Carla Higgins's (barlac123) Blog

Is the Water You Drink Safe?North America has one of the safest water supplies in the world. However, national statistics don't tell you specifically about the quality and safety of the water coming out of your tap. That's because drinking water quality varies from place to place, depending on th...

How To Get OrganizedDo you catch yourself saying "I have to get organized" frequently?  If so, here's a simple and effective idea from organizing expert Stephanie Winston in conjunction with the Office Depot Five-Day Office Makeover Plan.  Set aside 15 minutes to half an hour each day to focus on...

Ok, So being being parents of a baby (Lola) and a toddler (Kylie) we live our lives by making list . Here is a list that we found that has made a big impact on us that we wanted to share with the Active Rain Community.Hope you find it as fun and useful as we have. Let us know?Love. Perhaps the mo...

Thursday, June 28, 2007 Fun Bay Area Statistics1936- Year the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Opened280,000- The daily average number of vehicles that use the Bay Bridge1972-The Year BART-Headquartered in Oakland but connecting Oakland to Rockridge,Downtown Berkeley,San Leandro, El Cerrito,etc-B...

Calif. median home price - May 07: $591,180 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region May 07:Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,325,000 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region May 07:High Desert $313,550 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. First-time Buyer Affordabi...

When shopping for your home, you'll discover that most homes on the market are resales. Yet, one out of four homebuyers purchases a new home. Should you be thinking about buying a new house, here are some points to consider before you visit your first model home:1) Get in touch with your agent an...

A backyard swimming pool can be a child's ultimate playground during the summer months, but it can also be very dangerous if not monitored properly. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to help minimize the risk of a child "accidentally" falling into the family pool.Make sure to set down...

The mild breezes of spring remind us that its time to start cultivating our garden plans. By starting now, you can devote more time to the development of refined and detailed garden blueprints and avoid the mad rush in the summer.Start by spending time gazing out at your garden. How does it look?...

Moving is hard on everyone involved-even your beloved pets! While pets may not understand *what* is going on, they can sense the stress that the people around them are experiencing. So what can you do to reduce the amount of stress that your pets are going to be under during this unsettling time?...

11 Deadly Mistakes When Applying for a Mortgage"...avoid disappointment and SAVE thousands by taking a few minutes to acquaint yourself with these potential mistakes.."Mortgage regulations have changed significantly over the last few years, making your options wider than ever.  Subtle changes in ...