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		<title>The best in home security</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:07:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jackie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that my first concern is my family. That’s why I always try to get the best things I can for them. When my kids need something, I want them to have the best. When it comes to home security, I know that I have achieved that goal. I feel safe knowing that my [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone knows that my first concern is my family. That’s why I always try to get the best things I can for them. When my kids need something, I want them to have the best. When it comes to home security, I know that I have achieved that goal. I feel safe knowing that my kids are protected by one of the best companies around. They are called ADT and they provide security for millions of people.</p>
<p>Before we bought our house, I used to live in an apartment complex. I didn’t feel comfortable there as there were many people constantly coming and going. That’s why I decided to look into purchasing <a href="http://homealarmexpert.com/">alarm systems for apartments</a>. I was lucky to find that ADT had just what I needed. I was satisfied that I would have the best security system available and one I could rely on.</p>
<p>Another great thing about the system was that it gives protection from fires and smoke as well. There was another feature that I like and that was the ease of use. I knew that all my kids had to do was push a button to activate the alarm. This gave me a sense of security that couldn’t be beat. I highly recommend this company to everyone who is interested in home security.</p>
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		<title>Safety first and last</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jackie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing that I am always concerned about is the safety of my children. I worry that there is no one at home to greet them when they get home from school. That’s one of the reasons I decided to have an adt home security system installed. I feel a lot better knowing that they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing that I am always concerned about is the safety of my children. I worry that there is no one at home to greet them when they get home from school. That’s one of the reasons I decided to have an <a href="http://www.gaylordsecurity.com">adt home security system</a> installed. I feel a lot better knowing that they have some form of protection when I’m not around. There are many bad people in the world and I want to prevent any unpleasant incidents.</p>
<p>Now that the system is installed, I feel so much better. It’s easy to use so the kids don’t mind using it. My daughter actually likes knowing that she will be safer when the system is on. I think that everyone should take their homes security as serious as I!</p>
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		<title>I feel safe with ADT Home Security</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jackie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to the safety of my family, nothing is too important. One thing I really worry about is my kids being home alone after school. I wanted to be assured that the kids would be safely inside the house and secure. That is why I decided to look into purchasing a home security [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to the safety of my family, nothing is too important. One thing I really worry about is my kids being home alone after school. I wanted to be assured that the kids would be safely inside the house and secure. That is why I decided to look into purchasing a home security unit. I started doing some research online and was satisfied that I had found a reliable company to deal with.</p>
<p>I looked at a number of companies and compared their qualities. After some review, it was clear to me that there was only one way to go. When it comes to reputation, ADT has the best. I also did some research on response time and reliability which further convinced me that there was only one choice. These days, price is always a factor as well. This was another area where ADT excelled.</p>
<p>Now that we have our <a href="http://www.homealarmexpert.com/">security alarm</a> installed, I feel so much better. I like knowing that the kids will be safe until I am able to get home and protect them. I know that any would-be attacker will be thwarted by an alarm that alerts the authorities. I also like the feeling of knowing that my kid’s safety is in the hands of someone I can trust!</p>
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		<title>Cleaning the house</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 15:09:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jackie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today we spent a lot of time cleaning the house. It doesn’t take that long once you get started, it’s the getting started that takes a long time. We vacuumed all the rooms after moving the furniture and dusted the shelves as well. I swept up the kitchen floor witch really needed a cleaning as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we spent a lot of time cleaning the house. It doesn’t take that long once you get started, it’s the getting started that takes a long time. We vacuumed all the rooms after moving the furniture and dusted the shelves as well. I swept up the kitchen floor witch really needed a cleaning as the cat hairs were building up.  </p>
<p>It’s always a long process when we start to clean. The one thing I really don’t like is the bathrooms. I know it has to be done, but it’s really a nasty job. Anyway, after all was said and done, the house looked a lot better. I am glad that we were able to make the house presentable to anyone who drops by. I think I will take a much needed break and watch some T.V!</p>
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		<title>Help keep us Green!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:03:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jackie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I have been working on cleaning out the house and garage, I’ve had a number of things I wished to throw away. I did wonder what the implications would be for our earth. I went online to find out. I came up with a short list of things that need to be recycled or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As I have been working on cleaning out the house and garage, I’ve had a number of things I wished to throw away. I did wonder what the implications would be for our earth. I went online to find out. I came up with a short list of things that need to be recycled or donated.</p>
<p>Batteries- In many cases, batteries can be taken back to a store such as Home Depot, Best Buy, or Radio Shack for recycling. It’s important to keep these out of the landfill.</p>
<p>Electronics- Most of the same stores listed above will also take back things like mobile phones. You can also search for places to take computers, televisions, and cameras.</p>
<p>Motor Oil- Most gas stations will take used motor oil as well stores like Wal-Mart, Jiffy Lube, and AutoZone.</p>
<p>Paint- you’ll need to research for a place to take paint. It is important to find somewhere to bring it for proper disposal. So keep trying!</p>
<p>CFLs- these old bulbs can usually be taken to stores like IKEA or Home Depot. </p>
<p>I hope everyone will make an effort to make sure these items are disposed of properly. We really need to start making a greater effort to keep our earth green!</p>
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		<title>Out with the old…</title>
		<link>http://jackiejamison.com/blog/2009/04/out-with-the-old%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jackie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I used to work in the construction field, I still do some side work from time to time. Recently, I was invited to work on a kitchen remodeling job. A friend of mine wanted to redo his countertops and cabinets. I was more than happy to take on the extra work. We discussed the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As I used to work in the construction field, I still do some side work from time to time. Recently, I was invited to work on a kitchen remodeling job. A friend of mine wanted to redo his countertops and cabinets. I was more than happy to take on the extra work. We discussed the things he wanted changed and we laid plans to do so.</p>
<p>After the work had started, we discovered that there was one topic we had failed to talk about. That was in the area of <a href="http://www.sinksusa.com">kitchen sinks</a>. I explained to him that it would not be a problem and that I knew a good place to find one. I told him about sinkusa.com and the selection of sinks they had. I thought it would be good to get a under mount sink as they have a great look.</p>
<p>I further explained that getting a stainless steel sink was the normal practice. They are very durable, affordable, and easy to clean. The best part about this type of sink is that it goes with almost any décor. When the job was finished, Eric was very satisfied with the results. The new kitchen looks great and sink is a beauty. I am glad I was able to do the job and was happy to walk away with a good feeling!</p>
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		<title>No Laces!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jackie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since the weather has gotten a lot nicer, I have been working in the garden more often. The other day it had rained in the night and since I had turned the dirt, it was very muddy. It’s a good thing I had my old pair of Muck Boots. They kept my feet warm and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since the weather has gotten a lot nicer, I have been working in the garden more often. The other day it had rained in the night and since I had turned the dirt, it was very muddy. It’s a good thing I had my old pair of <a href="http://www.hanksclothing.com/muck_boots.html">Muck Boots</a>. They kept my feet warm and dry.</p>
<p>I really like these boots. They are not real heavy like the ones we had when I was a kid. They also have a mesh lining that helps keep your feet dry. I also like the fact that they don’t have shoelaces to mess with. Whenever I see rain in the forecast, I know I am ready to take on the garden anyway.</p>
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		<title>Keep Out!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:31:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jackie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have a lot of posts about the outdoors. It’s true that for the most part, I like animals of all shapes and sizes. There is one exception though, the squirrel. I don’t mind the squirrels in and of themselves, but they cause a lot of problems. They have gotten into eating my bird food. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a lot of posts about the outdoors. It’s true that for the most part, I like animals of all shapes and sizes. There is one exception though, the squirrel. I don’t mind the squirrels in and of themselves, but they cause a lot of problems. They have gotten into eating my bird food. Every morning I see them hanging about and making a racket! That’s just the beginning of the problems they have caused.</p>
<p>One day, my daughter heard a strange noise. It appeared to be coming from the attic. She was a little spooked and wanted me to check it out. Being the man of the family, I had to comply. I took my flashlight up through the hatch and had a look. To my surprise, I saw a squirrel! That was the last straw. I knew I would have to find a way to rid myself of these pests.</p>
<p>I called a friend and asked for some advice. He told me to look into getting some <a href="http://www.havahart.com/store/animal-repellents/target-animal/squirrel">squirrel repellant</a>. I went online and found a company called Havahart that had just what I needed. My pesky problem is no more! Now that I have defended my home by using the product in places the squirrels are likely to go, I no longer have to worry. Now my house is peaceful again. I’m glad to let the outdoor animals stay outdoors!</p>
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		<title>My Cactus</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jackie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[About five years ago my mother gave me a cactus. She felt that she would not be able to take care of it properly. I took the plant in and placed it in the bay window at my house. The window faces south and takes in the evening sun. I water my cactus about once [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About five years ago my mother gave me a cactus. She felt that she would not be able to take care of it properly. I took the plant in and placed it in the bay window at my house. The window faces south and takes in the evening sun. I water my cactus about once a week. I like the cactus because if you forget to water it a few times, it doesn’t die.</p>
<p>The plant is now about seven feet tall. I am thinking that I will have to trim off the top as it is getting near the ceiling. I also like the fact that I can cut off a trimming from it and give it someone else to start a new one. I am very happy to have such a green thumb!!</p>
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		<title>Just for Me!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:10:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jackie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, we decided to paint the living room. I really like the color I chose, but now the drapes do not match. I thought I would go shopping and was happy to find some new curtains on a website called prioritywindows.com. I was glad to see they had a wide selection of materials to choose [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recently, we decided to paint the living room. I really like the color I chose, but now the drapes do not match. I thought I would go shopping and was happy to find some new <a href="http://www.prioritywindows.com">curtains</a> on a website called prioritywindows.com. I was glad to see they had a wide selection of materials to choose from.</p>
<p>Once I decided on the style and color, I sent in my order. The curtains were custom made just for me. I’m really happy with my new living room. Now, I just need a new couch!</p>
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