Thursday, March 7, 2013

Servpro of Sarpy County Harlem Shake!


A couple of weeks ago we asked our readers to share their Harlem shake video and last night I received an email from Servpro of Sarpy County with their video. One word to describe this video is awesome! Check it out!!

WAY TO GO SERVPRO OF SARPY COUNTY! 




Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Red, White and Blues



The first annual Red, White & Blues event will be held March 9, 2013 from 6PM to 9PM at the Irmo Town Park. There will be various red & white wines, appetizers from restaurants around the midlands and blues music playing all evening. Tickets are $25 advanced and $35 at the gate. Tickets can be purchased online at www.greaterimrochamber.com or at the Greater Irmo Chamber office and First Community Bank Irmo location.  


Tuesday, March 5, 2013

47th Annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show




The Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia (HBAGC) presents the 47th Annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show at the SC State Fairgrounds Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10, 2012.
The Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show is the largest home and garden exhibition in the Midlands. Over 250 construction, home improvement, and outdoor product exhibits are displayed within and outside of the Cantey, Ellison, Moore, Ruff and Hampton Buildings.
Educational seminars are offered daily by exhibitors on a variety of topics such as home building, remodeling, crawl space maintennance, and gardening. All seminars are free to attend with admission to the show.
What:
Clyde Nettles Roofing Presents the 47th annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show
Hosted by the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia
See over 250 exhibitors with products and services for your home and garden.Exhibitors List here.
Educational Seminars offered daily. See schedule here.
Couponing Workshops presented by Southern Savers. See schedule here.
Register to win prizes from exhibitors. More information here.
Wine Walk on Friday, March 8 from 5p - 8p. More information here.
When:
Friday, March 8 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 9 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 10 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission:
Tickets are $6/person at the gate during hours of operation.
> Kids 14 and under enter free every day
> Ages 62 and older enter free on Friday, March 8
> Active Military members enter free Saturday, March 9 (with I.D.)
Where:
All five buildings and outdoor areas of the SC State Fairgrounds in Columbia, SC.
Vehicles enter through Gate 6 located on George Rogers Blvd., near Williams-Brice Stadium.


Before you leave, make sure to stop by our booth in the Moore building for some goodies to take home!

Monday, March 4, 2013

10 key Fire Safety Tips


10 key Fire Safety Tips



Though some fires are unavoidable acts of nature or unpredictable accidents, many fires in the home and workplace are avoidable. The following tips, courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association, can help reduce the likelihood of a fire in your business or home.

-Watch your cooking
Stay in the kitchen if you are frying, grilling or broiling food.

-Give space heaters space
Keep space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn.

-Smoke outside
If you must smoke inside, have sturdy, deep ashtray. Never smoke in bed.

-Keep matches and lighters out of reach
Keep matches and lighters in high cabinets, preferably under a child lock.

-Inspect electrical cords
Replace cords that are cracked, damaged, have broken plugs or have loose connections.

-Be careful when using candles
Keep candles at least one foot from anything that can burn . Blow them out before you leave the room or go to sleep.

-Have a fire escape plan
Make a fire escape plan and practice it at least twice a year.

-Install smoke alarms
Install alarms on every level of your office  or home and inside bedrooms. Interconnect them so they all sound at once.

-Test smoke alarms
Test alarms once per month. Replace batteries once per year or as needed.

-Install sprinklers
Sprinklers can help maintain and sometimes even extinguish fires, giving  your local Fire Department a better chance of saving your property. 

Friday, March 1, 2013

Fun Friday: Starbucks Edition



Who wants to spend $6 on a coffee drink, when you can make it at home! (it happened to be my favorite Starbucks drink)
I am so happy I found this recipe. The weekend is the perfect time to experiment with different recipes. I hope this made your day like it did mine! 



Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
3/4 cup double-strength coffee
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup low-fat milk
2 cups ice
3 Tbls. Hershey’s Chocolate
 Optional:3 Tbs whipped cream

MOCHA Version:
For this version, add 3 tablespoons Hershey’s chocolate syrup to the original recipe and prepare as described. Top each glass with whipped cream, if desired.
CARAMEL Version:
For this version, add 3 tablespoons of caramel topping to the original recipe and prepare as described. Top each glass with whipped cream and drizzle additional caramel over the whipped cream. 


Content Credit: http://womenlivingwell.org/2012/03/homemade-starbucks-mocha-frappuccino/
Photo Credit: http://womenlivingwell.org/2012/03/homemade-starbucks-mocha-frappuccino/

-Denea Duran