How many times have you stood in front of your fridge wondering if those leftovers were still safe to eat? If you're like most people, this has happened more times than you can count. It can be upsetting to have to throw away food that has spoiled. Keep that from happening by eating or freezing food before it passes its prime.

Cooked meat and pizza only stays good for three to four days in the fridge. Raw ground meat only stays good in the fridge for a day or two, but you can keep it in the freezer for up to four months. Refrigerated chicken or turkey is only is safe to eat for one or two days but freezes well for about a year.

While food will remain safe to eat for longer periods when frozen, it may not taste as good after a while, so it's important to keep track of how long you've had certain items in the freezer. Don't let leftovers go bad again! For more information visit this website. 

· Storage Times for the Refrigerator and Freezer [Foodsafety.gov]

Everything old is new again at Uptown Modern. Located where Burnet Road meets North Street, Uptown Modern is a furniture store with a difference. Danish modern style furniture from the 1950’s and 1960’s is making a big comeback, and Uptown Modern is the place to find fully restored pieces for every room in your home. Come into the showroom and you’ll be able to easily navigate around, but be ready because there’s a lot to see! There's classic seating that utilizes both metal and beautiful rosewood for the living room, dining room, and kitchen, plush seating, and sofa sets. Walk further and you’ll see restored teak, rosewood, and chrome tables, as well. Wait until you check out the storage and office furniture! You can also get some great modern art, which will complete your new look.

Uptown Modern
5111 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 452-1200
http://www.uptownmodernaustin.com/
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Traveling abroad sometime soon? Planning a vacation can be exciting, but it also encompasses lots of little details. Making a list can help! Along with booking airlines, trains, and hotels and creating a list of essential items to pack, check out this list of Tips for Traveling Abroad from the State Department's Travel.State.gov website. Here are some of the site's most useful tips:

• Register for the State Department's "Smart Traveler Enrollment Program" for assistance in case of emergency. The confidential online service helps get in touch if you've got a stateside family emergency, or if you need assistance when abroad.
• Learn about local laws. While visiting a foreign country, you're subject to its laws. You can find info on specific countries by visiting this State Department site.
• Check medical coverage. Ask your insurance provider if your policy's applicable overseas. If it isn't, consider purchasing supplemental medical insurance.

Want to see more tips for safe international travel? Click here to visit Travel.State.gov.