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When my grandmother was in the hospital for a week last year, my mom also brought treats. The top drawer of the nightstand was filled with candy. My grandmother couldn't really enjoy it but family and other visitors did. More importantly, we told the nurses and aids that it was there and to please help themselves if they needed a snack or a little pick me up over their shift. They seemed to check in on her a little more often and spend an extra minute or two with her when they did. It never hurts to show your appreciation and build a relationship (no matter how short) with the people taking care of your loved one.

Tarainsevenvalleys, I'm surprised you are the only one to post what I was thinking. I live in a "transitioning neighborhood" so I experience this daily. Some neighbors take care of their yards and homes and are respectful and others not so much. Some are in the front yard, complete with junk and kids toys all over b/c they refuse to cut the grass and tame the back yard. A group of 10 people drinking heavily, smoking weed or blaring music with vulgar lyrics despite kids being nearby is also undesireable. Many of my other neighbors with a little common decency do socialize in our front yards though. We refuse to be runoff. Our houses are small so when the weather is nice, its easier to gather out front. It also is a strategic show for the deadbeats. Occasionally, we even rub off on one or two of them and they become more considerate neighbors.

my last apartment had a small balcony. I found cherry tomotoes and even cucumbers could be planted in hanging baskets.

Is the filling made in a blender, as written, or with a mixer?

Aside from the issues LHSIMM mentioned above, I would think the risk of bird strikes would grow significantly locating an airport in or near an estuary.

I'm in favor of double keyed deadbolts. I grew up with them. The key stays in a spot near the door so that noone can break the glass and reach in to get the key. All of the family knew the spot(s). When the family is gone, you remove the keys all together and anyone breaking in can only exit with whatever will fit through the window they'd have to break to enter. Years later with both a parent and grandparent with alzheimer's disease, they were a necessity. Both would wake in the night and not know where they were. No key in the door (but in a drawer nearby or on a wristband with one of the person staying with them) meant that we never had to worry about waking up to find they'd wandered out.

I keep sunglasses, first aid kit, sunscreen, etc in a backpack for trips to the beach, pool, mtns, etc. Also, a first aid kit and basic tools in each vehicle. In my main car, the first aid kit also has travel size toiletries. Those have been a lifesaver on more than one occasion.

I made some of these a few weeks ago. I used a 3/4" split ring coupler. I found 1/2" was too small for most bottles so I can't imagine 3/8" would work for most people. Also, I cut the rod to about 4". That gives you plenty of distance from the flamable mounting surface (I just mount them to porch and fence posts). Also, I added glass marbles to the bottles to reduce the amount of oil below the wick.

There are already some very good suggestions. I agree that losing the shutters would be a good start. The downside is that the vinyl siding behind them will not match the rest of the siding. Vinyl fades and as you can see in the pic, also stains (below the shutters). I personally would be a fan of removing the vinyl all together but as others pointed out, the maintenance isn't for everyone. One comment mentioned not removing it b/c of damage it may be hiding. If there is damage such as rot, you want to find it before it spreads. Also, someone mentioned painting trim on their home black. If you chose to use black or other dark colors for your exterior, be very mindful of the amount of sunlight you get. Wood (doors especially) that gets direct sun tends to crack and warp over time when painted dark colors. Also, vinyl siding can be painted. As I mentioned earlier, it fades. I've often seen it repainted after several years. It seems crazy to me. If you're going to paint anyway, why not paint real siding?