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Car seats can save your child’s life when properly installed and maintained. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children under age 12, and many of those deaths were preventable if the child had been properly restrained. Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17-23, a good time for a free car seat
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My two favorite things to do in Milwaukee are visiting the Harley-Davidson Museum and filling up on traditional German food and beer in Old Town. Milwaukee is a great place to visit any time, except when its crowded for a major event such as the first televised GOP debate of the 2024 Presidential Campaign on
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It’s Elvis Week at Graceland, with events memorializing him the week before the anniversary of his death on August 16, 1977. He’s also celebrated year-round in Tupelo, Mississippi where he was born and grew up. I loved my recent visit to the small Mississippi Delta hometown of The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll – and you
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There have been several unfortunate incidents recently of serious injuries, even deaths, on amusement park and fair rides. While these are rare, it’s worth reviewing common sense ride safety measures to protect yourself and your children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports more than 24,000 injuries caused by such attractions were seen by hospital
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The release of the much anticipated and much hyped Barbie movie is making us reminisce about Barbie articles published here on ecoxplorer. The movie, of course, is directed by Greta Gerwig and stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as her beach boy Ken. In case you missed these – or want to reread
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Whether you are a NYC native like me, moved here recently, or a visitor experiencing the greatest city on the planet, these are the best FREE things to do in New York City. This list offers something for everybody, including FREE museums and sightseeing, FREE guided tours, FREE tickets to late night TV shows,
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As if we didn’t have enough to worry about this summer, with delayed flights and lost baggage and high gas prices for family road trips, if you are headed into a wooded area, staying safe from ticks and tick bites are an additional concern. These tips for protection against Lyme disease and other tick-borne ailments
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Thank you for your service. These discounts are available year-round to active and retired military, some deals include family members, reservists and Gold Star families, and some include first responders without a military background. Military discounts include food, clothing, travel, technology and even engagement rings. Year-round means not just in Military Appreciation Month in May,
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Here are some easy and common sense tips for getting your car, SUV or truck road trip ready, whether you are planning a short drive or a longer getaway, especially if you haven’t been using your vehicle much recently.
Hershey, Penna., is synonymous with chocolate and with its giant amusement park. But you can avoid expensive, crowded Hershey Park and still have a great time, including a 75th anniversary exhibit at the Hershey Auto Museum and a new 4D experience at Chocolate World. Here’s how to enjoy this popular destination and keep your budget
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