Author: ebaker

What Is a Hard Insurance Market? What Does It Mean for You?

Why does your rate go up even if you haven’t filed a claim? Insurance is a system where individuals pay premiums into a pool of funds that is used to pay for claims when they arise. However, when there are too many claims and the pool of funds is depleted, insurance rates increase for everyone not only the people that have had the claims.

We get it. It stinks to pay money for something you hope to never have to use.

However, despite how much we dislike paying for it, insurance remains a crucial aspect of our lives because it protects us financially against catastrophic losses.

December 15, 2023
Stinky’s Riddles December 2023

Email your answers to Stinky by January 9th and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks gift card.

December 12, 2023
Erica’s Easy Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Well in this very creamy dish, there is a secret cheat to achieving the ooey and gooey delicious, cheesiness that I desire. That secret ingredient is Cream of Chicken soup.

This recipe gives you a basic outline of what to add. Feel free to add or substitute some additional cheeses to personalize this recipe to what you want, just don’t skip the cream of chicken soup.

December 11, 2023
Stinky’s Riddles November 2023

Are you smarter than Stinky? January February March April May June July August September October November December What did I forget Email your answers to Stinky by December 8th and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks gift card. The October Riddle, “There is one of me […]

November 22, 2023
“Give Back” Referral Rewards October 2023

We would like to thank the following people for referring to us in September: JC Jolley, Diana Memic, Leonie Potts, Bill Renner, Matt Varelia (twice), and Nick Varelia (twice). Each of the referrers will receive a $10 gift card. A matching $20 donation for each referral totaling $160 was donated to the Serenity Equine Rescue […]

November 21, 2023
Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

What to do with Turkey leftovers? Here’s a recipe for 2 (9-inch) pot pies. Ingredients 4 cups of leftover cooked turkey cut into 1-inch pieces ¼ cup unsalted butter ⅔ cup diced onion ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2½ cups chicken broth 1/2 cup of milk 1 cup sliced carrots 2/3 cup sliced celery ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 pinch cayenne […]

November 21, 2023
Decadent Delicious Apple Bread

We had a few apples from our own tree this year and ended up buying six boxes from a local orchard. There were several varieties including Cosmic Crisp, Gala, Golden Delicious, and Honey Crisp. Our intention was to make fresh pressed apple cider, but it also put the culinary wheels in motion for something we […]

November 21, 2023
“Give Back” Referral Rewards November 2023

Our charity for the month of November is the Seattle Humane Society. The Seattle Humane Society directly impacts thousands of dogs, and cats each year, right here in our community! During their stay at the shelter, pets receive expert medical care, behavior training, loving attention, and opportunities for play and socialization.

October 6, 2023
Stinky’s Riddles October 2023

Are you smarter than Stinky? There is one of me in every corner, but two of me in every room. What am I? Email your answers to Stinky by November 6th and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks gift card. The September Riddle, “I have […]

October 6, 2023
Comforting Corn, Bacon and Potato Chowder

The days grow shorter and the nights are getting long…lyrics by the great Canadian rock band Triumph. Let’s read between the lines here and also include there is a chill in the air and it’s time to indulge in some comfort food! Taking advantage of our local sweet corn, I propose one of my favorite […]

October 5, 2023