This year Small Business Saturday is on November 27. The purpose of this day is to remind consumers of the important role they play in helping small businesses to be successful. Of course this is not the only day of the year that we as consumers should visit small businesses. We should be their customers…
Traffic Safety Apparently, it’s time for another talk about distracted driving. On a recent road trip to Destin, Florida (see picture of beautiful sunset over the Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort), we noticed a woman putting her mascara on while driving on the interstate. According to traffic safety experts, there are three…
October Is Fire Prevention Month. According to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), heating is listed as a top cause of house fires. As the weather gets colder and we all begin to turn on the heat, we must take the time to follow these guidelines to be safe. Have your furnace inspected on a…
What causes mold and how can it be prevented? Mold thrives in warm, humid air. In our region of the country we all know about warm (mostly hot) and humid conditions. My flowers happen to love the warm and moist environment. There are plenty of mold spores outside during the summer months. People with allergies…
Do you own a business? Whether you are just starting a new business or have owned your business for several years, it is never a bad time to look at what you have and make sure your specific business insurance needs are covered. Business insurance includes various types, and your needs all depend on the…
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a farmer’s market? Farmer’s markets along with roadside stands are popular and plentiful this time of year. One of our favorite things about summer are the farm fresh fruits and vegetables we can purchase at roadside stands and farmer’s markets. Setting…
Summer is finally upon us! Hallelujah! The consistent warmer weather with sunshine sprinkled in is a welcome relief to what we all have endured during the past several months. June brings us Father’s Day along with the first official day of summer!! There is another official day in June. June 28 is National Insurance Awareness…
The month of May brings us the world famous Indianapolis 500 and all of the festivities leading up to this well known race which is held on Memorial weekend in May. You may or may not know that the first Indianapolis 500 was held in 1911 and won by a man named Roy Harroun. His…
Spring is my favorite season. There is just something about the newness of this season after the long, cold winter that brings happiness. Flowers that begin popping up out of the ground and the blooms and buds opening on the trees bring pure joy. The fresh smell of the ground is delightful. As I write…
Ahhhhhh! That beautiful, beach sunset picture never gets old! With spring just around the corner, you may be planning a vacation where a rental car will be needed. Rental car companies offer insurance for an additional cost, but do you really need it? It depends……. Consider the following points before you make a decision: Does…