I’ll Catch You!

Old legend says that the night before St. Patrick’s Day leprechauns start to stir up some trouble. The legend also says that while it may be nearly impossible to catch one of these mischievous, crafty and creative little creatures, it can be very rewarding if you do. According to fairy law, if you catch a leprechaun they must tell you where the gold is hidden. So, if you’re looking to cash in on your very own pot of gold, keep reading below to find out how you can catch a leprechaun!

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Catching a leprechaun is tricky business, but wikiHow[1] is here to help. Use the tips below, have fun with your family and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style! Good luck!

1.       Build a trap for a leprechaun. Because they are said to be little people, you could build a trap for a leprechaun out of a shoe box. Either way, choose something small. Make a trap door in it. Or prop it up with a dowel that you glue to it. In addition to a shoebox, you could use anything small, such as a clean can, a paper towel roll, a bag, a net, or an old shoe. You could also put honey inside the trap so the leprechaun will get stuck inside the trap. Cut a hole in the top of the shoebox, and cover it with a small piece of felt. You will place your bait on top of the felt. When the leprechaun snatches it, the leprechaun will fall down the hole and into the box.

2.       Make a trap out of a cylinder. You could use a cookie can or oatmeal cylindrical container instead, cover it in scrapbook paper, and prop a cardboard ladder up the side. If the leprechaun enters this vault, he won’t be able to get out. Put two holes in either side of the cylinder at the top and put a toothpick or other small stick through each end. Tape a perfect circle you make out of construction paper to the skewer. This will make a swinging trap door.

3.       Make the trap shiny. Since leprechauns are drawn to shiny things, you could wrap the top of the leprechaun trap with tin foil. You could also paint it gold. Sprinkle it with glitter and other shiny decorations that will appeal to a leprechaun. Some people paint their leprechaun traps green in honor of the leprechauns' native Ireland. Decorate the trap with Irish symbols the leprechaun will like. Four-leaf clovers and rainbows may attract the leprechaun.

4.       Put a trinket inside the trap to draw in the leprechaun. Since leprechauns are tied to gold, that’s a good choice for bait. Try an earring. Gold coins are said to make good bait for leprechauns. You can buy gold foil covered chocolate coins at candy stores. As for food and drink, leprechauns like whiskey and dandelion tea. They live in the wild, so they eat nuts and mushrooms Put the box in a corner and wait for the leprechaun to take the bait. Time your trap right. Folklore holds that leprechauns are very active the night before St. Patrick's Day (March 17). Go looking for secluded spots around the yard. Leprechauns like to use rocky places, caves, holes and other hidden areas to live and make their shoes.

5.       Spot where the leprechaun has been there. How do you know if you trap snagged a curious leprechaun? A trail of green or gold glitter may be spotted leading into and out of the trap. Perhaps a leprechaun would leave a trail of Lucky Charms cereal if you really want to get creative. The leprechaun might turn a nearby cup of milk green with green food coloring or leave tiny footprints around. A leprechaun is no taller than 2 feet (0.6 m) 6 inches (75cm),[5]so his feet are smaller than most human footprints.

The leprechauns may not be safe this St. Patrick’s Day, but you sure will be with Life Alert Protection by your side. Simply slip on their lightweight, waterproof emergency pendant around your neck or wrist and in the event of a life threatening emergency, push the button on your pendant and summon an emergency medical response fast. No matter if you encounter a home invasion, a home fire or even a serious fall, Life Alert’s dispatch team will send you the proper authorities fast. Plus, with 24/7 service, Life Alert continues to offer unparalleled personal protection for over 25 years. Make your own luck by getting Life Alert Protection today! Call 1-800-513-2934 for a free Life Alert brochure.

Works Cited:

1.       “How to Catch a Leprechaun”. wikiHow. 15 March 2019. < https://www.wikihow.com/Catch-a-Leprechaun >.

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Apps for Decluttering

Spring is almost here and that means that spring cleaning is in the air! Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an app that could clean out your closet, your garage or even your basement for you? Although technology is much more advanced these days, there isn’t an app that can literally fix your hot mess, but there are several apps that can help the home organization process along. Keep reading below to find out how you can make this spring cleaning, your easiest one yet thanks to a little help from the world’s best apps.

Keeping your house clear of messes and clutter is not only good for your mind, but it is also good for your body. How so? A simple, innocent pile of junk could lead to an accidental, yet fatal fall; so keeping your house clean is important for your health and safety! But, even with a clean house, accidents can still happen. Enter the world’s greatest personal protection technology, Life Alert. Under the safety of their medical alert system, you can summon an emergency medical response fast with just one touch of a button. No matter what life threatening emergency you may face, Life Alert’s dispatch team can send you the proper authorities fast, 24/7. Apps may get food to your door or help you organize your messy office, but no app will offer you the safety or protection that Life Alert Protection can. Get your own and clean up your personal protection today!

When it comes to cleaning up your home, there is no magic wand to wave that can make it all go away. However, there are several amazing apps that can help you! Whether it’s a reminder, a checklist or even inspiration to help you achieve your spring cleaning goals, Real Simple[1] has the apps for you! Read on to learn more about them.

Sortly App

For the hyper-organized, this is your dream app. Sortly lets you create a visual inventory by taking photos of your items or scanning QR codes. After you input your items, you can sort them into category folders by location (like in the jewelry box or in the garage closet). You can also tag certain items for easy search and include purchase and warranty dates for even more detail. And if you’re moving in the near future, you can use this app to keep track of inventory in boxes.

Decluttr

Make selling DVDs, CDs, video games, and more the work of minutes - not a whole afternoon - with Decluttr’s barcode scanner, which makes short work of figuring out how much you can sell your items for. All shipping is free, so you can get those space hogs out ASAP, and any earnings can help fund some space-friendly digital downloads.

Tody

Motivate yourself (and your family members) to clean more often with this smart app. You can create cleaning tasks and to-do lists by frequency and the app will tell you when a chore is due or overdue, and when something was last cleaned. Family members can track the chores they’ve done and gain bragging rights, and also see who’s been slacking. Even if cleaning isn’t your favorite task, you’ll get a little sense of satisfaction by tapping on the “Just did it” button after you’ve completed a task.

ChoreMonster

If getting your kids to do their chores is as bad as getting them to eat their vegetables, this is the solution. ChoreMonster makes these tasks more appealing by turning them into games. Parents can set chores and offer different rewards (like an hour of free play or a trip to the ice cream store) for completion. Kids can log into the app (with their parents’ supervision, of course) and track their tasks, earn points for completing chores, and view potential rewards.

OfferUp

If you need to unload something that’s taking up way too much room (think an old dresser, a bike, clothes, or even appliances), all you need to do is snap a picture and upload it onto the app with details and pricing. Your posting will be circulated to users living in your neighborhood. You can negotiate prices and pick-up times through the in-app messaging service, so there’s no need to give out your personal number. And since everyone on the app has a profile with ratings from previous transactions, you’ll know who’s reliable and who’s not.

Handy

Sometimes you might need to ask for extra help. This is where Handy comes in. With this app you can schedule a date and time for a cleaning professional to come and tidy up. Plus, track the progress of your cleaning session—from when the cleaner is on the way to when he or she is just finishing up. The payment feature is easy to use through your phone, and it’s secure, too.

Yerdle

Use Yerdle to make swaps instead of spending your actual money—plus, there’s an added sustainable element to this idea. Post a picture of something you no longer want and ship it to someone who does—then you’ll get “Yerdle Reuse Dollars” to buy something on the app. And if you’re wondering what kind of products are in the marketplace, don’t worry: They’re gently used items from popular brands like Patagonia and Maclaren.

Cleaning can be a trying task, but with a little extra app help, achieving your spring cleaning goals can be right at your fingertips. So, dig deep into your garage, your closet or your attic and clear out your clutter! While you do so, protect yourself from any life threatening accident by getting Life Alert Protection. No one thinks they are going to be a victim of an accident, but the truth is, we are all at risk. So, protect yourself from the unknown with Life Alert’s emergency pendant. Their highly-sophisticated, yet easy to use pendant can be worn around your neck or wrist and it can summon an emergency medical response fast with just one touch of a button. With over 25 years in the emergency medical alert industry, Life Alert knows the power and the importance technology can play in our lives; their big technological contribution to the world has been helping to save lives daily! There is no app that can do what Life Alert Protection can do. Get yours today and feel certain that they can help to clean up any mess you may find yourself stuck in. Call 1-800-513-2934 for a free Life Alert brochure.

Works Cited:

1.       Phillips, Lauren and Sarah Yang. “7 Genius Decluttering Apps to Simplify Your Life.” Real Simple. <https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/decluttering-apps >.

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