
For many people, the holidays means making meals, making memories, and celebrating with family and friends. It also means more stuff to find a place for!
All those presents under the tree, along with all the things we tend to pick along the way during the holidays, can add up to much more clutter by New Year's. Which means clutter control is now a priority.
Topics: Clutter, organization tips, clear clutter, organization, declutter, storage
Christmas Tree Disposal And Junk Removal After The Holidays
[This article was first published in December 2020 and has been revised and expanded.]
If there is one thing that is perennially true for most homes after Christmas it's piles of trash. And junk. And, quite often, a real (dead) tree.
And it all has to be hauled out and gotten rid of sooner than later.
Topics: christmas tree disposal, Residential Junk Removal, residential trash, household waste, holiday tips, organic waste, recycling wood