No matter why you’re on the computer, whether it’s to check the forecast, look at clear wireless reviews or download music, the web can be a dangerous place. Here are a few tips from us to help you stay safe while surfing responsibly
Financial Risk: Everyone knows the internet makes it easier than ever to lose your identity or your credit card information, but what about all that other personal stuff? Social security numbers, addresses and phone numbers should also be kept to yourself when you’re online (think social media!)
Physical Risk: This one is more complicated than you might think. If you’re online all day whether it’s for a job or because you love it you’re putting your body at risk. Get up and walk around at least once an hour and invest in braces for your hands to avoid carpal tunnel if you type all day.
Personal Risk: As always, make sure you never give out your location online. Being victimized is a very real reality for life in the digital age so keep yourself anonymous to avoid being sought out.
Cross stitch is a hybrid between old-time crewel embroidery and needle point. As with needlepoint, the beautiful images are produced by carefully following a detailed pattern. Tiny crossed stitches of different colors are placed next to each other until a picture emerges. Threads are counted to determine the placement of each stitch. Like embroidery, this is done on fabric rather than on the stiff canvas required for needlepoint.
Cross stitch is particularly appropriate for Continue reading ‘How To Teach Your Kids To Cross-Stitch Safely’
A jigsaw is a great tool for cutting complicated shapes into wood, steel, or ceramics with ease. It is very powerful with an exposed blade, however, a few simple steps can help avoid major disasters.
First off, you need the proper tools: Make sure you are always wearing safety goggles, a loose piece of wood may fly off at any point and cause irreversible damage to your eyes.
Secondly, keep whatever it is that you are Continue reading ‘Teaching Injury-Proof Woodworking Using A Jigsaw’
Be Safe When Doing Iron-On Children’s Printable Crafts
Published July 16th, 2011 Uncategorizedin . ClosedWhen you are doing any type of crafts with children, safety is very important. Young children are so eager to “help” with any activity. One activity that you can do with your child is Iron-On Printable Crafts. It is a good idea to have all your supplies ready before you begin. Once you turn on the steam iron, you do not want to leave the area for any reason. You need together the items such as the iron- on, the item that you will apply the iron-on to, ironing board and the iron. You also Continue reading ‘Be Safe When Doing Iron-On Children’s Printable Crafts’
Gardening can be a fun and entertaining hobby to enjoy. It allows you to design your own sanctuary, a nature filled paradise right outside your home. However, gardening can be dangerous. By following some safe and sound gardening tips its possible to enjoy gardening safely.
Always wear protective clothing and gear when gardening. This means a pair of jeans, a long sleeved shirt, gloves and some safety goggles. Remember to stay adequately hydrated when outside gardening, especially if it is a hot day. Bring out some bottled water to drink while you are gardening. Remember to always Continue reading ‘Learning Safe And Sound Gardening Tips’
Glue guns are typically used for arts and crafts activities, such as scrap booking. However, due to the very nature of a glue gun they can be unsafe to handle and may can injury if misused. By following some simple precautions its possible to use a glue gun safely.
Never leave a hot glue gun unattended. A hot glue gun poses a fire hazard if left by itself, since it must heat the glue to a high temperature for it to be used. On the Continue reading ‘How To Use Glue Guns Safely In Scrapbooking’
