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In many ways, your front entryway is your home’s command center. It’s where some of your most precious possessions reside and the first thing guests see when they visit. Unfortunately, it can also be your home’s most cluttered and disorganized space, leading to everything from desperate, already-late-for-work dashes to find your car keys to pets looking at you quizzically as you embark on a scavenger hunt for their leashes. Here are two quick tips to clear up that all-important space and save you from hustling to find those items that always seem to vanish whenever you need them. Stop the Shoe Stack If your front entryway typically looks like a sneaker factory hit by a tornado, the first step is to get all that footwear — especially if it’s wet or muddy — out of your way and into easily accessible locations. You can utilize baskets or shelves to organize those items by person and even assign each area a name or number to help family members (or guests) find them without hassle. The same goes for gloves, hats, scarves, socks, boots, umbrellas, and other weather-specific attire. If your entryway space is minimal, consider adding hooks and shelves to a nearby wall to keep these essentials — plus purses, keys, and other daily accessories — in one spot. Best of all, everyone will know where to place certain items instead of dropping one glove in the living room and another in the kitchen. Imagine that ! Perfect the Pet Parent Playbook Of course, you also need to keep things neat for your beloved animal companions. Leashes, pet clothing, and waste scoopers should also have designated spaces in your reorganized entryway. Storing your pet essentials in a dedicated place will be especially helpful when your furry friends wake you up in the middle of the night so you can take them outside to do their business. From making a great first impression to keeping tasks convenient for your family, a decluttered front entryway is one of the best and most practical gifts you can give your home.
Declutter Your Entryway Tips to Master This All- Important Space
Protect Your Wallet and Your Pet’s Health ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON THIS MONEY-SAVING OPTION?
What kinds of strange things could be in your dog’s stomach? According to veterinarians, dogs find socks weirdly delicious, and at least one has swallowed an engagement ring! These stories sound funny — until it happens to you. All pet owners try to keep their dogs out of the holiday chocolate or their cats from nibbling on poisonous houseplants. Still, fewer than half have insurance to cushion the financial blow if an unexpected visit to the vet becomes necessary.
cost is worthwhile compared to paying out of pocket for an unexpected surgery, up to $7,000.
Pet insurance is just like many human health insurance plans. When you take your insured pet to the veterinarian, you pay the bill upfront and then file for reimbursement with the insurer. Pet policies fall into three general areas — illness and wellness check-ups, only well check-ups, or accident-only coverage — but they can be combined. You can save money by comparing the coverages of large insurance carriers against pet-specific carriers. You can also ask your current insurer about bundling coverage with your renter’s, auto, or homeowner’s policies. They may even have a discount for enrolling multiple pets. To ensure you get the right policy, find out what is excluded from coverage, like preexisting conditions. It can be helpful to confer with your vet first about your pet’s medical needs for a good fit. Medical care is essential for pets. Budgeting insurance coverage for them can save your sanity and wallet if an emergency arises. Without it, a simple accident can really blow a hole in your finances.
Insurance is growing in popularity, with about 24% of U.S. pet owners opting for coverage, but that’s a small number given that nearly 70% of households have a pet. More people have pets than children these days! Like any family member, a pet’s medical needs should be part of the household budget.
Average pet health insurance premiums are between $10 and $50 per month, with most people paying $354 annually. Additional options like dental coverage may make sense depending on your pet’s breed and habits. The
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