Are You Aware?
One in four women and one in seven men in the United States suffer serious physical violence at the hands of a partner at least once during their lifetimes. Every day, three women lose their lives in this country as a result of domestic violence. Millions of Americans live in daily, silent fear within their […]
Would You Be Prepared if Disaster Strikes?
Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), September’s designation as National Preparedness Month was put in place in 2004 to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools, and communities. FEMA campaigns each September to educate Americans on how to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including […]
September Is…
During September, we try to help educate our customers and our agency family about the risk of not having proper life insurance coverage. For most people, talking about life insurance sounds almost as fun as eating rotten eggs. However, ignoring it can compound a family tragedy by turning it into a financial nightmare. More and […]
Read a Book Today!
There are many benefits of reading books. Unfortunately, in this day and age, not a lot of people take the time to read them anymore. When was the last time you picked up a book? Blame your answer on technology if you must, but that doesn’t change the fact that you’re missing out on a […]
August is National Family Fun Month
When August hits us it can feel like the fun of summer is coming to an end. So, before you start bringing out the brown paper lunch bags and dividing up the school supplies, pick a few days this month that will be dedicated to having some family fun! Just because summer is almost over, […]
8 Things to Tell Your Teen Not to Do
I hope you have been enjoying your summer so far. Soon, our kids will be going back to school. While we are busy thinking about lunch plans, shopping for school clothes, and more, our children are clinging to their last bit of summer break. This time of year also means that many teens will be […]
Don’t Get Caught Without Your Sunscreen
Heading out on a warm, sunny day? Don’t forget to cover up – with sunscreen. Everybody – and I mean everybody – needs sunscreen. Your ethnicity doesn’t matter; how easily you tan doesn’t matter. If you go out in the sun without sunscreen you are putting yourself at risk for melanoma, one of the deadliest […]
A Healthy Tip for You from an Unlikely Source
I’ll get to the healthy tip shortly, but first… Did you know that June is National Iced Tea Month? I love iced tea, especially sweet tea, and I thought it might be fun to take a look at this delicious summer beverage and all it has to offer. There’s a lot I didn’t know, especially […]
May is National Asthma & Allergies Awareness Month
I don’t know about you, but over the past few years, my allergies have gotten worse than usual. Since May is peak season for allergy and asthma sufferers, I thought it was the perfect time to learn more about these diseases. Asthma is a disease of the lungs that occurs when airways become blocked or […]
Are You Ready to Hit the Water? Let’s Hit the Basics First!
Summertime is the perfect season to get the boat back in the water. While owning a boat is great fun for the whole family, it can also be stressful. Carrying the proper amount of boat insurance is key to happily enjoying the lake or river this summer. Here is a quick rundown of boat insurance: […]