For many Americans, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season and offers a much-needed break from work and school. Not only is Thanksgiving dinner filled with delicious turkey, it also features a variety of rich, savory dishes sure to leave you feeling stuffed. Following such a huge meal, most of us leave the table with the top button of our pants unbuttoned to make room for our growing bellies. Others smartly [...]
Chances are, you’ve waited months to finally have a much-needed break from work by the time the Thanksgiving holiday rolls around. Unless you’ve taken a few personal days off, your last holiday occurred in September for Labor Day weekend. You’ve spent valuable time with your family or your friends catching up and chowing down on some delicious turkey, side dishes and pies. For once in a very long time, you feel relaxed [...]
Without a doubt, one of the best things about the month of November is the Thanksgiving holiday. Kids and adults alike love this much-needed break from school and work. You may finally have the opportunity to spend time with family members who you don’t see very often. Most likely, your Thanksgiving dinner is one of the biggest meals you will eat in the entire year. If you’re not hitting the sales at [...]
Happy November! We’ve made it through two months of stunningly beautiful fall weather, but autumn’s not quite over yet. November marks the transition from the balmier autumn months into the chilling season of winter, but let’s not jump ahead of ourselves. November is a wonderful month because we still have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of colorful leaves and we don’t have to grab our heavy winter coats when we [...]
Can you believe it’s almost November? Time flies here in upstate New York, and it seems like only yesterday when we were feeling the heat of the dog days of summer. Fall seems to pass by so quickly, and we feel as if we have little time to enjoy the beauty of the changing leaves. By now, the kids are well into their school routines and your daily schedule is well established. [...]
One of the best months of the year, October, will soon be coming to an end. Although your Halloween fun will come to an end, the month of November is equally as joyful for different reasons. Although you’ll have to put your Halloween costume away for another year, you have so much to look forward to. Sleep an Hour Later On Sunday, November 5, prepare to “fall back” and sleep an extra [...]
In our previous blogs, we discussed ways to deep clean your stove top and the rest of your kitchen. With such a sparkling, tidy kitchen, you’ll want to spend more time whipping up your favorite culinary creations. However, prior to creating your edible masterpieces, you’ll need to make sure that your kitchen is stocked with the essential ingredients you need for daily cooking. Your countertops, pantry, and refrigerator need to be stocked [...]
Is fall not one of the most magical seasons of all? Now that the dog days of summer are finally over, you can finally utilize a variety of propane appliances for the ultimate relaxing evening. What does such a perfect evening look like? Your Better Half A perfect evening requires the company of your favorite person in the world, so if you have kids, drop them off at the in-law’s house. There’s [...]
Here at DiSanto Propane, we love all things Halloween. On this day, you can let loose and wear an outlandish costume almost anywhere without getting weird looks (unless you are dressed as a sexy slice of pizza). Because you have a propane fireplace, your home is the perfect place for throwing a Halloween party. You’ll have plenty of time to spend preparing for your shindig because you won’t have to concentrate on [...]
In our last blog, we discussed some of the most haunted places in New York, including the Utica State Hospital, Rolling Hills Asylum, and Canfield Casino. In the spirit of Halloween, we would like to explore a few more spooky locations. Esopus Island Centrally located in the middle of the Hudson River, this Island briefly housed the infamous occultist, Aleister Crowley. The only way to reach this island is by boat, and [...]
