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Home Safety: Entertaining Holiday Guests

Safety. It may not be the first thing we think about when entertaining holiday guests. We’re busy getting things ready for the holidays, and preparing the guest room and other spaces to ensure that our guests are happy and comfortable throughout their stay. Whether guests are visiting for the day, or coming for an extended visit, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Dangers Lurking in Luggage Our guests may not have small children or pets in their homes and may not realize that their luggage could be an invitation for kids or pets to explore something … Continue reading →

A Few Tips for Holiday Travel Safety

During the holidays, lots of people travel to visit distant family and friends. The trip itself can be an enjoyable adventure, as long as you are prepared. There are some precautions to take even if you don’t foresee any problems. No one expects to have an accident or emergency, but it can and does happen. Get a Check up Check out your vehicle or have it thoroughly checked out before leaving on a road trip. Check the tire pressure, the oil and other fluids like anti-freeze, filters, and the brakes. Also, fill up the tank and top it off frequently. … Continue reading →

Tips for Safe Holiday Visits

If you’re going to be spending the holidays away from home, you’ve probably already started planning for the trip, the items to pack, and making arrangements to protect your home while you’re away.* However, there may still be a few things you haven’t considered, when taking small children for visits: 1. Bring childproofing items with you. Stores may not be open when you arrive. Pick up outlet covers and similar items before you leave. A baby gate won’t take up much room in your vehicle, so throw it in for good measure. It may come in handy. 2. When you … Continue reading →

Protecting Yourself from Dirty Hotel Rooms

By now I’m sure you are aware that neatly folded towels and wrinkle-free bedspreads don’t equate to a germ-free hotel room. In previous blogs I have discussed the studies that prove hotel staff typically don’t have the same standards of cleanliness that most of us have for our own homes. I even shared a study, which showed that a virus can live on objects like faucet handles and ice buckets for at least a day (not exactly what you want greeting you when you wheel your suitcase and kids into a $200 per night suite). With summer vacation season in … Continue reading →

Planning Your Vacation Via The Internet

When was the last time you stepped foot into a travel agency? With the dawn of the Internet and the tens of thousands of travel resources available online, travel agents seem to be a dying breed. My aunt retired from the travel industry last year after spending more than 20 years as a travel agent. She was, by all accounts, the only person anyone in my family dealt with when it came to booking a trip. Now she’s spending her days on the golf course and we have all begun turning to the Internet to secure our travel plans. Now … Continue reading →