Holiday Safety Articles

Holiday Fireplace Safety: Hanging your stockings with care

A lighted tree. Brightly colored presents. Stockings hung. And a blazing fire. The scene is quintessential holiday. But is it safe?
Keeping the Littlest Holiday Cooks Safe

A few simple steps can keep the whole family cooking safely and happily.
Recycled Holidays: More Than Just Re-Gifting the Fruitcake

If you’re looking for ways to help your family do a better job of recycling this holiday season, there are plenty of opportunities.
The History of Electric Christmas Tree Lights

Legend has it that the tradition of putting lights on holiday trees dates back to at least the 17th century.
Turkey Fryers: Not Certified By UL

While some people rave about this tasty creation, Underwriters Laboratories® safety experts are concerned that backyard chefs may be sacrificing safety for good taste.

Holiday Family Fun

Fun Family Time Ideas

Ideas and Inspiration for Family Time Around the Holidays
Bright Idea: Wreath Decorating Party

Create a new holiday tradition or just put some pizzazz in an old one.

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Paint without the fumes 3-10-10
By Heather When I was pregnant, I took advantage of my precious condition to opt out of painting the walls in our house. Granted, I was tired, off-kilter and deserved a break, but mostly I was afraid of those noxious paint fumes. Fast forward five years and times – and paints – have changed. There are many good [...]
When the Carbon Monoxide alarm sounds, what next? 3-09-10
By Heather According to a recent study conducted by UL, most Americans are still at risk for Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. So, we’re dedicating our Safety at Home blog this month to raising awareness for basic prevention, inspection, and detection. 62% of survey respondents couldn’t correctly detect CO poisoning symptoms — which typically result in flu-like symptoms [...]
Driving through the storm 3-05-10
By Heather Of course, the best advice for driving in a snowstorm is not to do it. If you can, just bundle up and stay inside. But that’s not always practical advice. Weather doesn’t come according to our plans. And parents don’t usually get “snow days.” Driving will be slow even on well-treated surfaces and treacherous on [...]
Where a storm brews, the stir-crazies follow 3-03-10
By Whitney A winter storm, like the one endured by the folks on the East Coast recently, can really put your patience to the test. When I imagine what I’d do with my two- and five-year-old for 48 hours without electricity and a yard filled with snow, my visions of cozy fireside story-telling last for 5 [...]

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