St. Patrick’s Day, or The Feast of St. Patrick, is a well-known holiday, known for fun (and sometimes crazy) parties all over the United States. Shamrocks are abundant and you’ll be seeing in the color green just about everywhere you go on March 17th. However, many people celebrate the holiday without ever knowing WHY they … Continued

February is the “month of love” and Valentine’s Day is coming up fast! Everyone is focused on shopping for their sweetheart, parents are coming up with fun Valentine ideas for their kids, and teachers are decking out their classrooms with hearts and fun projects to celebrate the season. In all these festivities, what if you … Continued

Did Santa bring more than presents to your home this season? If a cold or flu made its way down the chimney (or through your front door), your holiday might have been a little less than ideal. Instead of sipping hot cocoa and enjoying your Christmas gifts, once your family and friends went home you … Continued

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! While our temperatures certainly don’t reflect the holiday season just yet, a trip to any local shopping center will let you know that visions of turkeys and family gatherings are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Here in Central Florida though, we have the freedom to celebrate … Continued

Ridge Energy Savers is proud to be a locally owned and operated business here in Polk County, and we always enjoy supporting other nearby businesses. A Polk County favorite is The Oasis Spa and Boutique, where individuals, couples, or groups can enjoy facials, massages, skincare treatments, therapeutic treatments, purchase all natural body products, and more! … Continued

Humidity is as much of a trademark of Florida as white sand beaches, Disneyworld, or alligators. Our almost tropical climate lends itself to high levels of moisture in the air through much of the year, especially in the spring and summer months, and that can lead to a miserable existence, especially if you don’t know how … Continued

Christmas is less than two weeks away, and as the holiday crunch sets in, it’s easy to get stressed and overwhelmed instead of enjoying the season. While you can’t just sit back and relax when you’re the one responsible for pulling off the Yuletide traditions in your family, there are some hacks and shortcuts that … Continued

We have made it to the big week! Thanksgiving Day is this Thursday, and the thoughts of cooks across America are centered on cooking the perfect bird this year. Over the years, the trend of deep frying turkeys has become more and more popular, and now it’s a regular feature on Thanksgiving tables everywhere. Who … Continued

Halloween is just a couple of weeks away. Kids (and adults) are picking out the perfect costume and preparing for lots of fun, and PLENTY of candy. While some families will still be participating in traditional trick-or-treating in nearby neighborhoods, other families here in Polk County might not yet feel comfortable going out in droves … Continued

Air conditioning is a vital amenity all year long when you live in Florida. Our temps stay somewhere between 75 to 105 all 12 months, so if/when it goes out, it’s a huge ordeal for everyone in your home or business. Because of the nearly 24-hour strain, AC units tend to have a shorter life span … Continued