Summer is here!!

I hope everyone had a nice and safe 4th of July!  I was able to spend it with my kids, after a 4 day camping trip to the Kern River with just the adults. (woohoo) We had a a great time with friends and set off a few of our Safe and Sane Fireworks. Legal here in Palmdale. My son has grown out of the fear of the fireworks finally (age 14) and set off a few and my daughter had a good time picking the next one to be set off. =-)

Then the next day I held a booth at our local summer gathering at Thursday Night At The Square in Palmdale, held every summer starting the first Thursday of July through the end of Aug. and every week there is a new theme.  Its a great way to get out and meet friends, old and new, listen to live music, eat and shop.  I forgot to get pics this time but I'll be there every Thursday night and I'll get some then and post them.

So in the Damsel in Defense Dept. we have a new promo going on. Our "Collage Bound Kit".  Makes a great gift and helps you feel a little better about sending your baby off in the big world by themselves. Not to dismiss some good advice from Mom and Dad about the Safety.
Talk about:
Being Aware of their surroundings.
Follow their instincts and use common sense.
Let someone know where you are going and who with.
Use the Buddie System, especially if walking at night.
If you have to walk alone, buy Pepper Spray and have a Personal Alarm. (like the "Holla At Me" )  =-)
If their going to be at social events and drink, tell them to keep your eye on your drink at all times, Don't set it down less you don't plan to pick it back up.
And another one one I just learned from this site is "Put the word ICE (In Case of Emergency) into your phone with a parent or guardian name programmed with this code.  The authorities know to look for this code in case an emergency occurs and they need to get in touch with a relative."

Click here for Dating Safety Tips and here for College Safety Tips

So if its time to send your baby off to collage do it the Safe and Sassy way!

Valerie