Going on a Road Trip? You Will Need the Nap Zapper Driver Sleep Alarm!

Many people take road trips during the summer, and unfortunately, many people fall asleep at the wheel... At WomenOnGuard.com, we have a gadget that prevents drivers from falling asleep!

Our country has beautiful parks and other destinations... During the summer many of us hit the road to relax. A vacation with the family is always fun, but many people have a hard time staying awake while driving! Unfortunately, that's how many vehicle accidents occur.

We have a gadget called the; Nap Zapper Driver Sleep Alarm! This unit is reasonably priced, only $8.95 and very convenient for those summer escapades! The alarm goes off if the driver starts to nod forward, and can be heard by the driver as well as the passengers.

The Nap Zapper Driver Sleep Alarm is simple to use, just hang it on the ear of the person who is driving! Perfect for the summer vacation or any other time of the year. PLUS, it's also handy for security guards, machine operators and even for students that are falling asleep while cramming for tests!

June 20th Is The First Day Of Summer, Are You Protecting Your Skin and Your Children's?

Summer is a fun time of the year, children are out of school and many families take vacations during this season... But, please enjoy the summer by applying sunscreen when outside!

I'm one of the owners of WomenOnGuard.com. My name is Martha Z. Martinez and I want to share my story, regarding SUN EXPOSURE! My childhood was spent in Florida and like other kids, I got a nice brown tan! But now, I'm paying for it. Back in the 60's people didn't know better, about sunshine and it's repercussions. Below is what I went through, because I got too much sun outside, as a child...

I was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma, about 5 years ago. Fortunately it is not the deadly kind, like Melanoma! It started like a pimple on my nose and it kept coming back for a couple years... Finally it got to the point where it wouldn't heal and kept bleeding, so I went to a dermatologist. He confirmed it to be cancerous and not just a pimple, like I thought!

The cancer had spread very deep into my nose, so taking it out and covering it with skin, was not enough. It would leave a deep dent on my nose. I ended up having surgery to fill the hole with my own cells, in order to later place a piece of skin over it. The plastic surgeon had to pull a flap of skin from my forehead and bring it temporarily down to the tip of my nose, like a funnel. Doing this would allow new cells to grow and therefore fill in the void on the tip of my nose. I had that funnel for 3 weeks until my second surgery was done! Needless to say, I was not allowed to lay flat on my bed, because I could bleed out!

On the second surgery, the Dr. brought up the flap of skin and placed it back onto my forehead. Then, he got another piece of my forehead skin and placed it, over the now filled with cells, spot on my nose. He later had to stretch the skin where the little piece was taken from and stitch it back together, on my forehead!

This is what I went through, just because I got too much sun as a kid! ALWAYS wear a hat when you are out in the sun and use SUNSCREEN! If you have children; make them apply sunscreen if they play outside! You don't only get cancer when you are at the beach!

Would You Ride On One Of These?

Summer isn’t over yet… Roller coaster anyone? August is still part of summer and if you’re one of those people that love to engage in exciting, dare devil fun experiences, you’ll love the list below!

We gathered below, a list of the top 10 existing rollercoasters in the USA. This information was taken from CoasterBuzz.com

Exciting Top 10 Rollercoasters Parks In The USA

• El Toro: Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey

• Outlaw Run: Silver Dollar City Amusement Park in Branson, Missouri.

• The Voyage: Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana

• Ravine Flyer II: Waldameer Park in Erie, Pennsylvania

• Millennium Force: Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio

• Boulder Dash: Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut

• Bizarro: Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts

• Banshee: Kings Island in Mason, Ohio

• Maverick: Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio

• Intimidator: Carowinds, North Carolina

Enjoy the summer before it’s gone for the year! Do you have the courage to ride these exciting rollercoasters?

What Kind Of Parent Forgets Their Baby In A Car?

In last Friday's news there was yet another case of a 10 month old baby left in a hot car, by a parent, to die in Wichita's summer heat. The child was picked up from the babysitters and later forgotten in the car for 2 hours!

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Of course we are busy with work, cleaning, paying bills, so on and so forth… But there really is no excuse for children who depend on you, to be forgotten and locked in a car! That in itself is unforgivable, but doing this in the hot summer heat is definitely more than unforgivable, it's a crime!

When people decide to become parents, they have an obligation to raise their child safely and provide for them, until they become adults. There simply is no excuse for letting a baby die in the hot summer heat because you "forgot about the baby". If you are that forgetful, you don't need to be taking care of your own children. There are plenty of good parents out there, that would love to adopt them and protect them from people that are too busy looking out for just themselves!

Statistics show that many children die in hot vehicles every year. In fact more than 36 annually. What kind of society does this to helpless babies?

Prevent Toddler Drownings With A Pool Alarm

If you own a pool and have small children or a toddler, make sure your water hole is safe this coming summer from drownings. Especially if you can't watch it 24/7!

We have a product that can make your life a lot easier this summer and give you peace of mind, as well. It's impossible to watch your kids all the time and there is a product that can really help parents avoid drownings. It's called the Pool Alarm. It literally sounds an alarm, if a splash occurs in your water hole. It consists of an electronic sensor outside and a remote receiver inside your home. A loud pulsating sound will go off in your home, if someone or something splashes in your pool! This is a lifesaving system, especially if you have small children or toddlers.

The unit is placed on your pool deck, next to the water. It will be constantly ON, unless you  deactivate it and put it into sleep mode. If someone tries to steel the unit, it also will sound off the alarm. The receiver in your home can be placed up to 200 feet away from the electronic sensor outside, that's by your water hole!

Safety precautions to prevent drownings are of most importance in the summer and also throughout the rest of the year. Especially if you have small children or toddlers! It is handy if you have small pets, as well! For more details, go to the link above.

How Safe Are Your Children Around Your Pool?

Summer has officially started and kids love to swim and play in the water. Are you sticking around to watch them?

We all know that unfortunately, many children drown during the summer. Constant supervision from a parent is a must, to prevent drownings! If you have a pool in your backyard, making sure your little ones stay out of it, when you are not around, can be a challenge and a safety issue. Toddlers, especially are amazed at how pretty the water looks and how much fun it would be to take their toys in it. They don't think about the possibility of drowning.

It is virtually impossible to keep an eye on your children, especially a toddler, for 24 hours a day! Having some sort of safety device for your water hole this summer, would be a good idea and give you some peace of mind. Many pool owners use portable fences around their water hole. But, there is another safety alternative, a Pool Alarm.

The Pool Alarm will notify you, inside your home, if someone or something has fallen into your water hole! It will give you peace of mind, because it has a sensor that will detect if your child or your pet, for that matter, falls into it. You can also deactivate it by putting the unit in the sleep mode. This allows your children to get into their fun pond! The sleep mode is a great feature! Plus, unless someone knows how to sleep it and they try to deactivate or steal it, it will also trigger the alarm!

Read more details about how this alarm prevents danger, on our website! Enjoy the season and future ones, without confronting any drowning issues.

Pool Safety for Children in the Summer

Summer officially starts tomorrow, but many people are already swimming in coastal areas. Typically, this is the time of year when parents have concerns over their children's safety at beaches, lakes and pools.

Photo by Remco Douma

Parents are aware of the dangers that children confront when faced with deep water, yet with all the action going on during these summer outings, sometimes it's easy to get distracted from dangerous situations. Parents should always supervise their children when they are in the water. Supervising means watch them at all times, do not also read, have a phone conversation, barbeque, mow the lawn... A drowning occurs very quickly and quietly and can very easily happen unnoticed! It is also advisable for parents to take CPR classes, because every second is crucial when someone is drowning. In fact, it is advisable for parents to be in the water with their children. In other words, to be close enough, in case something should happen and they can act quickly. This is especially critical if you are at the beach, river or a lake.

Pool Alarm

If you happen to have a pool, there are some things you can do to prevent your children from drowning, especially if they are toddlers. Install a fence around your pool. It should be at least 4 feet high with self latching doors that open out and are not reachable by a child. Also, it might be a good idea, not to have water toys lying around when the pool is not being used, such as balls, masks, rafts, etc. It will be less tempting for a child to want to get in the pool and play with their toys, and you happen to be inside the house unaware of what's going on.

Another thing you can do is purchase a Pool Alarm for your pool which is a must if you have children. It comes with a monitor and a receiver. The monitor is easily installed outside, on the the pool deck. It senses unusual splashing and will sound an alarm outside as well as through the receiver which is mounted inside your home! The monitor is always active or on. You simply have to put it into the sleep mode, if you want to go for a swim. If you're inside or outside and you hear an alarm go off, you will know someone or something splashed into your water hole! It is also a great safety monitor if you have pets that are outside in the yard and happen to get near the pool and accidently fall in. The monitor can be installed up to 200 feet away from the receiver. Click on the link above for more details on this alarm.

Have a wonderful and safe summer!

Protect Yourself from Wild Animals when Camping

Photo by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Going Camping this Summer? Keep in mind that there may be bears, wolves or mountain lions around, depending on where your destination is. Below is some information on how to stay safe from wild animals, while camping.

If you are taking your family out camping this summer, make sure you take with you an animal deterrent such as the Mace Bear Pepper Spray. This is a must have for campers, people that go fishing, hiking and of course hunting. This product will not only protect you from bears, but it can also protect you from wolves, wild hogs and mountain lions!

The Mace Bear Pepper Spray can reach up to 35 feet. It sprays a fog, so after you spray it at an animal, you should run from the fog itself and or course, from the wild animal too! If you go hiking, fishing or hunting, keep in mind that this product is to be sprayed only on aggressive animals and not to be used on surfaces. For example, never spray your tent or belongings with it. Never spray your surroundings or equipment. Some people think that if they do this, it will deter wolves, wild hogs and mountain lions from getting close. Wrong... If you spray it around the campgrounds, it will actually ATTRACT WILD ANIMALS! Don't forget that pepper is a spice. Humans aren't the only ones that like food with spice! Animals are also attracted by the scent of pepper.

Camping can be fun, but only if you carry with you the necessities required to be safe in the wilderness, such as the Mace Bear Pepper Spray. It's not just made for hunting. It is also handy for hiking and fishing too! Enjoy your wilderness summer vacation!

Summer Safety Tips

Home Safety Tips
Many people take vacations in the summer. Houses or apartments are left alone and burglars see this as a chance to break in and steal. Make sure your home appears lived in by having your lights turn on and off during the evenings. Invest in a digital timer or have a trustworthy neighbor turn them on. Some people have a relative house sit their home. If you normally have the drapes or shades open, leave them that way. If you have a garage, make sure that it is locked. Have your mail held at the post office or again, have a neighbor get it for you. This also applies to newspaper deliveries. Let your local police station know you are going to be away. Many police stations have time for their officers to occasionally patrol your property. Don't leave a message on your answering machine that you are going to be out for a few days!

Pool or Beach Safety Tips
Always have an adult keep an eye on children while in a pool or at the beach. When at the beach, not only watching kids swimming is important, but also making sure you keep an eye on them while they are walking or running about. Many children get kidnapped on beaches. If you have a pool and a small child, you might also consider investing this summer in a pool alarm. It will detect when a substantial splash occurs. These alarms have a remote receiver that you can have inside your home. It will let you know, while your are inside, if someone or something goes in your pool.

Summer Cookouts
Many people know what precautions must be taken when you have an open fire or barbecue. One thing that has caught the attention lately by the medical field is the amount of deaths caused by children chocking on HOT DOGS! Please make sure that small children have their hot dogs cut up in small pieces. We know this is a given, but with all the fuss that goes into a family picnic, the obvious, sometimes goes unnoticed! Same applies to grapes, cherries, etc.

Self Defense Weapons Tips
Yes, these can also be an issue if you are not careful. First of all, never let a child under 18 carry a self defense product. Keep these products away from a child's reach. Second, make sure you never leave pepper spray or mace in a heated environment such as a hot summer car. Pepper spray inside it's canister can expand and burst open and cause a HOT mess! Third and lastly, keep in mind that if you are going to board a plane, you cannot carry pepper spray on board. If you are going to fly internationally, remember that in many countries, it is illegal to carry pepper spray, stun guns or Tasers!

Outdoor Summer Fun, Pepper Spray Precautions

There are many things going on in the summer and most of them take place outdoors. As always, when you go out, take a self defense product with you. Of course there are precautions you need to take with all self defense products. Pepper spray is at the top of the list for precautionary measures when it pertains to heat. Be especially aware during the summer, that the spray is in a pressurized container (just like hairspray) and if it gets too hot, it can expand and break through the container, spreading pepper spray everywhere! When at the beach or pool, make sure to keep your pepper spray covered from the sun, if it is going to be exposed for a long period of time. Most pepper sprays are OK if they get wet, but it is not recommended that you submerge them in water. Another thing to remember is if you leave your pepper spray in the car, it is better to place it in the glove compartment or a place that is shaded at all times. If your car gets way too hot in the summer, it is recommended that you NOT leave the pepper spray in the car. If you are going to fly on a plane, remember that you will not be allowed to carry it on board, so leave your pepper spray at home. This is due to the Homeland Security issues. This is also why when you purchase pepper spray from WomenOnGuard.com, it reaches you via UPS or USPS ground service instead of air. The only product that WomenOnGuard.com can send via fast air mail is the Guardian Angel Pepper Spray. Due to it's unique container, it is not pressurized and it is not affected by heat.