Are Poinsettias Poisonous to Pets?
We mentioned in a previous post that they are, but that doesn't mean you have to forego the beautiful flower this holiday season. The Pet Poison Helpline shares that they are not as poisonous as they are made out to be. You can read more about that here. This is good news if your pet happens to get into the [...]
5 Holiday Decor Safety Tips
We are in the time of the year where we are consistently switching out decorations for new holidays. Spiders and pumpkins make their appearance for Halloween, then it is a quick switch over to Thanksgiving decorations for a month, before breaking out the tree and decorating for Christmas! There are so many other holidays in this three month span, from [...]
Car Crash: What you should do next
Getting into a car accident can be a scary and confusing time. Here is what you should know to do if should you end up in a crash. Be prepared before a crash happens. This means keeping an inventory of the possession that you keep in your vehicle, have the proper paperwork in your vehicle at all times, and have [...]
Daylight Savings: Fall Back
Daylight savings time is this Sunday, and remember, in fall fashion, we fall back. So catch that extra hour of sleep, then be sure to check all of your clocks. While most of our electronic devices will automatically change time, there are a few places you will still want to check and change: Your car clock. Your microwave. Your oven. Mechanical [...]
5 tips for preventing the flu
Flu-season is upon us! Think you know all of the tips to prevent getting the flu? Here are 5 tips that you can take advantage of in addition to getting the flu shot. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. [...]
What is the teal pumpkin for?
Have you ever noticed a teal pumpkin on the doorstep of a house where your kids have trick-or-treated? They are probably the ones that gave your child the plastic spider ring or bubbles. The Teal Pumpkin Project raises awareness for children with allergies who often can eat traditional candy given out during Halloween. This promotes inclusion for all children in [...]