Posts Tagged ‘safety’

Springtime Dangers for Pets

Springtime Dangers for Pets

ShareTweet I discovered in a rather frightening way that my chihuahua is allergic to bee stings. It was during a camping trip to a remote location in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She likes to try and catch flying insects and she (who is so frightened by thunderstorms

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Storm Safety Checklist

Storm Safety Checklist

ShareTweet High wind, driving rain, hail, tornadoes, lightning… spring (and summer) showers can often turn into dangerous storms. Keep yourself, your family, and your belongings safe – and keep this checklist handy: ___Put a battery-operated flashlight in a place where you can easily find it in the

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‘Tis the Season for Cold and Flu

‘Tis the Season for Cold and Flu

ShareTweet It is a cruel twist of fate that cold and flu season coincides with the holiday season. Last weekend, when I should have been out Christmas shopping, I was home battling the onslaught of a nasty cold – a battle that I lost, and am now

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Disaster Preparedness for Apartment Dwellers

Disaster Preparedness for Apartment Dwellers

ShareTweet With much of the east coast still dealing with the remnants of Hurricane Sandy – nearly eight million people are currently without power and there has been widespread flooding in New York and New Jersey – disaster preparedness may be on your mind. Living in an

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