A. Early Holiday decorating does your soul and body good. Read about it H E R E. B. Where you live in the USA has that one store that tops the list as the best store for Holiday Decor shopping.
'Tis always the season to be jolly if you ask me and a lot of year-round Christmas and holiday shops would certainly say the same. Because it's never too early to feel the magic of the season, especially if that means picking up the hottest home decor to deck your halls.
Of course, no matter where you live there's a different store that brings all the merriness and brightness, so compiling a list of the 50 best, one from each state, was a necessity. Yelp helped us do so by looking at the star rating and number of reviews for businesses mentioning "holiday decorating." The results are nothing short of magical and will certainly get you into the holiday spirit. -- House Beautiful
1Alabama: Dixie Wreaths by Marypat
@DIXIEWREATHSBYMARYPATFACEBOOK
"I love my wreath made by Marypat...They are all handmade and shipped to me with care. They are very detailed and many of my friends loved the ones I had on my door. I will definitely order more in the future." - Judy S.
VISIT 107 Eden Lane
Huntsville, AL 35811 2 Alaska: Santa Claus House
YELP/ED L.
"It's your childhood dreams coming true! It's always Christmas in here. Lots of decor items and you can get a picture clicked with Santa all year round. Make sure to check out the reindeer!" - Anisha R.
"Love me a year-round Christmas store. The store was so cute! I wandered around and saw ornaments, decorations, large Santas, and tons of unique Arizona style decor. Some things are pricey but they have items for any budget." - Phylicia K.
VISIT
336 State Rte 179, Suite A116
Sedona, AZ 86336
4 Arkansas: Handmade Holiday Shop
YELP/KATRINA H.
"This is a must find shop for all of your holiday shopping. There is something here for that person that is impossible to shop for. Locally made art and craft at its best! Jewelry, pottery, soap, leather, so much goodness!" - Adam M.
"This was a wonderful way to start the holiday. With the most brilliant Christmas lights and decorations I'd ever seen in one place, Roger's Gardens was a delight for the senses." - Tami D.
When it comes to home decor, there is no one-size-fits-all. This is particularly true for holiday decorations, which get arguably more and more creative every year with new trends and ideas popping up every day.
The most recent festive trick I stumbled upon is courtesy of Caitlin Pappas, the woman behind the interior styling and photography company, Nest Out West. For real truth in reporting, Caitlin says, this is really a trick she borrowed from her mom.
It seems like that the average monthly living expenses for a couple on retirement in the U.S.A. is $4,000 a month. Meanwhile, the average Social Security retirement benefits is $1461/month. So for a couple, this means about $2900 .... about $1000 short every month. -- W P
( Read the article below. Many of us may soon need to relocate, eeek! --- RRE)
Most folks who move in retirement chose to stay within the same state. In recognition of that fact, Forbes has created its first list of the Best Places To Retire In Each State. We’ve picked a best and a runner-up for each and every state—even those we have avoided in our annual nationwide Best Places To Retire list due to their high costs and state taxes. Still, three-quarters of the 100 places we identify have median home prices below the national average of $269,600. In every place write-up, we’ve included information on taxes, just in case you’re looking to make an interstate move.
True, some of the 100 places on our list, including Athens, GA; Colorado Springs, CO; Fargo, ND; and Pittsburgh, PA, are among our perennial retirement places favorites. But a good number, including Columbus, IN; Homer, AK; and Northampton, MA, haven’t appeared on any other Forbes retirement list.
We compiled our list of the Best Places To Retire In Each State by comparing data on more than 650 places across all 50 states. Generally, we looked for relatively affordable places (as measured by median home price and cost of living) with high quality of retirement living and populations of 10,000 or more (except for our top Alaska pick, Homer, population 6,000). The key word when it comes to affordable is “relatively”. Some states, especially in the Northeast and along the West Coast, are just a lot more expensive than others. When it came to judging quality of life, we looked at a range of factors. Among them: doctor availability, the serious crimes rate, ranking on the Milken Institute list of best cities for successful aging, air quality and walkability and bikeability. Since this is a retirement list, we ignored data on local school districts. But the presence of colleges was considered a plus, as that tends to expand cultural and other amenities for senior citizens.
Just as I thought. There is nothing written in stone about Dental X-ray requirements by my state.
Dental X-ray Laws
X-rays are often a part of dental exams, and while there is no statutory direction as to how often a dentist must take X-rays, there is a general liability issue.
Dentists should take X-rays in a "reasonable" time span to justify that he or she didn't disregard patients' oral health care. A dentist isn't legally required to take X-rays every six months or every year, particularly in patients who generally enjoy good oral health. However, if the dentist doesn't take X-rays and something happens, then he or she will be judged by the standards of the profession which indicate that it is proper to use X-rays for diagnostic purposes; it is difficult to do a thorough diagnosis without taking X-rays at reasonable intervals throughout the patient's "lifetime" at the dental office.
While dental patients have the right to refuse X-rays, the dentists also have the right to set a policy in their office dictating how often they take them for diagnostic purposes. X-rays provide your dentist with a valuable diagnostic tool that helps assess the overall condition of your teeth and their roots, jaw placement and overall composition of your facial bones. X-rays help your dentist see diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissue that cannot be seen with a basic visual oral examination and find and treat dental problems early in their development. This can potentially save you money, unnecessary discomfort and maybe even your life.
If the dentist has a policy that X-rays are to be taken at a given interval, and the patient refuses, the dentist has the right (although he or she may choose not exercise it) to dismiss the patient from his or her practice. The reason for this is that both the patient and dentist should be comfortable with the dentist/patient relationship and, should there be disagreement on fundamental treatment, then both parties would be better served in an environment where they both are comfortable.
--pepindds.com
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I took exception to my Dentist's requirement that I have a full-mouth, panoramic dental x-ray ... which in reality is 17 X-rays of my teeth. It's been a couple of years, says he. As far as I knew, my teeth and gums were fine. I had no cavities, toothaches nor open sores. So, why not do the simple, twice-yearly dental cleaning without me having to compromise my health via radiation, for pete's sake?!! Office overhead $$$ getting a bit too much for you, Mr Dentist-with-the-expensive-indoor-waterfall?!!
Still, I am grateful to live in this beautiful, clean country of the U.S. of A! Watch the dental video below from India. It'll make you either wince, gag, cry, laugh. Maybe all 4.
Deciding where to live by yourself is one thing. Choosing a suitable city to raise a family? That’s something else entirely.
Families want the best for their kids—the best education, the best attractions, the best access to opportunity. And now, a study byWalletHubhas put a numerical value to dozens of cities you may be considering.
WalletHubcompared 182 US cities—including the 150 most populated US cities—across five key dimensions: family fun, health and safety, education and child care, affordability, and socio-economics. Each category was then broken into 46 in-depth subcategories, which were coded and given a weight of points, then measured on a 100 point scale.
From the ideal weather in each city to its wealth gap, how many young families occupy the vicinity and even the average commute time, the extensive study took into account virtually all the important factors one would consider when taking on a big move, especially the impact it could have on your children.
“A child’s development and a family’s quality of life is largely influenced by the city they live in due to environmental factors and social factors,” said Michelle Bemiller, a professor of sociology at Walsh University, in the study. “Families should consider what cultural and educational opportunities are available for their family as well as community safety. Think about whether the community is a place where you will feel connected to others and be able to grow as a family. These indicators have been used to determine individuals’ overall happiness in relationship to their community.”
Which city was it that took the honour of best overall community? Overland Park, a suburb of Kansas City, was named number one overall in WalletHub’s ratings, ranking second (behind Bismark, ND) for the most affordable place to live, and receiving high marks in the education and childcare categories. The idyllic suburb boasts beautiful homes and easy access to the city, making it a surprisingly beneficial place to bring up children and live well without breaking the bank.
