As we head into the final month of summer and enjoy time before school starts, it’s easy to get a little more lax about regularly applying sunscreen and bug spray but these things are still important to keep families safe and healthy when outside. Through their A Parent’s Summer Survival Kit infograph series, OTCSafety.org, a…
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VHS tapes full of childhood memories sit in an entertainment cabinet in my parents’ home and somewhere in our house lies a VHS tape of our wedding. While the memories will last forever, I should probably convert that footage into digital format before the tape degrades too much over time. I’ve often thought of using…
Club Penguin Star Wars Takeover Coming Thursday! (w. giveaway)
“What about a Star Wars takeover?” we asked when visiting the Club Penguin igloo in Kelowna, Canada this spring for the Club Penguin Summit. Something about the way Chris Heatherly, Vice President of Production and Marketing for Disney Interactive Worlds (aka Spike Hike in the Penguin world), made me think that it was coming soon and…
{sponsored} 3 Back to School Essentials for a Safe and Secure School Year
With 70% of college students owning a laptop and other mobile devices, it’s no surprise that they’re the most stolen items on college campuses. The high rate of theft for these devices can be a cause of concern because of compromised data, the inconvenience of not having much needed tech to complete assignments, but also…
{sponsored} 4 Ways to Become More Sunscreen Savvy
During the summer we live at the pool and while it’s essential to slather on the sunscreen in the warm weather months and throughout the year, sometimes it just seems like a pain. Our kids cringe and squirm when I try to apply the lotion or spray varieties despite knowing the importance of protecting their…
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Ride at Universal Studios Orlando During #DM2Orlando
There’s something unbelievably loveable about the bright yellow, googly eyed, overall wearing Minions in Despicable Me that make them appeal to all ages but do you have what it takes to become a Minion? The Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride at Universal Orlando puts wanna-be Minions through the paces to join the ranks of the…
{sponsored} Did you remember to put #MedsUpAway?
Since it’s still June and it’s still National Safety Month for at least a few more days, I thought I’d take the risk of sounding like a nag to remind you to store medicines up and away especially as you embark on summer vacations. Disclosure: I receive compensation as part of the CHPA OTC Safety Ambassador…
{sponsored} 3 Ways to Secure Your Belongings This Summer
With law enforcement seeing a spike in crime during the warmer weather months, it never hurts to ensure that your belongings are secure when going on vacation or engaging in summer activities. Since 1921 MasterLock has been making padlocks and security products and they’re household name thanks to the wide variety of high quality products…
{sponsored} Put #MedsUpAway to Store Medicines Safely
As our kids get older, we tend to get a little more relaxed about safety as they move away from the baby stage but it’s always important to ensure that medicines are stored up out of reach for maximum safety. According to UpandAway.org over 60,000 young children end up in emergency departments every year because…
Kung Fu Panda Legends of Awesomeness Giveaway
The school year is winding down and as we look forward to a more relaxed pace, we’re planning more family nights to wind down our days of camp and dive practice where we watch favorite movies and shows together. Fans of Kung Fu Panda will be happy to know that Po is back in Kung…
