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WINTER SAFETY  

Safety is a necessity in the winter months. Learn how to check your tires, check your antifreeze, clean check and charge your battery, and more.
Winter can be very dangerous time of the year if your car breaks down on you. Car winterizing is the most important thing you can do to ensure your own winter safety. Temperatures at or below freezing are very dangerous
Driving in snow, on ice or in less than prime conditions can be especially hazardous to those from warmer climes. Follow ten winter driving safety tips to ensure safe and happy road trips.
The first and obvious step in winter driving safety is: if you can avoid it, do so. But for those of you who must brave the winter, I feel it is my duty to share some tips and pointers in winter driving.
Today with SUVs and other all-terrain vehicles, people feel more safe driving in snow and ice. However, there are precautions everyone should take when traveling during the winter months.
Winter can be a very damaging time for a vehicle, and cars are put under a lot of stress during the cold winter months. However, with a little preparation and planning, you can help make sure that your car survives the winter.
You can assemble the winter stuffed snowmen in assembly line manner and make several at one time. These are great for snowman collectors and as holiday gifts.
Safety is important when using wood burning heat appliances in a new home. As a new homeowner, it is importnat to follow simple guidelines and preparation to ensure a warm and pleasant home environment.
With the cold weather coming you want to be prepared for any heavy snow storms that might leave you stranded along the road,or at home with no electric.Plan ahead and organize a Winter Weather Emergency Kit.
Simple day to weekend home improvement projects to liven up your winter.
It doesn't take much to keep you car mobile in the winter. Here's a few items and tips to get you where you need to go.
Christmas caroling is an exciting and adventurous tradition, but in this day and age, it can also be dangerous. If you're planning to take Christmas carolers out this year, here are a few safety tips.
If you use your garage for home projects or crafts you'll need some heat in the winter. Find out more about various heating suggestions and ways to be safe.
For snowmobilers winter is often their favorite time of the year. As snowmobiling gains popularity, it is important to review some snowmobile safety tips.
Tips on how to drive more safety in a SUV in order to reduce the risks of rollovers and rear-enders.
A safety guide to purchasing and using a car seat.
That winter wonderland that we hear about in song can wreak havoc on your car. It's always best to be prepared, so there are several things to look out for when "winterizing" your car.
Summer is a great time to have fun; but as always, safety needs to come first. Here are some easy tips to help keep you and your family safe.
The holidays are a busy time of the year, and it's very easy to get so caught up in everything you have to do that you don't notice safety issues. But a little care can help you enjoy your holidays without worrying about what could go wrong.
Keeping your pet safe this winter will require a little planning and a lot of love.
Keep these tips in mind to help protect yourself against injury and cold weather-related health ailments and emergencies.
Our pets are important to most of us and we want to take great care of them. As winter weather worsens, here are 8 tips to ensure health and safety for beloved canine or feline companions.
Driving in winter can be a difficult task, but accidents can easily be avoided with simple actions.
Every year my family makes an igloo. I mean, the snow we shovel off of the sidewalks has to go somewhere! Might as well turn that mass of ice into something fun. I know, it seems like a daunting task, but fear not.
With winter only weeks away, it's time to prepare your car for it. There are things that you can do that will help you make it through winter with far less problems
Don't panic! Here are some basic driving techniques and simple planning ideas that will greatly reduce your risk of experiencing winter driving mishaps.
Frigid temperatures are as harmful to seniors as heat waves in summer. Follow these guidelines and precautions to 'winter proof' senior homes and safeguard health.
Winter can be one of the toughest times to drive. Here are some safety steps to keep you or your family safe this cold wintery season.
Last February I wrote a piece about the "joys" of winter driving in Northeast Ohio, with the purpose of sharing some survival tips that everyone would be able to avoid winter driving pitfalls, but now I've compiled some tips geared specifically to four-wheel driver owners.
Wearing a heavy winter coat can pose a risk to a child riding in a child safety seat.
Be prepared if you get stranded in your car during a winter emergency.
Playground safety means different things to different people but when it comes right down to it everyone has the same thing in mind, our kids.
Winterize your car, and do a good job of it. Why? Because there's no limit to what you would do to ensure safety for you and your loved ones. Right? Read on...
Keeping your child warm with a winter coat while harnessed in their car seat can have devastating effects. Learn about coat compression, how to make sure your child's coat is safe, and ways to keep your child warm without a winter coat.
If you live in a place where winter includes snow, and rain, and temperatures cold enough to freeze either of those, then you need to prepare your vehicle for the season.................................
What are some things you can do to enjoy a safer winter???
Just because it's winter, doesn't mean the toddler (and you, the parent), don't need exercise. Here are five ways to keep the active toddler happy while helping him or her build muscle and learn new skills. You'll get some exercise, too.
Winter safety when driving
Tips on winter safety, and getting through it with as few emergencies as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just released a checklist and tips for safety during winter driving. If you're a driver, you should read them in order to stay safe over the next few months.
We all know seniors who get out on slick sidewalks and such. The following article has three very helpful products to increase your senior's safety this winter.
Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich is reminding Illinois residents to be safe this winter, especially when it comes to electric holiday decorations and indoor heating.nts about safety this winter.
This article helps you discuss fire safety with your child, what to do in case of an emergency, and the importance of having an escape plan.
Choosing the right tires for winter driving might not be first on your list this holiday season, but in all honesty, it should be. Purchasing tires for winter driving isn't all that expensive, and is certainly cheaper than the cost of a major accident.
Driving is a whole different and more dangerous story in the winter time. Here's some tips to help you have a safe driving season when the snow and ice start blowing in.
Now, for the first time, this is a mixed review for me because we loved the side window ones all summer, it was during the fall and winter months that they became problematic for us. The back window screen, on the other hand, never worked right for us.
I've listd tips on how to hike safely the Grand Canyon in winter, (or in any season), withot incident. Everyone should use these as a rule of thumb.
Did you know that you should leave a flaming gas nozzle in your vehicle to minimize serious injury or damage? Learn more about why gas pump accidents occur and share these gas pump safety tips with your children.
The cold weather is brutal on the workings of a car, which is why it's important to take preventive steps now to ensure that everything under the hood is in good working order.
Boating season is upon us and once again thoughts of the water, the boat that sat idle all last fall and winter, fishing spots and gear, or other types of water sports begin to occupy our every waking moment.
One of the hallmarks of the winter season is the roaring fire in the living room or study, but if you are planning to light lots of chimney fires this winter, you should consider the safety risks.
This trip was taken in 1/05, one month after my grandfather died in 12/04, when my brother treated my mom and I to a trip to Arizona for five days. It uplifted us when we still mourned our loss, and had a good time.
There are six fire safety priorities the Canada Safety Council recommends to help protect the senior population against fire in the home.
Anytime you risk having your vision impaired - and that’s what happens if you don’t get rid of the ice and snow on your windshield - you are making yourself a safety hazard for everyone driving around you.
Here in Alaska the bears are waking up from their winter hibernation. At this time they are extremely dangerous and hungry. While bears do not seek out people, they are searching for food and people should always be aware when there are bears in the area.
Winter is the time of year when hypothermia usually strikes. This posting describes risk factors for the development of hypothermia as well as actions that can be taken tp prvent it.
Telluride, Colorado, offers a wide variety of winter sports for outdoor adventures, including snow boarding, skiing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, among other winter season activities.
Many parts of the country are experiencing the warmest winter in history, and the usual snow activities people enjoy have been delayed as a result. Not in Lake Placid, home of the 1980 Winter Olympic games!
This one of the most unusual of winter festivals, with things like ice carving on the beach and a polar plunge where they are expecting somewhere in the neighborhood of 3,000-4,000 participants.
Many people think of winter as a time for staying indoors and reading books or watching television. There are so many winter activities that can be done outdoors, you can fill every weekend for at least a month with outdoor winter activities.
Snow Tubing is a fun way to enjoy the snow that does require a lot of skill. Families, non-skiers or skiers who are looking for something different will enjoy a snow tubing outing. This is also one of the less expensive winter outdoor activities in Massachusetts.
Selecting the proper safety seat for your child is extremely important. There are so many choices it can be somewhat confusing. The best seat for your child is the one that has the proper safety features, fits your vehicle and your child's needs.
When you bring a pet into the family, it generally is for better or worse. Even if the worse means taking your pet out in the winter weather for some exercise.
Winter is the time of year that we have to worry about getting an ice storm. Sometimes an ice storm can hit and make even the slightest movement outside impossible
Winter proves to be a formidable foe for even the most experienced drivers. Ice and snow are the last things people look forward to seeing when they step into their vehicles to head for work.
Safety should always be the number one priority for any cyclist. Visibility gear is one of the things that really mark you out as a cyclist and keep you safe.
During the fall and winter many people find themselves catching a cold or even worse, the flu. Find out how you can keep you and your family healthy this season.
Winter Time can become very boring if you let it. Here in Michigan it can get very cold. This just opens up new windows for activites you can do.
The extreme cold temperatures that come along with beautiful and charming scenes of winter weather can be very dangerous. This article will provide you with detailed information on how to prepare for and stay safe inside your home during extremely cold winter weather.
Most people realize that driving in the winter is dangerous, it is important to keep safety in mind.
A quick glimpse into the doldrums of winter and for a mom and her kids and the welcoming of summer activities.
After a winter of fighting snow, many car drivers forget about sharing the road with motorcycles.
Easy and fun craft that can be used as festive home decor all winter long.
Are you the parent of a toddler or a preschooler who also lives in an area that is prone to snow? If you are, did you know that taking your child outside to play in the snow not only has the potential to be fun, but educational as well?
A vaguely humorous but entirely true accounting of a Pennsylvania winter storm.
Every year thousands of tourists descend on the Las Vegas Strip to walk around and see the sights and sounds - but how can you make sure that your walking tour doesn't end up costing you health-wise? Read on for safety tips to keep your feet and your vacation in tiptop form!
Maintaining your container garden during the winter may seem like a chore, but it will not only save you time replanting in the spring, it may also save you from having to replace all the plants you've nurtured all summer long.
Winter tent camping can be achieved safely and warmly when you follow certain guidelines and make sure you are always prepared.
Pet safety is very important all the year round. It is even more important to think about in the Fall weather.
This article provides information on some outdoor home improvement projects that can be done during the winter months, often in a more efficient manner.
A look at what to do to prepare your home for winter and what fixes you can do to keep yourself busy in the long winter months.
Care of Fruit Trees in Winter months is vital to ensure healthy productive trees later in the year. This article provides the advice and information you need to successfully care for your trees through the winter.
Preschoolers can make their own easy glitter snowflake window decorations with this fun preschool craft. The easy glitter snowflake window decoration craft is an appropriate winter craft that can accompany any snow or weather-themed curriculum.
A humidifier restores moisture to our home's air in winter. This article details the different types of humidifiers and how to install them.
Winter is a dangerous time of the year for drivers and here are some very important ways to stay safe this winter.
Options to the winter gym blues.
Cars need special attention during the winter season. Vehicles have different maintenance needs in cold weather situations.
Your guide to finding a sledding hill in Louisville, Kentucky including sledding hill hours, rules, and safety tips.
Space heaters are a great way to stay warm in the winter while saving money on your energy costs. The most important factor to consider when choosing a space heater, however is not warmth - it is safety.
The incredible variety of free winter activities for children in Boise.
As the winter doldrums roll in, many people decide that outdoor exercise options are gone and move indoors to the sweaty, crowded gyms across America. While many enjoy the gym, others like to get their exercise on the go, and outside.
Whether you face ice, snow, or freezing rain, winter brings new driving challenges. Follow these tips to help you remain safe.
The winter holiday season can be a great opportunity for employees to share in the joy of the season. First, it's important to note that there are several winter holidays, and focusing on one in particular may alienate or discriminate.
Here are some tips as well as advice to stay safe and flu free this winter.
Defensive driving in winter requires a set of skills and adjustments different from other times. The vehicle must be made completely ready to handle the special winter weather cond