More children will visit the emergency room this time of year due to near-drownings than any other type of injury.  All of the fun kids have at lakes, parks and pools also brings unfortunate injuries. It’s a time for parents to raise their awareness of the everyday outdoor dangers that can cause tragedies and start practicing a little injury prevention.

What are the biggest dangers in summer and fall? The most common child injuries result from unsafe playgrounds, bicycle accidents, burns from campfires and fireworks, motor vehicles, and water hazards at pools, beaches and lakes.  Almost every kid will be at a park or campground, on a bike trail, or playing in water this season.

It wouldn't be practical to try to keep your kids safe by restricting them from playing at parks and pools, but you can follow these tips for injury prevention to ensure their personal safety.

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I love home renovation projects!  There's something so rewarding about improving your home using your own two little hands.  I love the thought of the money I save with do-it-yourself projects and of course, I always enjoy the finished project.

When thinking of changing our bathroom's shower head, several manufacturers came to mind, including Delta Faucet Company.  Delta is one of the world's largest manufacturers of quality faucets and makes many of their products right here in the USA.  :usa:

Of course, another huge factor we consider in any home renovation project is the ease of installation.  Here's where I was beyond pleased.  The Delta In2ition shower head was hands down the easiest and quickest head we've ever installed.  Keep reading to learn more!

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The school year has officially come to a close and the kids are home looking for something to do to pass those long summer days away. Sounds like an opportunity to stock up on outdoor games, clothes, gear and treats for the entire family.  Let Box Tops for Education® help you out with your summer shopping needs and earn money for your school at the same time!

Box Tops for Education offers parents and kids easy, everyday ways to earn cash for their school.  The program began in 1996, as more and more schools struggled to make ends meet.  Each year enrolled schools receive a program kit to help them build their own comprehensive fundraising campaign.  After the collected Box Tops are sent in to General Mills, the school receives a check, equivalent to 10 cents for every Box Top redeemed to spend on anything they choose.

Thousands of schools have used the cash from Box Tops for Education to purchase items such as computers and computer software, library books, art supplies and playground equipment.  Support our kids' schools today at www.btfe.com.

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My husband is the poster child for manscaping.  If you're not familiar with the term, here's its official definition:

"Manscaping is the modern term for the removal of body hair by shaving."

Michael shaves his face, arms, legs, chest, back, etc. and hates it if his hair gets to an unruly length.  Unfortunately, my husband doesn't have any real tools for this job, save a standard razor, and so he often has a hard time getting the length of hair he'd like to have on each different region of his body.  Because he lacks the proper grooming tools, he tends to look either hairless or hairy...with neither option being what he really wants to achieve.

If you have a special dad in your life that also loves to manscape, then be sure to check out the all-in-one tool from Philips Norelco that's designed to perfect his hair grooming routine: the Multigroom Pro QG3380.

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A new school year has just come to a close, which means you're probably breathing a sigh of relief and ready for a brief summer break.  But if you're the parent of a teen, the end of a school year often means attending graduation ceremonies to commemorate a huge achievement in your young adult's life.

That's why Clean & Clear is bringing you a terrific assortment of products that will help your teen put their best face forward on one of the biggest days of their lives.  Check out the following items, make one last trip to the store and then enjoy the ceremonies.  You'll have one happy teen with a renewed sense of confidence!

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Working parents are already lining up child care plans for the summer. While they’re at it, educators say all parents of school-age children should also plan for preventing the dreaded summer slide.

The "summer slide" is the information and skills children forget during summer break from the end of one school year to the beginning of the next school year.  The education slide is well-documented by numerous studies, which were synthesized in the 1990s by Harris Cooper, then a professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia.  He found that children could forget one to three months of learning over the summer.

While some people are aware of the learning loss, many aren't aware that children tend to gain weight more rapidly when they're out of school.  Harris Cooper found that kids, especially those at risk for obesity, gain as much weight during the summer as they do all school year.

What can parents do to keep young brains and bodies engaged in healthy ways over the summer?  Try these tips to maximize your children's health and happiness during the break:

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