This holiday season, your errand list may be quite long. You may need to visit a number of businesses in order to get all your shopping done and in order to handle all the errands you have to complete. In addition, you may be treating yourself to a few dinners…
Now that December is here, many Florida residents are busy consulting their holiday gift lists. If you are taking care of holiday shopping and have a few children on your list, however, you have to look beyond just fun toys and think safety, too. In 2013 alone, there were more…
Now that many of us are finalizing Thanksgiving plans for next week, it’s time to make sure that your Thanksgiving holiday is not only festive but also safe for yourself and all your guests. There are plenty of ways to prevent burn injuries, trip and fall injuries, and other accidents…
While you’re making Thanksgiving plans, make sure you make plans for a safe holiday, too. Thanksgiving guests, food, and preparations can mean a risk of fire, accidents, and food-borne illness. Here’s how to keep everyone safe: 1) Prepare before Thanksgiving. Plan your holiday menu before Thanksgiving so you understand how…
Dog bites in Hollywood and Florida homes are a concern, especially during the holidays. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s important to put a focus on animal safety, especially if you have children or will have children visiting your home. The holidays can be just as stressful for pets…
The only scary things about Halloween should be the ghost stories and the decorations. Children should still stay safe from pedestrian accidents, trip and fall accidents, and other dangers. Unfortunately, Halloween does come with its share of hazards and police recommend a few safety tips for parents to follow: 1)…
Many people think of amusement and theme parks in Florida as a summer activity, but these attractions have special Halloween events that draw huge crowds. Universal Studios, for example, has Horror Nights, featuring scary movies, haunted houses, and scare zones. SeaWorld has its Halloween Spooktacular at this time of year.…
This Monday is Columbus Day and with the long weekend here, many South Florida residents are heading out on their boats. If you’re one of them, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Coast Guard, and local law enforcement have some tips for you: 1) Stay alert and sober.…
Halloween is still a few weeks away, but planning now is important if you want to have the safest Halloween possible. Leaving things until the last minute means buying any décor or costumes that may be left – and those may not be the best choices. Right now, early in…
Many parents are now making or buying Halloween to get ready for the end of the month. The stores are full of monster masks, superhero costumes, and more. When selecting what your children will wear, though, you’ll want to consider safety as well as fashion. You want the stories –…