Bath Safety

There are so many accidents that occur in the bath, so it makes sense to prepare your home in such a way as to avoid these accidents, which in some cases can be really tragic. Bath safety is especially important in home with children or seniors, the two groups that are often affected by accidents in the bath. Here are some ways that you can be prepared to keep everyone safe. Install grab bars in bathtubs and showers to provide solid support. This will help prevent falls. People often grab for towel racks and soap dishes, either to get in … Continue reading →

Preparing For Car Trouble

Has your car ever broken down on the highway? Or maybe even on a long stretch of road in the middle of nowhere? To make matters worse, it is dark outside and you have the kids in the car. Years ago it happened to me. Luckily, my son was at home with his father. If he had been with me, I know the situation would have been a lot worse. At the time, I did not have a cell phone. I can hear it now, “What? No cell phone?” Yeah, that’s right. Can you imagine breaking down and not having … Continue reading →

BEWARE—The Holiday Gift Card Scam

I don’t know where you live, but if you reside anywhere around the Midwest portion of the United States then you may have heard about a new scam involving gift cards. Thousands of victims have flooded area Better Business Bureaus with their tragic stories of being ripped off. Here’s how the scam works: Scammers go to a store where gift cards are hanging on a rack. They then copy numbers and merchant names from these gift cards. They wait a week or so and then call the 800 number that was on the back of the card to find out … Continue reading →

Holiday Gift Giving Safety

Did you ever stop to think that certain gifts we give to others could be dangerous? It seems that everywhere we turn these days, there are safety tips for everything. It might seem a little surprising when it comes to gift giving, but please read on. Allergies Many people are allergic to different types of foods. A peanut allergy can be very dangerous, and peanuts or at least traces of peanut oils are found in many products you might not suspect. Be sure to check labels carefully before giving a food gift to anyone that suffers from allergies. Labels today … Continue reading →

A Few Tips for Holiday Travel Safety

During the holidays, lots of people travel to visit distant family and friends. The trip itself can be an enjoyable adventure, as long as you are prepared. There are some precautions to take even if you don’t foresee any problems. No one expects to have an accident or emergency, but it can and does happen. Get a Check up Check out your vehicle or have it thoroughly checked out before leaving on a road trip. Check the tire pressure, the oil and other fluids like anti-freeze, filters, and the brakes. Also, fill up the tank and top it off frequently. … Continue reading →

Five Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping

That’s right! There are only 24 shopping days left until Christmas, and that’s including Christmas Eve! Be sure that in your hurry to get everything done, you don’t make mistakes that could be costly. Here are some tips to help make your holiday shopping experiences safer: 1. Clear out the trunk or storage area in your vehicle before you go shopping, so you can store your purchases there. If the area can be viewed, bring along a blanket to cover up your purchases. Never leave handbags, wallets, or change lying on seats or in cup holders even if doors are … Continue reading →

Tips for Safe Holiday Visits

If you’re going to be spending the holidays away from home, you’ve probably already started planning for the trip, the items to pack, and making arrangements to protect your home while you’re away.* However, there may still be a few things you haven’t considered, when taking small children for visits: 1. Bring childproofing items with you. Stores may not be open when you arrive. Pick up outlet covers and similar items before you leave. A baby gate won’t take up much room in your vehicle, so throw it in for good measure. It may come in handy. 2. When you … Continue reading →

Fire Safety: Kitchen Dangers

This year the theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Prevent Cooking Fires.” Cooking fires are fairly common, and can quickly become out of control. It is important to remember that safety in your kitchen should be a high priority. Here are five things you should do to help prevent cooking fires. 1) You should stay in the kitchen while you are cooking food on the stove. This is especially true if you are firing items, as these may ignite quickly. It is important that you keep an eye on the foods that you are cooking so that you can remain … Continue reading →

National Fire Prevention Week October 8-14

October 8-14 is National Fire Prevention week. This week is focused on preventing fires, as well as preparing yourself and your family for a fire. This is a great week to review the fire safety procedures that you already have in place with your family. It is also an excellent time to make sure that you are checking fire safety items on a regular basis. Here is a list of things, which you should try to do this week. 1) Check your smoke detectors and your fire extinguishers, and make sure everything is in order. You should have at least … Continue reading →

BEWARE! New Mail Scam

I have blogged about mail scams in the past, but it never fails to break my heart when I hear about elderly people getting scammed out of thousands of dollars. If you have an elderly parent, grandparent, uncle, friend or neighbor who lives alone you may want to warn them about a new mail scam that targets senior citizens. Authorities in New Jersey say that a number of senior citizens have fallen prey to a mail scam that has robbed seniors nationwide of more than $500,000. According to the head of the Senior Task Force for a New Jersey prosecutor’s … Continue reading →