Shopping for a car seat is one of the most important purchases a parent will make. There are so many different brands and models to choose from, with so many different features, that it can be overwhelming! This is why I was excited when my sister suggested the new 3-in-1 Grow and Go™ Air Car […]
Safety
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Pepper loves traveling. That photo above was taken at a B&B in Atlantic City. She especially adores riding in the car! She calmly looks out the window the entire time. We never leave her in the car, however, so she only goes with us when we’re going somewhere that is pet-friendly. Countless dogs die in […]
Pet safety during the holidays [expert tips]
We’re pulling the Christmas decorations out of the attic this weekend… and I’m thinking that I may have to change the way we do some things since this will be the first holiday season that we have a dog! Did you know that the holidays are one of the most dangerous times of the year […]
Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving
If you drive buzzed on Halloween, your evening could turn into a real nightmare. Halloween is fun, yes, but it is often one of the deadliest nights of the year due to the number of impaired drivers on the streets. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2009, 48 percent of all […]
When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
Lightning is a serious danger. Did you know it’s the third highest storm-related killer, following floods and tornadoes? In the United States, an average of 55 people are reported killed each year by lightning and hundreds are permanently injured. People struck by lightning suffer from a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms, including memory loss, attention […]
Shop safely this holiday season!
From shoes and jeans to computers and grills, many items are on sale right now. Don’t let your identity be one of them! The number one crime in America – identity theft – runs rampant during the holiday season. This happened to me several years ago at a reputable store. I won’t mention the name, […]