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Thanksgiving is a time to step away from the hectic hustle and bustle of normal life and instead focus all of your attention on your friends and family. The Thanksgiving feast is typically the central focus of this holiday's events, but it is certainly not the only way you can celebrate with your family. The team at Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. is here to help you expand your family's Thanksgiving traditions with these fun, creative celebration ideas. 1. Make An "I'm Thankful For..." Board The main purpose of Thanksgiving is to express gratitude for the blessings in your life. One fun family tradition is to designate a space for the people at your Thanksgiving gathering to write down the things they are thankful for. Write "I'm Thankful For..." at the top of a dry erase board or large sheet of poster board, and supply your guests with markers to fill in the rest. 2. Volunteer Your Time Many churches and non-profit organ...

Can you believe another Halloween is already here? If you have young children, your home is probably buzzing with excitement as your little ones choose their costumes and await the big night when they can finally go trick-or-treating. Your friends at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. are here to help you get into the Halloween spirit with these fun trivia facts about this spooky holiday. 18 Fun Facts about Halloween  1.  The very first jack o'lanterns weren't carved from pumpkins - they were carved from turnips! 2.   Halloween is believed to have originated around 4,000 B.C. 3.   The largest pumpkin on record weighed 836 pounds. 4.   In Hollywood, California, a fine of $1,000 may be imposed for using silly string on Halloween. 5.   Halloween is sometimes called by several other names: Samhaim, Snap-Apple Night, Witches Night, All Hallow's Eve, Summer's End, and Lamswool. 6.   Halloween is the second h...

At Lake of the Ozarks, most of the summer is spent on the water. Although the end of summer is approaching, there are still a couple months left in the boating season. With Labor Day Weekend coming up and plenty of weekends still on the horizon, there will be many boats out on the Lake. It is important to always be cautious whenever you are out on the water, especially if there are a lot of boaters. In today's blog, your Lake of the Ozarks attorneys offer a few tips to help keep you and your family safe while out on the water. 1. Always Wear a Life Jacket Wearing a life jacket is a very simple task that that is extremely effective in saving lives. Missouri law requires boats to have U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets on board for every passenger on their watercraft. However, many people do not wear them. If you are in a boating accident, you may not have time to reach for your life jacket. Children under the age of seven are required to wear a life jacket whenever ...

With 4th Of July Weekend is almost here, the team at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. urges you to pause and reflect for a few moments. Though there will always be trials and struggles, we live in a truly great country and we are honored to provide quality legal services to our local community here at the Lake of the Ozarks. Keep reading to learn more about what makes America great, and why we consider ourselves blessed to be a part of it. What Makes America Great? There are several things that set our country apart from other nations around the globe. Here are a few of the things we believe help to make our country truly great. Anyone Can Be Anything What is your dream career? Do you fantasize about being a famous actor? A successful doctor? An astronaut? No matter what wild career you want, you can chase your dreams and turn them into reality when you live in America. You have the freedom to pursue the education and the career of your ch...