As we all know, summer is the season of fun in the sun!  In order to make sure that we enjoy every second of the season, we must also take several precautions.  Check out the infographic below to make sure that you are prepared for all of the good (and bad) that summer can bring!

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Are you staring up at the ceiling night after night, missing out on your forty winks? Are you tired (excuse the pun!) of dark circles under your eyes, headaches, and mood swings? I will reveal the secrets of a good night's sleep, thanks to a piece of research by Travelodge hotels, which will make insomnia a thing of the past.

According to their findings, the color of your wall paper might be the problem! People with blue wallpaper, thought to create a feeling of calm, sleep the best. Other top wallpaper colors are yellow, green, silver and orange, all of which are thought to contribute to sleep by making people tranquil and restful. By contrast, purple, grey, and brown (in other words dark and dreary colors) give people the worst night’s sleep. Researches conducting the study believe this is because these colors stimulate the brain, rather than resting it, leading to people being unable to switch off and unwind.

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My father-in-law is one special person that is next to impossible to forget once you've met him.  He has such a zest for life and has truly never met a stranger.  I love that even at nearly 80 years old, he's always on the go, though my husband and I often worry about him.

You see, he lives almost 3 hours away from us in a house all by himself.  Now while he has innumerable friends and family nearby, what worries us constantly are the following scenarios:

• What would happen if he tripped and fell down the stairs in his home?
• What would happen if he had a heart attack or other sudden illness that would make it impossible for him to reach the phone?
• What would happen if someone were to break in to his home while he was there?
• What would happen if a fire were to accidentally start at his home?

All of these situations would be disastrous for my father-in-law and are ones we don't like to think about for long.  So how do you keep your special seniors safe and secure without compromising their freedom and independence?  That's where the new VTech CareLine + Home Safety Telephone System comes in!

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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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With Mother's Day right around the corner, it's time to reflect on what our own moms (and dads) have sacrificed and given to us from the moment they became parents.  I never truly realized just what it takes to become a parent until I had my only child, Riley.  It's a relentless job that requires all of your time, patience, love, compassion, guidance and discipline, each and every day without fail.  The benefits are innumerable and immeasurable, but so is the devotion and dedication required.

So how can you celebrate the years of devotion and dedication that all parents give to their children?  Is there a gift that encompasses the comfort and support moms everywhere have shown each day?  This Mother's Day, give the gift of a Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Mattress Set and improve mom's life by providing her a quality night's sleep for years to come.  The new Hybrid series combines the perfect blend of cooling gel memory foam and titanium-alloy springs for the gift that keeps on giving!

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I don't mind brushing my teeth.  It's one of those tasks that has become so much easier and enjoyable thanks to my high-powered electric toothbrush.  Unfortunately the ease and enjoyment comes to a screeching halt once it's time to floss.  I always feel like a mini-contortionist with a piece of dental floss because I am constantly stretching and manipulating my fingers so that I can try and get in-between each and every tooth.

Because flossing is always such a chore, I find myself doing it more infrequently than I should.  Thankfully, Philips Sonicare has created a way to bring flossing into the 21st century, right along with our electric toothbrushes.  It's called the AirFloss and literally makes flossing as easy as touching a button.  Keep reading to find out more about this little dental gem!

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