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Beach Sun and Summer Safety Tips

June 27, 2011 Safety

Before we do anything else we have to make sure we pay attention to beach sun and safety for the season and then we can say…Welcome SUMMER! With summer comes the sun, the beach, and staying safe while enjoying them both. Beach Safety comes in many forms. Each year we hear about people drowning at

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Keeping Teens Safe on the Road this Summer

June 22, 2011 Safety

One of the greatest fears for parents of teenagers is an unexpected accident when their child is behind the wheel. Each year, the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the deadliest 100 days for teen drivers and their passengers, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). To minimize this risk, parents should learn

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How To Keep Young Kids Occupied In The Summer

June 16, 2011 Summer Time Fun

Summer is most probably be every kid’s favorite season, especially with the summer holidays. It is also the best time for parents to spend time with their children as a family. However, while you are at work, the kids need something to occupy themselves, and everyone knows how expensive summer activities could be. Here are

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NEW Neutrogena Wet Skin Sunblock Review

June 7, 2011 Beauty & Skin Care

How many times have you re-thought applying sunblock on your child because she was soaking wet? You know as well as I do that it’s important to keep your child’s skin protected with sunblock and now you don’t have to worry about if she’s wet or dry. Nuetrogena’s Wet Skin Sunblock can be applied directly

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Summer Problems Caused By Nature

May 18, 2011 Summer Time Fun

Guest post by Eirian Hallinan The sun is shining, the days are longer and you have waved goodbye to coughs and colds but summer brings its own little irritations. Here are some tips to help. Sunburn This is caused by too much exposure to the sun and creates a red and painful skin ailment that

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Where is your first aid kit? Do you have one?

July 9, 2009 Beauty & Skin Care

It’s summer, the kids are out of school, and I’m sure you need something to do right? Well, pack your bags and hit the local trails but don’t forget your first aid kit. My guess is that at least 50% of hikers including families on day trip hikes, don’t carry a first aid kit. Like

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Add some summer splashing excitement to your backyard with a Little Tikes Slam ‘n Curve Slide

July 2, 2009 New posts

Kids love playing the water and what’s better than swimming and splashing in the summer? How about sliding down a curving slide to shoot out into the cool waters of a splash pool? Sounds fun, doesn’t it? It is! I can tell you first hand and that’s because despite the fact that I am in

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Product Review: Little Tikes Butterfly Beach Sandbox and Wading Pool

May 23, 2009 Age 3-5

It’s imperative that moms relax and it’s nearly impossible for a mom to have alone time. For me, sitting outside, even with the kids, is the next best thing to having alone time. I am usually trying to relax when I’m sitting outside, so it’s important that the kids have something to do so

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Escape to An Eco Friendly Picnic

May 21, 2009 Eco-Friendly

Escape the frenzy of the city for a relaxing picnic on a grassy knoll, sandy beach or urban parkscape. Gather your friends, some fine food and toss a blanket on the lawn or picnic table. No need to throw away plastic utensils and plates, there are lots of earth friendly and fair trade options for

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