Safety Tips

We’ve all experienced a power outage, and in my experience how we feel about the power going off usually depends on timing. When I was a kid and the power went out one evening, searching through our old camping gear … …read more

The Dos and Don’ts of Tornado Safety Last year is on record as one of the most deadly tornado seasons in U.S. history, and unfortunately, it looks like this year is in track to be just as devastating. While we … …read more

Today as I work from home my trusty companion sits by my side, ready to protect me from any intruder. Just kidding, she is a furry ball of fluff that would lick any burglar to death before she laid a … …read more

Most of us have experienced the fun and difficult adventure of tending children. I’ve had hands-on experience with my own niece and nephew, and there’s no denying that little ones have a genius for getting into things that they shouldn’t. … …read more

We try our very best to keep the kids close by when we’re out, but sometimes things just happen and children get lost. Does your child know how to prevent getting lost and what to do if they are? Here … …read more

The holidays are upon us, and we all know what that means: vacationing, traveling, and celebrating with family. It also means lots of empty homes and higher chances of break-ins. But there are plenty of simple and easy ways to … …read more

Icy walkways can cause lots of trouble for family and friends over the holiday season. Depending on how cold your winters are, there are a number of things that you can do to stop ice from forming, or to get … …read more

In my last post about stranger danger, I covered some of the basics. Now it’s time to take a more in-depth look at some principles your children need to know: Establish absolute don’ts—If a stranger approaches your child and asks … …read more

The holidays are upon us! Chances are you’ll be traveling somewhere in the next month or so. That’s why we decided to create a checklist to make the preparation for your trip a little bit easier. It’ll help make sure … …read more

One of my favorite things about the holidays are the little twinkling lights that decorate and glitter my neighborhood each December. Christmas lights were magical to me as a child, and I still find myself getting all giddy when I … …read more