Recipe of the Month- Campfire Grill Packs
Growing up, my mom would make these easy “Ready-to-Grill” packs during long summer days outside or when the family was going camping. She’d put everything inside aluminum foil and keep it in a cooler until ready to throw on the grill. Delicious and easy, plus made for some great memories! What You’ll Need 1 lb […]
Make Sure You’re Fully Protected This Summer
Swimming pools are great on those 80+ degree days. Now that summer is here, many of us are likely planning on spending more time outside (and hopefully by the pool!) Even though a swimming pool doesn’t add to the replacement value of your home, the addition of a swimming pool is an ideal time to […]
Tips to Know Before Exploring the Great Outdoors
During this time of year, many of us are spending a good bit of time outside, and summer is particularly enjoyable for hiking and camping. One real risk you face in spending an increased amount of time outdoors or in wooded areas is encountering what I like to call “problem plants”, such as poison ivy, […]
6 Tips For Keeping Man’s Best Friend Safe on July 4th
The Fourth of July is just a couple of weeks away and if you are planning a big family gathering it’s important to consider your four-legged furry friends. Pets are always a big part of all our family’s celebrations – most of the time, they’re the life of the party! While you may want to […]
4 Tips to Help You Save on Your Summer Vacation
Are you planning your summer vacation? Most of us these days are happy to get any vacation, let alone one we can really enjoy on a budget. Vacations can get expensive quickly! Here are some smart ways to save while still having a good time: Research your destination thoroughly. The Internet and a good guidebook […]
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20th!
Father’s Day Fun Facts: The first Father’s Day happened on June 17, 1910. In the 1920s and 1930s, some people campaigned to scrap both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and just have Parents’ Day – that never caught on. Father’s Day became more popular during World War II when the day was used to honor […]
The Seven Sides of Leadership
Have you ever read Pat Williams book Leadership Excellence? If not, I highly recommend it. He shares the Seven Sides of Leadership which are: Vision Communication People Skills Character Competence Boldness Serving Heart Pat’s book has made a huge impact on the way I lead my team. Since reading the book the first time, I […]
Stay Safe in the Water This Summer
Sitting by the pool, heading to the beach, or getting the boat into the water are fun summer activities that many of us will be enjoying as the weather continues to warm up. No matter how we choose to have fun outdoors this summer, safety should come first. There are some things we can do […]
4 Changes That Can Affect Your Homeowners Insurance
It’s now that time of year when many homeowners get to work on improving their homes. Many people like to use the warmer summer months to tackle home improvement projects that they’ve been thinking about through the winter. It’s important to remember that if you make improvements or renovations to your home, changes can affect […]
Recipe of the Month— Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie
Do you love peanut butter? Do you love chocolate? If so, you will love this No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie! It is smooth, fluffy, rich and the perfect blend of peanut butter and chocolate with only 4 ingredients. What You’ll Need 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 (3.9 oz) package […]