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What Every Woman Needs To Know About Tire SafetyGuest: Discount Tire Company
Synopsis: Keeping the correct air pressure in your tires is as important as giving your engine a tune-up. In fact, the economic benefits may be even greater. With the right amount of air pressure, your tires wear longer, save fuel, enhance handling, and prevent accidents. Learn what every woman should know about tire safety.
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Home Safe Home Special: Bugged Out? Don't Let The Bed Bugs BiteGuest: Natureplex
In this segment, Joe Skelley of Natureplex shows us how to detect and kill bed bugs the all-natural way.
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A Safe & Natural Cold RemedyGuest: Nature's Way
In this segment a busy mother of 2 gets tips for the upcoming cold season from a Dr. & pharmacist on a safe natural remedy called Umcka Cold Care which may shorten the duration and reduce the severity of coughs, colds and sore throats!
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Peace of Mind: Are You Prepared? How Your Insurance Can Take Care of You and Your FamilyGuest: Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
In this segment we meet with insurance agent Maureen Martinez from Farmers insurance as she shares some real life perspectives on the importance of finding the right agent to help you prepare for the future.
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Teaching Your Kids Responsibilities By Making Chores FunGuest: CR Brands, Inc.
Not all laundry loads are the same. A money saving idea to help keep your clothes cleaner, longer is to buy a value-priced, effective detergent and add a proven stain fighter to the loads that have the toughest stains. This segment focuses on tips for moms to get their kids involved, and a solution to cleaning & stain-fighting that won’t stress them out.
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Internet Safety Tips For ParentsGuest: Cisco
In this segment we’ll learn some important internet safety tips from an expert at Cisco systems who shows parents how they can be in control of their kids use of the internet with the Cisco Home Defender Router
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Safety In Cyberspace: Protect Your Children And YourselfGuest: CA Inc.
Every day so-called cyber criminals get more sophisticated, and find new ways to target your children, and you online. That’s why TV crime fighter John Walsh has teamed up with CA Inc., one of the world’s largest software companies. In this segment, John is joined by the National Safety Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help explain to adults the easy steps they can take to better protect children from online risks. We will also highlight how the right software can protect your identity from being stolen.
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Pool SafetyGuest: Safety Turtle
As summer begins and we head to the pool for swimming, barbeques, and parties it’s also a great time to exercise pool safety.
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Helping Women Choose The Right Ladder and Step StoolsGuest: COSCO
In this segment we meet with Tracy Whelpley from COSCO, makers of innovative ladders and step stools, as she shows us what to look for when choosing ladders and stepstools designed specifically with women in mind. She’ll also offer some safety tips when using ladders and step stools.
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Helping to take care of your loved one at homeGuest: Hill-Rom Company, Inc.
According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, nearly 52 million informal or family caregivers provide care to someone aged 20+ who is ill or disabled. Of those, nearly 70% are female, and 48% of those are employed full-time, in addition to caregiver duties. It takes a tremendous amount of care coordination to actively care for a loved one in the home. This segment discusses making the overwhelming task of transforming a home to accomodate the needs of both the patient and caregiver easier by partnering with Hill-Rom, a leading provider of home health care supplies and equipment.
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Home Security Tips For The SummerGuest: ADT
In this segment we meet with Amy Kabcenell from ADT Security Systems as we learn why it’s especially important to protect our homes during the summer. To help Amy offers some ways homeowners can have piece of mind by using a monitored home alarm system and offers other helpful tips during the summer months.
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Color ChoicesGuest: Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE
Can Color Really Change The Way You Feel? Yes!
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Do A Home Assessment & PlanGuest: Interim HealthCare Inc.
Here’s how to address the safety or emotional needs of your parents who want to maintain their independence. An in-home assessment by a qualified home healthcare agency and a plan of action can be the first steps in a care program that can help avoid accidents, overcome isolation, and reduce the medical and mental risks of being home alone.
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Safe PassGuest: ADT Security Systems
With home burglaries and other crimes on the rise, it’s now more important than ever to protect your family and possessions. Having a home alarm system can give you peace of mind and save you up to 20 percent on your homeowner’s policy. SafePass from ADT is a safe and easy way to activate your home alarm.
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Collar Your KittyGuest: Lilly Companion Animal Health
Outfit your cat with a breakaway collar and I.D. tag that includes your name, address and telephone number. No matter how careful you are, there’s a chance your cat might slip out the door. An I.D. tag greatly increases the chance that your cat will be returned home safely and quickly. You can buy them inexpensively at your local pet store.
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Economical Laundry Stain SolutionsGuest: CR Brands, Inc.
This segment focuses on Biz Stain Fighter, a pre-treater and booster that is added to your laundry to get cleaner, brighter colors and whites in every wash load.
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SAFE DISC LABELINGGuest: Imation
Still haven’t found the safest way to label your precious CD’s & DVD’s? Here’s a tip. Avoid using an alcohol-based marker or ball point pen. Instead use a non-solvent-based felt-tip permanent marker to mark the label side of the disc. Paper labels are okay for CDs, but a polyester film-based label is best for DVDs..
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Youth Success Stories From The Andy Roddick FoundationGuest: The Andy Roddick Foundation
Professional tennis player Andy Roddick is currently ranked 8th in the world (formerly #1) and is known for his forehand & record-breaking serve. The Balancing Act is granted an exclusive interview with him and his mom about his charity, The Andy Roddick Foundation which helps babies and children at risk. He also discusses his engagement and upcoming plans, the Charles Fazzino painting commissioned for him and being inspired by Andre Agassi.
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Clean GreenGuest: Organic Works Marketing
Did you know that the average U.S. household shells out roughly $600 a year on 40 pounds of chemical cleaning supplies? They threaten our health, and they end up polluting our rivers, oceans, soil and air. For about $20 you can replace every cleaning product in your house with a safer, non-toxic, biodegradable homemade version using common ingredients or check out the non-toxic, commercial alternatives.
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Safe Use Of Children's Cough And Cold RemediesGuest: CHPA Educational Foundation
Popular actress Chandra Wilson shares new safety tips and guidelines for protecting children taking over-the-counter cough and cold remedies.
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