25 Awesome Ways to Beat Holiday Stress and Exhaustion
The holidays are fun but, honestly, they're exhausting. It seems like there is more of everything than at any other time of year: more social events, more items on the to-do list, more money to spend and more stress about how to spend it. It's no wonder so many of us are tired. Here are a few ideas to perk you up:
1. Plan some rest into every day. Even 10 minutes will help you feel rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever comes…
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Added by Ken Oswald on November 30, 2010 at 4:05pm —
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THANKSGIVING, Wow it will be here soon. Just a little over a week and a half now. Thanksgiving would not be the same without turkeys, yet very few people take the time to learn how to handle them properly. Any poultry needs special attention when handling. Thawing a frozen turkey the proper way is important to the safety of your family.
Never thaw a turkey at room temperature because this promotes the growth of dangerous bacteria. The safest way to thaw a turkey is to thaw it in the…
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Added by Ken Oswald on November 18, 2010 at 5:37pm —
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Parents of trick-or-treating kids can get so caught up in the fun themselves that they might forget some simple safety ideas that could keep everyone out of trouble. Having a fun and safe Halloween will make it all worth while!
Kids love Halloween! They get to dress up and get free candy! What a perfect holiday! Give your kids some precious Halloween memories that they'll have for…
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Added by Ken Oswald on October 26, 2010 at 9:19am —
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Added by Ken Oswald on September 15, 2010 at 1:06pm —
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Clear skies, softball games, cool water and a family vacation, all images of summer at its best. Summer also presents many safety hazards, making it a good time review.
A – ABC’s of safety, Always Be Careful with Safety Awareness, safety is in everything we do,24 hours a day, building good safety habits and awareness will help save lives, prevent injuries and yet can be fun!
B – Bees buzzing, wasp, hornets and yellow jackets all around. The best way to help keep bees away, wear…
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Added by Ken Oswald on July 9, 2010 at 10:02am —
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29 Best Travel Tips for Your Aching Back…
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Added by Ken Oswald on February 22, 2010 at 12:26pm —
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As millions of Americans mark Super Bowl Sunday with friends and family, making it the second highest day of food consumption in the United States after Thanksgiving, USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service is offering some practical food safety tips to help prevent food borne illnesses.
A FOOTBALL FAN'S GUIDE TO FOOD SAFETY Here are some tips to help you score a "touchdown" with your Super Bowl party:
Personal Foul In food safety, this penalty occurs when the…
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Added by Ken Oswald on February 3, 2010 at 9:57am —
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Walking Safely on Snow and Ice
Walking to and from parking lots or between buildings at work during the winter requires special attention to avoid slipping and falling. Slips and falls are some of the most frequent types of injuries that the Safety Department sees — especially during the winter months.
No matter how well the snow and ice is removed from parking lots or sidewalks, pedestrians will still encounter some slippery surfaces when walking outdoors in the winter.…
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Added by Ken Oswald on January 29, 2010 at 11:01am —
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Due to recent events in Haiti with the terrible earthquake and disaster. It is important to know that it could happen in any area or if traveling to areas with potential for earthquakes. Would you know what to do if there is an earthquake? Would you be prepared? Here are a few earthquake terms and safety tips to help you increase your awareness should you ever be in this situation.
Know Your Earthquake Terms
Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify an earthquake…
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Added by Ken Oswald on January 19, 2010 at 9:30am —
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This is an article i recently wrote for out company newsletter and thought i would share with all you.
Complacency is that dreaded term so often heard in briefings, used by our supervisors or your annual safety briefing. Although normally associated with daily duties, complacency applies to everyone all the time. Whether you are a computer technician, operator, fiberoptic installer, customer service representative, warehouse technician, accounting clerk or administrative analyst, or…
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Added by Ken Oswald on January 13, 2010 at 5:18pm —
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This is a safety poem i wrote for our company newsletter. Maybe you can relate it to your employees. I hope you have a very Safe and Merry Christmas.
'Twas weeks before the holidays and time to prepare,
We must be careful and always aware.
All thru the house there’s so much to do -
Cooking, shopping and decorating too.
Accountants and Service Reps lined up with care,
In hopes of a springtime soon would be there.
While Operators put every last…
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Added by Ken Oswald on December 16, 2009 at 11:15am —
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Jack Frost has begun to nip at your nose. Temperatures are letting us know it is mid-December and winter time is here. Before you, your workers or your children step out into cold air, remember the advice that follows with the simple acronym
COLD — Cover, Overexertion, Layers, Dry: Cover. Wear a hat or other protective covering to prevent body heat from escaping from your head, face and neck. Cover your hands with mittens instead of gloves. Mittens are more effective than gloves are…
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Added by Ken Oswald on December 10, 2009 at 5:24pm —
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Start the countdown to Christmas by taking your wellness into consideration and have a happy
healthy holiday season.
Many of us have great expectations for the holidays. In our picture-perfect fantasies, we'll catch up with old friends and happily entertain a host of family members in our inviting homes. Of course, the reality is often less magical. We may be battling the flu or nursing a sore ankle - sprained while hanging lights on the front porch during a snowstorm -- all the…
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Added by Ken Oswald on December 1, 2009 at 9:39am —
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Thanksgiving Day has more than double the number of home cooking fires than an average day according to the U.S. Fire Administration. In fact, each year more than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day.
To help prevent home fires this Thanksgiving, the Red Cross suggests the following tips:
• Keep potholders and food wrappers at least three feet away from heat sources while cooking
• Wear tighter fitting clothing with shorter sleeves when cooking
• Make sure all stoves,…
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Added by Ken Oswald on November 24, 2009 at 9:57am —
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Halloween – Saturday, October 31st is just around the corner. Combine dressing up in costumes with free candy and you create a kid friendly holiday! It is a favorite holiday of many, but they’re thinking about costumes, candy and fun with their friends. Safety is the last thing on their minds, so parents and motorists need to be especially alert. Anytime a child or an adult has an accident, it's tragic. The last thing that you want to happen is for your child, friend, loved one or co-worker to…
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Added by Ken Oswald on October 23, 2009 at 10:34am —
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LABOR DAY SAFETY TIPS Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. For many, the holiday is a time for family picnics, sporting events and a way to mark the end of summer.
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union.
In 1884, the first Monday in September was…
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Added by Ken Oswald on September 3, 2009 at 11:31am —
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You have probably noticed fireworks stands already popping up in your cities, neighborhoods and locations near you. At night the sounds of bottle rockets or other fireworks can be heard on my street and we still have 10 days till the big celebration. It is that dangerous time of year again.
As July 4th approaches, you're probably thinking about sitting out on the lawn with your family and neighbors, having a BBQ, eating snacks, making smores and watching beautiful fireworks bursting in the…
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Added by Ken Oswald on June 25, 2009 at 12:15pm —
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The first holiday weekend of the summer launches 101 critical days of recreation, travel and fun. More fun-filled plans are made from Memorial Day through Labor Day than any other time of the year. Extra fun can also increase the chances of accidents and injuries. The increased possibility of an injury challenges the most safety conscious people. It should also be remembered that severe summer weather and all that comes with it creates a grave environment if people aren’t prepared and aware.…
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Added by Ken Oswald on May 20, 2009 at 11:05am —
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Clear skies, softball games, cool water and a family vacation, all images of summer at its best. Summer also presents many safety hazards, making it a good time review.
A – ABC’s of safety, Always Be Careful with Safety Awareness, safety is in everything we do,24 hours a day, building good safety habits and awareness will help save lives, prevent injuries and yet can be fun!
B – Bees buzzing, wasp, hornets and yellow jackets all around. The best way to help keep bees away, wear…
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Added by Ken Oswald on May 12, 2009 at 10:14am —
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A FOOTBALL FAN'S GUIDE TO FOOD SAFETY
Personal Foul
In food safety, this penalty occurs when the health of your guests is placed in jeopardy because you fail to follow one or more of USDA's basic food safety messages. The following tips will help keep friends and family safe from food borne illness:
• Clean - Wash hands and surfaces often.
• Separate - Don't cross-contaminate. Keep raw meat and poultry apart from cooked foods.
• Cook - Use a food thermometer to be…
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Added by Ken Oswald on January 30, 2009 at 2:27pm —
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