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23andMe Seeks FDA Approval of DNA Test Kits

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23andMe is a company that offers a DNA test kit. Genealogists can use it to learn more about their heritage. Everyone can use it to learn about their health. 23AndMe is among the groups asking for the FDA to approve their test kits. The ability for a consumer to purchase a home DNA test kit, to send off a sample, and to learn more about the information that is hidden in their genes, is a new concept. It’s only been possible for a few years. Companies like 23andMe, DeCODE, Navigenics, Ancestry.com, and more sell some form of home DNA testing … Continue reading →

Enter Band-Aid’s “Fashion Malfunction” Story Contest

Usually, when someone has a “fashion malfunction” the last thing they want to do is share it with the world! Now, however, there is good reason to do it. Band-Aid is having a “Fashion Malfunction” story contest. Share your story, and you could win a $2,500 Cynthia Rowley shopping spree, and a styling session! Every first aid kit should include some band-aids. The types of band-aids that you typically find inside a first aid kit are beige. They are quite functional, but, no one would consider them to be a “fashion statement”. Those of you with children probably can think … Continue reading →

Pre-Packaged Preparedness Kits

One way to cut down on the time and planning it takes is to purchase already packaged preparedness kits. There are a few different companies, and they each have a variety of kits that you can purchase to suit the needs of your particular family. What types of preparedness kits are available? You can food supply kits, water kits, food storage kits, kitchen processing items, medical and first aid kits, power charges, shelter kits, navigation kits, and cooking supplies. Food supply kits are the most popular for purchase because they put all of the food that you might need for … Continue reading →

What Should You Include in a Home First Aid Kit: Part 3

Every home with children should have a well-stocked first aid kit ready and available in case of an emergency. While you can buy ready-made kits, they are often incomplete and include items that are not well made. Assembling your own kit will insure that that you have an adequate supply of everything you might need to take care of your family. I’ve been putting together an essential first aid supply list. This post is the third in a series. If you missed the previous part of the last, just click on the links below. What Should You Include in a … Continue reading →

First Aid in Summer

Summer is about fun but it can also be about accidents and injuries. Do you know how to handle some of the more common types of summer injuries? Having a first aid kit on hand is the first step toward being ready for an unexpected injury. First aid kits can be simple ones, made up of bandages and ointments. It’s a good idea to keep one in the car and another in your purse, traveling bag or diaper bag. That way you are always ready. One of the more common types of summer injuries occurs from bee stings. It’s best … Continue reading →

What is in Your First Aid Kit?

A better first question would be — do you HAVE a first aid kit? I hope you do. In an emergency, a first aid kit is an extremely handy thing to have. In fact, the Red Cross suggests keeping a first aid kit in your home and another in your car. They also suggest knowing where your first aid kit is at work and keeping one in the dorm. There are lots of first aid kits available for sale. Mine came from Costco. You can pick one up at your local pharmacy, or even order one from the Red Cross … Continue reading →

It’s Conference Weekend and Time to Rotate Your Emergency Kits!

A great time to rotate your emergency kits is conference weekend. Many of the supplies that you store in your emergency kit are best rotated every six months. You can use the snack food as treats while you watch conference. You can also use the time to rotate the clothes from clothing for warm weather to clothing for cooler weather. While you are looking at your food supplies, check to see if your medication and first aid supplies need to be updated. This is fairly easy to do. If you do not have your entire kit together you can add … Continue reading →

How I Organize My Monthly Kits

Often, even when I share great organizing advice, I still get an email or message asking which method I use. So I thought I’d share my method of storing all those monthly kits that we get and can’t stop subscribing to. First, I subscribe to two monthly kit clubs (mostly because I cannot decide which one I like better) – Apron Strings and Scrap Jammies. I have also recently been tossing around the idea of a third one I found, that I really think I like. So, if I do join, it will be three monthly scrapbooking kits, each with … Continue reading →

Getting Paid to Scrapbook: Customized Scrapbooks (1)

There was some recent talk in the scrapbooking and paper crafts forum, about setting up a Custom Scrapbook Business. This is an absolutely great idea for those that truly love scrapbooking, and wish to make some money doing it. However, there are some important things to really consider first. Experience While you might not have had any experience creating albums for others, how much scrapbooking experience do you have? You need to be very creative to work with other people’s pictures. It is a lot more challenging than you think. You also need to be sure you are up on … Continue reading →

Marily Smith: New Preparedness Blogger

I would like to introduce myself as a new preparedness blogger for families.com. I am looking forward to sharing information with you about how to be prepared for all different types of scenarios and emergencies. Being prepared for the good and bad alike gives us a piece of mind and allows us to live with hope instead of with fear and concern. Now, a little bit about myself… First, my name is Marily Smith and I have been writing for the frugal living blog at families.com for a year. I have been married for four years and my husband and … Continue reading →