Here's To The Phrase: "If You've Never Gone Aground In Your Boat, You're Not A Sailor."
Posted: July 29, 2013
Ah.. Really?!? You can call yourself a sailor?!? However, the instant you hear the boat’s keel bump the bottom it’s either an indication of the beginning of something catastrophic (like this guy) or it’s just a momentary gut-clench. Usually a typical grounding is somewhere in between the two scenarios. But getting the boat ungrounded will require a bit of skill and a little bit of luck....
Teenage Driving. Its’ All About The Speed.
Posted: June 27, 2013
With all the hype and awareness going on about teen texting and driving, we forgot all about speeding. This is arguable even more critical than distracted driving. Movies such as Fast & Furious 1 through 6 and now 7, make speeding and drag racing appear to be very cool and really tempting. Meanwhile, fatal teen crashes are ticking up from 30% to 33% for 2011. The...
Severe Weather Can Occur Anywhere, Anytime. Do YOU Have A Disaster Plan In Place?
Posted: June 26, 2013
The best time to protect yourself, your family and your property in the event of a severe weather alert, is BEFORE it happens. Preparedness is everything. Here are some easy simple steps that you can do ahead of time that will assist you and your family in most disaster situations when the time comes. Build an emergency supply kit – Include items of non-perishable food,...
Have A Teenage Driver? Know The Laws Of Your State And Talk About Them Together
Posted: June 7, 2013
Getting a license is a big and exciting deal in your teen’s life, so share in the experience by acknowledging the accomplishment and be supportive of your teen’s growing independence. However, make certain that you discuss the responsibility that comes along with this achievement as well. Here are some key points to think about: Start Sooner Than Later – Start to initiate the driving dialogue...
Tips on Barbecue Safety and How To Save Your Eyebrows
Posted: May 20, 2013
Pardon the pun, but I only mentioned because it happened to me. Yep. I’ve burnt the eyebrows and the hairs off my arms all in one shot. Or flaming inferno, that is. Had to order Chinese takeout that day for no one wanted to eat the burgers. Even now they still check to see if my eyebrows are intact before they eat anything I grill....