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You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen...but do you recall the most infamous holiday disasters of all?
By Amy Streifel
Last Christmas I tried my hand at a real Christmas tree. I knew nothing about caring for them and always wanted to try having one. How hard can it be? Turns out its easier said than done, at least for me. I usually like no maintenance and easy. I knew the risks of having a real tree, such as a fire if its not properly watered. The first week, my tree looked great. I was very vigilant on making sure the lights were turned off when we weren't there. I watered it every day without fail, but by the second week, I was over the maintenance. I ‘forgot’ to water the second week, when in reality I was testing my theory that I really didn't need to every day. By the third week my tree was still alive, but turning brown. At this point I was scared to even turn the Christmas lights on. By the fourth week, I had my artificial tree back up. Turns out real trees are not my thing. They are beautiful and I commend people who have them, but I did not have the patience. I told my children we were doing a fun little experiment when they questioned what I was doing.
Christmas tree fires are more common then you think. It can take only a matter of minutes before noxious smoke and scorching heat fill the entire room. Christmas trees are a powerful fuel source, especially when dry. The tree gives off a lot of heat energy. A blazing tree can give off as much heat as forty thousand 100-watt light bulbs. There are an estimated average of 170 home fires caused by Christmas trees every year. Most homeowners insurance policies cover fire in and around your home, including a Christmas tree fire. Real trees do not have to be scary. If you pick a fresh one, make the sure the placement is away from heat sources and water it properly there is no reason not to have one. I just may give one a try again in the future..but I'm still keeping my artificial close by.
Posted on December 8th, 2022
Recipe of the Month
Blueberry baked oatmeal
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh blueberries, fresh or frozen
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray. Add all of the ingredients except for the blueberries to a mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Fold in the blueberries gently so as not to break them up too much, Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 min or until a knife comes out mostly clean. Spoon into bowls and drizzle with additional blueberries and a drizzle of cream or syrup, if desired. Enjoy!
Posted on August 26th, 2021