If you move into a new place, it’s a good idea to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm for safety reasons. You never know how long those batteries sat there or how long they’ll last even if they do currently work. Changing them could save your life by allowing the devices to work properly.
It’s best to test your detectors once a month to make sure they’re in working order. It doesn’t take that long, so you should be able to find the time, and it can really make a difference. Taking the proper safety procautions can mean the difference between life and death, so you just have to make time for it.
Archive for January, 2012
Changing Batteries for Safety
January 30th, 2012Trip To Minessota
January 28th, 2012When i was about 14 yrs old we took a buisness trip with my mother and step dad to minnassota . My step father was going to hopefully buy a restraunt up there so we could move have have more in life . We were there for about a month trying to get the place . i remember it being very cold and alot of snow but it was a nice change for a bit we stayed at a freinds house and ate at burger king and arbys alot when we didnt cook there . the restraunt was beautiful i was hoping we would get it it had two stories and a balcont eating area .Then the person that was selling it saw how much we liked it and decided to go up on price and there was so way we could afford it then . So we packed up our things said our goodbyes and headed for home . found out later he decided not to sell afterall.
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Wal-Mart Shopping
January 24th, 2012If i had $1000 dollars to spend at walmart it would be so awesome i would be able to get so many thing for a great price . i would probable spend most of the money on my two awesome children but i would manage to sqeeze in a few things for myself . Walmart has always been my favorite place to shop because of there great prices along with there costumer service which is always been great for me. I would love to just go in and be able to buy my kids a bunch of cloths and new shoes then stop by and maybe get me a neclace or new cloths for myself along with a buggy full of toys that my children would pick out. That is definatly the place i would go if i had $1000.
Work Time
January 20th, 2012Most of my job life included waitressing which i love cause i can talk to people and give them great service with a smile which makes there day as well as mine, but for the past 6 yrs i have been a department manager of toys for walmart and i must says its a demanding job but i enjoy it so much because i get to see children so happy because we have the toys they were looking for so i would have to say talking to children and helping there parents during christmas expesially is the best and most fun job i have had and will continue to have . walmart has truely been a awesome expeiriance for me . i really enjoy working for the company.
Disney World
January 17th, 2012Ive always wanted to go to disney world since i was a kid and i was of the less fortunate so i never was able to go no now that im older i would love to go with my kids now so i can see what i missed and so my kids now will never have to say they could not go . I want to go there to see all the wonders and fun that people get to have with there kids . i would have the time of my life spemding that with my kids. Disney world has always been my fantasy that i can soon hopefully make happen in my life. Im 26 years old and i love all disney movies and to know that have amusments to all my favorites would mbe the best time of my life to see it with my children.
A Beach Bum That Can’t Swim
January 13th, 2012I grew up around the lake. I grew up in a boat and fishing on the bank. I grew up with a family that never took off their swim suits and friends that lived in the water. However, that did not stop me from refusing to learn how to swim. Overcoming fear is a very powerful mechanism, one that I have not quite perfected. In the summers when everyone was jumping in the mildly warm water and having a blast, I was sitting on the beach hoping that nobody tried to drag me in. One day, though, I will muster the courage to dive in head first and hope that I float!
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Body Versus Brain
January 10th, 2012When asked to choose between physical characteristics and physical features, what should be picked? Physical features seem more appealing. They create friends. They create attention. They create opportunity. Internal characteristics, on the other hand, create morality. They create lasting relationships. They create morals. They create a sense of self-worth. My best physical features are nothing without the characteristics I have to go with it. Whether or not one is considered attractive is irrelevant. It is honesty, loyalty, a sense of humor, and a touch of selflessness that creates lasting relationships. Deep down, it is true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Looking Ahead
January 5th, 2012Everyone has something to look forward to. Whether it is work related, family time, or something else, looking to the future makes the present worthwhile. Personally, I look forward to my work. Every day is another successful step toward a promotion or toward achieving my goals. With a fulfilling job, every day one looks forward to the next day; to making a difference. By looking forward to the next work day, it makes the week seem much shorter and the hours spent at the office worthwhile. Furthermore, it is easy to get through the week with a smile on your face with a job that is both worthwhile and satisfying.
Fire prevention and protection
January 2nd, 2012Fires are a swift and terrifying threat to home and family. In order to protect your home from this threat, there are several preventative measures that you can take. First of all, make sure your home smoke detectors are operational and have fresh batteries. Plan an escape route for your family. Make sure you have a fire extinguisher with the proper fire retardant near the exit to your house. To prevent fires, don’t leave open flames unattended and be sure that all electrical cords and devices are undamaged. You can search the internet for more fire safety prevention tips to protect you and your family.
Working for the Weekend
January 2nd, 2012The weekends never seem to last long enough, and the work week just drags on. Weekends are a two day stretch in which the working man has to cram in family time, relaxation, and some fun activities to satisfy his or her need for the next five days. Americans live for the weekends. Last weekend, my time was spent lounging on the couch to try and ease the tension from work. Also, I checked out a new restaurant and took my brother out to the movies. In the span of two days, I relaxed, spent time with family, and fulfilled my need for fun and adventure, just as the weekends were intended for.




