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    What is Travel Protection Insurance and Do I Need It?

    Travel insurance can minimize the financial risks associated with traveling. From accidents to illness to lost luggage, travel insurance has you covered. Vacations are usually an exciting time, filled with anticipation and activity planning. What travelers seldom plan for, however, are events that are a little less sun-and-fun and a little more doom-and-gloom.  Interruptions, cancellations, […]

    July 11, 2022

  • Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne with Beans

    I like to start this recipe the night before and get everything in the crockpot and ready to go.  Then I store it in the refrigerator. Then in the morning, I set it to low and let the chili slow cook all day. If you are in hurry you can omit stew meat & make […]

    June 14, 2022

  • EASY Budget BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    This is the easiest budget-friendly pulled pork recipe I have ever come across. Ingredients 1 (14 oz) can of beef broth 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional) 3 pounds of boneless country pork ribs 1 (18 oz) bottle of barbeque sauce 12 Hamburger buns Sliced cheese (optional) Coleslaw (optional) Directions Step 1 Pour a can of […]

    June 14, 2022

  • Teens at prom

    It’s Prom Season! 4 Tips to Keep Your Teen Safe

    Corsages, limousines, too much cologne, and a million and one selfies. That’s right, it’s prom season again! Learn how to keep your teen safe on this milestone night. Prom — a time of exhilaration and celebration for teens eager to get out and enjoy themselves, but a nerve-wracking test of trust for even the most […]

    June 13, 2022

  • Depression Era -Hoover Stew

    Cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the box.

    While the pasta cooks, slice the hot dogs into thin “coins.”

    Open cans of tomatoes and corn or beans, but do not drain.
    Combine the contents of the cans and the hot dog slices in a large pot, and bring to a simmer
    Break up the tomatoes into small chunks as the mixture heats.
    Drain the macaroni when it is barely al dente. Reserve the cooking water to add to the stew, if needed.
    Add the macaroni, and continue simmering until all of the ingredients are thoroughly heated and the hot dogs are cooked

    June 8, 2022

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    “Give Back” Referral Rewards June 2022

    Our Charity for the month of June will again be CARE’s humanitarian crisis response in Ukraine. They are endeavoring to reach millions with aid and recovery, food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support, and cash assistance.

    Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russian forces have now seized 20% of Ukraine’s territory, as Moscow’s invasion nears its 100th day. Per the United Nations, it is as of may 24th believed that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced more than 14 million people to flee their homes in Ukraine. Over 6.6 million people have left for neighboring countries and another 7.4 million people are thought to be displaced inside the war-torn country itself.

    You can support this month’s charity by either referring friends or family for quotes or donating directly.

    June 8, 2022

  • Ways to Cut Grocery Costs

    Are you suffering from inflation-induced sticker shock at the grocery store?  Here are some tips to save money!! 1. Cook from scratch Ready-made meals at the supermarket are quick and easy, but they can get expensive. Cooking from scratch is cheaper and often a healthier alternative, with fewer additives and preservatives. When you cook from […]

    June 3, 2022

  • Mulligan Stew aka Hobo Stew Recipe

    Like many recipes, the naming origins of Mulligan Stew are a bit murky. Mulligan stew is defined as “a stew made from whatever ingredients are available” and its first-known use dates to 1894. It’s essentially a combination of meat, potatoes, and vegetables, in any and all combinations. That means there’s a ton of variety in […]

    June 3, 2022

  • WWII Navy Bean Soup Recipe

    The small, white, and economical Pea Bean or Haricot provided a very filling, and nutritious protein during times of food rationing.  Over time the pea beans also came to be widely known as  Navy Beans because they were such a staple in the U.S. Naval diet during the second half of the 19th Century. The Navy’s original soup was called Bean Soup and this soup was served regularly to Navy members during World War II. Their original recipe called for the use of ham stock instead of chicken broth

    June 3, 2022

  • Hamburger Soup Recipe

    I grew up in a big family with three brothers, so my mother was always trying to stretch a buck when it came to meal planning. Our family did a lot of camping, so making a dish that we all actually liked and would eat for more than one meal was a challenge. We all […]

    June 3, 2022