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.

Real-life moms and real-life fires 8-18-10
By Whitney I have a fire extinguisher under my sink, but I must confess that my confidence in my ability to use it is low. When I saw mom blogger Real Life Sarah’s video demonstrating her visit to UL and the fire extinguisher practice she got to experience, I was envious! The PASS acronym she describes is [...]
How to Stay Cool 8-13-10
By Heather I was joking today that summer in the Bay Area means wool sweaters and flip flops. Most of our homes near San Francisco don’t have air conditioning and we don’t miss it. Heck, we’re just hoping we don’t have to turn on the furnace on the foggy days. For those of you enjoying the heat [...]
Prevent dangerous falls 8-09-10
By Heather Since a dear college friend fell to his death through an open window on a warm day, I have been especially cautious around windows in high places. Add toddlers to the mix, I’m double paranoid. With the warm weather in full force, we keep windows open to keep a breeze blowing (and to freshen [...]
Painter’s tape is the new duct tape 8-06-10
By Whitney You’ve surely heard that duct tape can fix anything: patch a leaking air mattress, hold a dangling headlight in place, and even protect a blister in a pinch. So go ahead and pack it if you’re going camping in the wilderness. But if your summer travels involve a hotel room or a vacation house, bring [...]