CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC
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CityViewNC.com | 35 Dog Days of Summer As summer sizzles on, PWC reminds you to take extra care to save power and water. Follow these tips to lower your bills! • Conserve power during Summer Peak Hours (3-7 pm weekdays). Do laundry, run the dishwasher, etc. during Off-Peak Hours when electric rates are 35% lower. • Keep your A/C set at 78° (higher when you're not home). A programmable thermostat will help. • Use fans and close blinds/curtains to keep the sun out. • Service your cooling system and change filters monthly. • Follow the Odd-Even schedule for watering with automatic/unattended sprinklers (only water when you need to). Install a rain sensor on your sprinkler system to avoid watering on rainy days. • Check for/fix leaks in hose faucets. Be sure you always turn them all the way off. Scan the QR code to visit www.FayPWC.com/Energy- Conservation-Tips/ and find more conservation tips to help you save this year during the Dog Days of Summer! Customer Focused. Community Strong. 17604 "I love uniforms, which says a lot from someone who loves fashion. I believe school uniforms play a key role in promoting pride, self-confidence and a feeling of belonging within the student body. ese factors contribute to students' well-being, removing the additional pressures of deciding what to wear and added stress of meeting the expectations of their peers," says Riddle. At Village Christian Academy, the uniforms are simple. Pants, shorts, skirts or jumpers in khaki or black are paired with shirts in purple, black, gray or white. e shirts are purchased through the school store. Riddle has found a way to let her child have fun while still abiding by the strict dress code. "I never thought I'd love uniforms, but it's just so easy. ere is no fuss about what she has to wear Monday through ursday. We find ways to make it our own by accessorizing. We love jewelry, headbands, bows, necklaces, fun earrings, lots of cute shoes, fun knee-high socks and tights in the cooler months, which are all uniform- approved. Paisley wears a skirt or jumper every day," Riddle says. It's fun to hunt for the right accessories, which gives her plenty of time for mother and daughter bonding. "Paisley loves all things girly. She loves shopping for accessories at Claire's, but we also find cute headbands, bows and earrings on Etsy. Paisley has a lot of different colors and patterns of Converse. She likes Vintage Havanas and Shu Shop fashion sneakers, too," says Riddle. "My love for accessories is definitely rubbing off on Paisley." Fall and winter bring a few more options as well. "We can't forget about her cowboy boots and Uggs for the colder months. We love getting boots for the fall and knee socks from Pip Squeak's Boutique. Sparkle in Pink, Little Stocking Co., Amazon and Target all have great knee-high socks that are cute and fun as well," Riddle says. e khaki and black bottoms are easy to find for her daughter. "Our favorite brands are Izod from Kohl's or J.C. Penney and Wonder Nation from Walmart," Riddle says. Village offers a reprieve from uniforms on Fridays as a fundraiser for the school. "On Fridays, VCA has a dress-down day when students can wear non-uniform by Clayton Britt & Sons 910.868.8319 3703 Bragg Blvd. Fayetteville, NC 28303 customercare@spaandpoolworld.com