Whether a power outage in your home is caused by a blackout or thunderstorm, during hot weather you can take the following steps to prepare and cope while you wait for the electricity to come back on. • Stay on the lowest floor—usually the coolest—and out of the sunshine.• Drink, drink, drink—water!! • Don't wait until you feel thirsty—stay hydrated. • Avoid opening the fridge or Continue Reading
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Simplify Your Life Week: August 1-7
Simplify your life and your email box with these tips from columnist Gina Trapani! • Empty your inbox completely.• Set up three folders: 1. Archive 2. Follow Up 3. Hold • Put important messages that don't require a response in the first, ones that require quick responses in the second, and ones that require some further action before responding in the third. • Delete the Continue Reading