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There is nothing better than the smell of food cooking on the grill on a hot summer day. Whether it’s my favorite, flank steak cooked to medium rare with chimichurri sauce, or fresh zucchini from the garden, my family always looks forward to a good cookout. For me, doing the actual grilling is almost as...

Nothing says “summertime” like the Fourth of July holiday. Normally, you can find me spending time with friends and family at a cookout or the beach, enjoying fireworks at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach, or taking in a baseball game. Most important of all, the Fourth of July is a time I enjoy celebrating the...

With the pandemic mostly behind us and summer here, families everywhere are excited to get outside to enjoy their time together. Summer months are typically more carefree, but parents and caregivers should not let their guard down as children are more likely to be injured during this time. From putting on sunscreen (almost an impossible...

Families across the country are preparing plans for Thanksgiving Day celebrations, but it’s important to remember that safety should remain a top priority. More than 36,000 people in the U.S. were treated for injuries at the emergency room on Thanksgiving Day in 2016. While gatherings may be smaller than in previous years due to the ongoing coronavirus...

When the summer heat hits, you can expect that more people will be hopping in the water for some cool relief. And while the summer season brings more relaxed and carefree social environments, no one should be completely carefree when it comes to pool safety. A LEADING CAUSE OF UNINTENTIONAL DEATH According to the Centers...

Summer is finally here, and with the warm weather comes some much-anticipated rest and relaxation. Families across Virginia prep their homes for a season of barbeques, pool parties, and Fourth of July celebrations. But even in the carefree world of summer vacations, no one is immune to injuries. Accidents can still happen, especially when homeowners...