5 Ways to get a Designated Driver on New Year’s Eve
Posted: December 23, 2015
By: Abby Badach (www.eriesense.com) | December 23, 2015 No excuse in the book will change the fact that driving drunk is not OK. And you’ve probably heard them all: I’ve only had a few. I’ll be fine. I’ve driven buzzed before. I live 5 minutes away, so driving is safer than walking back. Don’t worry, I know where the checkpoints are – I won’t get...
Four Ways to Prevent Scalds at Home
Posted: December 23, 2015
From cleaning to cooking, homes run on hot water. However, hot water can burn the youngest members of your household. Pardridge Insurance would like you to take the precautions to prevent such a disaster! “Just because the water is not hot to your skin, doesn’t mean it won’t hurt a child’s skin,” said David Miller, assistant vice president of Special Investigations at Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance...
If You Get a Scald - Follow these Tips!
Posted: December 15, 2015
You can help prevent scalds at home and in the kitchen. If you get a scald, follow these tips. 1. Cool the scald. Treat a scald right away by putting it in cool water. Cool the scald for three to five minutes. 2. Uncover the scald. Remove all clothing, diapers, jewelry and metal from the scalded area. These can hide underlying scalds and retain heat, which...
Prepare Yourself and your Vehicle for Winter
Posted: December 11, 2015
Many Midwest drivers accept that snow and ice may make driving in winter a challenge. While you can’t change the weather, you can take steps to make sure you and your vehicle are ready for what Old Man Winter delivers. Grinnell Mutual recommends winterizing your vehicle before driving in wintry conditions. Inspect your vehicle Cold temperatures put added stress on your vehicle. Oil and other...
The 10 Most Dangerous Kitchen Gadgets
Posted: November 20, 2015
Here’s a surprising statistic: Three times as many house fires occur on Thanksgiving as compared to a typical day, reports the National Fire Protection Association. While it’s true that open flames or turkey fryers can quickly cause big damage, don’t discredit the power of a more humble object to ruin your family dinner. (If you’ve ever shaved your finger when a wet potato took a...