10 Tips on Keeping Dogs Safe During 4th of July
July 2, 2010 by Erin Tales
Filed under Holidays, Pets, Safety
The article below was supplied to theMomBuzz.com from Black Belt Dog Trainer Robert Cabral.
Fireworks are the most thrilling aspect of the Fourth of July for people while at the same time terrifying dogs. The danger signal fireworks send to dogs — and the reaction it stimulates — can be lethal. Nationwide, animal [...]
Enter the Sun Protection Zone – for Kids and Adults – DISCOUNT!
April 27, 2010 by Erin Tales
Filed under Apparel, Baby, Discounts, Health, Kids, Safety, Summer Party, Toddlers
Sun protection is important all year long, but during the summer is when most of us think about it the most. Many families are outside at the beach or theme parks wearing a minimal amount of clothing. I tend to be a little more aware, since my husband is so fair skinned and the sun [...]
Identify a Silent Killer: Detect CO Leaks
March 7, 2010 by Erin Tales
Filed under Safety
It’s silent, deadly and can lurk in your home while your family sleeps. Dubbed the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and poisonous gas that kills 500 people and sends 20,000 more to the hospital each year.
Sixty percent of Americans can’t identify any potential signs of a CO leak [...]
Organic Insecticide: Environmentally Safe! Win!
January 29, 2010 by Erin Tales
Filed under Contests & Giveaways, EcoFriendly, Home, Pets, Safety
I am so thankful for winter in Florida, because it kills off all the bugs that live in the area. Namely roaches and fleas. To keep my house pest-free, since those buggers love to come in when it rains, I spray A LOT of poison. But that also means my kids and dogs are stepping [...]
Best Bet for Booster Seats
January 25, 2010 by Erin Tales
Filed under Contests & Giveaways, Safety
According to a NHTSA survey, 52% of kids ages 4 to 5 don’t use a booster seat. But the truth is, these children are less likely to be seriously injured in a car accident if they are riding in a booster seat, as opposed to just a seat belt. There are a lot of options [...]
Safety Smart Super Challenge
January 4, 2010 by Erin Tales
Filed under Home, Safety, Videos/Games
With public safety at the heart of Underwriters Laboratories’ (UL) mission, UL and various units of The Walt Disney company have partnered on a groundbreaking in-school safety program called Safety Smart to empower students to be responsible and make “safety smart” decisions. They created four videos with much-loved (and very funny) characters from the Lion [...]
SafetyTat: Just in Case
December 2, 2009 by Erin Tales
Filed under Contests & Giveaways, Safety
So on Thanksgiving I had a moment where I thought I lost my little one. I’ve experienced these moments before, where you think everyone is around and then realize that your little shorty is not around. This little mishap happened simply in my in-law’s house. One minute we are all in a room together. We [...]
Socket-Lockits: Superior Outlet Covers
March 11, 2009 by Erin Tales
Filed under Safety
FINALLY! I discovered an outlet cover that DOES NOT COME OUT OF THE WALL! My 14th month old has GIVEN UP trying to take the new Socket-Lockits out. He removed the traditional ones in seconds. I tried a different kind – he ignored them for a few days. Then he started POPPING them out and [...]















