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Chow Down this Thanksgiving, Just Not with Your Pets
Staying Home For The Holidays Ways to turn holiday gifts into shared experiences
Do not feed your pet any part of the Thanksgiving meal. Even though gatherings for Thanksgiving may not be as large this year because of COVID-19, many families still plan to indulge in all the traditional favorites, such as turkey and stuffing. Care will need to be taken to ensure your pet has a safe and healthy holiday too. As families continue to cope with changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are taking advantage of the more time they are spending at home and enjoying time with their pets or by welcoming a new puppy or kitten to their households. One possible reason for animal lovers looking to expand their households is the mental and physical health benefits from the human-animal bond. A library of studies shared by the HumanAnimal Bond Research Institute found pet ownership can provide a variety of benefits, including lowering blood pressure, reducing feelings of loneliness or stress, and helping manage depression. This is especially beneficial during the holidays, along with the additional stress of the pandemic. However, before welcoming a new pet, even seasoned pet Your Pets, Page 8A
A Magical Holiday Experience! Come See Gulfstream Park Village’s Annual ‘Symphony in Lights’ Holiday Extravaganza Looking for a fun and festive event to get you into the holiday spirit? Gulfstream Park Village, South Florida’s premier entertainment destination, will continue hosting exciting familyfriendly and socially distanced events this season, including its annual ‘Symphony in Lights’ Holiday Extravaganza, running from now through December 31, 2020. “We are excited to be able to safely welcome guests and provide the community with our annual Symphony in Lights event
to kick-off the holiday season,” says Alex Schreer, Director of Marketing for Madison Marquette, which represents Gulfstream Park Village. Kick-off your holiday festivities at Gulfstream Park Village! Through December 31, 2020, families are invited to come and see the beautiful lights display in the open-air lifestyle center. The property will be illuminated in more than 250,000 multi-colored LED lights, all set to the classical sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and other popular art-
(BPT) - It’s no secret this year’s holiday season is bound to be different. But what hasn’t changed is the search for unique gift ideas - and fun new activities - to share with the ones we love, whether we’re together or apart. No matter if your gathering will be small what truly matters is the love for your family and friends. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time out shopping and your loved ones need a little pick me up after such a stressful year, it’s time to think outside the gift box. What can you do to make the holidays memorable for hard-toshop-for relatives and friends? How can you find special new ways to connect with them, even from a distance?
ists. A 15-minute light show will begin at the top of every hour from 6-11 p.m. Event supporters include FPL, The YMCA, WPLG Local 10 News, and the City of Hallandale Beach. The open-air entertainment destination is adhering to the best practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state and local health care officials, to make Gulfstream Park
1. Create a unique story, photo album or scrapbook project Want to gift something truly special to an older relative, lifelong friend or a new couple just starting their journey together? Design and create a storybook highlighting a special time in your lives or showcasing how you met. Put together a photo album or make a scrapbook of shared
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Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Water Damage - Leak Detection - Mold Testing 1st Priority Restoration - Protecting Your Home & Your health If your home has been damaged by water from a leaking pipe, intruding water from all the current rains or mold damage from moisture over time. How are you going to address these problem in your home? A Restoration Company such as 1st Priority Restoration is usually the first company to call following significant damage to a home from floods, water damage, sewage backup and other major water events. The job of a restoration company is to clean up the mess and to preserve the home, protect the home and its contents so that further damage will not occur. Flood damage can be found in any geographical area, regardless of elevation. The
causes of flooding can range from natural disasters, burst pipes, leaking pips, rain storms or sewer lines that are backing up. Even in a condo, you could have a water leak in your wall, under a toilet or behind a kitchen cabinet creating mold that can cause damage to your property and your health. 1st Priority Restoration can find the source of the leak, fix it, restore your property and work directly with your insurance. Regardless of the cause, restoration professionals are called upon to repair water damage, mold damage and restore flooded properties. The water damage restoration process is highly regulated in order to ensure that properties
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damaged by flood or sewer events, can be effectively restored to a safe space for a homeowner to remain safe during the cleanup. You need a company such as 1st Priority Restoration who you can trust. The process is simple, when 1st Priority Restoration arrives, they will thoroughly walk through your home and discuss the areas that need to be cleaned & restored. Your insurance company adjuster or claim representative may recommend what and how your home should be cleaned, but in the end it is your decision. In the past months, we have all heard the word “Mitigation” more times than we can count,
If you are concerned you might have a mold or mildew problem it is best to call professionals for a complete evaluation of your home. Your health is your most important asset, so just like you go see a doctor for a test, your home health needs testing as well. but with water damage, that is exactly what needs to be done. Water damage restoration does not stop at restoring your real estate back to proper functioning. The professionals at 1st Priority will inspect the underlying causes that have caused the water damage in the first place and make sure there won’t be a reoccurrence. They will repair all of the damaged struc-
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tures and replace the materials to make your property safe for years to come. If your property has been exposed to water damage, you may have to do water mitigation. Strict actions are required in water mitigation, such as: removal of damaged materials such as drywall and flooring. 1st Priority, Page 9A
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