Some Cool Things I have run across lately from friends & colleagues that I want to share;

Talking Smoke Alarms Can Save Children's Lives

Research has shown that, although children may sleep through an audible smoke alarm, they will respond more quickly to the sound of a known voice urging them to get up. This is due to the brain's ability to recognize one's own name or a familiar voice even while asleep. New vocal smoke alarms allow you to record your own alarm messages and exit instructions to help reduce critical exit times. For example: "Taylor, this Mom!! There is a fire!! Get Up!! Get up now and go outside!!" There are several options available that an internet search for "Talking Smoke Alarms" will locate. (The video from this link takes time to load but is worth the wait) A video clip from a Boston TV station investigative report graphically demonstrates the differences between talking and non-talking alarms.

this was sent to me by The Owens who live in Holliday Farms and own a home inspection business, you can reach them at 602-799-8396, if you are in need of inspection services.


Put your car keys beside your bed at night.

If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it.It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the
button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break in your house, odds are the burglar or rapist won't stick around...after a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there.....This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.

P.S. I am sending this to everyone I know because I think it is fantastic.Would also be useful for any emergency , such as a heart attack, where you can't reach a phone

Thank you to Terri Billington for sharing this!