Brandon McCormick

Importance of Safety: Protecting Your Loved Ones While fireworks inspire awe and excitement, they also present significant risks if not handled properly. According to the National Safety Council and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks can cause severe injuries, especially to children and bystanders, and are responsible for nearly 20,000 fires each year. For grandparents supervising grandchildren, understanding and enforcing…

Summer is the best time of the year. The weather is warm, the pool is open, school is out and cold snacks are on the menu. And speaking of snacks, what’s better than hopping out of the pool, walking over to a cooler, and pulling out a big, juicy slice of watermelon? It’s the perfect treat, combining sweet and refreshing,…

In the digital age, it feels like everything needs to be connected to a power source, including ourselves. In fact, the first question we usually ask when we initially arrive at a hotel is, “What’s the Wi-Fi password?” That seems strange given that we typically go on vacation to experience new cultures, places, food and more. Nevertheless, we’re attached, and…

Summer is just about here, and we all know what that means: it’s time to get in shape! But getting in shape can be easier said than done. In fact, we’re not afraid to admit we’ve set goals early in the year, only for those goals to have fallen through by time the summer months roll around. So no, it’s…

No matter where you’re located, it can get pretty cold during the early part of the year. Understandably, those low temperatures and dreary-looking clouds can make us want to stay inside and forget about the outside world. That’s why it’s important to take care of yourself and avoid succumbing to the season’s effects on mood or morale. Here are a…