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Holiday Tips for Family Caregivers

November 25, 2018

Healthy Living  As the holiday season approaches, many people are excited to see their friends, family members, and loved ones. However, for many seniors and their caregivers, it can become very stressful.  Big holiday celebrations can be overwhelming, especially for those suffering from cognitive decline or health problems. For family caregivers, decorating the house, organizing …

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’Tis the Season to Simplify

November 25, 2018

Hassle Free Zone Here are some clever ideas to help Simplify your Season: Empty the Bins. While your home is decorated, donate or discard whatever you have not used. Place sentimental items in a special place for keepsakes. Create Specialized Storage. Install shelving to accommodate items for easy access and safe keeping. Consider hooks for …

Buying Insurance: What Savvy Consumers Should Know

October 25, 2018

Money Matters presented by: Vision Financial You’re ready to buy an insurance policy, but you feel a bit uneasy embarking into the insurance world. Whether you’re buying an auto policy, a homeowners policy, a life insurance policy, or some other type of policy, here are some general tips to help you tread the insurance waters. …

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How Do I Prove I Am Sane?

October 25, 2018

Legal Matters Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning, www.bradfordholliman.com  Recently during a presentation, I was asked how a person can prove she’s sane (has “capacity” in legal lingo) if the children do not believe she has capacity and is making decisions for her using a power of attorney (POA).  Let’s say as an example, Jane …

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Gratitude & Giving: Keys to Living an Organized Life!

October 25, 2018

Hassle Free Zone Have you ever considered the order of the holidays? First, we are thankful for what we have on Thanksgiving and then, we give gifts at Christmas…as if to say, think about what we already have first before shopping or asking for more. What does this have to do with organizing, you might …

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Art, Science & Service: Aho Architects, LLC

October 25, 2018

Faith at Work Brought to you by: Community Partner Aho Architects, LLC, www.ahoarch.com   “One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:24-25 (NIV) When we introduce our firm to potential customers, one of the things we …

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Perfection Vs. Excellence

September 25, 2018

Hassle Free Zone Aaaah…perfection! Who knew one word could cause so many problems? We’re told from a very young age that practice makes perfect. I used to counter that argument by saying, “Yes, but nobody is perfect, so why practice?” My piano teacher never appreciated my fine skills of logic! Perfection somehow became my standard. After …

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Arnold Mooney Seeks to Serve Second Term as State Representative for House District 43

September 25, 2018

Special Feature Citing his conservative, commonsense, businessman’s approach to government, State Representative Arnold Mooney (R – North Shelby) is seeking a second term as the representative for House District 43, which covers much of North Shelby County. “As a House member, I have stood up for the conservative beliefs, morals, and values that define Alabamians …

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Solution Driven, Policy Focused: Congressman Gary Palmer

September 24, 2018

Special Feature “It’s about doing the right thing, for the right reason, the right way, at the right time,” says Congressman Gary Palmer about his role and the role of his team in serving families in Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District (Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, Bibb, Chilton and Coosa Counties) in Washington, D.C.Palmer believes his first two …

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First Impressions: Classic Iron Works

September 24, 2018

The Home Front First impressions mean everything. No one wants to be remembered for their wet noodle handshake. Even architecture isn’t immune to the first-glance bias of which we’re all guilty. It’s hard to shake those cold, forgettable first steps onto an unoriginal property. A cookie cutter space is going to feel like oatmeal raisin …

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