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Congrats to Kera Atmore and Lyndsey Winger! They are last week's random giveaway winners!

Here are their replies to the giveaway question, "What Helps you Get Dinner on the Table?"

"We sliced a pork tenderloin and grilled the smaller pieces for 10 minutes instead of the 40 minutes it takes to cook a whole tenderloin. Had a packaged side dish and a steamed veggie that cooked while we were grilling the meat. 30 minute meal and the meat was very tender." 

- Kera Atmore

"I like to shop sales when I'm grocery shopping combined with using coupons to get the best price for my food staples and I'll stock up. It helps to have everything on hand to make a quick meal" 

- Lyndsey Winger

Home is a place to relax, play and enjoy spending time with family. Of course, accidents happen! Many accidental injuries and deaths are related to the home and it's environment. However, there are steps you can take to prevent these injuries and deaths.

www.safekids.org

Prevent Slips and Falls:

• Install grab bars in showers and tubs.
• Use nonslip mats in bathtubs and showers.
• Install stair rails.
• Have good lighting.
• Keeps stairs free of clutter.
• Use safety gates in homes with young children at the tops and bottoms of stairs. Remember to read the manufacturer's instructions to make sure you have the right gate for your needs. Not all gates are safe for use at the top of stairs.
• Keep babies and young kids strapped in when using high chairs, swings or strollers.

Prevent Drowning:

• Supervise young children in bathtubs.
• Always watch young children while they are swimming or playing in or around water.
• Teach your children to swim and about water and pool safety rules.
• Keep toilet lids closed and keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed.

Prevent Fire-Related Deaths and Injuries:

• Keep flammable objects away from the stove.
• Make sure every bedroom has two exits in case of fire.
• Practice your fire escape plan.
• Install smoke alarms on every floor, including basements, and test batteries every six months.
• Blow candles out when you leave the room or before you go to sleep.
• Keep appliance cords out of children's reach, especially if the appliances produce a lot of heat.
• To prevent accidental scalding, set your water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or the manufacturer's recommended setting.

Prevent TV and Furniture Tip-overs

• Mount flat-panel TVs to the wall to prevent them from falling off stands. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to ensure that you have a secure fit.
• Use brackets, braces, or wall straps to secure unstable or top heavy furniture to the wall.
• If you have a large, box-style (CRT) TV, place it on a low, stable piece of furniture. If you no longer use your CRT TV, consider recycling it. To find a recycle location, go to www.GreenerGadgets.org.

Which safety tip do you follow in your home? 

Or which tip will you follow? 

Let us know in the comments!