Category: Safety

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National Flashlight Day

Flashlights make a great gift! Today is National Flashlight Day. Learn a short version of the history of the Flashlight and why we celebrate it today, and not on the day it was patented. Then read why I use them as christmas gifts.

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Safer Internet

Today is Safer Internet Day in over 100 countries. Many places, including schools, will be focusing on different aspects of having a safer internet experience for your entire family. I have information and links in my blog today.

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Finding Safe Back to School Supplies

  Back to school sales are in full swing. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved buying stationary. As much as I miss the old stationary and office supply stores, I don’t miss spending...

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Are My Cleaning Products Safe?

How do you know if your cleaning product is safe for you, your family, and/or the environment? We all want products that work well, but are the cleaning benefits worth the health risks?   It...

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Listeria: The Foodborne Bacteria That Kills

First I want to thank all of you for being patient. As some of you know, I injured both my hands in a fall several years ago and typing causes them to swell and the...

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Handling Eggs Safely

With Easter just around the corner, I suspect many people will be making hard-boiled and dyed Easter eggs this weekend. Over the past 50 years since I was a child we have learned much about...

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Free Knife Skills Class for Kids 2 & up

. . Whether you have children starting at age 2 (yes, that was 2!) through adult, Katie has knife skills for all of us to learn. Katie makes it simple for children to learn how...

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Pets Safety Hints for Thanksgiving

While most of the time the holidays come and go and nothing happens, thinking ahead of how to care for our furry friends will make the holidays less stressful for all concerned. This post is...