Depending on where you live, Labor Day weekend may be the last bit of summer you get for a long while – it’s easy to go overboard.  With so many people determined to have fun at parks, beaches, lakes and campgrounds around the country, it’s going to be crowded out there.

Here are a few things you can do to keep your family safe.

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It was like something out of a movie – one minute, my little one was feeling a bit sick.  “No biggie, I thought,” even though we were a thousand miles from home.  “Kids get sick.  I’ll let her watch an in-room movie and stock up on the juice, and she’ll be fine in the morning.”

A few hours later, we were in an ambulance.

Everything turned out OK with Abby (she had a nasty ear infection, a virus, and a touch of dehydration all at once), but things sure could have gone smoother if I’d had a better idea of what to do when my kid got sick on vacation.  And, what with the recirculated air on planes and the recent incidents of whole cruise ships falling prey to, not an iceberg, but a virus, your kid might be next.  Be prepared!

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When it comes to making sure your home is weatherproofed during a vacation, you need to factor in several important issues; how susceptible is your home to weather damage, how long will you be gone, and how paranoid are you.

Recent storms in our area prove that even periods of the year that are considered mild can deliver a nasty punch. When you are gone, weatherproofing your home means keeping bad weather out, and making sure nothing left in your home can create havoc during your absence. Read More >

The frost may still be on the car window in the morning where you live this time of year, but it’s not too early to be thinking of—and planning for—your summer travels.  You’ve probably picked a destination and maybe even booked your hotel, but a little extra preparation can make the difference between a good family vacation and a great one.  Here are a few smart things you can do to get your kids ready now.

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