Disney: Coming to a Store Near You

Never mind that my living room already looks like a disheveled Disney Store stockroom, those crafty folks at Mickey’s head office want my daughter to beg me for even more Winnie the Pooh and Donald Duck merchandise. If you have children (or are simply an observant shopper) you likely know all about the savvy marketers over at Disney who have come up with innovative ways to sell their diverse array of everyday products. From Disney vitamins to Disney fragrances, Disney fruit snacks (my daughter is partial to the “Little Einsteins” ones) to Disney shampoos, Disney toothpaste, and Disney soap. Store … Continue reading

Do I Need a Home Survival Kit?

Every family should have a survival kit in case of disaster or emergency. We don’t like to think about such events, but it is important to be prepared should the unthinkable occur. Putting together a home survival kit is not difficult to do, and you can purchase ready-made survival kits as well. If you’d like to put your own survival kit together, here is a list of basic necessities that should be included: First Aid Gauze, bandages, elastic bandages Medical tape Scissors Topical disinfectant (like peroxide) Antibiotic cream Hydrocortisone cream Antihistamine Ibuprofen or other pain reliever Topical pain reliever Prescribed … Continue reading