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  • Your Home is in a Trust, WHY THAT MATTERS!

    Warning this article starts off dry & boring but if you hang in there it gets better with fireworks, fire, and other mayhem. First things first. What is a Trust? Basically, here are some layman’s definitions. A trust is a legal document that can be created during a person’s lifetime and survive the person’s death. […]

    March 12, 2021

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    Stinky’s Riddles March 2021

    Are you smarter than Stinky? A cowboy rides into town on Friday. He only stays in town for three days, but he leaves on Friday. How is this possible?   Email your answers to Stinky by April 5th and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks gift […]

    March 10, 2021

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    “Give Back” Referral Rewards March 2021

    We would like to thank the following people for referring to us during February: Pilar Dennis Mike Girias Jeremy Schoolcraft (twice) Mike Skagen Diana Supple Dan Varelia Dave Varelia Matt Varelia   Each of the referrers will receive a $10 gift card. A matching $20 donation for each referral totaling  $180 was donated to the National […]

    March 9, 2021

  • Are Lights Effective for Burglary Prevention?

    It seems like a no-brainer to leave the lights on outside your home to deter burglars while you’re away (or even while you’re asleep). But, does that really work? Or, is it just a waste of electricity? Those answers can differ depending on a number of factors. However, one thing is clear: it takes more […]

    March 8, 2021

  • Perfect Timing for Curry Noodle Bowls

    In cooking, timing is everything! It is a dance to make sure that all things are done roasting, toasting, boiling, broiling, cooling, crisping, or whisking all at the same time so your meal is PERFECT! I found that creating this curry noodle bowl recipe had a couple of elements of “mindful” timing but nothing that […]

    March 2, 2021

  • Why a basic Homeowners policy isn’t always enough

    Sometimes, a basic homeowners policy just isn’t enough. So as your career advances and your income increases, it’s important to keep your insurance protection up to date. This helps you avoid expensive gaps in coverage and prevents you from paying too much out of pocket in case of a claim. To be properly protected, you […]

    February 19, 2021

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    “Give Back” Referral Rewards February 2021

    A matching $20 donation for each referral totaling  $180 was donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

    Our charity for the month of February is going to be the National Mulitple Sclerosis Society.

    February 9, 2021

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    Stinky’s Riddles February 2021

    Are you smarter than Stinky? You see a boat filled with people, yet there is not a single person on board. How is that possible?   Email your answers to Stinky by March 5th and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks gift card. The solution to […]

    February 9, 2021

  • Own a home? Here are two policy options you should know about

    If you have a homeowners policy, you probably expect it to cover all the costs of rebuilding your house in case it’s damaged or destroyed by a covered hazard. But are you certain you have enough coverage? Read about two common situations you may be unaware of — and the affordable options that can help […]

    January 27, 2021

  • All Hail the Fungi!

    One of my favorite things to do is to go mushroom picking or “foraging” as most call it. As a child, my parents were members of the Northwest Mycological Society and we’d go to “mushroom meetings” with them once a month to look and learn about the varieties of mushrooms that grow in the Pacific […]

    January 26, 2021