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Most of the country is experiencing a heat wave, and days this warm can be a little hard to handle. The most important thing is to stay safe and healthy, and take special care with children, elderly and pets. FEMA provides some simple tips for staying safe in the summer heat: Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun. Stay on the lowest floor, out of the sunshine. Consider spending the warmest part of the day in public buildings such as libraries, schools, movie theaters, shopping malls, and other community facilities. Eat well-balanced, light, and regular meals and drink... [more...]

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More Americans prefer living in walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods with easy access to local amenities, according to a recent Community Preference Survey by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. More than half (56 percent) of respondents say they preferred living in a walkable neighborhood over one that requires more driving between work, home and recreation. When considering a home purchase, 77 percent of respondents say they would look for locations that had abundant sidewalks, while 50 percent say they would rather see improvements to the existing public transit system than initiatives to... [more...]

Moving can be hard on young children, but there are ways to make it more fun for the whole family. Here are some ideas to make moving to a new house a memorable experience for families. 1.) Pack a Special Box. Your child can pack a special ‘treasure box’ of their most special items. Give him or her a box to decorate and pack with favorite things. The box can be kept close, like in the car, and unpacked in the new house quickly. 2.) Prepare maps and pictures. Draw maps and show pictures of your new place to your kids before the move to make the idea more concrete. Making it seem like... [more...]

Eating fresh, local produce is easier than ever with local Green B.E.A.N. Delivery. This is a healthy and convenient choice that also supports local farmers. You can sign up for several different levels of delivery, from different-sized bins, or a package that includes the option to add other groceries. Your produce bin will contain a variety of the best available produce of the season, including fruit and vegetables (or just fruit if you prefer), and will vary from week to week depending on the season. The minimum order is $35, and your order can arrive weekly or bi-weekly. You do not need to... [more...]