Race for the Cure has been canceled #raceforthecure #komencharlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC - "Susan G Komen Charlotte regrets to announce the cancellation of this year's Race for the Cure, out of caution and due to the effects of hurricane Joaquin. 

Preparing for a weather emergency

As Hurricane Joaquin beats down on the Bahamas, the East Coast of the United States is making preparations for an historic flood threat. There is a serious threat to life and property. 

Win an Orkin Cozy Fleece Winter Blanket 11/18 #MouseInAHouse

Orkin's Mouse in a House

Fall has arrived, and cooler weather has come with it. Whether or not you know it, your warm house is an open invitation to unwanted guests looking for a cozy winter vacation: rodents. Each fall, rodents migrate from their outdoor “summer home” to the warmth, food and shelter of their “winter timeshare” – your house!

Two win a $250 Visa GC Giveaway 4/10

Spring Into Cash Sweepstakes

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MamaMusingOnline, The World of ContestPatti, Nest Full of New, The Nina Show, Growing Up Bilingual, Memoirs of a Clueless Woman, Faith Filled Food for Moms, Grown Ups Magazine and the MPM blogging network to bring you this amazing Spring event.

Spring is upon us. The days are longer. It's warmer outside and flowers are peeking their heads from the soil. 

It's time for Spring cleaning and getting ready for Easter. For some members of our family it means it's time to go boating and fishing.

Daylight Saving Time - Spring forward one hour

If haven't changed your clocks yet, you've probably been running late all day. We moved clocks forward one hour at 2a.m. this morning.

Don't forget to change your batteries in your smoke detectors. It might safe your life. 

God Bless Oklahoma; Pray for the victims

Please, pray for the victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes. Pray for the rescue personnel and everyone trying to help those in need. We pray for more people to be found safe.