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Take Safety on Your Picnic

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Picnicking is a special part of many summertime activities. If picnic foods are not handled safely, they can cause foodborne illness. To prevent illness, take safety on your picnic. Three…

Firework Safety

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Fireworks by the numbers In 2011, fireworks caused an estimated 17,800 reported fires, including 1,200 total structure fires, 400 vehicle fires, and 16,300 outside and other fires. These fires resulted…

Cleaning Out Your Spice Cabinet

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When was the last time you cleaned out your spice cabinet? For many people, that’s an area that is over looked in their kitchen when it comes to cleaning time.…

Knowing Your Sunscreen

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Summer is finally here and with it comes the sun and sunburns. While trying to apply sunscreen to a whining child who just wants to get into the water is…

Give Dad the Gift of Time

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With Father’s Day coming up, I think about what to give my father – the man who is always there for me, who helps me fix my house and my…

A Stress-Free Day at the Beach

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With gas prices on the rise, it’s time to make good spending choices, it’s hard to think about planning a vacation without anticipating the big expense. But what do you…

Organizing Pro Offers Suggestions

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We all get frustrated when we can’t find bills, a favorite shirt or an ingredient hiding in the pantry. And it’s hard to face that office desk covered with paper.…

Organizing the Garage

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The garage is where we toss everything that doesn’t have a place in the house. Organize This! can help you reclaim your space and regain order with this easy to-do…

Fall Proofing Your Home

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Simple Changes for Home Safety Six out of every 10 falls happen at home, where we spend much of our time and tend to move around without thinking about our…