Ashley Austrew

Ashley is a freelance journalist and writer. Her work has been published by Cosmopolitan, Scholastic, Dictionary.com, Scary Mommy, and many other outlets. She lives with her family in Omaha, Nebraska.

9 Ways To Prevent House Fires

Few accidents are more devastating than a house fire. Each year in the U.S., residential fires cause thousands of injuries and millions of dollars in damage. Even more troubling is the fact that most of these fires are preventable. The leading cause of house fires is cooking, with heating, electrical malfunctions, and unintentional fires following

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The 5 Best Apps and Websites To Help You Find Safe Neighborhoods

There are so many things to consider when you’re looking for a new place to live — things like proximity to work, the quality of the local schools, amenities like shopping and entertainment and most importantly, safety. Social networking apps like NextDoor and Neighbors can help you stay in-the-know about crime in your are after

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Family Watchdog

Family Watchdog Review

Family Watchdog is a free service that allows people to easily map registered sex offenders living in their area. Even though sex offender registries exist, some people may not be aware of the offenders living in their area. By entering an address or the name of a school or day care, users can view a map

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