Lifestyle

CHOOSING A NURSING HOME: FIRST PREPARE, THEN VISIT We need to find a nursing home for my elderly mother. How can we tell which is the best place for her? Do as much research as you can, and then visit the facilities.

Fireworks are staples of summer, when neighborhoods sporadically light up with multicolored splendor, and distant pops can be heard on a regular basis. Most fireworks are made of a small tube called an aerial shell that contains various explosive chemicals, says the American Chemical Company.

Spring and summer are times of the year when the great outdoor beckons more strongly than it does in fall and winter. Temperate climates and abundant sunshine encourage people to leave their homes and bask in the warm rays of the sun.

(StatePoint) If you’re planning to travel this summer, you’re in good company. Eighty-two percent of adults in the United States – that’s more than 212 million people – are planning on doing the same, according to The Vacationer’s summer travel and trends survey. As you pack your bags, it’s also important to prepare your home for your absence. While catching some summer sun, you can help protect your home and possessions using these tools and strategies: 1. Leverage technology: The latest technology can streamline your home security and keep you informed of what’s going on at home. Philips Hue, known for its premium smart lighting, has recently integrated smart home security into its suite of smart home technology with the introduction of Philips Hue Secure. The brand’s all-new Secure cameras keep watch on your home at all times. Featuring a crisp and clear 1080p HD livestream, night vision, and a speaker for two-way talk and sound alarms, these cameras are your eyes and ears when you’re not there. Plus, the system’s sensors send you an alert and trigger lights as soon as someone opens a window, door, cabinet or safe. With alerts sent straight to your phone, and the ability to manage your system easily from your mobile device using the app, including triggering light or sound alarms, you’ll have smart home security in the palm of your hand.

Passageways have been traversed for as long as there has been modes of transportation to get people from Point A to Point B. Although America's westward expansion spurred on by the Louisiana Purchase wasn't a road trip for pleasure, travelers were seeking a better way of life and the quest for land and riches, ultimately traveling thousands of miles in such pursuits.

SECOND MARRIAGES AND ESTATE PLANNING Our mother died around a year ago and Dad is showing signs of dementia. Now he wants to marry another woman.

• Bell Pepper • Celery or celery seed Garlic • Carrots Salt Pepper Cover chicken with 7 cups of water and add all ingredients. Bring to boil then turn heat down and simmer 1 hour.