Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) has a newly-redesigned Safety At Home Web site, http://www.safetyathome.com/, where you can go to learn how to have a safe and bright holiday season. The site has informative tips, articles, quizzes, videos, a blog, a Bright Holiday Moments contest (with a $10,000 grand prize pack), and even links to Facebook and Twitter channels. It's a fully-integrated resource portal to help you and your family stay safe this holiday season.
With the bustle of the holiday season upon us, it can be easy to forget the importance of holiday safety and the ways each of us can help protect our loved ones from common holiday hazards. Safety At Home was designed to help keep safety top of mind while also making it fun. Take a look around the site, and also explore other useful links:
Safety At Home on YouTube (featuring celebrity mom Keri Russell):
Holiday eCards to share with family and friends
We have UL-sponsored holiday essentials giveaway for one lucky winner which includes:
Mini wreaths for home decorating (they also make a great kids craft project, since they're easy to decorate with ribbon, glitter, etc.)
A UL Safeguard Your Home refrigerator magnet featuring important safety tips
Holiday ornaments
UL-listed mini holiday lights (50 ct.)
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