'How To's and Helpful Tips'

New Year’s Resolutions – we all make them and most of us will break them!

How can you make sure that you keep your 2009 New Year’s Resolutions?

One way would be to make your resolutions attainable.  Instead of saying “I want to lose 50 pounds this year” – maybe say “I want to start a…

Holiday Safety - Tip # 7: Christmas Tree Safety

Use the following to determine the freshness of a tree:

          Bend – Bend a few needles between your fingers.  If the tree is fresh, they should bend but not break.  (A fresh tree is moister and less flammable than a…

Holiday Safety - Tip #6: Safe Shopping Tips

        Walk and park in well-lit areas whenever possible.  Try to avoid walking alone.  When walking to your car, have your keys in your hand.  Keep purse and pocketbook flaps against your body and your arm over them,.  It’s best…

Holiday Safety - Tip # 5: Safety in the kitchen for the Holidays

         Keep handles, utensils, etc. from sticking out over the floor or other burners.

         Adjust burner flames so they are no larger than the bottom of the pan. 

        Assume all handles, pots, pans, oven racks and trays are hot.  Use…

Holiday Safety - Tip # 4: Holiday Food Safety

        Refrigerate leftovers as quickly as possible after the meal.  It’s best to carve all turkey and bag/wrap it so it can easily fit in the refrigerator.

        Clean and sanitize all work areas, cutting boards and knives often and especially…