This year Small Business Saturday is on November 27. The purpose of this day is to remind consumers of the important role they play in helping small businesses to be successful. Of course this is not the only day of the year that we as consumers should visit small businesses. We should be their customers…
October Is Fire Prevention Month. According to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), heating is listed as a top cause of house fires. As the weather gets colder and we all begin to turn on the heat, we must take the time to follow these guidelines to be safe. Have your furnace inspected on a…
What causes mold and how can it be prevented? Mold thrives in warm, humid air. In our region of the country we all know about warm (mostly hot) and humid conditions. My flowers happen to love the warm and moist environment. There are plenty of mold spores outside during the summer months. People with allergies…
The month of May brings us the world famous Indianapolis 500 and all of the festivities leading up to this well known race which is held on Memorial weekend in May. You may or may not know that the first Indianapolis 500 was held in 1911 and won by a man named Roy Harroun. His…
Spring is my favorite season. There is just something about the newness of this season after the long, cold winter that brings happiness. Flowers that begin popping up out of the ground and the blooms and buds opening on the trees bring pure joy. The fresh smell of the ground is delightful. As I write…
“April showers bring May flowers”. How many of you recited that little rhyme when you were a child? Do you still run that thought through your head as an adult? Maybe it’s just me since I am really into landscaping and planting flowers. Along with showers in April, once in a while we experience a…
Caring For Your Car in the Winter Months January is here, and even though we have been enjoying somewhat warmer temperatures in Indiana this winter, the next Polar Vortex could be right around the corner! It’s a good time to think about how to take care of your car when the winter weather including the…
Peck and Wood Favorite Holiday Recipes Are you looking for a recipe to try this year when you host the family gathering? Maybe you are not hosting but need to take something delicious to a party. The recipes that follow are some of our favorites. We are not sure who actually was the first to…
According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), 400,000 houses catch fire every year in the United States. Some of the most common causes of house fires reported by the NFPA are cooking, heating equipment, electrical hazards, smoking, and candles. Cooking is at the top of the list, unattended cooking to be specific. Have you…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,166 people were killed due to distracted driving in 2017. From 2012-2017, 9% of all fatal crashes were due to distracted driving. That 9% amounted to about 3,285 people each year for the five year period of time. That is approximately 16,425 people if you do…