Timber!!!?

Don't worry, we are not bringing down any trees (I just wanted to give an interesting name to this post), but definitely we want to trim the branches of the trees around our house. Some of them represent a danger to our safety especially one that leans towards our house from the neighbors backyard. Because living in Florida we often get hit by hurricanes, we thought it was smart to trim the dangerous branches that are over the house. Also, the numerous amount of leaves they shed is killing the grass. 

This is a picture I took of a random falling tree in our area.

I started digging on the Internet and there are interesting things about tree trimming that are important to know:

Tree trimming is not used only for safety but also for aesthetics and even for health reasons. First of all, if a tree is causing damage to your property you're not permitted to go to your neighbors house and cut down his tree, but you're allowed to trim the tree branches up to your property line. You know who the tree belongs to by where the trunk is located. 

Also, if your neighbors fallen leaves are damaging your lawn know that there is nothing you can do about it but to trim the branches or rake the leaves everyday. 

The burning flame

Ahhh... candles. We love them, they make our homes look cozier, feel warmer, the scented candles make your house smell like many different aromas from lavender to apple pie. They create a mood that a light bulb will not achieve... candles are great for your home.  But at the same time they concern us a little since a burning candle in your home is a big risk of fire.

These rocks hold the wax that drips from the candles.

Here are some precautions:

The first precaution and the most important one for me is to never leave the candles unattended and always AWAY FROM CHILDREN. We prefer lighting them when our little one is asleep.

We light our candles in candle holders made specifically for candles, is the safest way to burn them.

Do not place candles near fabric or paper, there should be an appropriate distance between the candle and these materials.

Have the right kind of candle holder. The best materials are ceramic and glass (they don't melt like plastic or heat up like metal).

Keep your candles away from drafts.

We love them too much to stop using them so let's take precautions instead. 

What's in your bag?

Since I was a little girl I've always liked to hang around with bags full of all sort of stuff, even if I was staying at home. Now I'm older and my bag is still a big bag full of things but not precisely unnecessary things.

Always consider what items you really need to have in your purse. For every person these items vary (since each person is different) but there are always some essential things that everyone needs.

For people with beauty routines, make up, brushes and tissues are essential.

People with hygiene routines, don't forget the hand sanitize, toothbrush, soap or deodorant.

When you're on medication don't forget your medicine and of course a bottle of water. 

For adventurers a multi-task tool or a Swiss knife. 

For creative or inspired people don't forget art sources (music player, camera, and of course the handy notepad).

For people with children don't forget there is a whole other list: 

*Snacks (crackers, fruity snacks, juice box, etc).

*Something for entertainment (colors, paper, some toys).

*Neosporin and band aids (in case they fall).


NOTE: Don't forget your house keys and always remember your wallet with your ID...oh! And never leave the house without money.