I try to keep things out of the landfill as much as possible so I love to give thoughtful and practical gifts. I tend to fill my family's stocking with a few surprises but mostly extremely practical things like toothbrushes,lotion, socks, etc. Your family's safety is important so I thought I would share a few simple ideas for safety-related stocking stuffers and gifts. Stocking stuffers Smoke detector with 10-year battery (new law in IL requires all homes to have them) Carbon

I love a practical gift and always fill my family's stocking with extremely practical things like dental floss, socks, etc. As I've been working to get my family's stocking stuffed, I started thinking about easy to pick up items that would enhance your family's safety. Here are some ideas if you like practical gifts, too. -Smoke Detectors for every floor of your family's home and near every bedroom -Carbon Monoxide Detectors for every floor of your family's home -Batteries fo

When other parents find out what I do for a living, they assume that I might insist my two children are wrapped in bubble wrap all the time and that my home is completely free of any chance of injury. While I do insist that my family wear seatbelts EVERY time they ride in a car and always use a bike helmet, I am definitely not perfect when it comes to safety practices in my home and car. That said, each year I make a New Year’s resolution. Some I’ve done a good job with lik

I was at the doctor’s office the other day and happened up on the December issue of O Magazine. Of course, the first section I turned to was Oprah’s Favorite things. Immediately, I started looking up a lot of the great gifts for others and (who am I kidding?) myself. Lots of really good food, clothes, gadgets. That list inspired me to write a blog about some of favorite safety things. While I can’t recommend specific products, maybe you’ll be inspired to buy one for someone o