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    Stinky’s Riddles “May 2021”

    The solution to the April Riddle “I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for five minutes. What am I?”: Breath.

    June 14, 2021

  • Swimming Safety: 10 Tips for Summer

    Summer is here and people are flocking to the water — whether it’s the beach, a lake, a river or a backyard pool. But, wherever there’s water, there’s also danger. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 10 people drown every day — and two of those are children 14 or […]

    June 2, 2021

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    Washingtonians Prepare for the Long-Term Care Payroll Tax

    “Washington Cares Fund” Payroll Tax The passage of the Long-Term Care Trust Act – effective January 1st, 2022 – makes Washington the first state in the nation to create a publicly funded insurance program, providing working residents of Washington an opportunity to vest into a basic level of LTC benefits. Originally advertised as The Washington Long-Term Trust […]

    May 25, 2021

  • Wedding Insurance: Say ‘Yes,’ to Peace of Mind

    You’ve fallen in love and plan to say, “I do.” Now your every waking moment is filled with visions of the dress, the rings, the flowers, the honeymoon, and more. But, have you thought about insurance? No, it’s not romantic, but it is a practical way to gain some peace of mind. After all, what […]

    May 19, 2021

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    “Give Back” Referral Rewards May 2021

    A matching $20 donation for each referral totaling $240 was made to Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington.  In honor of World Wish Day, April 29th.  Because wishes are important. Wishes and dreams mean hope!  We were happy to help grant children with critical illnesses their wishes and give a little more hope.

    Our May charity of the month is Serenity Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation.  Serenity Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of abused, abandoned, or neglected horses.

    May 11, 2021

  • Crunchy Broccoli Salad

    It’s said that people who particularly enjoy eating crunchy foods may have anger issues, but I don’t entirely subscribe to that theory! Sometimes nothing satisfies like a kettle fried chip or in this case, an extra crunchy broccoli salad. This salad hits a lot of flavor centers with the smoky flavor of bacon, the nutty […]

    May 11, 2021

  • Inexpensive Fixes for a Safer Home

    Home improvement: It’s a never-ending process for many people, and for those of us who aren’t necessarily handy, it can be a hassle, too. But there are plenty of simple maintenance tasks and other improvements you can handle to make your home safer – whether you’re handy or not. And you won’t have to break […]

    April 29, 2021

  • Sunshine and the Almighty Vitamin D

    When the sun comes out in the Pacific Northwest, everyone goes a little bonkers! It’s no surprise because we do have a lot of cloud cover that blocks out valuable sunlight. Sunlight and vitamin D are essential for humans to survive. Our bodies naturally create vitamin D when exposed to sunlight which is why vitamin […]

    April 26, 2021

  • Do I Need to Purchase the Extra Rental Car Coverage?

    Maybe you’ve been here before. You’ve just come off the plane, picked up your baggage, and gone to the rental car counter. You’re tired from the flight, a little stressed, and about to begin an ambitious vacation or a challenging business project. And, this is the point at which you’re asked, “Do you want insurance […]

    April 8, 2021

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    Stinky’s Riddles April 2021

    Are you smarter than Stinky? I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for five minutes. What am I?   Email your answers to Stinky by May 5th and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks gift card. The solution to the March […]

    April 7, 2021