With everything that’s on your mind this time of year, it’s nice to have a little cheat sheet to help keep you on track with your hosting plans. You can print this checklist to have on-hand, or use it as prompts for your own personalized list. Food Know when you need to start thawing the […]
Managing Holiday Stress
December 21, 2015 By
Stress can suck all of the joy out of your holiday season. You may not be able to avoid every stressful situation, but you can learn some tricks for preventing and managing holiday stress. Forget Perfection Whether you are planning an elaborate meal or just trying to wrap presents, don’t expect the results to be […]
Dangerous Donations: Why You Should Read Recalls
December 16, 2015 By
It’s that time of year again, when so many Americans find it in their hearts to donate food so that others in their community can enjoy a hearty holiday meal. If you donate food this season, the last thing you want is to find out that your charitable contributions made someone sick, or worse. It […]
Icy Sidewalks – Who’s at Fault
December 11, 2015 By
A slip and fall on an icy sidewalk can be very expensive for victims who suffer serious injuries, medical bills, time missed from work, and more. Even a relatively minor injury from a fall can be costly and cause impairment that affects your ability to work at full capacity in the years to come. In […]
What I learned During a Recent Power Outage
December 4, 2015 By
You can find a wealth of excellent emergency preparedness checklists online, ranging from generalized to specific types of emergencies and from your basic three-day stores to long-term “prepping”. I’m a firm believer in being prepared, but in reality, even those of us who are very aware of the need are not always on top of […]
Razor Blade Found in Candy
October 30, 2015 By
Halloween should be about filling your mouth with tasty treats but there are real dangers to be aware of. As recently as yesterday a razor blade was found in a Snicker’s bar, prompting warnings from Ohio police. While this kind of incident is rare, it can happen. Thankfully it doesn’t appear that anyone was injured […]
Dangerous Halloween Costumes
October 22, 2015 By
Halloween costumes can pose significant dangers to both children and adults. Burn injuries, falls, injuries from props such as toy swords, and even lead poisoning all make the list. Parents have a fine line to walk between coming up with amazing costumes that will make their kids happy, and sticking to costumes that will not […]
New Report on Food Safety
October 12, 2015 By
A new report on food safety in America was recently released by the American Association for Justice (AAJ). If you joined the farm-to-table movement yet, reading Food Safety and the Civil Justice System will have you seriously rethinking your approach to food. But even that may not be enough to keep you safe in the […]
Keyless Ignition Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Danger
October 7, 2015 By
If you or anyone you care about drives a car with a keyless ignition, this warning is for you. The appeal of being able to start your engine with the push of a button is undeniable. No more digging around for your keys every time you get into the vehicle. One less frustration as you […]
