http://blog.safetygirl.com What more could a girl need? Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:20:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Do you want to get started with Pepper Spray but need some practice? Safety Girl is pleased to offer unique Pepper Spray Kits that allow you to practice using Pepper Spray and become familiar with the products so you are truly prepared for an emergency situation. Check out some of ... http://blog.safetygirl.com/2012/01/12/pepper-spray-kits/ New Year’s Eve is one of the world’s biggest celebrations. Between the parties, alcohol, and traveling, New Year’s Eve festivities make it all too easy for something to go wrong. Have a great time this year while staying safe with a few simple tips. If you’re going out: Dress appropriately. You might ... http://blog.safetygirl.com/2011/12/29/stay-safe-on-new-years-eve/ New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and you may be thinking about making a New Year’s resolution. Did you know that most people don’t keep their New Year’s resolutions? Although we may have the best intentions, we often don’t make resolutions we can keep. Safety Girl is here ... http://blog.safetygirl.com/2011/12/29/make-a-new-years-resolution-you-can-keep/ You’ve finished your holiday shopping, wrapped your gifts, baked your Christmas cookies, and now it’s time for a family get-together. Many of us look forward to seeing family on the holidays, but the happiness can quickly dissolve if family drama ensues. Safety Girl is at your side with a few tips ... http://blog.safetygirl.com/2011/12/22/have-a-drama-free-holiday-season/ With the holiday season here and Christmas less than two weeks away, malls and shopping centers are busier than ever. Although safety should be your primary concern at all times, this time of year is the perfect time to take a few extra moments to think about your personal safety ... http://blog.safetygirl.com/2011/12/22/safe-holiday-shopping-tips/ Safety Girl’s Pink Roadside Emergency Tool Kit from Apollo is an essential item for any woman who traveling by car this holiday season. This Roadside Emergency Kit contains everything you would ever need if you have car trouble packed into a compact, pink and black, soft-sided bag. Don’t leave home ... http://blog.safetygirl.com/2011/12/22/the-pink-roadside-emergency-tool-kit-from-apollo-a-perfect-gift-for-the-holidays/ The topic of pepper spray or mace strength is often a confusing and misinterpreted subject. There are two common inaccurate measures of pepper spray strength and one true indicator of strength. The one correct indicator of pepper spray potency, as recognized by the EPA & US Federal Government, is Major Capsaicinoids ... http://blog.safetygirl.com/2011/12/08/pepper-spray-strength-how-hot-is-it-really/ Commonly known as OC sprays, pepper spray is a personal safety device, when used properly, aids in deterring the most aggressive attackers and subjects. Known for its inflammatory effects, pepper spray can cause temporary loss of vision, shortness/loss of breath and a burning sensation of the skin. It is also relied ... http://blog.safetygirl.com/2011/12/02/what-makes-pepper-spray-so-effective/ Looking for a compact, powerful, and outrageously inexpensive self-defense weapon? The Brutus Self Defense Keychain is the perfect self-defense product for women who want to carry their lifeline with their car keys. The Brutus Self Defense Key Chain gives more power to your punch when faced with an attacker. Designed in ... http://blog.safetygirl.com/2011/12/01/brutus-the-bull-dog-self-defense-keychain/ The Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA) is dedicated to providing women in the concrete construction industry with information, opportunities, and mentoring. An advisory board, which includes presidents, managers, and other leaders from a variety of construction and related companies, directs the activities of WICA. Although the idea for WICA began ... http://blog.safetygirl.com/2011/12/01/women-in-concrete-alliance/