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Five Must-Haves to Fight ALLERGY FACE®

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ZYRTEC®

I’ve spent the last five days looking a lot like Samantha from Bewitched. You, know the old show with the witch that twitches her nose? 

Unfortunately, I can’t cast spells and believe me I’ve about had it with all the twitching, itching and everything that comes with allergies. Especially in Texas when you never know how the weather is going to affect you, it’s a gamble on how I’m going to feel and look every day. And considering I still have to be on TV with an upcoming segment on WFAA Good Morning Texas on summer-perfect recipes, I have to do whatever I can to make sure I feel great and look even better.

Without a doubt, I rely first thing in the morning with to give me 24-hour relief of allergy symptoms. That means I can get on with my day without wondering if my allergies are going to take over. But I have to do a little more to get rid of the ALLERGY FACE® with watery eyes, red nose and a puffy face! But it doesn’t mean I have to look like what I feel on the days that my allergies are at their worst!


ZYRTEC® has partnered with celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg to help allergy sufferers combat ALLERGY FACE® with six makeup “looks” perfect for allergy sufferers trying to look their best!




She’s put her brushes on almost everyone in Hollywood, so I’m excited to put all her tips of the trade to work. From a barely there makeup look to all the glitz and glamour of being ready to walk the red carpet, Jamie has tips for everyone on the ZYRTEC® Facebook page. 

With the help of just one ZYRTEC® daily and five beauty products you probably already have in your make up bag, you can feel and look fresh-faced and fabulous (with a little help from Jamie!) 


Make Up Must-Haves for Fighting ALLERGY FACE®: 
  1. Shimmery white color shadow
  2. black eyeliner
  3. black mascara
  4. concealer
  5. cheek/lip stain

And of course, don’t forget your ZYRTEC®! 


Want more tips on how you can feel and look your best? Join us for the ZYRTEC® #ALLERGYFACE Twitter Party! 

Twitter party participants will be entered to win up to $500 in gift cards from Sephora!  Please join us at the ZYRTEC® Twitter party on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 9 pm to 10 pm EST / 6 pm to 7 pm PST. You can follow the hashtag #ALLERGYFACE during the party.

And make sure you stock up on your daily fighter for ALLERGY FACE® with ZYRTEC®!


This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ZYRTEC®

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This Pina Colada Can Help You Slimdown to Lose Weight in 14 Days

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Disclaimer: This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Slimfast, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #14daystoslim http://www.my-disclosur.es/OBsstV

For me, Mother’s Day came and went like most days – I worked, they played. However, this Mother’s Day, a group of friends and I realized what we really wanted was to GO AWAY. Unfortunately a glamorous weekend away to somewhere exotic wasn’t in the books or the wallet, so we planned a whole 18-hours away at a local resort to learn what Julia was talking about in Eat Pray Love. “Il noche far niente”…right next to the pool. 

That meant I was going to have to put on a swimsuit…

 While that was almost a reason to cancel my train to Relaxville, I thought it might be a little easier to take off at least a little poundage before the big day, which was about a month away. However, already at my wits’ end, I needed a plan that was quick, easy, tasty and healthy for me to successfully stay with it to lose weight. I needed to do something that I could easily start tomorrow and didn’t take up my whole day to do it right. Something that worked with my schedule and wasn’t something I wasn’t going to hate to eat, but instead look forward to so I was motivated to keep on going. 


Motivation like sipping an ice-cold, creamy pina colada, next to the pool, without a care in the world. 


 Thankfully, Slimfast’s newest, limited-edition flavor, Pina Colada, is exactly that, but full of the vitamins, protein and other good stuff you need to help you lose weight. And with their handy refrigerated four-pack, they are grab n go to fit my lifestyle – in the car, in my purse, next to my computer and whereever my day takes me!  There’s no extra work for me to prepare or plan, and each time I took off the top and took my first drink, I was reminded that in just two weeks, I would be at the pool enjoying doing nothing in my bathing suit. It was almost like I was getting a taste of my vacay each time I enjoyed my Slimfast pina colada. 


 Slimfast® 14 Days to Slim program is a convenient and delicious way to lose up to lose 6 pounds in the first 2 weeks. Found at most major grocery stores, the whole line of Slimfast products can help you stay on track while eating many of the things you love to eat and drink. The Slimfast website even helps create a personalized plan based on your weight loss goals. 

And to sweeten the deal, you can enter the Slimfast 14 Days to Slim Challenge Sweepstakes on Slimfast’s Facebook page. You and one other lucky winner will “Unlock Your Closet” and receive $5,000 grand prize to a specific retailer or a Visa/Amex gift card! That not only will buy you a new swimsuit, but a whole new wardrobe after losing those pounds! So get ready to share what you want to wear and you may win! 

 Just check out my “Unlock My Closet” Pinterest Board! And while you’re there, check out all the tips to help you slim down with Slimfast!

What’s do you want to wear when you lose weight? 



          


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Turn Back Time – Ways to Keep Your Skin Looking Younger

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Last week I made an amazing, yet very SAD discovery.
 
Mother Nature left a little mark on me in the form of a wrinkle.
I was looking in the rearview window and noticed it and of course, tried to wipe it away. Then after a few minutes I realized it wasn’t going away or could it?
 
So off I started on my search for the fountain of youth to find out what I could do today to make a difference now and hopefully tomorrow as well.
Starting from the inside out, here’s what I found can help or at least in the words of Cher, “If I could turn back time.”
WATER, WATER ALL AROUND
Water is the answer for almost everything and when it comes to skin there’s nothing better.
Think of a raisin…with water, your skin looks like a grape. Without it, it looks like a raisin. Which one do you want your skin to look like? Most people don’t even drink their recommended water intake. Roughly to find your water intake you want to multiply your weight by 2/3 or 67 percent. If you weight 100 pounds, you need 67 oz water. If you’re 200 pounds, you need around 130 oz. Of course, the environment, your exercise habits, alcoholic intake impacts your intake requirements. Just remember, you need about 2, 2 liters of water a day. Don’t like water or need a little help to drink more? Check out this post on “How to Get your H2O!
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
Veggies and fruit aren’t just good for your diet, but for your skin, too. When it comes to our skin we want to be an ace – meaning we want to make sure we are getting our Vitamins A, C & E.  

They contain antioxidants that fight off the free radicals, aka the environmental toxins that’s in the air, in what we eat, and all around us. They also fight off our cancer risk and have several healthy benefits.
TOMATOES contain the antioxidant LYCOPENE which helps your skin cells work at their optimal rate. 
Eat at least 1/2 cup of cooked tomatoes a day.
BLUEBERRIES contain the antioxidant POLYPHENOLS, that helps to protect your skin and maintain elasticity and vibrancy. Plus polyphenols also help prevent memory problems.
Eat one or more 1/2-cup servings daily.
KALE contains the antioxidant LUTEIN to help prevent aging and contains iron.
Eat two or more 1/2-cup servings of kale or other greens a day.
RED PEPPERS contains the antioxidant BIOFLAVANOIDS to moisturize and heal the skin.
Eat two or more 1/2-cup servings a day of red peppers, carrots, beets, or similarly colored veggies.
PUT IT ON THICK
The cosmetic and beautycare makes up a multibillion dollar industry and it’s full of products that claim to turn back time. Whatever your price point you need to remember all skin care routines need to really consist of four steps:
1. Clean
2. Exfoliate
3. Moisturize
4. Protect
And you have to make sure to put on the sunscreen! I love SUPERGOOP – it’s sunscreen, anti-aging serum and moisturizer in one.
Some do and some don’t, but these products give you both instant and long-term results just like having a spa at home.

Exfoliate:
Clarisonic: Mia 2 $199
Cleans 6X Better than hands or Washcloth
Smoother more Radiant Skin
Can Be used with your favorite Cleanser
All skin types
Helps Reduce Pores and treat Acne Prone Skin
Various Brush Heads depending on Skin Needs
2 yr Mfg Warranty
Microdermabrasion:
PMD: Personal Microderm $179
Exfoliates while Leaving you with the appearance of Smoothier and more Radiant Skin
Evens Skin Tone
Helps Shrink Pores
Helps Smooth Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Lancer: MicroCurrent Power Boost $250
Helps Maintain a Firm, Refined and Luminous Complexion
/ReChargeable Battery
Easy for Travel
5 Minutes Instant Smoothness
Boost collagen, optimize cell function while renew and rejuvenate skin
LaPrairie: Essence of Skin Caviar $140
Helps Smooth Fine Lines and Wrinkles on the Upper and Lower Eye Lid
Can be used under Eyeshadow as a Primer
Smoothes Crows Feet
Caviar Extracts
Lancom: Visionnaire 1 Minute BLUR
Instant Skin Perfector
Smoothes Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Can be used with or Without makeup
Aides in longer foundation wear
Perricone MD “OVM” Anti Aging $165
OVM- highest Cosmetic Concentration of Retinol
Peptides
Anti-Aging – Helps Reduce Fine Lines and Wrinkles leaving with you with the appearance of youthful skin
Silky Slumber
Using a silk or satin pillow instead of a cotton pillow can help fight off sleep induced wrinkles and even keep your hair in check! The fibers in many of them have copper, which is a proven mineral to minimize aging skin. Since cotton absorb moisture, it not only wipes off that moisturizer you just put on, but takes out all the moisture you want your skin to keep while you sleep.
It’s Gonna Be a Bright, Sunshiny day
Want to appear you’ve taken off a few years before you leave for the day? Then wear brighter colors. While I have a closet full of black and it makes me feel thinner, the color actually causes a  harsh contrast in the skin making your skin appear to be more dull and less vibrant. But adding color into your wardrobe, it appears you have a more youthful look. Even if it’s a necklace, cardigan or scarf, a small change can make a big difference in looking younger! Also by changing up those accessories to more trendier pieces, you can make that black dress you’ve been wearing for 10 years and your skin look runway ready.
Say goodbye to wrinkled skin! 

 


Taste the Difference, Make a Difference with Barilla {Italian Sausage Sandwich Recipe}

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Barilla®.

 Everyone has a favorite meal and for my hubs, hands down, it’s Italian Sausage and Peppers! Since he’s been hard at work to complete his law degree (Go Aggies!), I wanted to give him a special meal that the whole family would still enjoy!  In efforts to make everyone happy, I took our family recipe for Italian Sausage Sandwiches and using  sauce, added a serving of veggies without them knowing it!  

Made with all-natural, quality ingredients like vine-ripened tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and herbs, opening up a jar tastes like you’ve been working for hours for that homemade taste without the mess! So in less than 30 minutes, I had made a delicious dinner that was good to eat while it was doing good for others. See, when you buy a jar of sauce from Barilla® from now until May 31, Barilla will donate $.05 cents to Feeding America’s National Produce Program, with a minimum donation of $150,000! 

 How easy is that to make a good meal that does good using !?! 

And to sweeten the “spaghetti bowl” even more, one lucky reader will win  a prize pack from Barilla® to help you plan your own family dinner! This amazing prize pack includes a jar (1) of Barilla® sauce and one (1) Barilla® branded wooden spoon, one (1) Barilla® Spaghettata Bowl, and five (5) coupons, each redeemable for one (1) jar of Barilla® pasta sauce – valued at $60! 


Just see below how you can get your hands on this prize pack! 

I know I can’t wait to make a big bowl of pasta for dinner with this perfectly sized bowl! 

 Italian Sausage Sandwiches

1 lb. Italian sausages
1 package of submarine sandwich bread or small Italian bread loaves 
(do not cut in half, but instead of cut into a V to insert the fixings
1 jar Barilla 
1 onion, sliced thin
1-2 peppers (green, red and yellow), sliced thin
Six slices of provolone cheese, cut in slices
Olive oil 

Preboil the Italian sausages by boiling them whole in water for 5-7 minutes to keep sausages juicy and cuts down the grease. Then grill/pan fry the sausages until cooked through. Allow them to cool slightly and then cut them either horizontally or vertically depending on your preference (I like them like coins so it’s easier for the kids to bite into.) 

 In the saucepan on medium heat, add olive oil and vegetables. Sauteed vegetables until brown. 

 Grill bread by broiling in the oven on high for a few minutes with a little olive oil or begin building your sandwich. 

 Dress the sausages with the sauce, vegetables, sausages and cheese across the top. Keeping the oven on broil, place sandwich on pan and allow the cheese to melt over bread. 

 Serve sandwich with salad or potato chips! 




The Barilla Taste the Difference, Make a Difference Giveaway is open to US residents and ends on May 31, 2014 at 11:59 EST. To enter, please comment on this post below sharing how you give back to your local community.

ALSO, 10 randomly selected readers who comment will also be chosen to receive a coupon! Full giveaway rules can be found at http://barilla.com/RealTasteRules.

How do you give back to your community? 
 Comment here with your email for your chance to win with Barilla!


This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Barilla®. For every jar of Barilla® sauce purchased, $0.05 will be donated to Feeding America’s National Produce Program which secures one pound of fresh produce on behalf of local food banks. Barilla® will make a minimum donation of 4.2 million pounds of fresh produce ($150,000) from 4/1/14 through 5/31/14.




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Real Moms Talk About Real Body Issues

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Mom makeover. 

Tummy tuck. 

Liposuction. 

The list goes on of all the things I know I’ve considered in efforts to have a body I could be proud of.  Heck I’ve asked for them for anniversary gifts. However, as a mom of a little girl, it’s hard to say in one hand “fix it” and another hand, “be proud of it.”  

And especially in Big D, home of more plastic surgery than any other place except LA, I thought this was a pretty big conversation.  

So what do you think of these stats from RealSelf? Especially after this blogger was asked her for a photo with a shirt on as part of her feature in Shape magazine after her weight loss left her less midsection less than airbrushed. 

So it’s time to weigh in…(well not really, but I want to hear your thoughts!) 


1 Hour, 1,000 Calories. Title Boxing Club, Allen & McKinney {First Class Free}

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Disclaimer: I’ve received complimentary classes for the purposes of learning how great Title Boxing Club is. 

Working out.
It’s good for you and necessary for relieving stress, flexibility and losing weight. But with taking care of the kids, handling work projects and dealing with home responsibilities, it’s impossible most days to find a way to fit it into the schedule. And for a lot of mamas, there’s even guilt attached to taking the time to for you (and honestly, your health), even if it’s only for an hour.
So when we have the opportunity to bust a move, you have to make it count.
That means :30 minutes on the treadmill ain’t gonna cut it. And let’s face it: it’s B-O-R-I-N-G, which is why you aren’t trying hard to work that workout into your day.
And believe me, I had no idea I’d be there girl with boxing gloves throwing an uppercut into a punching bag. Don’t know what that means. Yea, I didn’t either until Title Boxing Club.

But if that idea of “Rocky” doesn’t sound like you either, give me just give me a second.
I bet burning up to 1000 calories an hour does. And getting all that built up stress out of your system does. Maybe it’s the pink gloves and purple wraps that will grab your attention. Or the fact that you have less than 90 days from now before you quite possible need to donn a bathing suit in front of other people…

Intimidated by the pure concept of boxing?  I was too, but only a few minutes in class I had comfort in what I was doing and after just one class, I knew that I had gotten a full body work out that made me feel stronger, focused and ready to take on the fun of picking up kids, grocery shopping and the email list sitting on my iPad.
And all it took was one hour.
I didn’t have a clue what to expect when I walked in the door for my first class, but immediately someone showed me exactly how to put on my wraps, put on my gloves and how the class worked. However, if the Type A part of your brain wants to be ready to go on the first time, there’s a great video on how to wrap your hands or feel free to have one of the team members show you how each time you come until you have the hang of it.




·   The first 15 of class is the warm up: You’ll get your blood pumping with a complete range of exercises including stretching, jogging, calisthenics, jumping, lunging and squats.

·   The second part of class consists of 30 minutes working with the bag: The bulk of your workout is set up in three minute rounds that include basic boxing combinations followed by a one minute “active rest.” This gives you a break, while keeping your heart rate up.

·    The last 15 minutes is sculpting and resistance: You’ll use workout gear and body resistance to strengthen your core and sculpt your body while cooling down with floor work and toning exercises.

What I really love about Title Boxing Club is that everyone gets a workout. I’ve seen men and women, every color and ethnicity and all ages throwing punches and kicking the bag all in the name of fitness.
Still not convinced it’s for you? Then try it free!
The first class is free, so you can find out how amazing Title Boxing Club is and how quick you’ll be ready for your next class.
And it’s only one hour. And 1,000 calories…
Title Boxing Club, Allen
300 N. Greenville
Allen, TX 75002
(214) 644-2640
Title Boxing Club, McKinney
5080 Virginia Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75070
(214) 856-7007
For other locations, visit http://www.titleboxingclub.com.
 I can’t wait to continue to my journey with you too, so make sure to stay tuned to how I make the “Power Hour” work for me as it will work for you, too!


Fitness Feels Good with FitnessMat {Giveaway}

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Note: I was provided a Fitness Mat for purposes of this review. 

Yoga is often considered a pathway to help with flexibility, stress reduction and overall health.

However, a few weeks ago, while I was in downward-facing dog, no part of me felt good. My knees hurt, my ankles hurt and my wrists hurt. All I kept thinking is “why am I here?” 



While I am not the most fit person in the world, my pains weren’t coming from me not being capable, but actually the stress on my body of the poses I was doing with my crappy, paper-thin yoga mat.

While it was cute, matched my outfit and my price range, it wasn’t doing anything for my joints. I needed a mat with more padding, but still would allow me to do my poses in yoga or when I was doing other fitness moves. 

The FitnessMat is therapeutic flooring innovation for those looking to enhance their fitness experiences will immediately benefit from the advanced technology of FitnessMats. The tried and true proprietary APT™ polyurethane material suspends and supports body weight, reducing impact and stress, while maintaining an inherently antimicrobial finish for easy cleaning and maintenance.


The FitnessMats also feature ADA-compliant 20 degree beveled edges that never curl and always lie flat, eliminating trip hazards. FitnessMats enhance every fitness experience by making it clean, safe, and comfortable in the privacy of your home or the public-facing gym spaces – designed to perform and built to last. Perfect for yoga, Pilates, free weights, stretching and more.



FitnessMats are available online at www.wellnessmats.com as well as select retailers. 

The mats come in three classic colorways, gray, black, and brown and two different sizes tailored to your exercise needs. The 6′ x 2.5′ FitnessMats are long enough to support the entire body and retail for $239.95. The 4′ x 2’2″ FitnessMat are ideal for kneeling, stretching, and stepping and retail for $149.95. And they are also ideal for making fitness feel good again…well at least as much as working out can feel good. 


Or you can win your own FitnessMat on mamachallenge (at $150 value)!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Time to Get Moving! 



#JOESGOESBLUE: Joe’s Crab Shack Kicks off Annual April Autism Speaks Fundraiser

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This month Joe’s Crab Shack has joined organizations across the globe in celebrating the international Light It Up Blue campaign on World Autism Awareness Day and kick off its second annual national fundraiser for Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization.

As one of Autism Speaks’ largest corporate partners, Joe’s raised more than $1 million in 2013 through in-restaurant donations, online donations and sales of Joe’s “Light It Up Blue” tie-dye T-shirts.


  • Head to Joe’s Crab Shack to donate and receive coupons for free food. For every $1 donation, receive a free kids meal entrée; $5 donation for a free Crazy Good CrabDip; and $10 donation for a free Classic Steampot. While readers are at Joe’s they can purchase a “Peace of the Puzzle” signature tie-dye T-shirt and 10 percent of proceeds will go to Autism Speaks.
  • Take in a Rangers game at Globe Life Park in Arlington on April 16 for the autism awareness game.
  • Advocates can spread the word by posting photos of themselves supporting Autism Speaks with the hashtag #JoesGoesBlue. At the end of the campaign, Joe’s will award gift cards to photo winners and post guests’ photos in a puzzle mosaic on Joe’s social media.
  • Restaurants will also “Light it Up Blue” throughout the month to remind guests of the worthy cause. 
Information about local Autism Speaks efforts is available here. To find the closest Joe’s Crab Shack location, visit www.joescrabshack.com/locations.



Put Some Color in Your Life with the COLOR FUN FEST 5K, April 19 in McKinney

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I hate to run. 

A lot. 

But it sure does help to burn calories.


However, I still need something to get me excited enough to move my hiney. Thankfully, runs are getting creative so people like me that don’t like to run still want to get involved and enjoy the fun.
In the words of Julia Roberts: Well then color me happy!
The COLOR FUN FEST 5K comes to North Dallas/McKinney on April 19, 2014. Both a day and night  5k color run featuring finish-line festivals, the goal of the Color Run is to combine fun and fitness while helping local charities!
COLOR FUN FEST 5K is an EPIC color fun run that heightens positive emotions by combining a5k fun run with the energy of electronic dance music, all while coloring the crowd with thousands of pounds of vibrant colored powder. The event is family-friendly, and features a post-run celebration with DJ entertainment.

The charities the run benefits Free Arts for Abused Children, a nonprofit organization that gives children that have suffered adversity a chance to express themselves through art. Another nonprofit that benefits from this event is a new startup charity called Flight for Cystic Fibrosis that gives children with CF a chance to feel alive by experiencing the incredible feeling of skydiving through wind tunnels and jumps. The mission of this program is to show these kids how to overcome fears and feel hope, bonding families and encouraging healthy living, which is vitally necessary for a person with Cystic Fibrosis.

And this run is one the whole family can get involved in including kids/parents, couples, groups of friends, fitness gurus, dance enthusiasts, runners, joggers, walkers, bloggers, couch potatoes, the young, the old, and basically everyone and anyone that likes to have fun!

Would you like to have some color fun?
Win a pair of registrations for the Color Run ($35 per registration/ $70 total)

Color Run Fest 5K North Dallas/McKinney
April 19, 2014
First wave of runners at 9 – 11 am, second wave at 9 – 11 pm
Myers Park and Event Center
7117 County Road 166
McKinney, TX 75071



SPRING Into Action to Protect Your Home: Termite Awareness Week, March 16-22

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Disclaimer: This was a sponsored post by Adams Exterminating. 


Before I bought my first home, my visions of homeownership included painting the walls, planting the flowers, buying furniture, etc.


Once I bought my first home, I realized homeownership consisted of much more than that like replacing roofs, shifting foundations, and implementing pest control.

Not exactly the images of the Home & Garden Channel I once thought, but certainly a huge responsibility that happens when you own a home.

Unfortunately for me, pest control has been one of those not-so-fabulous issues I’ve had to learn a lot about. Not because we aren’t clean people or don’t keep a clean house, but when if live next to a creek, are surrounded by trees or simply have a home that is comprised of wood…surprise! You can have any number pest concerns to take care to make sure you and your home are protected.


Since March 16-22 is Termite Awareness Week, I was reminded of real honey-do I had yet to take on – a termite inspection. While an inspection was completed on our home during the buying process, that of course, was seven years ago. Well, a lot can happen to a home in seven years, especially when it comes to termites. These “silent destroyers” (as termites are often referred as) can take down the façade of a home as well as its interiors way before a homeowner will detect a structural problem.


Did you know that termites cause $5 billion in property damage every year, according to the National Pest Management Association?


And as we move into the spring season and the ground’s temperature increases, termites are in search of new mates and new homes to conquer.

Isn’t home ownership fun?

While I consider myself a jack of many things and a master of nothing, this is one area I recommend be left to the professionals. However, there are things you can do to prevent termites. The Better Business Bureau offers four ways to avoid a termite infestation:

1. Repair and replace when necessary.
Repair leaking faucets, water pipes and AC units on the outside of the home. Repair fascia, soffits and rotted roof shingles. Replace weather stripping and repair loose mortar around basement foundation and windows.

2. Keep it clear.
Store firewood at least 20 feet away from the house and five inches off the ground. Direct water away from your house through properly functioning downspouts, gutters and splash blocks. Keep mulch at least 15 inches from the foundation. 

3. Inspect, inspect, inspect.
Routinely inspect the foundation of your home for signs of mud tubes (used by termites to reach a food source), cracked or bubbling paint and wood that sounds hollow when tapped. Monitor all exterior areas of wood, including windows, doorframes and skirting boards for any noticeable changes.

4. Protect your investment.
Not sure if you have termites? Consider a termite inspection from a qualified pest management company like North Texas’ own Adams Exterminating, every 1-3 years. Since 1947, the Adams family has provided quality, affordable pest control service to the North Texas area for 66 years.

While I don’t know much about termite control, I am excited that employ the Sentricon System, the only pest control product ever to earn the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award presented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).Thankfully with this system, you don’t have to compromise between earth-friendly and being effective. 

To learn more about the Sentricon System or to find the nearest Adams Exterminating near you, visit www.adamspest.com or follows them on Facebook.

Don’t let bugs get to you!



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