If you have often worried whether your child is safe while buckled up with the car seatbelt and riding in his booster seat, your worries are not unfounded. Children in booster seats are actually at risk of injury and death due to seatbelt slack (looseness). A loose seatbelt allows a child in a booster seat to bounce around, rock, tip, slide, and even fall over during normal vehicle maneuvering, which can result in injuries.

That’s the reason why I’m using the SeatSnug to ease my worry. With the SeatSnug, I can lightly tighten the lap belt around my five year old child’s hips while she rides comfortably in a vehicle. Thus,  preventing seatbelt slack and eliminates bouncing, rocking, tipping, falling over, submarining, and ejection.  Best of all, my child does not complain as it also improves stability and comfort.

SeatSnug incorporates the unique race track proven, crash tested, and patented CG-Lock®, which received The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval as a unique car safety device that stabilizes children in booster seats to increase child safety and comfort. SeatSnug is a CG-Lock technology product designed specifically for children, to provide peace of mind to Moms and Grandmoms, while they drive children around.

BUY IT : Retailing at $34.95 per unit, SeatSnug is definitely a worthy buy to give you a peace of mind! You can also visit www.seatsnug.com/videos/how-to-install to watch the video on installation.

In this recession time, shoppers alike are trying to save as much as they can and many have resort to searching online for coupon codes to obtain discounts as well as best buys and deals prior to making their purchases. 

If you have not visited my community site, www.parentreviewers.com, you should check it out for some great coupon codes which many parents will find useful. One of the most sought after is the promo code for discount off the Sleepy Wrap baby sling. Others include discounts for books, baby accessories and clothings, sunscreen, jewelries and more.

However, if you are looking for a website devoted to bargain hunting, you should visit CouponWinner.com. It is is an online shopping Web site based in Santa Barbara, CA that works with over 4,755 merchants and provides thousands of free coupons and promotional codes from top brand-names. Shoppers can find bargains in practically every category, from travel, beauty, health, home/garden, pet supplies, sports and fitness to computers, electronics, office supplies, finance, food, entertainment, automobile and more. Check it out for yourself!

Fostering a mindset of abundance in your children is one of the greatest gifts you can give them—especially during less than ideal economic times.  Doing so helps them see the world as full of opportunity for those willing to work diligently toward their goals.  Young people with an abundance attitude realize that wealth is not finite and that they can create lives of prosperity for themselves and others.

Here are some tips provided by Darren Hardy, Publisher and Editorial Director of SUCCESS magazine. You willl be able to find the full write up featured in the Feburary 2009 issue of SUCCESS Magazine:

Reward Responsibly – Don’t give rewards for promised future behavior.  Reward when the goal is accomplished.  Acknowledge the accomplishment and celebrate it.
 
Clarity – Be open about your financial state.  Work as a family toward saving for a big item like a dream vacation.  Adopt a family mission statement. 
 
Everything is a Teaching Tool – Use economic and financial news, as well as the success stories of business owners as conversation starters or as talking points around particular issues.  Inspire your kids by highlighting positive entrepreneurial stories. 
 
Foster Support – You’re not necessarily the dominant adviser to your children.  Kids need support, mentorship and encouragement from coaches, teachers and other influential people.  Find out who your child’s favorites are and encourage their support of your child’s endeavors. 

Giving Back – Show your children the power of sharing.  Volunteering time and resources goes a long way toward teaching an abundant outlook by giving to the less fortunate.
 
Gratitude Attitude – Appreciate the things you have.  Teach your children to take stock of and appreciate the intangibles like relationships, nature, shared experiences and things that don’t cost money.

I’m sorry this is a little late as I had been pretty sick during the last couple of weeks and when you’re sick during the holidays, it really sucks Anyway, here’s the winner of our Giftybox For Last Minute Shoppers Giveaway:

 Betty Dennis - dinner Giftybox

Please email me your shipping address by using the Contact Form here. If the prize remains unclaimed by 3rd January 2009, I will be doing a second draw.

Thank you to everyone who participated.