Rose Knows The Poconos

One of the biggest responsibilities a child—or a family—can take on is adopting a dog as a pet.

Feeding, walking, grooming and cleaning up after a dog are daily responsibilities that everyone can do, and will also help teach children how to take care of something they love. For parents, however, there’s the extra task of paying for all the costs associated with the dog.

Here are some of the primary expenses of owning a dog that a family should consider before bringing one home:

While we all know water is essential for our health, not all of us enjoy chugging those recommended eight daily glasses. Or maybe it’s your child who refuses to drink plain old water. Below are a few tips to help you up your water intake.

Add flavor. A squeeze of citrus, fresh mint or a handful of blueberries can make drinking water a bit more fun. Make sure to keep these twists simple and fresh, and avoid sweeteners (artificial or otherwise), which can have health repercussions.

In the squash world, pumpkins tend to steal the limelight. From decorating to drinking, there’s not a fall day that goes by without the mention of a pumpkin-spiced something. But, in actuality, there are multiple other flavorful winter squash varieties that can brighten up even the coldest of winter days.

Though many might consider the world’s most beautiful castles as something exclusive to Europe, the United States is actually home to some truly captivating castles. Though these castles may not have quite the same historical significance, each offers it’s own unique experience and makes for once-in-a-lifetime trip.

For those in the search of something different than your typical holiday ham, this stuffed salmon is sure to do the trick. Cranberries mixed with brie make this salmon dish truly delectable.

Ingredients

• 4 (3–4 ounce) salmon fillets
• 4 (½-inch) slices Brie
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 cups spinach

Instructions:

You would think not since it is new and the developer has to adhere to local construction guidelines. However, err on the side of caution—always hire an inspector, whether the home is old or new.

You can ask the builder to provide copies of any inspection reports on the property, architectural plans, surveys and pertinent construction documents for your inspector to review.