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Winter Driving—Are You Ready?

Ready or not, it’s winter (Mother Nature made that clear in no uncertain terms a few days ago). Much of the nation got walloped by a wintry mess, including right here in my neck of the woods, where parts of our state got up to 20 inches of snow. Luckily, I avoided having to drive in the treacherous conditions (I rolled into my garage just as the snow started to fall). However, others were not as fortunate. According to news reports, the wintry conditions were to blame for at least seven traffic deaths as it moved from Texas to Connecticut. … Continue reading →

Home and Family: Safety

Keeping our families safe is one of our greatest duties, and is often one of our most pressing concerns. Unfortunately, there are so many things to take into consideration, that safety can become an overwhelming job. These tips will help simplify some things: Check Your Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Regularly To help you remember when your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were last tested or when the batteries were last replaced, perform these tasks at each Daylight Savings Time change (if you observe Daylight Savings in your area). Change your reminder to “spring ahead, fall back, check … 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 →