
Toby Holiday Preparation Safety Checkup
It's that time of year with ice, travel, holiday decorations and hurrying from place to place. This is a great time (while we're stuck with a little cold weather) to catch up on those easy tips that can save you a lot of hassles during the holiday season. From loading up your car with safety items to adding timers to those holiday lights, we've got a great list of tips to keep your season running smooth.

Tips from Toby Holiday Safety Checklist
Getting out those holiday ornaments and lights? Cooking for guests? It seems like just about every morning on the news another sad house fire tops the headlines. This is the time of the year where we are so distracted that it's easy to forget the simple things to stay safe. This is your reminder to mentally run through a checklist to make sure you aren't risking fire and have some safety items ready just in case. We know everyone thinks this won't happy to them - so don't ignore warning signs like overloaded holiday lights, piles of dried up leaves around the house or overloading circuits with space heaters. We want everyone to have a happy and safe holiday season, so watch the tip now and do a walk around of your home to make sure you aren't tempting fate!

Tips from Toby – Holiday Safety Checklist
Every morning on the news this week sad news of another house fire topped the headlines. This is the time of the year where we are so distracted that it's easy to forget the simple things to stay safe. This is your reminder to mentally run through a checklist to make sure you aren't risking fire and have some safety items ready just in case. We know everyone thinks this won't happy to them - so don't ignore warning signs like overloaded holiday lights, piles of dried up leaves around the house or overloading circuits with space heaters. We want everyone to have a happy and safe holiday season, so watch the tip now and do a walk around of your home to make sure you aren't tempting fate!

Tips from Toby Holiday 2016 Gift Ideas
Toby's a tough guy to buy for. He really keeps it simple and doesn't need a lot, but he does appreciate things that make his life a lot easier. Check out some of his favorites that everyone will love in this weeks special holiday edition of Tips from Toby!

Tips from Toby DIY Holiday Ideas
Got that person on your list that is had to buy for every year? For the DIY and safety conscious - Toby has put together some great ideas that will help with savings, safety, adding a little light and even giving you a great jump start in the New Year! Check out Toby's easy holiday gift guide. And here's the best part - many of these items you can pick up at your local hardware store so you can avoid the crowds and avoid giving a gift that nobody really wants!

Tips from Toby-Holiday Prep
It's that time of year with ice, travel, holiday decorations and hurrying from place to place. This is a great time (while we're stuck with a little cold weather) to catch up on those easy tips that can save you a lot of hassles during the holiday season. From loading up your car with safety items to adding timers to those holiday lights, we've got a great list of tips to keep your season running smooth.

Poinsettia Tour
Farrand Farms Greenhouse is the largest grower of fresh poinsettia's in the entire Midwest. This season make it a point to stop by and pick up your poinsettia's, Christmas Tree, herbs and much more. This is the number one spot as an incredible backdrop for holiday family photos and the sights and fragrance will quickly remind you of the true spirit of the holidays. Visit Farrand Farms with your entire family over the next couple of weeks for an incredible holday tour and wonderland of poinsettias!

Holiday Home Check
It's time for the holiday home check up. These are things that are so essential but easy to do before the holiday get into full force. Watch the tip now, save money, time and have a wonderful home!