Protect yourself

Given the fact that Christmas has become so commercialized, it is no surprise that this is also a time of year with high crime rates. I recommend arming yourself with self defense products. There is a line of pepper spray that looks just like lipstick that women can feel confident carrying in their purse and catch a possible assailant off guard if necessary.

We never want to think about it, but these things happen everyday. We all probably know someone who has been effected by robbery, identity theft, assault, or worse. This is an unfortunate part of life today and rather than ignore it, we must prepare ourselves and be realistic.