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The electrics in an old home were installed in a very different time, and they are not set up to handle modern usage levels. If they haven’t been updated for decades, the electrics will not be able to manage multiple laptops, phone chargers, and smart home tech all being plugged in at the same time. Unless you want the power to cut out every time you try to boil the kettle, you need to get the entire house rewired right away if it has not been done recently. This can be expensive, but using outdated wiring is incredibly dangerous, especially if it is overloaded, so you have to be careful.
Toxic Materials
Older homes were often built using materials that people did not realize were dangerous, like lead and asbestos. It is down to the seller to let you know if these materials are present and they should be looked for during a survey. If you find that there is asbestos in your home and you were not made aware, and you have been exposed for a long period, you should get in touch with a legal professional as you may have a case for compensation in the event that you get sick. Asbestos can cause serious illness, so it is important that you have it professionally removed as soon as possible. The same goes for any lead paint in the house. It is too dangerous to remove these materials on your own, so leave it to the professionals.
Foundation Issues
If you notice any cracks in the walls, that is a big cause for concern. In some cases, it might just be a crack in the paint, but it could also be a sign that you have foundation issues. It’s important that you get it checked out right away because it will only get worse. The longer you leave it, the more expensive it will be to fix and, in some cases, the home may not be liveable for a long while until the foundations are sorted again.
If you live in an older property or you are planning to buy one, it is important that you watch out for these potential problems.

From Aardman, the producers of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit comes Shaun the Sheep Movie, a farm-tastic adventure for the whole family, arriving just in time for the holidays on Digital HD November 10 and Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack and DVD (plus Digital) on November 24 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Perfect for the young and young-at-heart, this “world-class winner” is rated 99% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and was the #1 movie on their Summer Movie Score Card for 2015.
MEET SHAUN! He’s a little sheep with big dreams, and lately, life on Mossy Bottom Farm has become a bit dull. When Shaun takes the day off for some fun in the Big City, he gets a lot more action than he bargained for. Now Shaun and his flock must use their wits to hatch a baaaa-rilliant plan to get back home in an adventure the whole family will love.
The Shaun the Sheep Movie home entertainment release comes loaded with bonus features including a fascinating look behind-the-scenes of the making of the film as well as interviews with the cast and crew.
BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES*
“Making the Shaun Movie” Featurette
“Meet the Characters” Featurette
“Join Shaun Behind the Scenes” Featurette
“Meet the Crew” Featurette
Parody Poster Gallery
Bring home the little sheep with big dreams just in time for the holidays when Shaun The Sheep Movie arrives on Digital HD November 10 and Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on November 24 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.
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Discover a whole new world in Disney’s Aladdin: Diamond Edition, as it rides it’s way for the first time on Blu-ray and Digital HD! Enjoy this magic carpet ride of non-stop comedy with Aladdin, Jasmine, The Genie and other memorable characters as it soars on Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) and Digital HD September 29th, and on Blu-ray Combo Pack October 13th!
Soar away on a magic carpet ride of nonstop laughs and thrills in one of the most spectacular adventures on all time! Now meticulously restored and enhanced – experience the wonders of “Aladdin” like never before, from the Academy Award®-winning music (Best Music, Original Song for “A Whole New World” and Best Music, Original Score, 1993) to the unforgettable moments of sidesplitting comedy and soaring adventure.
In the heat of an enchanted city, a commoner named Aladdin and his mischievous monkey Abu battle to save the free-spirited Princess Jasmine from the schemes of the evil sorcerer Jafar. Aladdin’s whole life changes with one rub of a magic lamp as a fun-loving, shape-shifting Genie appears and grants him three wishes, setting him on an incredible journey of discovery.

Many seniors don’t want to move. They would rather stay at home, as opposed to living in a care home. Because of this, you must make sure that your loved one’s property is equipped for their needs. There are many helpful home upgrades and changes that you could make. An accessible shower and fall alarms are just two additions that would do a world of good, preventing an injury.
Look Into Meal Delivery
Good nutrition is essential for all people, especially older adults. However, many seniors don’t have enough energy or patience to prepare healthy meals for themselves every day. Thankfully, there is a simple solution. A meal delivery service would bring warm meals straight to your loved one’s door. Other services deliver a week’s worth of meals that only need to be microwaved.
Speak With An Expert
Different elderly people have different needs. Your loved one, for example, might suffer from a neurodegenerative disease, like Alzheimer’s. Rather than attempt to deal with this alone, you should contact experts, like a mental health treatment center. Although there isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s, there are treatment options that could help to manage the condition better.
Encourage An Active Lifestyle
An active lifestyle would benefit seniors much like anyone else. Unfortunately, many of us assume that elderly people need more rest. Although that is true in some cases, physical activity is also important. Because of this, you should encourage your loved one to exercise. Swimming, tennis, and hiking are just a few workouts that your loved one could try out for themselves today.

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I have always loved fall, but the most “fall” that I got to see growing up was on TV. Living here in Texas your fall is really different from what most people (including myself) picture fall to be. It doesn’t really get cooler until Nov or Dec, the leaves fall, but only off certain trees, so a lot of the trees around here are still green. But growing up we always found ways to make it feel more like fall…like the food!
Pumpkin, Apple, Pecan…all remind me of fall. I love when the warming smells of cinnamon and nutmeg fill the house. I loved when my grandmother bakes…just the memories bring a warm cozy feeling…one of my favorites were her Apple Muffins…but I’ve taken them and made them my own and something my boys look forward to every year..Corner Bakery Apple Pie Muffins.
Corner Bakery Apple Pie Muffins Warm delicious apple pie muffins with a brown sugar crumble crust!
3 Apples Peeled, Cored & Diced into Cubes
2 Lonestar Eggs
3 Cups Flour
1 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Vanilla
1 Cup Oil
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Pack Crisp Topping (found on baking isle)
5 Tbsp butter softened
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin pan with liners
Mix together flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in medium bowl, set asside
Mix together sugar, Lonestar eggs, oil and vanilla in large bowl
Slowly blend dry ingredients into your wet mixture (will be very thick)
Add diced apples (this is easier to do with you hands)
Fill liners about 3/4 full
With fork mix together crisp topping & butter until moist
Top muffin mixture with about a teaspoon of crisp topping & sprinkle with brown sugar
Bake at 350 for about 25-30 minutes depending on your oven
You can substitute apple sauce for oil or do half oil, half apple sauce if you want less oil in your recipe.
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Texas has always been home to me and my family, and we like to buy local whenever possible. Recently I found a product found exclusively at Walmart, that’s just 2 blocks from out new house! Lone Star Eggs produced by CCF Brands just for Texans! They were a great discovery because we eat a lot of eggs at our house. They are a great source of protein and you can use them to make so many things.
There will be an FSI (free standing insert) that will be available October 18th. It will be in all the newspapers in the Dallas/Ft Worth, Houston and San Antonio areas. And it will be $0.75 off a carton of Lone Star Eggs!
To learn more about Lone Star Eggs, visit the Lone Star Eggs Facebook page!
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