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09/04/2020

Wishing all of you a Happy Labor Day! The first Monday in September, Labor Day, is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers and constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our great country.

08/11/2020

We tapped Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Stacy Chimento, MD, of Riverchase Dermatology in Miami Beach, FL to set the record straight, once and for all.

07/20/2020

Today in History: July 20 - Neil Armstrong takes the first step on the moon

One Giant Step for Mankind - The Lunar Module “Eagle” landed on the Moon at Tranquility Base on July 20, 1969 at 4:18 p.m. EDT, Neil Armstrong realized that they were heading into a field of boulders on the northeast shoulder of a crater the size of a football field. Drama was the last thing that anyone had wanted. A warning light was telling him he had less than 60 seconds of fuel left, but they were close now and it was just a matter of easing themselves down. Forty seconds had passed since the sixty-second warning and Armstrong proclaimed "The Eagle Has Landed." For the astronauts, the landing had been the big moment of the mission. But, for the waiting world, the big moment was still to come - the first footstep. Armstrong stood on the pad for a moment or two, testing the soil with the tip of his boot before he made the epochal "small step" proclaiming "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." With only a short time at their disposal, he and Aldrin raised an American Flag, gathered forty-seven pounds of samples, and took about one hundred color photographs. Finally, they got themselves back into the spacecraft for a safe return to earth.

07/04/2020

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." —Elmer Davis

07/02/2020

On the 4th of July we celebrate the values that constitute the foundation of our great nation: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please but, rather, as the opportunity to do what is right. The independence that we enjoy has not come easy, so we should respect and understand its worth. May our great country continue to prosper. Happy Fourth of July everyone!

06/16/2020

How to Clean Reusable Shopping Bags, from Canvas to Nylon and Everything in Between

Reusable bags can harbor bacteria and viruses. Harmful bacteria can thrive in reusable bags unless users clean them properly. Here’s how:

It’s likely that the eco-friendly bags you use on the regular haven’t been washed or sanitized since the day you bought them (don’t worry, we’re just as guilty of overlooking our reusable carryalls as the next gal) and could do with some refreshing. Here’s how to get it done.

06/11/2020

It’s almost Summer!

When you think of it, do you think corn on the cob?

Today happens to be National and we got the perfect recipe for you! :)

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05/25/2020

“The legacy of heroes — the memory of a great name, and the inheritance of a great example."

05/22/2020

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them."– John F. Kennedy

05/21/2020

Thought for Today:

05/20/2020

Today is NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY! Tri-County Humane

National Rescue Dog Day recognizes all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life.

According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. When these abandoned and abused animals find their way to a shelter, each one needs a forever home and their potential is limitless. They’re rescue dogs.

Rescue dogs often overcome extreme obstacles and yet provide comfort, security, and friendship as family pets. But rescue dogs are capable of much more. With training, they contribute to the independence of people with disabilities as service animals and give comfort to the elderly. In these circumstances, they become our eyes, ears, or legs as well as our best friend.

Rescue dogs also provide a variety of therapeutic benefits. Children, teens, and adults with autism may benefit from services provided by trained rescue dogs. As emotional support companions, rescue dogs help to relieve anxiety, depression, and PTSD among the military or those who suffer from mental illness.

They make excellent teachers, too. Rescue dogs show children about caring and kindness. Rescue dogs can even be trained to rescue us from dangerous situations or help to investigate the cause of a fire.