My grandmother used to collect snow globes.  As part of her seasonal decorations, they made their appearance for the month of December and then found their way to a box once the new year rolled around. 

One of the first things that my wife and I did when we moved to our mountain home was to cancel the pest exterminator services.The previous owners had used the exterminator for years with “great success, “ as evidenced by the lack of bugs around the house.