Time Off? Scream Fire and See What Happens
This is usually a week where family hangs out after the holidays. In a calm moment at the house, scream ‘Fire’ and see who knows gets out of the house quickly and safely.
If no one knows how to get out, create a home emergency exit plan this Saturday or Sunday.
Here’s how:
Draw a floor plan of your residence. [...]
Safe Purse, Safe Wallet - Tips for Safe Shopping
Making post-holiday returns? Or maybe getting those terrific shopping deals? Either way - here are quick tips to keep your purse and wallet secure and safe while deal-hunting.
Zip It. Choose a purse/bag with a strap and a zipper and keep it closed.
Keep ‘Em Separated. Keep your keys and phone separate from your handbag. Why? If [...]
Don’t Freeze Your Dog
In light of the sub-freezing temps around the country, we’re re-posting advice about dogs and cold weather.
I’m ready to come inside
In January, 2009, we spoke to Dr. Eric Ruhland, a veterinarian from Hastings, Minnesota, (current temp today: 1, feels like -12) and asked him about his guidelines for keeping dogs safe in this frigid [...]
How to Trim a Tree Safely
Yesterday we posted some info from the US Fire Administration and Safe Kids USA on fire safety around the holidays. Today we’re looking at what they have to say about trimming the Christmas tree:
If you decorate a tree, Safe Kids USA and the USFA recommend these precautions:
Never leave a lighted Christmas tree or other [...]
USFA and Safe Kids USA - Don’t Burn Down the House
Here’s a stat that wakes you up: the top four days for candle fires are around Christmas and New Years, according to a release from the US Fire Administration. They’ve joined with Safe Kids USA to talk about fire safety and kids this season.
They also say that candles started over 15,000 house fires in the [...]
Tiger Woods: Now Reporting More than an Accident
Tiger Woods’ car accident has led to some thinly veiled confessions.
Dude, what is going on?
This makes me realize that life is seldom a beautiful drive down the middle of the fairway. Hopefully, Tiger will soon be out of the rough. If not, here’s a run up on how to get ready for a divorce [...]