Use these tips to help ensure that you are fully able to enjoy the holiday season with your loved ones.

The holidays are meant to be spent with your friends and family. No matter if that means entertaining your loved ones at your house or taking a trip to go and visit them, knowing how to stay safe during the holidays will help to ensure that you can fully enjoy the season. Keep these holiday safety tips in mind before you start celebrating. While traveling by car, give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination. The roads are typically very congested during the holiday season and giving yourself a little extra time to get to your destination will help to make sure that you don't have to speed. If you are entertaining your friends and family over the holidays, chances are a lot of your time is going to be spent in your kitchen. Check all of your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors before you start cooking. Create a safety zone that is at least three feet wide around your oven and stove to keep all of the kids safe while cooking. While putting up your holiday decorations, make sure to only use lights that are rated for outside use. Do not overload your circuits by only plugging in as many decorations as the circuit can handle. Instead of using real candles to light up the night, use flameless candles to prevent a fire from starting. Taking a look at all of your insurance policies, from your auto insurance if you are traveling to your homeowners insurance if you will be  hosting the holiday party will help to ensure that you have the right amount of coverage for the season. Contact the independent insurance professionals at Bell Black Insurance in Rexburg, Idaho for all f your insurance needs. We will work with you to help you find the right policies to fit your needs, all at the right price.