Safety Around the Holidays

A dear friend of mine's home was burglarized and he was fortunate to capture it all on camera with his security systems. Luckily, he nor anyone else was home to be hurt. A few years ago, my car was broken into and all of my son's gifts were stolen. Even recent than that, a few other friends had their homes robbed. This happens a lot during the holidays. A time when everyone's dreams are filled with joy and hope, there are perpetrators out there to take it all away.

These things are material things, what's important is that you and your family are safe. Here are a few tips I want to share that I think will help keep you, your family, and maybe even your home safe:

• If you're traveling for the holiday's DON'T POST IT on Facebook or any other social media website. That's like advertising your home is open and ready for burglars to take what they want.
• Don't leave anything of value in your vehicles. When you're done shopping, take everything out of your cars.
• Avoid having your Christmas tree displayed in the windows especially if you have gifts under them. 
• Don't leave the evidence of expensive purchases in the trash like large boxes and boxes with images of TVs, Computers, etc. 
• If you are traveling, do ask a close friend or relative to monitor your home. If possible have a house sitter.
• Do watch for suspicious activity or unfamiliar faces in your neighborhood. When in doubt call the police.

I hope these tips can help you and if you have more to add, please share in the comments below. Do be safe and have a happy holiday season.

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Sherries Pritchard CEO & President is the founding member of Stylish Weddings & Things, LLC as well as the Executive Planner and main writer to the & More Things Blog. With a specialty in planning weddings with below average wedding budgets, she strives to provide helpful and inspirational content that is current, relevant, and budget friendly. Stylish Weddings & Things is a boutique wedding planning and management company based in Pompton Lakes, NJ, serving the NJ tri-state area. For questions, please visit www.stylishweddingsandthings.com or contact Sherries Pritchard at info@stylishweddingsandthings.com or (862)248-2555.