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Week 24 AHHH! I turned 25 this week. On the day I was born I took time to reflect on where I am in life. The other thing I do every year is make a phone call to my mother. I always like to hear the story of when I was born. [...]

When summer’s rays break the horizon, it means family fun for everyone. Longer days, splashing at the beach, cookouts, and camping mean at least three months of good times. But, all that fun can be petered out by a nasty sunburn or a trip to the emergency room. A measure of good sense though [...]

Negative Nancy has a plan; an honest to goodness checklist one for every emergency scenario imaginable. She’s my neighbor, and for a while, I hated her organization, forethought and ability to make me look irresponsible. Then, one day my smoke alarm went off and I realized that Negative Nancy had the right idea all along. We [...]

For just pennies an ounce compared to store bought remedies, you can use Essential Oils to treat all your minor summer-time injuries in a safe, economical and effective way. Bug bites and stings For bee stings, first remove the stinger and clean the area with diluted bicarbonate soda. For a wasp sting, clean the area with either [...]

For parents, first-aid comes with the territory of having children. Here is a guide to a few of the most common injuries and what you should do. First-aid for scrapes and cuts Minor flesh wounds can bleed a lot, especially on the face. Don’t panic. Rinse the wound under clean water so you can see what you’re [...]