From The Desk Of Lissa Uder, Your Lebanon MO Real Estate Agent

The ingredients used to make methamphetamine in clandestine laboratories are generally household products that by themselves present little danger, but when combined can have serious toxic and explosive effects.If you came in contact with a methamphetamine lab operation, how would you know it? Wh...

Common Meth IngredientsWould you swallow a spoonful of drain cleaner? Does the thought of injecting brake fluid into your arm appeal to you? Care to top off your dessert with a bit of rat poison? How about a big drink of starting fluid to start the day?These are just a few of the common ingredien...

Meth can be manufactured anywhere, including in a "cook's" home. This may be a property you own and are leasing to the "cook", or a house that you are considering purchasing. These home labs leave contamination and severe health risks even after the drug is no longer being manufactured in the res...

'TWAS THE DAY BEFORE EASTER'Twas the day before Easter..and all through the woods,The bunnies were busypacking their goods.The eggs were all coloredso pretty and bright,All things were "go"for the big, special night.The baskets were waiting,all decorated with care,In hopes that the Bunnysoon woul...

The absolute, most important person in my life is getting ready to turn 16. Conversations that used to include topics such as ipods, clothes, and music have turned into discussions about getting the driver's license and sweet 16 parties. 16 years. Wow!  I knew that this child would be very specia...

So you got out of bed this morning, wiping the sleep from your tired eyes, only to trip over the blanket that has somehow made it's way off the bed and right into your walkway in the floor. You make it through your shower without incident and don your favorite blue button up shirt only to find it...

Positivity-Noun 1. A quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation. One tip on how to remain positive...Talk to others about how you are feeling. This will help you to feel less alone. We all have bad days once in a while or something we need to talk about. Usually, it'...

OUCH!!! He got me! Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, a dog will bite. If you do suffer a bite, get to water and wash the wound immediately. This will decrease the chance of infection. Seek medical care as soon as possible. If it was your own dog that bit you, confine it and call your Vet ...

OH NO!! Here comes Butch, and he doesn't look happy!There are usually warning signs before a bite occurs, but these can be very subtle and might be missed. Signs that the dog is telling you "I am nearing the end of my patience" may include:He turns his head away from you or gets up and moves away...

Practicing Safe Behavior Around DogsNot only do we need to train our dogs to behave properly, we need to train ourselves safe dog practices. Just like with a dog, after a little practice, these things will be second nature. Don't forget to train the kids too.NEVER leave a small child unsupervised...