How’d I get all this STUFF?? I’m sure I’m not alone in wandering around my household asking the question… how did I get all this STUFF?   Of course, I know the answer, I had to have this… got this for the kids… oh that’s where that went…. Problem is now I’ve accumulated so much of what was supposed to make life easier; my house seems to be...

First a few questions… 1. Do you have a family emergency plan? 2. If you answered yes, when was the last time you reviewed it? Did you review alone, or was the whole family (and maybe friends and neighbors) involved? 3. Do you have an emergency kit? 4. If you answered yes, are the supplies fresh? Have you thought of adding or deleting items as necessary for your...

Sometimes when we’re getting ready to travel the open roads during the holidays, we tend to overlook a few things. Here are some tips to make your road trip a safe one. Have your mechanic do a thorough inspection your vehicle, especially if you haven’t driven a long distance in a while. Make sure your tires are in good condition and have adequate tread (Spare...

The holidays provide an extra set of safety concerns. Decorating for the holidays is one of my dearest traditions. Between the ladders for the hanging the lights, overloaded electrical outlets, the dangers of a cut tree, and all the food preparation, there are many safety pitfalls during the holiday season. It can not be said enough….A dry Christmas tree is...

Making an emergency kit for your horse is not as difficult as it sounds. Whenever I have had to buy new tack and equipment for my horse, I put the replaced items in my horse’s emergency kit. For my kit I had a duffel bag that had an extra halter, lead rope, fly mask, first aid kit and copies of important documents (including emergency contact information,...