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What a sad day today. My condolence to the family on their loss. It's just so painful to see this happening in this world. These babies did not get to enjoy their lives to the fullest. They were just beginning to know life :( Words cannot describe the pain

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6 Holiday Safety Hazards

Protect your family and your home from these holiday dangers.

Christmas Trees

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an average of 240 home fires begin with Christmas trees every year. "If there is a fire, the Christmas tree often is the first thing to ignite -- especially if it's dried out," says Deborah Hanson, director of external affairs for First Alert. These fires result in deaths, injuries, and roughly $17 million in property damage. When choosing a real tree, opt for one that is green (no brown needles!). If you're going with an artificial tree, be sure to choose one that is fire-resistant (look for a label), and remember that trees with built-in electrical systems should also have the label of an independent test laboratory that is approved to perform safety testing, such as the Underwriters Laboratories. "Whether it's a real or artificial tree, place it in a sturdy stand so that it's not in danger of falling over on children," Hanson advises. For a real tree, cut off about 2 inches of the trunk and then put the tree in a sturdy water-holding stand; anchoring it will prevent children or pets from knocking it over. Keep the stand filled with water, and check often to make sure the tree is "drinking" the water. If the water level doesn't go down over a day, check for any problems. "Keep the tree out of the way of traffic, doorways, and exits, and away from heating sources and candles," Hanson says.
"Parents should also avoid putting sharp, easily breakable decorations anywhere on the tree," says Debra Holtzman, child-safety expert and author of The Safe Baby: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Home Safety and Healthy Living. "They should also refrain from using trimmings that have small removable parts or that resemble candy or food. And be careful with icicles and tinsel. If the baby gets hold of these items, she may put them in her mouth." Some decorations might contain lead, cadmium, or other toxic materials that can be harmful to young children, so keep all holiday décor out of reach. When the holidays are over, discard the real tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage or even placed outside against the home. Check with your local community to find a recycling program.

Holiday Lights and Candles

Every year, more than 50,000 home fires are started by electrical problems, according to the NFPA. So when it comes to hanging lights, follow the directions on the box closely. Follow the obvious: Only use indoor lights indoors (and use only outdoor lights outdoors), and verify that the lights have been tested and approved by an independent safety-testing laboratory.
"If you live in an older house, it might be a good idea to get a professional checkup from an electrician before loading up outlets," Hanson says. "And be especially careful when using older lights." Check lights for broken, cracked, or bare wires, or loose bulb connections, and immediately replace any damaged light sets. Connect no more than three stands of mini light sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Read the manufacturer's instructions for the number of LED strands to connect. Use no more than three light sets on one extension cord. Place extension cords against the wall so people and pets won't trip over them, but do not run cords under rugs. And make sure you turn off all the lights on trees and all decoration lights when you go to bed or leave the house. When you drive up to a lit house at night, it looks festive, but you don't want to risk starting a fire when no one is home.
Also, be sure to keep a watchful eye on candles; keep them away from the tree, decorations, and other things that can burn. The U.S. Fire Administration states that candles cause more than 10 deaths, 175 injuries, and $20 million in property damage each holiday season. "Never leave burning candles unattended, and place them away from the reach of children," Hanson warns. "Place them in stable holders, and make it a part of your routine to check that all candles are extinguished before you go to bed." Consider using electric or battery-powered candles instead.

20 minute meal :) very Yummy

Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

Ingredients

• 4 9 - 10 inches flour tortillas

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz.)

• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken

• 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and cut into 12 slices

• 2 tablespoons butter

Make It

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Lay the tortillas on a clean work surface. Put 1/4 of the cheese, 1/4 of the chicken, and 3 slices of avocado on one side of each tortilla. Fold the tortillas in half and press gently to close.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet or large griddle. Add two of the quesadillas and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt and the tortilla starts to brown (use a spatula to peek underneath). Turn and cook the other side for 2 or 3 minutes or until golden brown. Put the quesadillas on a baking sheet and keep them in the warm oven while you cook the remaining quesadillas in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
3. Slice the quesadillas into quarters and serve with seasoned black beans, a salad, or salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving: cal.(kcal): 105, Fat, total(g): 7, chol.(mg): 19, sat. fat(g): 3, carb.(g): 6, Monosaturated fat(g): 2, Polyunsaturated fat(g): 1, fiber(g): 1, pro.(g): 5, vit. A(IU): 146, vit. C(mg): 1, Thiamin(mg): 0, Riboflavin(mg): 0, Niacin(mg): 1, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6)(mg): 0, Folate(µg): 12, Cobalamin (Vit. B12)(µg): 0, sodium(mg): 107, Potassium(mg): 79, calcium(mg): 71, iron(mg): 1, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Adorable Chime Ornament

 What You'll Need:

• Paper or plastic cup
• Ribbon
• Scissors
• Jingle bell (available at tohoshoji-ny.com)
• Paintbrush
• White glue
• Tinsel garland

Make it:

1. Poke a small hole in the bottom of the cup.
2. Cut ribbon to a length that is about four times the height of the cup. Thread a jingle bell halfway onto the ribbon and double it. Knot the doubled ribbon together about halfway, making sure that the bell will hang just below the opening of the cup.
3. Push the ends of the ribbon through the hole in the cup and tie at the top to hang.
4. Spread glue on the outside of the cup and wrap tinsel garland around until covered completely; let dry.

This one is my favorite

Adorable Handmade Christmas Ornaments

Oh, Christmas Tree

Trace a cookie cutter onto felt, then punch multiple holes. Glue plastic beads over holes and hang in a window. They look so cute!!! Enjoy :)

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Protect Your Family From This Silent Threat

Poison in the Air: The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Few parents realize that carbon monoxide -- an invisible, odorless gas -- can be a serious hazard even if you're outdoors.

Invisible, Odorless, and Scary

It started out as an idyllic summer day. Becky Smith and her family were visiting friends who had a houseboat on Missouri's sprawling Lake of the Ozarks. "The water was fabulous," recalls Smith, a nurse in Overland Park, Kansas. Safe in a life vest, her 4-year-old daughter, Natalie, swam with a bunch of adults at the back of the anchored boat. Smith had been inside the air-conditioned galley preparing dinner, then came outside to put more sunscreen on Natalie. The preschooler splashed over to the ladder, stood on a rung briefly while her mom smeared lotion on her, and jumped back into the water.
A few moments later, Natalie was floating faceup, unconscious. Another adult on the deck jumped into the water and dragged her back onto the boat. By that time, she was conscious but pale, limp, and breathing irregularly. "I was desperately trying to figure out what had happened, and the most precious thing in my life was slipping away from me," says Smith. They took a frantic ski-boat ride to reach paramedics, who whisked Natalie to the closest hospital. The emergency-room doctor quickly guessed the cause of Natalie's sudden sickness: carbon monoxide (CO).
An invisible, odorless gas produced by the incomplete burning of fuels such as gas, oil, kerosene, or wood, carbon monoxide is the most pervasive poison in our environment. Victims of carbon-monoxide poisoning can essentially suffocate. Once the gas is inhaled, it quickly binds to red blood cells -- replacing the oxygen in the blood that needs to reach the rest of the body. Many parents assume that carbon monoxide is a hazard only during the winter, when heating systems malfunction, fireplaces aren't vented properly, or people let their car engines warm up in a closed garage. But experts say that it's now an increasing risk year-round.
When Natalie stood near the back of the boat, she'd inhaled fumes produced by the houseboat's generator, which powered the air-conditioning, lights, and TV onboard. At the emergency room, tests revealed that the amount of carbon monoxide in her blood was more than 20 times the normal level. Doctors immediately gave her oxygen, and then she was airlifted to the University of Missouri Hospital, in Columbia, where she was placed in a hyperbaric chamber and the toxin was slowly removed from her blood. The next day, she was well enough to go home.