Halloween Safety Tips For Families

The air is crisp, the first snow has fallen and November is very near. Before we welcome a new month, however, there is that annual late October occassion to celebrate -  Halloween! 

Though the holiday is fun and full of laughter, Halloween can also be chaotic and at times dangerous if proper safety measures are not taken. By following the below tips, you will help ensure that your little ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses are safe, smart and out of harm's way on Halloween.

Playing Dress-Up:

  • Fasten reflective tape to your child's costume and bag to help with visibility to drivers.
  • Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation
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Anti-Texting And Driving Mobile Applications Help Save Lives On The Road

Distracted driving, specifically texting while driving, has rapidly become one of the most pervasive problems among motorists of all ages –a problem that often results in devastating and tragic outcomes.

Part of the solution for curbing this extremely dangerous and all too common driving behavior? There’s an app for that, several apps actually.

One mobile application, Text No More, available to Blackberry and Android users, rewards motorists who drive without sending or checkingtheir text messages while their vehicle is in motion. When the application is active, instead of receiving text messages, users will receive discounts and incentive coupons from Text No More sponsors. 

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