Teachers: What do you have planned for Fire Prevention Week (October 9th through the 15th)? Join me this Saturday at Park Road Books in Charlotte from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and let's brainstorm how to get your kids excited about fire safety. Grab a copy of Firefighters' Busy Day while you're in the store. … Continue reading Book Signing Event
Getting Back To It
Have you ever procrastinated so long that you kept putting off a task? That's exactly what I did with blogging. It's been months since I've done any, but I can't let the blogging slump go on anymore. So, let me get to it. I'm excited to be back and hope to interact with you to … Continue reading Getting Back To It
SUPER BOWL COOKING SAFETY TIPS FROM USFA
I'd love to take the credit for this clever cooking safety advice, but I can't. This cooking safety piece came from the U.S. Fire Administration. Still, it is too great not to share with you. No matter what you are doing this week to get ready for the big game, make sure that you are … Continue reading SUPER BOWL COOKING SAFETY TIPS FROM USFA
Put Some Safety in your Sparkle
Hope everyone has a safe New Year's Eve and a prosperous 2016! Remember to be safe this evening and leave the colorful fireworks displays up to the professionals. Many communities offer New Year's Eve celebrations. Check your local community calendar. If you are in the Charlotte area, you may want to try: Ring in 2016 … Continue reading Put Some Safety in your Sparkle
Did Anyone Get A Hoverboard for Christmas?
Did anyone you know get a hoverboard for Christmas this year? If so, they may be putting themselves in danger by using it. There have been numerous reports of falls and injuries associated with them, in addition to a recent number of fires and explosions. A quick internet search will reveal many articles warning of … Continue reading Did Anyone Get A Hoverboard for Christmas?
Bullying and Cyber Bullying Prevention
Looking for inexpensive materials to teach these subjects? Oriental Trading Company has posters, stickers, and much more! I'm teaching with these materials for the first time today in conjunction with The Safe Side videos on Stranger and Internet Safety. I'll let you know how it goes.
The Farm at Riverpointe – Fall Festival/Chili Cook Off/Vendor Event
Hi ya'll! What 'cha doing on Saturday afternoon? Why don't you join me at The Farm at Riverpoint off of Shiloh Church Rd. in Davidson (technically, Kannapolis, but it has a Davidson address). This is going to be a huge event featuring a Fall Festival, Neighborhood Chili Cook-off Competition, and Vendor Sales. It is from … Continue reading The Farm at Riverpointe – Fall Festival/Chili Cook Off/Vendor Event
CALLING ALL PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, and BABYSITTERS:
How are you gonna keep the little ones occupied during the holidays? Are you already brainstorming activities to keep them busy? It's never too early to start planning. As a matter of fact, the holidays are just around the corner. Blink twice --- and Thanksgiving is here! Blink three times and it will be Christmas … Continue reading CALLING ALL PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, and BABYSITTERS:
PiBoIdMo Help needed
Here I am at a vendor fair on this beautiful Halloween morning gathering words for PiBoIdMo. If you have a clever adjective, noun, or verb to share just comment below and I'll add it to the basket. Each day I'll pull out a few words and see where my creativity takes me. Looking forward to … Continue reading PiBoIdMo Help needed
No Tricks – All Treats! Make Halloween safe for your little ones this year!
HALLOWEEN IS ALMOST HERE! I'M ON PINS AND NEEDLES! (Yes, that is how excited I get about this holiday!) As exciting a time as it is, it is also a time to be vigilant about safety. The National Fire Protection Agency … Continue reading No Tricks – All Treats! Make Halloween safe for your little ones this year!
Children's Author - Maria Bostian 