From: Foodnetwork.com

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Pull the neck and giblets out of the cavity; ditch the liver and save the rest of the giblets for gravy. Dry the turkey with paper towels, then season inside and out with salt and pepper. Fill the turkey with aromatics like chopped onions, carrots, apples and herbs, then place breast-side up in a roasting pan and brush with melted butter. Tent with foil and roast for 2 hours (for a 10- to 12-pound turkey; add an extra 15 minutes per pound for larger birds). Remove the foil, baste with more melted butter and crank the oven to 425 degrees F. Roast for another hour or until the meat at the thigh registers 165 degrees F. Let rest while you make the gravy.

1. Be flame aware.
Always blow out unattended candles and teach your children to stay away from lit candles or fireplaces.

2. Give wrapping paper a second life.
Don’t burn used wrapping paper as it may cause intense flash fires. And throwing it out adds waste. Consider recycling or repurposing it instead.

3 .Know your lights and cords.
Do not connect more than three miniature light strings together. Also, be sure to check the rating on your extension cords and do not plug in more than the recommended wattage.

4. Steer your tree clear.
Your tree should be positioned at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators and other heat sources. It should also not block any doorways or exits.

5. Decorate with a safe eye.
Cords should not be run under carpets or tacked-up with metal nails or staples. Small decorations can be choking hazards so keep them out of the reach of toddlers.

6. Look for UL.
The UL Mark appears on products that have been tested for safety. Make sure to look for it to help keep your holidays safe and bright.

7. Toy Safety Month – November is Toy Safety Month. As the holiday shopping season heats up, stay up-to-date on the latest toy recalls and take a look at our Child Safety Game Plan to learn how to keep your child safe when shopping for toys. Also, download our Toy Safety Inventory Checklist to be proactive about your family’s safety when it comes to the toys in your home. Catalog and describe the toys, video games or electronics, action figures, dolls, stuffed animals, trucks or cars, board games and sporting goods you and your family own in advance of a recall, so if and when there is one, you can save yourself the time and trouble of going through each item when a recall or warning is issued.

8. Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), an estimated 250 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 170 home fires involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year. Together, these fires resulted in 21 deaths and 43 injuries.

Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating a tragedy. Learn how to prevent a fire and what to do in case a fire starts in your home. Make sure all exits are accessible and not blocked by decorations or trees. Help ensure that you have a fire safe holiday season.

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Are you unsure of what size storage space you need to accommodate all of your belongings? Check out our handy dandy storage unit cheat sheet! And if you have any questions, please give us a call at 732.544.4664.