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Safety Tips for Winter Driving

I was just ten minutes away from home on my hour drive from work, when the cars in front of me started to hit their brakes. We just had a big snow storm and the temperatures were nearly below zero. Seeing the red brake lights in front of me light up like a christmas tree […]

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Safety Tips for Starting and Putting Out a Fire

Knowing how to make a fire while enjoying the great outdoors can literally save your life. It can also boost morale on a cold day of camping, hiking and/or hunting. It is that picturesque moment of good memories. We all can agree we love sitting around the fire, but with that comes the responsibility of […]

Improve Time Management and Reduce Stress

Do you ever feel a sense of panic when you read your to-do list?  Do you feel like there isn’t enough time in a 24-hour day to do all the things you have to do, let alone the things you want to do? The constant stress over deadlines, racing against the clock to get things […]

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On-The-Go-Fitness:  Staying Fit While Traveling

Whether you are a seasoned traveler or someone who gets away once a year, you can easily find a fitness routine that works for you.  You might actually spice up your existing routine with something new! Remember, “fitness” while traveling is going to look different to everyone. Some may find that walking a lot is […]

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6 Tips on Packing Your Lunch During the Week

Eating a healthy lunch and making it ahead of time is not that hard if you follow these six steps. Maintaining a healthy relationship with your food can help you live longer and healthier. We all understand how convenient it can be to order takeout for lunch at work, so you don’t have to get […]

5 Safety Tips for Pets and Heat

Summer Safety – Five Pet Safety Tips

Summer time in hot climates can be great for you and your dog, but also very dangerous for your furry loved one.  Keep your pets safe in the heat by following these safety tips.

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Could you be a Mandated Reporter

You work in a pre-school and one student in particular has caught your attention. Their emotions throughout the day are focused around anger, their lunch is lacking nutrition, and their clothes are dirty and have a potent smell to them. This student often spends most of their time alone in the corner not wanting to […]

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If You See Something, Say Something®

Do you and/or would you report something suspicious? The slogan If You See Something, Say Something® was originally implemented and trademarked by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA). In July 2010, the NY MTA granted a license to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to use the trademarked slogan for the purpose of implementing a […]

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Oh My Aching Feet!

Over the decades that I have worked as a personal trainer, my clients all have asked me that common question regarding which athletic shoe to wear. Many of them would have to pull out their old shoes from the back of the closet that had seen better days. They didn’t, nor do many people realize […]

Suicide and Guns know the warning signs

Suicide and Guns

As suicide rates continue to rise, limiting access to lethal items people can use to harm themselves is critical; especially if you own a gun. The NSSF produced this video, A Teen’s Suicide Prevention Story, emphasizing the importance of safe storage. GET RESOURCES from Project ChildSafe Project ChildSafe has a plethora of resources to help […]