Keep Halloween Hazards From Becoming a Real Scare
Spooky decorations, creepy costumes and visions of candy spurs kids ? and often the entire family ? into a fun-filled frenzy on Halloween night. But hidden dangers can be easily overlooked in the rush to celebrate."Before Halloween fun begins, parents should take a moment to check for safety hazards and discuss the evening's do's and don'ts with their kids," says Krista Fabregas, founder of KidSmartLiving. "In the rush to get out and celebrate, it's easy for kids to forget or ignore safety basics," she says. "The combination of darkness, excitement and Halloween mischief can decrease the safety of even the most familiar, secure neighborhoods."Krista offers these tips to help parents keep fright-night fun from becoming a real scare:10. Fill ?em up first: Send trick-or-treaters off with a full tummy so they won't be as tempted to eat candy before it's inspected.
9. Follow safe Trick-or-Treating tactics: Accompany young children at all times and send older kids out in a group with strict route guidelines and curfews ? plus a charged mobile phone for emergencies. And don't forget flashlights or glow sticks for everyone, both to see and be seen.8. Remember safety basics: Emphasize to kids that Halloween night is no different when it comes to safety. Avoid strangers and dark houses, stay on well-lighted streets on a pre-approved route, and take extra care when crossing streets.7.
Decorate with the littlest ghouls in mind: Make yard decorations safe for all. Secure electrical cords and strings out of reach, use glow sticks as light sources instead of candles, and make walkways clear and accessible. If creating a particularly scary haunted yard, consider including a less-scary area for younger trick-or-treaters.6. Costume for comfort and safety: Dress kids in costumes that are temperature-appropriate, allow free range of vision and movement, and are easily seen in the dark. Accessories like swords, knives and fairy wands should be safely blunted and flexible to prevent injury.5.
Carve a safer Jack o'Lantern: Let little ones scoop the insides of the pumpkin and draw the face ? always the best designs ? but leave the carving to adults or older kids. Use glo-sticks in two or three colors instead of candles for a safer, spooky glow.4. Inspect candy before eating: Discard candy with broken wrappers, that can be opened and resealed, or appears tampered with in any way. When handing out candy, include toddler-friendly goodies like lollipops, single-serving cookies or animal crackers in the candy bowl.3. Keep pets inside all night: It's safer and less stressful for pets, pet owners and visitors.
2. Prepare for unexpected scares: Assemble a portable first aid kit to treat minor scrapes, burns and cuts, and include asthma and allergy medications.1. Have a get-home plan: Whether trick-or-treating, attending a party, or stopping by the neighborhood carnival, have a plan that works for everyone in case of separation. Identify a meeting place if separated from the group, and attach parents' names, address and phone numbers to younger kids' clothing.Krista Fabregas founded KidSmartLiving in 1999 to help busy parents create family-friendly homes and lifestyles. Visit KidSmartLiving online at www.kidsmartliving.com for kid-friendly home ideas and projects, child safety information and products dedicated to worry-free living..
Firefly Lites Hits a High Note With VH1 Save The Music
Lake Stevens, WA (ContentDesk) July 27, 2005 -- Firefly Lites is a company dedicated to doing its part for the environment by offering eco-friendly candles. The Seattle, Washington-based maker of high-quality, custom, hand-poured, soy candles and other unique gift items is among a handful of companies participating in this years VH1 Save The Music benefit."We are excited to be among other businesses and people who feel as passionate about musical education as we do," says Michele Groutage, president and founder of Firefly Lites. Since it's inception in 1997, VH1 Save The Music has improved the lives of more than a half million children and donated nearly $30 million worth of musical instruments to 1,200 public schools in 80 cities."Children should have access to a quality education that includes music," Groutage says. "I applaud the VH1 Save The Music Foundation for their ongoing efforts in raising public awareness and funds for this important cause." Music of Love is the theme for the...
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Breaking away from white wall paint
Breaking away from white wall paintby: Paint is one of the most affordable and easiest ways to change a room. But choosing the right paint colors for your home can seem like an overwhelming task.Paint, accessories, fabric, furniture, and flooring should all blend, so take a good look at the room you will be working on, preferably before you choose a paint color, and decide what will stay in the room, and what you may want to move out of the room. The first thing you should do when choosing interior colors for your home, is look around at colors that make you feel good, happy, and relaxed.These colors are probably already in your home. A few examples are the colors you love to look at in your flower garden, the colors in your jewelry, or pottery, or they can be found in the colors of the clothes in your closet. The second thing you should do is go to your local paint store and pick up a color wheel, and or sample cards, pick the sample cards that really catch your eye, and don't be afraid...
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR IN FRAMINGHAM ON 12/7 BENEFITS MSPCA
Anxious about acupuncture?
Puzzled by polarity? Curious about crystal healing? Mystified by meditation? Want to help the MSPCA's abandoned animals?Holistic alternatives to traditional medicine, both products and services including:
massage, nutrition, energy balancing, organics, Reiki, acupuncture, Native American spirituality, hypnosis, and will be showcased at the Health and Wellness Faire at the Sheraton Framingham 1657 Worcester Rd on Sunday December 7 from 10 am to 4 pm.
The MSPCA will be featured at the event.
According to My Holistic Network co-founder Dianne McDermott, visitors have a chance to meet more than 40 area practitioners in a festive, one-stop-shopping, taste of the town atmosphere.
Throughout the day, massage therapists, nutrition counselors, energy healers, and more will present hands-on demonstrations, distribute free samples, and sell holistic and natural health products.
Psychics and mediums will offer readings....
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Candle Making 101
If you'd like to try your hand at candle making, set aside two hours one day next weekend, and start with an easy project, using your old candles to test the waters. If it's instant gratification you crave, you'll see the fruits of your labor in just a couple of hours with a minimum expenditure for supplies. People often speak of candle making and soap making in the same sentence as if they are similar experiences. The process is not the same. If you have thought of making your own soap, try candle making first.
The process may appear similar, but it's simpler and safer. When you make your own candles, you are simply melting wax, not conducting chemical experiments in your kitchen.We'll give you a play-by-play preview of the process, but consider this an overview. Before you actually set up shop and play candle maker for the afternoon, download a proper set of step-by-step procedures from the Internet. You'll find hundreds of candle-making projects available online, but start...
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Spartan Environmental Technologies Appoints R C Beach and Associates as its Exclusive Municipal Representative in the State of Florida
(ContentDesk) November 19, 2005 -- Spartan Environmental Technologies, a distributor and manufacturer of chemical oxidation and disinfection equipment, has appointed R C Beach and Associates its exclusive municipal representative in the state of Florida.Spartans product line includes a full range of ozone generators, odor control systems and a proprietary electrolytic system for the removal of organics from water. Additional information on Spartan and its products can be found at the Spartan...
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5 Tips To Get You The Best Buy On Your Next Used Car
These days cars a lasting much longer than they used to do with so many people cutting back on finances many families are considering buying a used car.
Smart consumers know that buying a used car can be a much better deal than buying a new one if you know what you are doing.
Here are some tips that you can use to make sure you get the most out of your used car purchase.
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Grand Opening: TripleLCustomParts.com Offers a Full Line of Motorcycle Parts, Accessories for Harley Davidson or Custom Chopper
Clarkston, MI (ContentDesk) April 6, 2006 -- The owner/operator of Triple L Custom Parts, Inc. proudly announces its Grand Opening to the general public. This easy to use web site provides all types of motorcycle equipment from handle bar grips to entire engines, as well as a full line of accessories to customize your bike. A large selection of manufactures is available; including such notable...
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Cruise Guide Network Launches Guides to Port Everglades, Jacksonville and Tampa
(ContentDesk) November 30, 2005 -- The Cruise Guide Network launched three new Florida cruise port guides on November 25, 2005. Tampa Cruise Guide and Jacksonville Cruise Guide are the first private websites to focus exclusively on those cruise ports. Cruises from Port Everglades, Jacksonville and Tampa are presented in the easy-to-use format that is the trademark of all the popular Cruise Guide Network's websites. The three new sites include calendars of all cruises departing in 2006, cruise...
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Using Streak Free Window Cleaners for a Beautiful View
Nothing instantly brightens up a room more than clear, clean, spotless windows. And sometimes it seems nothing is more unattainable than clear, clean, streak free windows. Everyone has a word of advice to share on what works best: "Wash them with old newspaper", "try vinegar", "use coffee filters", "mix water and vinegar with baking soda and wipe with newspaper followed by coffee filters?", and so on. Who hasn't tried out any of these ideas on their windows? But in all honesty, there is no getting...
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