We’re right in the middle of the crazy holiday season and with that comes shopping, decorating, baking, and everything else that may go with your holiday season. We wanted to take a moment to share with you a few safety tips that you should know, but in the mix of all of the hustle and bustle, may forget.
Shopping in Stores
- Always lock your car. If you have gifts in your car, either keep them in your trunk or covered up. Never let a potential burglar be enticed to try to get into your vehicle.
- Keep your personal items close. Limit what you have on you and try to keep everything in your pockets. Ladies – if you have a purse – keep it on you and never leave it sitting in your cart while you step away for a second.
Online Shopping
- Never order from a site that isn’t secure (even if they are guaranteeing shipping by Christmas). Chances are you can find that gift on a different website.
- Ship to work. If you aren’t going to be home when your packages arrive, consider shipping them to work or to a family member who will be home. Don’t let items sit out on your porch for too long, especially if they’re very valuable.
Decorating Safety
- If you have a real tree, keep it watered. Dry trees could possibly catch fire.
- For those of you with little kids or pets, keep fragile items out of reach from them. Also, avoid having candles within reach of little hands or wagging tails.
- Don’t decorate with lights that look damaged.
- Always turn your lights off before you go to bed or when you’re leaving the house.
As always, enjoy your holiday season, and always keep safety in mind!
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