Safety 6

Photo series shows how women arm themselves every day to feel safe

We live in a world where rape culture exists. I said it! No pussy footing around it. And women are victims. Too often women are scoffed at when they bring this up. “Not all men” they say. “Don’t drink so much” they warn. “Stop dressing like a slut” they judge.

We need to look no further than this photo project to show that women constantly feel scared, and this will not change until the culture does. These women were given … Keep Reading!!!

The evolution of American car seats

Have you ever wondered how car seats have evolved over time? “Our parents didn’t use car seats” pops up in just about every discussion on car seats. Surprisingly, car seats actually date back to the 1930s

 

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The first car seat was made in 1933, from a burlap sack, and hung over the headrest of the seat. It was made by the Bunny Bear Company. This one is currently up for grabs on ebay. These were not … Keep Reading!!!

Facts about Escalators – How Dangerous Are They Really?

In light of the tragic escalator video that surfaced this week I started looking into escalator injuries. I saw too many comments about how that would never happen here; That safety standards are just too high here and must be sub par in China because, well simply because it’s China and not us. What I found was pretty alarming.

In the US, there are roughly 33,000 escalators currently operating, far less than the number of elevators, yet injuries occur 15 … Keep Reading!!!

Is it Dangerous to Stand in Front of a Microwave While it is Cooking?

Screen Shot 2014-10-13 at 9.12.23 AMIs it dangerous to stand in front of a microwave while it is cooking? I, like most people I know, step away from a microwave while it is on, while some of my other friends have opted to rid their houses of this “science oven” (Thanks American Hustle). Why? Because all of us in some way believe that the microwave is potentially dangerous.

Mental Floss takes on the big question with a resounding “No” to the question, “is it … Keep Reading!!!

Folr

Promoted by Folr.

Folr is a relatively new location-tracking application that gives real-time information on the whereabouts of all our important people in life.

Two (+) parties download the app, which is an easy to use GPS tracking device.

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Who should use it?

 

Virtually anyone can use it, but loved ones with certain health conditions (such as dementia) I feel would benefit the most from this app.

The other main reason people use this app is to keep … Keep Reading!!!

Co-sleeping Myths

 Mayim Bialik came out with a new Attachment Parenting book, Beyond the Sling: A Real-Life Guide to Raising Confident, Loving Children the Attachment Parenting Way.

This book has stirred up a lot of emotion among mothers practicing different parenting styles.

The hot topic has been co-sleeping.

We are a co-sleeping family. I co-slept with my parents as a child, and Brian and I co-sleep with our children.

I thought co-sleeping was almost a non-issue in the US, but I … Keep Reading!!!