The Friday Five 11.22.19
Drinking and driving prevalent around the holidays, don’t contribute to the statistics
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, a person is hurt or killed in a car crash involving alcohol every 20 minutes. Houston led the state with 89 fatal DUI crashes in 2016. And Distracted Driving is also at epidemic levels as texting and driving are common in today’s environment. The aftermath of either type of accident is horrible for everyone involved. The family of the deceased is devastated, the community mourns the senseless act, and the first responders must endure another tragic situation. We urge everyone to not drink and drive this
holiday season – or any time of year – and to please contact an attorney for help if you or a loved one are facing a tragedy like this. There are very specific deadlines that must be met in order to protect your rights and there are multiple different factors that go into figuring out how the case should proceed, including where the person who caused the accident consumed
the alcohol and the circumstances surrounding their consumption.
35 easy Thanksgiving decoration ideas
If you are having Thanksgiving at your house, decorating may be the last thing on your mind after thinking about preparing all of that delicious food. But this list of 35 ideas for easy Thanksgiving decorations takes the guess work out of making your home look great for the big feast! We especially like the ones that are focused on gratitude – there’s an idea for a message board where guests can leave notes about what they are thankful for, a “Thankful Tree” of gratitude ornaments, personal notes of thanks to be left at each guest’s seat, and even homemade place settings that invite guests to write down what brings them gratitude before everyone eats. Bonus points if your family goes around the table to announce what they wrote down!
38 amazing hostess gifts are sure to please this holiday season
There is so much work that goes in to inviting guests to your home and hosting a party. Weeks of preparation, time spent in the kitchen, and a frenzy of cleaning before the event are just a few things that the hostess must tackle, which is why hostess gifts are so appreciated, especially around the holidays. This list of 38 gift ideas to bring the host is not only full of clever and useful items, but all of the wares also include reviews and will not break the bank. Whether it’s a Game of Thrones Hand of the King bottle opener, a small but useful knife sharpener, a candle with location-based scents to remind them of their hometown, or even a quirky dish towel, your host or hostess with appreciate your thoughtfulness and be pleasantly surprised that it’s something other than another bottle of wine.
Having a strategic approach to giving back will help you help others
There are so many opportunities to get involved or donate money to causes, especially when you are asked by people in your circle. But sometimes simply saying yes when asked can leave you feeling stressed and unfulfilled, even though the purpose of you helping is to make you feel good about giving. This article focuses on how to get involved on your terms so that it is meaningful and a win-win for everyone. The author stresses that important things take time, so taking a strategic approach when figuring out your passion project is worth it – even when it takes a few weeks. Looking at your personal connections, assessing how you can give, and giving joyfully (instead of out of a feeling of obligation) are all just as important as the time and money you are donating.
Way to go Houston for being the best city in the world to take the kids to!
Houston truly is a wonderful place to raise a family, which is why we were so proud to read this article from Escape.com that deems the HOU as the best city in the world to take the kids. From the Children’s Museum of Houston to NASA’s Space Center, there are so many fun and interesting ways to teach kids about the world. The article also mentions the Kemah Boardwalk and the Hermann Park Conversancy, which are great options and provide neat photo opportunities for the whole family!
