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Go Daddy Made Me Stabby Today

So, my blog has been acting gitchy lately. S L O W load times and crashing altogether. Diane Guercio and I have been scratching our heads and she has been working tirelessly on plug in maintenance to discern the issue.

These problems have predicated the need to speak with Go Daddy’s technical help (where my blog is hosted) twice this month.

Now you might think that with a title like “Go Daddy Made Me Stabby Today”, I am going to complain about their service. Nope. They were responsive and as informative as they probably could be.

I am here to complain about their on hold music. Don’t believe me? Watch this VERY short video (you couldn’t handle more than this, I assure you):

ps. the blog seems better and Go Daddy tells me they were having server issues on the server my blog was hosted on. I am not happy with that either, but the music is worse. As Morriss said today, maybe they are playing that crap on purpose.

Why I Chose Park Square Realty (and you should, too!)

My friend Michael McClure asked the following question in a Facebook group we both belong to, “Raise the Bar”:

I responded:

Yes we do. They hang all over the office & are reviewed in meetings. We include our core values in our presentations. Those values are why I chose my company.

To which Michael asked”
‎Lesley: Excellent! I think that’s a great idea to have those items in plain view all the time. And it’s even greater than you chose your company BECAUSE of their mission statement and core values. What were the specific elements that attracted you to your company?

I started to type a long response on the Facebook thread and then I realized that it was really a blog post and something that I should share with my readers, clients and the public at large.

So, without further ado, here are Park Square Realty (and Lesley Lambert’s) core values and also why I chose Park Square Realty and you should, too!

Preparing Your Western Massachusetts Home For Winter

Westfield MA Winter Wonderland
Image by LesleyLambert via Flickr

It is important that you properly prepare your Western Massachusetts home for the winter months.

Let It Snow!

Winterizing your home

Key maintenance tasks to perform

• Clean your gutters. Leaving debris in your gutters is an invitation for trouble. Not only can it freeze and damage the gutters themselves, but it also can force freezing water up under your shingles and damage the roof.

• Disconnect hoses Leaving water in any exterior hoses or pipes can cause them to freeze and burst. If your exterior faucets aren’t self-draining, be sure to turn off the water manually at the shutoff valve inside the house so water doesn’t stand in the wall pipes.

• Schedule a furnace tune-up. checklist of items such as inspecting filters, checking the chimney exhaust, and examining the blower and fuel connections. Expect to pay $50 to $100 for a furnace tune-up.

• Protect your air conditioning unit. If your outdoor air conditioning unit is located under trees or under the drip line of the house where icicles and snow may fall, give it a little protection by placing a sheet of plywood over the top and draping a dropcloth over it. However, don’t create a fully enclosed space, as that can trap moisture and offer winter protection for rodents.

• Close your storm windows. It’s a simple step, but an easy one to forget. Make sure the windows are shut properly so that the outer pane is up and the inner pane is down; this keeps rain and other forms of precipitation out.

• Insulate pull-down staircases for attics.

Spending a weekend or two on maintenance can prevent costly repairs and alert you to developing problems.

SAVING ENERGY, SAVING MONEY!

Put lamps in the corners: Did you know you can switch to a lower wattage bulb in a lamp or lower its dimmer switch and not lose a noticeable amount of light?

Give your water heater a blanket: Just like you pile on extra layers in the winter, your hot water heater can use some extra insulation too. A fiberglass insulation blanket is a simple addition that can cut heat loss and save 4% to 9% on the average water-heating bill.

Turn off the burner before you’re done cooking:

Use the dishwasher: If you think doing your dishes by hand is greener than powering up the dishwasher, you’re wrong. Dishwashers use about 1/3 as much hot water

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Miss Sweets, Westfield, MA – Another Good Reason to Forget Your Diet!

I finally found the time to stop by Miss Sweets on Franklin Street in Westfield, MA and boy am I glad I did!

This shop is first of all, absolutely beautiful.  The decor, lighting, style and ambiance are classy and comfortable making this a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.  They even have free wi-fi!

I sampled four chocolate truffles and they were all amazing, but I must say my favorite was the Violetta truffle.

The shop has ice cream during the warm months, too!  There were gift items available and I plan to purchase some truffles to give as hostess gifts for upcoming parties. Forget your diet and go try some! Be sure to visit Miss Sweets Facebook page AND the actually shop as soon as you can!