Buckle Up With the Right Car Seat While people may not be driving as often as they used to this year, there are still plenty of reasons to head out on the road. Whether that’s driving to a local grocery store or going for a short drive through town, one fact remains: safety. Buckling up, minimizing distractions, and being aware of your surroundings is all incredibly important while driving, especially when children are in the car. One of the easiest ways to keep children safe while their parents drive is through the use of car seats and boosters. However, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states, nearly half of all kids’ car seats and boosters are installed incorrectly. This means thousands of children across the country are not as safe as they can be while in a car. To increase awareness of child passenger safety, every September celebrates Child Passenger Safety Week. This event is to help ensure that each child is safe, fitted with the correct car seat, that the car seat is properly installed and used, and that it is also registered with the manufacturer. For parents and guardians of young children, this information is crucial. According to the NHTSA, “When installed correctly, car seats can reduce the risk of fatal injury in a crash by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers.” CHILD PASSENG
GARDENING, GOLD, AND PHOTO SHOOTS
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Fun Family Activities for Fall
It’s fall, which means social media will soon be saturated with pictures of your friends enjoying “classic” fall activities. Photos of leaf peeping, apple picking, and the occasional scarecrow run rampant. But rather than following the herd, you can make your family the trendsetter of unique fall activities! Here are a few outdoor endeavors your family will love. GET GARDENING. Fall is the time for harvest, but if you want to enjoy flowers in the spring, it’s also a time for planting. The cooler autumn air is easier on plants, but the soil is still warm enough for roots to grow before the ground freezes for winter. Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are all spring bulbs that need to be planted in the fall. Do a little research with your family to determine the best time to start planting in your area. PAN FOR GOLD. Here’s one that’s really off the beaten path: Take your family on an adventure panning for gold! Start by planning a road trip out to an old ghost town. Many of them have great tourist attractions that include gold panning. You probably won’t get rich, but it will still be a fun story. If you’re not able to make the trip, you can always create a gold panning operation at home! Visit MessForLess.net/panning-for-gold-activity for a great step-by-step guide on how to go panning for gold in your own backyard. PLAN A FALL PHOTO SHOOT. It’s time to freshen up those family pictures hanging around the house. The changing leaves provide a beautiful background for any family portrait. Better yet, the cooler temperatures mean that an outdoor photo shoot won’t be nearly as uncomfortable as it would be in the summer. You can take your pictures by the trees in the front yard or make a daytrip of it. What about pictures at the corn maze or pumpkin patch? It’s never too soon to start planning this year’s holiday card.
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Spend this fall outdoors and create great new memories with your family!
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