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Freezing Out Broken Pipes
The plumbing in your home could be in danger when temperatures dip below zero, and the last thing you want to deal with when it thaws is a burst pipe, which can lead to substantial damage in your home. All that water can eat through drywall, destroy carpets and fry...
Home Fire Safety Tips from Firefighters
Although it feels like more resources are created every day on fire safety, more than a quarter of reported fires are still home fires. Though some home fires are caused by unavoidable circumstances, like wildfires; most could easily be prevented. The majority of home...
5 Foolproof Ways to Stick to your New Year’s Resolution
New Year, new you. Right? That’s what everyone says. Statistics say that 80% of resolutions fail by February. Remember, you can achieve what you put your mind to, you just have to stick to your goals! Here are some simple steps to keep from feeling overwhelmed and...
Shout-Out to Our School Nurses
It’s that time of year again, your students walk into class sneezing into their bare hands and coughing without covering their mouths. You watch as they proceed to touch every surface imaginable- the doorknob, their books, the chairs, your markers, your desk!!! You...
Pet Safety Tips for Winter
Even though they are covered in fur, pets still feel the effects of winter weather. Temperatures below freezing with wind chill can cause serious harm, sickness, or even death to domesticated animals, like cats and dogs. Animals need protection from the cold, just...
Space Heater Safety Tips – Don’t Get Burned
Winter is officially in full swing, and that means many of us will start to get out the portable heaters to combat those brisk nights and chilly mornings- that is, of course if you haven't done that already. space heater Used properly, portable heaters are a godsend,...
Everything You Need to Know About Team-Teaching
Our Education Blogger is a public school teacher with over a decade of experience. She’s an active NEA member and enjoys writing about her experiences in the classroom. Are you curious about team teaching? We have answers to some of your questions! What is Team...
Beware of Black Ice
Snowy and icy roads are the cause over a hundred thousand accidents every year, according to the US Department of Transportation. One of the most common, and arguably the most dangerous, parts about driving in the winter is hitting a hidden patch of ice called black...
Winter Driving Safety
Undoubtedly, when the roads are covered in snow and/or ice the best option is to just stay hunkered down at home. However, for the majority of us, that's not an option. In fact, 70 percent of US roads are located in snowy regions. and each year over 116,000 people are...
Emergency Winter Car Kit
Driving in winter weather can be extremely dangerous, but for most of the country, a winter commute in sub-par conditions is a fact of life. Getting out during a wintery mix may be unavoidable, but it is important to know that even small amounts of snow, ice, freezing...