About Expectations and the Family Vacation
It’s that time of year again: Time for the family vacation. It’s a good time to rethink some things like perfectionism, expectations, and the meaning of the word “vacation.”
First of all, we call it a “vacation,” but if you’re the parent, it...
Getting through the School Daze
It’s back to school time again. Does the thought of having to get everyone organized and out the door make you want to send for boarding school brochures? Here are a few tips to help get through that back to school daze.
Making...
Holiday Survival Guide; Strategies for Surviving Holiday Dinners, Family Events and Other War Zones
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Natural Pest Control Methods - Use These Ant Control Tricks To Keep Your Family Safe.
Ants have always been a big problem in households due to the sheer numbers. They can spoil your food, sting or bite you and in some cases even destroy wood and furniture. Although ant bites aren't that annoying to some (in most cases you will...
Slavery – It’s Economic in Today’s World
Slavery has taken a new dimension in our country. People are no longer owned and driven to perform tasks for no pay. Today, slavery is to our governments, with very little chance of ever breaking the financial bondage. On average, Americans now...
5 Things You Must Do If You Want To Create a First Aid Kit For Your Family
1. Accidents and medical emergencies in the home happen frequently. Maybe more frequently than we realize.
Statistics show a fatal injury occurs every 18 minutes in homes across America and every 4 seconds a disabling injury could occur. Accidents occur from falls, fire, burns, choking and poisoning.
2. Every home should have at least one first Aid Kit that is well stocked and readily available.
First Aid Kits are used most often for minor injuries such as cuts, sunburns or bites. Having a well stocked First Aid Kit available can save someone's life in a serious accident.
3. A First Aid Kit won't be any good to you if you don't know how to use it.
Make sure you have a guide in your kit from a reliable source. It should have the latest medical advice and be easy to understand, particularly under stress.
4. There are 5 categories that are imperative in your First Aid Kit
5. Instruments
Pointed tweezers for removing splinters Disposable latex or non latex gloves Small rounded-tipped scissors for cutting tape, clothes or bandages Breathing Barrier for performing CPR Thermometer-either digital or mercury Ice Bag Eye Patches Oral medicine syringe Bandages that are good quality. A variety of all sizes to dress a variety of wounds One dozen individually wrapped sterile gauze pads 2" X 2" Six non-stick gauze bandages Six individually wrapped sterile gauze pads 4" X 4"
One roll 2" gauze bandage One roll 5" gauze bandage Elastic bandages Triangular Bandages Adhesive Tape
6. Antiseptics
Antiseptics such as Hydrogen Peroxide to kill germs. Antibacterial cream or ointment . This is good for cuts ,scrapes and insect bites.
7. Medicines
Over the counter medicines such as antihistamine cough suppressant aspirin syrup of ipecac in case someone ingests poison. This should only be used after calling the Poison Control Center first.
8. Keeping your First Aid Kit Updated
Your First Aid Kit should be checked once a year, possibly the same day you check your smoke detectors, to be sure it is fully stocked and nothing has expired. Make sure you always make a note of anything you use out of your Kit so it can easily be replaced.
9. Storing your First Aid Kit
Make sure you store your First Aid Kit in a tote bag or plastic container that will keep your kit clean and dry and easily accessible in your home. It is recommended to have one on each floor in your home and workshop. Make sure everyone in your home knows where they are and how to use it. It could save your families life.
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