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Clarifying What Constitutes an Emergency

We’re still working out the specifics around here of what exactly constitutes an “emergency.” You’d think after nearly twenty years of family life it would be pretty well established, but that’s just not the case. For example, I recently left a phone number for where I’d be in case of an emergency and my son called me to let me know we were out of mustard and would I please stop at the store on my way home and pick some up. NOT an emergency. However, the other day when my daughter left the stove burner on after she’d finished … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day- Make an Emergency Medical Card

We all hate those little cards the schools send home in triplicate each year. But hey, they have a point. In the event of an emergency the last thing they want to do is scramble for information. Take a few minutes to make your life a little easier as well. When an emergency happens there are things you’ll be asked or need to tell someone that you may not be able to. The medical providers aren’t trying to make things harder on you, they’re trying to get the job done and provide the best care they can. It helps both … Continue reading →

Do You Really Need The Emergency Room?

Millions of Americans choose the emergency room for routine health care instead of visiting a regular physician. Some are forced to do this because they lack health insurance or cannot pay bills. Some people believe they will get problems dealt with faster at the emergency room, instead of calling for an appointment with a regular family doctor or general practitioner. In 2005, there were approximately ten million emergency room visits for non-emergency care. An average visit to the emergency room costs more than $380, while the average visit to a physician’s office costs around $60. Unnecessary emergency room visits can … Continue reading →

Planning for Pets When Emergencies Call You Away: A Checklist

Yesterday I wrote about what we’d do with our pets if an emergency called us away. Do you know what you’d do? Do you have a plan in place? If not, I created a list of things to think about and prepare for ahead of time. 1) If you take your pets with you, will you have a place to stay that welcomes them too? If you won’t be staying with relatives (or can’t), make a list of pet-friendly hotels in the area. (Before you need them, but confirm the pet-friendly status still exists when you book your room.) Use … Continue reading →

Safety Tips for Baby on the 4th of July

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If you are American, you are undoubtedly preparing for your 4th of July celebration. Either you are going elsewhere to celebrate or you are getting ready to host your own big party. Lucky me, I’m going to go to the courthouse today to attempt to get out of jury duty next week. But with that aside, we too are planning on traveling tomorrow and partaking in my father in law’s company’s large Independence Day picnic. However, did you know that the 4th of July is one of the busiest times of year for emergency room physicians? After our incident last … Continue reading →

The Blessings of the Priesthood

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There are lots of reasons to be grateful for my husband, but recently I stopped to ponder how fortunate I am to have a worthy priesthood holder in my home. As a convert, this is not a blessing I have taken for granted, but I must confess that in the last six and a half years of marriage, there have been times when I have forgotten what a wonderful thing this is. I have been working with an inactive single mom, trying to love her back to church and show her that we still love and care for her. In … Continue reading →

How Quickly Everything Changes. Are You Prepared?

In yesterday’s post, I talked about my son’s recent hospitalization and how thankful I was that I was able to spend every moment with him without worrying about work issues. Today, I’ve been obsessing about our medical bill that will be arriving shortly. I really don’t have a clue what we are going to owe and I am anxious to find out so we can plan accordingly. Ever since I started working from home my income has always been used to pay for the “extras”. My husband’s income pays our mortgage and related bills. My income covers groceries, dining out … Continue reading →

Pantry Meals: Easy Fried Burritos

What is pantry cooking? Put simply, it’s preparing meals with nonperishable food items that you can keep in your pantry. It is a great idea to have on-hand ingredients for at least a few meals. In the event of an emergency or if you just don’t want to take a trip to the grocery store, you have what you need to make a great meal for your family with what you have on hand. If you are interested in building a year’s supply of food, pantry cooking is the option that I recommend. Here is a great recipe for fried … Continue reading →

The Jewelry That Gives Peace of Mind

Have you ever considered what might happen if your child had a medical emergency and you weren’t around? And if your child couldn’t speak due to a disability or because he was unconscious, how could he get help? William Y. Rial, Former President of the American Medical Association has said, “Even if your children are old enough to understand the seriousness of their condition, why gamble on the ability to communicate in a situation in which they may be unconscious or too ill to speak? If your children suffer from any condition that could endanger them or complicate treatment in … Continue reading →