Each year, too many people die because of texting and driving. But we can do something about it. As in turning our thumbs red to remind ourselves NOT to text and drive. I’ve teamed up with Nissan to join the #RedThumb movement. This movement was started by a man named Steve Babcock who painted his thumbnail red to remind himself to put down his phone while driving. We can all help by taking action to reduce fatalities by encouraging our friends and family to turn their thumbs red and pledge to put their phones down while driving.
So I turned my thumb red.
I took the Red Thumb pledge to turn my thumb red, in order to remind myself not to text and drive! I encourage you to do this too — turn your thumb red and pledge NOT to Text and Drive. You can find out more about the #RedThumb movement and how Nissan is supporting it here: http://www.nissanusa.com/redthumb/.
Thanks to Nissan, we’re offering a #RedThumb Pledge Giveaway.
The giveaway includes:
· $25 Cash Card
· Red Thumb Prize Pack Kit which includes a Red Thumb Band, a Dashboard Grip Pad and a T-shirt.
Thank you to Nissan USA for providing compensation and the prize packs for this post. As always, all opinions are my own.
Allicia says
I would use a red sharpie to color my thumb.
Melanie Montgomery says
I keep my purse in the back seat of my car and on silent when I was driving, my phone is out of sight and out of mind.
Heather Dawn says
I would paint my thumbs red as well!
tammigirl says
I wouldn’t need to turn my own thumb red, because I would not text and drive. I am constantly campaigning in my own life for people to not text and drive.
I could do it with nail polish, though,
The Mama Maven says
Glad to hear that!
GB says
I would paint my nails a nice shade of red.
Erika Cochran says
I would let my daughter paint my thumb red with finger paint or nail polish. Good bonding time with her AND an even more important reminder to stay off my phone when driving – I have 2 children and I want to be around for a very long time!
Ashley says
I would draw a red heart in Sharpie marker on my thumb!
Kerri says
I commented on Discovery last minute gifts!
ellen beck says
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Samantha D says
I would use red nail polish like you did – but I’m always good about keeping my phone out of reach. Not worth it – at all!
Tabathia B says
I would paint it red.
Ashley Tucker says
I’d paint my nails red!
Pennywise Cook says
I hate to be unoriginal, but I’d paint my nail red, too. 😉
Laura J says
Oh I love that idea! So important! Our community lost a teen who was texting and driving, so very sad. I always put my phone down and do not pick it back up until I arrive at my location!
Stephanie says
i would paint my nails red
Ellie Wright says
I like the idea of painting my thumbnail red. Great message!
steve weber says
I’d have a picture of a red stop sign in the car!!
Thomas Murphy says
I would wear red gloves.
Jessica To says
I like the idea of the red nail polish!
Amanda Sakovitz says
id paint my nails red!
latanya says
painting my nails red
ellen beck says
i would piy my nails red tp remind me.
shelly peterson says
I would pain my nails with red polish
Elle P. says
I would paint my nail red!
lauren says
I would paint it a great sparkly red and have it stand out from my other nails to make sure i don’t text and drive- My phone will be moving to the back seat out of sight out of mind
Jennifer Marie says
I would also paint my nail red.
Elena says
I would paint my nails red
HS says
I’ll paint my nails red.
Jessica Beard says
I would also use nailpolish or find a ring with some red in it.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Would Paint My Thumb Nail Red.
Janet W. says
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Janet W. says
I would paint my thumb nail red to remind myself and spread the word!
Kelly D says
I would use a red sticker.
Mami2jcn says
I would use red nail polish.
Tricia Nightowlmama says
I’d use finger paint and let my little guy paint it Fresh reminder why I’d never want to Text and drive because he’s so important to me I want to make sure I’m always here for him
Deb Jackson says
I’ll be painting it red and showing it off. Great message.
Amber McVey-Phillippe says
I think this is a really awesome way to remind ppl to stay safe!
Kerri says
I would add a little Scarlett O’Hara color by Essie to help me keep my promise!
Alli says
This is a great idea. I tend to keep my phone out of reach when I am driving, but I like the push to help keep people safe all through the holidays (and beyond)!
Crystal says
I like the idea of painting my thumbnail red like you did. I’ve seen some people put a red rubber band but I think that might hurt LOL!
Bryce says
love this! so important!