My father-in-law is one special person that is next to impossible to forget once you've met him.  He has such a zest for life and has truly never met a stranger.  I love that even at nearly 80 years old, he's always on the go, though my husband and I often worry about him.

You see, he lives almost 3 hours away from us in a house all by himself.  Now while he has innumerable friends and family nearby, what worries us constantly are the following scenarios:

• What would happen if he tripped and fell down the stairs in his home?
• What would happen if he had a heart attack or other sudden illness that would make it impossible for him to reach the phone?
• What would happen if someone were to break in to his home while he was there?
• What would happen if a fire were to accidentally start at his home?

All of these situations would be disastrous for my father-in-law and are ones we don't like to think about for long.  So how do you keep your special seniors safe and secure without compromising their freedom and independence?  That's where the new VTech CareLine + Home Safety Telephone System comes in!

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I received Disney Channel "Teen Beach Movie" products in exchange for a post about the film. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Now that summer is in full swing, our thoughts naturally gravitate toward the sand and the sun.  Who wants to be cooped up indoors when the warm temperatures and bright sunshine are virtually screaming for us to come out and play?  When I was a kid, I used to love watching the classic Beach Blanket Bingo movie starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello.  It was the perfect mix of surfing and singing and a virtual summer-viewing staple.

This year, Disney has created a summer family movie night hit with the release of Teen Beach Movie.  This highly anticipated film with have you and your family singing and dancing the whole way through and will premiere on the Disney Channel Friday, July 19th (8 pm ET/PT).  Keep reading to learn more about the beach party your entire family is invited to!

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Technology never ceases to amaze me, for every time I turn around, there's another bigger and better gadget or electronic device released which blows away its predecessors.   In my opinion, one of the biggest improvements that all new technology seems to share is the mind-blowing audio these devices are capable of.

Of course, it's not feasible to blast your stereo, iPod or gaming system to appreciate the state-of-the-art audio unless you happen to have an equally impressive set of headphones.  That's where Audiovox comes in.  I recently had the chance to review one of their newest headsets, the 808 Drift.  Keep reading to learn more!

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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

The worst part about eating a nice, big dinner with all the trimmings is definitely washing the dirty dishes after you're through!  Even though I have a dishwasher, my dishes never really seem to get truly clean.  I always manage to find tiny particles of "gook" stuck here and there, which makes me think that my dishwasher isn't doing its job.

I never really thought about whether my dishwashing detergent was doing its job or not.  So, with this in mind, I was very excited to try the brand new Cascade Platinum Pacs on my dirtiest of dishes.  Read on to find out more about the amazing pac that cleans more than just your dishes.

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More children will visit the emergency room this time of year due to near-drownings than any other type of injury.  All of the fun kids have at lakes, parks and pools also brings unfortunate injuries. It’s a time for parents to raise their awareness of the everyday outdoor dangers that can cause tragedies and start practicing a little injury prevention.

What are the biggest dangers in summer and fall? The most common child injuries result from unsafe playgrounds, bicycle accidents, burns from campfires and fireworks, motor vehicles, and water hazards at pools, beaches and lakes.  Almost every kid will be at a park or campground, on a bike trail, or playing in water this season.

It wouldn't be practical to try to keep your kids safe by restricting them from playing at parks and pools, but you can follow these tips for injury prevention to ensure their personal safety.

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I love home renovation projects!  There's something so rewarding about improving your home using your own two little hands.  I love the thought of the money I save with do-it-yourself projects and of course, I always enjoy the finished project.

When thinking of changing our bathroom's shower head, several manufacturers came to mind, including Delta Faucet Company.  Delta is one of the world's largest manufacturers of quality faucets and makes many of their products right here in the USA.  

Of course, another huge factor we consider in any home renovation project is the ease of installation.  Here's where I was beyond pleased.  The Delta In2ition shower head was hands down the easiest and quickest head we've ever installed.  Keep reading to learn more!

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