Gas Theft On the Rise
The high gas prices are also linked to rising gas thefts. More and more people are driving without paying after filling up or are resorting to siphoning and punching holes in gas tanks to get to gas.
So what can you do? Some suggested tips:
1. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge.
2. Filling up at the [...]
Are You Ready for a Disaster?
Our local CBS TV station WCCO has been busy covering the aftermath of this weekend’s tornadoes in Hugo, MN, and for last night’s Good Question feature segment, reporter Jason DeRusha asked the tough question: Are You Ready for a Disaster?
Our publisher, Susan Evans, was interviewed for the segment and she offered some great home inventory [...]
Cruising With Kids
By Steven W., our family blogger
Cruising can be an ideal way to travel with young children due to the many onship activities and programs for your children, and due to the convenience of your cabin and the dining room when returning from a day long excursion.
We enjoyed a 15 day Hawaiian cruise aboard the Diamond [...]
Real Life Story: Surviving a Hurricane
It’s National Hurricane Preparedness Week and we’ve pulled together the best of the best advice from experts and readers to help you get ready (it’s helpful for all disasters not just hurricanes)!
The most amazing pieces of advice came from Dean Trevelino, who survived Hurricane Ivan and Jeanne. Here’s his story:
My wife, son (who was four [...]
Your Office “To-Go” Kit
I spend most of my week at work so chances are I’d be more likely to experience a disaster or emergency here than anywhere else!From severe storms to power outages, a number of things could happen while on the job. Here’s how you can get ready:
1. Review your company’s evacuation policies and emergency exit routes.
2. [...]
Your Identity Isn’t Foolproof
Lifelock CEO, Todd Davis, after two years of encouraging people to steal his identity in anyway shape or form got exactly what he asked for: a man used Davis’ SSN to receive money from an online payday loan service.
He claims his service, LifeLock, still works - after all, there were 87 previous attempts by others [...]
Start of Summer
Memorial Day weekend is unofficially the “kick-off” weekend for summer. Summer means hot weather, cool nights, barbeques, baseball, road trips, poolside vacations and summer camp.
What’s your favorite summer activity? Get ready for the summer ahead with these top articles and tips:
On the Road: Top 6 Biking Tips
The Long, Hot Summer: Resources for Camp, Child Care [...]
BBQ Safety Tips
Grilling is certainly up there with baseball and apple pie as one of America’s favorite pastimes. Here at WhatHappensNow, we’re (hopefully) doing our first inaugural grilling session this Friday. Can’t wait!!
Along with high gas prices, Memorial Day bbq-ers might also be met with sticker-shock as they head for supplies - news outlets are claiming that [...]
Teaching Your Child How to Ride a Bike
By Steven W., our guest blogger and busy father of two
Your child has mastered the tricycle, and now you are wondering how to teach him or her how to ride a bike — safely! Here are six tips that worked for my son.
1) Buy the helmet first
Make sure your son or daughter is comfortable [...]
Visiting the Hospital
Hospitals can be pretty confusing and overwhelming places, especially for patients and their families.
Designed to make the visiting process run a little smoother for everyone involved, we asked doctors, nurses, staff and patients for their top pieces of hospital visiting advice:
Call the hospital.
Check with the nursing staff. Make sure the patient is available for a [...]