If you’ve got kids, you probably spend a lot of time in the car. Whether you’re driving to school, running errands, dropping them off at practice, or going on vacation, you’re likely to spend hours each week behind the wheel with your children in tow. Unfortunately, driving can be extremely dangerous. Around three million people are injured in non-fatal car accidents every year in the United States. You don’t want to be one of those people, and you definitely don’t want your children to be … [Read more...]
7 Safety Tips for Avoiding Car Accidents
Safety tips for avoiding car accidents can seem pretty easy to understand. However, millions of people drive distracted every day. Injury trial lawyers note that in 2015, close to 3500 people died in accidents related to distracted driving. While some car accidents are unavoidable, some are not. Use these safety tips for avoiding car accidents if you can.Keep Your Eyes on the RoadIf there’s one safety tip that makes complete since, it would be to keep your eyes on the road. No looking at … [Read more...]
How to Create a Child-Safe Space in the Garage
When you think of your garage, the first thing that comes to mind is likely that this is the place where you keep your car. Of course, we all know that storing a car is what garages were made for! What many people don’t realize, however, is that a garage can have so many other uses! It’s great for storage, it’s great for crafts or handiwork, it can even be a great place for your kids to play. Whether your kids have a play area in your garage or they are just going in and out on a daily basis, … [Read more...]
Summer Safety Tips for Kids
This post is sponsored by Children's Mercy as part of the #CHMMoms panel. All opinions are my own.As the temperatures warm and kids are getting out of school and moving their play outdoors, emergency rooms visits increase 20%. One minute children are playing fine and the next minute they are being rushed to the hospital with a gash in their head. Ok, that might be a little drastic, but seriously kids can get hurt in a number of different ways but with some simple rules and boundaries put in … [Read more...]
DIY Winter Weather Car Kit – 15 Must Have Items
Watching the weather during any big snow storm you will always see mention of the motorists that are stranded. You can listen to any radio station in those areas and here them tell you that if there are no injuries that they just won’t be able to get to you and if there are injuries they will try to get to you but it could still be hours. So what are you to do? Be prepared with a DIY Winter Weather Car Kit. Also make sure you always have a charged cell phone. Turn it off as needed to save … [Read more...]
How Moms Can Stop Being Distracted While Driving
You’re driving down the road and all you hear in the back are your kids screaming at the top of their lungs. What are you going to do? Your main job right now is to keep focused on the road, not worry about screaming children. Studies show that kids aren’t the only thing distracting mom though. Here is how moms can stop being distracted while driving.Put the cell phone in the glove box.Moms can be distracted with cell phones just like a teenager. Your brain gets curious whenever you … [Read more...]
Car Maintenance Tips For Holiday Travel
Heading out for a holiday visit with family means you'll need to have these car maintenance tips for holiday travel handy. A holiday vacation or short trip to see friends and family can be a great way to celebrate the season. Having your car in order before you leave is a must. Holiday travel often includes a few extra needs and these tips will help you to safely go wherever your family is this year with no fear. Car Maintenance Tips For Holiday Travel Always check oil and all fluids … [Read more...]
Plethora of Car Tips
Car safety is very important. Vehicles transport us to where we need to go and most of the time carry our most valuable assists - our family and friends. Here are several articles providing tips to help have a successful, fun and safe car trip.End "Are we there yet?" On Your Next TripBest USA Road Trips50 Road Trip GamesDIY Road Trip I Spy Game7 Best Apps for Road Trip TravelGet Ready for a Car TripRoad Trip TipsSafe Driving TipsPreparation can … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Home with a Burglar Alarm
Our homes hold the most precious things we own. Not stuff, but people. Keeping my kids safe is a top priority in my life.When I lived at home with my parents we had a burglar alarm. We never needed it, thank goodness, but every time a door would open there would be a little beep beep and I would feel safe.When we lived in Kansas it was a small town. It was a safe town. So safe that people would just leave the keys to their cars in the ignition when they went into the store, knowing … [Read more...]
Stay Safe Against Carbon Monoxide
Recently we spoke about fire safety and how to keep your children safe from fire. Today I’d like to talk about another home hazard that isn’t as obvious as a fire, but is easily prevented with the right measures. This hazard is Carbon Monoxide. I highly recommend every home have carbon monoxide detectors in order to help prevent tragedy. Click here to find out how to get your house or business protected from the dangers of carbon monoxide.Here are some facts about Carbon Monoxide:CO … [Read more...]
