Content by Kyle Lowe

We recently moved into a new house and I noticed that it had a security system. The realtor told us to call ADT home security monitoring if we would like to get it activated. My husband travels a lot for work so I definitely got the alarm activated because it helps me feel safer while he’s gone. I really hate that he travels so much. He’s gone about 5-6 days of the week so we rarely ever have time to do anything fun. I would really like to take more vacations but with the way his schedule is that’s’ just not possible right now. I guess I should just be glad he has a job being since so many people don’t have a job right now but I just hate that he’s rarely ever home. I’m hoping the in a few months he can at least take a week off so that we can travel to the beach for a summer vacation, but I guess we will see if that works out.

The whole family was decked out in green. It was a little difficult for everyone to find something to wear but we all did in the end. We piled in the car and took off headed for Norfolk, Virginia. That’s where we waited for the parade to start and it was worth all the trouble. The parade was great and there were many sights to see.

We also purchased some green beads and hats to round out our costumes and we looked like green monsters. There were people everywhere and it was hard to get around but we found a good spot eventually. It was a great family day and I am looking forward to next year’s parade.

It’s that time of year again when everybody will be in front of their TV sets. The Super bowl is finally here and I am sure that it will be a great game. I am looking forward to the halftime show as well as the funny commercials that are always on.

My sons are having a few people over to our house and I plan to have a few snacks on hand for them. I am sure they will enjoy them. Food is always a hit with the guys and I am glad to see them eat.

Written by my friend Constance Hayden

My kids really like MTV and I don’t mind it that much but the show I like for them to watch the best is MADE. We recently got Direct TV Jacksonville and it’s a new channel for our family and I was really worried about the affect the show would have on my kids because I had heard MTV was just a horrible influence. As it turns out though, MADE is a really great show that teaches them they can be whatever they want to be and it’s got great lessons on setting goals and working for them. Who would have thought at this point in my life I’d be letting my kids watch an hour of TV a day? I’ve always been the one who was morally opposed to TV but you know, I guess it does offer some value as long as you know what your kids are watching. It’s important to note that all shows aren’t bad, just some, you’ve just got to stay on it.

It is always great to hear of a story when the outcome helps someone who has given so much to a community. The story of the Chagrin Hardware Company warms my heart. A man named Jim Black went online and invited 40 of his friends to spend some money at a local hardware store that is near his home.

His friends responded and invited many more friends of their own. Anyway, the store was swamped with customers and had one heck of a great sales day. It is great to see a small business get support from the community.