Improve Your Mood With COLOR

Have you ever walked into a room and felt an immediate sense of calm, or felt energized and cheerful? Research has shown that color can affect your mood, appetite and energy.

Warm colors, like red, orange and yellow, evoke images associated with heat, such as sunlight and fire. Cool colors, such as blue, green and violet, are associated with landscapes and the ocean. The experts from the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute say knowing how colors affect you can help you determine which colors are best for your home.

Red produces feelings of energy, passion and intimacy. It can raise your heart rate and blood pressure. Because it also stimulates the appetite, it’s a good choice for dining rooms.

Orange also warms a room but with less drama. It’s more friendly and welcoming than its fiery cousin. Orange works well in living rooms and family rooms as well as children’s bedrooms.

Yellow grabs attention and can lift one’s mood. It helps light up a poorly lit foyer or hallway. But yellow that is too bright or too strong can also create anxiety in infants, young children or the elderly.

Blue soothes and relaxes, so it’s an ideal bedroom color choice for adults and children. It also suppresses the appetite, which is why you’ll rarely see it in the kitchen or dining room.

Green is often associated with nature and is at home anywhere in the house. Light greens work well in baths and living rooms, and mid-range greens are a great accent for kitchens and dining rooms.

Violet gets a favorable response from children, but not from adults. Children’s bedrooms and play areas may be the best places to experiment with this color family.

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Question:What did the stamp say to the envelope on Valentine's Day?

Eat Healthy for Under $7

Don’t break the bank trying to eat healthy! Check out these 5 good for the body foods that won’t cost you a bundle:
1. Whole wheat pasta – full of fiber and only about $1.00/pound.
2. Eggs – a cheap source of protein and vitamins good for the muscles and brain.
3. Nuts & seeds – a dose of healthy fats, protein and calcium
4. Potatoes – rich in fiber and minerals; the skins have the most nutritional value.
5. Green veggies – leafy greens are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Source: MSN Health

FAST FACT

Nearly 30 percent of home electrical-wiring fires can be traced to the misuse of electric cords, such as overloading circuits, poor maintenance and running the cords under rugs or through high traffic areas.
Source: InsWeb.com

DID YOU KNOW

According to the Insurance Information Institute, in the event of a fire or other disaster, a current, detailed home inventory can help you obtain enough insurance to replace the things you own, get claims settled faster, and substantiate any losses on your tax return.

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Question:How can we Save on Home Insurance?

Answer: Not all homeowners’ insurance policies are created equal. While most policies cover property, liability and loss of use, they don’t all cost the same. InsWeb, an online insurance resource, suggests several ways homeowners can save on their insurance premiums.
• Shop around. By comparing coverage and rates from several carriers, you’ll know if you’re getting the best deal.
• Look for multi-policy discounts. Does your auto insurance company also provide home insurance? Many insurance providers will offer their customers discounts for buying more than one product.
• Only buy the coverage you need. If you don’t live in a flood-prone area, for example, you may not need costly flood insurance.
• Review your insurance policy limits once a year. Update your home inventory and notify your agent of any major purchases or additions to your home. Also keep in mind that many insured possessions depreciate over time. As you update your inventory, the value of your possessions could mean more or less coverage.
• Consider raising your deductible. Increasing your deductible by a few hundred dollars can reduce your monthly premium.
• Look for homeowner discounts. If your home has safety features such as dead-bolt locks, fire extinguishers, an alarm system, and smoke detectors, you may be able to get a lower premium. Some insurers also offer discounts to homeowners over age 55 and to smoke-free households.

With the money you save, just think what you can do to increase the value of your home.

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