We are sending out a quick newsletter as we know the holidays are busy for everyone! Take a minute to glance through some fall tips and get ready for some family time!

Most folks have already started their winterizing checklist... have you? Taking a few moments out of your day today, it may save you money this upcoming spring in unwanted repairs!

Turkey time is a time to relax, kick up your feet, stuff your face with food and be thankful for all the things. But the holiday weekend can have some hazards to be aware of. Before you put the turkey in the oven or start watching football, keep these tips in mind to make sure everyone has a happy, healthy Thanksgiving.

Now, more than ever, our neighbors need our help. But what does help look like? Donating to a food bank or pantry, inviting others for dinner, gifting gift cards? It's the time of thanks and being grateful for what you do have. See if there is a way you can help out your local community.

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Looking for a place to donate food, or looking for a place to receive assistance? The website below will tell you all the places based on location that can help with that - including times, contact information and requirements for assistance.

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Get ahead this shopping season and check out what Black Friday ads are already starting and what you can expect from big stores!

Beat the rush, score some deals and get a game plan!

Attend a craft show or buy gift certificates from local small businesses for Christmas that can help boost the economy now, and provide a cool, one-of-a-kind gift for later!

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Easier, but is it riskier? Keep safe when shopping for gifts online this year. The internet has been flooded with AI products, so always double check your items!

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This American Diabetes Month, join us in raising awareness about diabetes and the lives it touches. Learn your risk of developing diabetes and encourage friends and family to do the same. Talk to your health care provider. Stay informed. Share your story. And join the fight at diabetes.org/WeFight. 

First proclaimed by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) in 1982, National Home Care and Hospice Month recognizes the millions of nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, and volunteers who deliver compassionate, cost-effective care where patients feel most comfortable: at home. 

No Shave is a fundraising campaign built to support cancer education and awareness. Every November, we invite you to grow your hair, raise awareness, and support cancer advocacy, education, and research. Pledge the dollars you’d normally spend on grooming and hair care to support the cause.

Just like drunk, drugged, and distracted driving, drowsy driving is a real public health issue, causing thousands of car crashes each year and killing an estimated 6,400 people in the U.S. alone.

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Everyone loves a good board game, right? You want to know how to really tap into your little one's heart? Have a family VIDEO game night. Play their favorites alongside them or find (or borrow) an old gaming system and have a Mario Kart night they won't forget! (My kids still talk about this 15 years later!)

Pull out those old family photo albums or scrapbooks and show your family. Teach them about where they came from and the rich history of your family. You can start building a family tree with them as well with help of many online sources!

Instead of stressing over the Christmas decorations yourself, invite your family to help put them up. Put on a Christmas movie or some music, wear some comfy pajamas, drink hot cocoa and have a snack! Turn it into a fun time and let the family help decorate the tree!