You’re not just imagining it—a lot of people are traveling with their pets these days. According to a TripAdvisor survey of more than 1,000 travelers, 53% of those responding said they take their pets on vacation and 52% stay only at places that welcome pets. (For some people, the “welcome” part doesn’t matter: 20% admitted […]
November 8, 2018
As we age, our priorities in life change. When we are young and fancy free, we tend to focus on what is directly in front of us instead of what lies in our future. We become more responsible and aware of how we impact others and how simple actions impact our daily lives. We want […]
October 25, 2018
Fall is here! As the days shorten and the end of Daylight Saving Time approaches I start to use my crock pot more and more often. Working full time it is great to come home to a ready to eat home cooked meal. This recipe is an easy to make comforting fall favorite. The leftovers are […]
October 24, 2018
Owning a home is usually a great experience. But it can also be a hassle, especially when unexpected issues pop up—whether you have a minor breakdown or a major catastrophe, it’s almost certainly going to require time and money to fix. In many instances, however, those “unexpected” issues shouldn’t really be a surprise at all, […]
October 23, 2018
At A & M Insurance, we feel strongly about giving back to the community and support our staff members who volunteer with organizations that are near and dear to their hearts. That’s why we have chosen Serenity to be our charity of the month for October. Our newest team member, Tracey Bartel is a volunteer […]
October 18, 2018
Are you smarter than Stinky? “In English, to the end of what plural noun can you add an s and make it a singular noun” Email your answers to Stinky by November 9th, 2018 and if you are correct then you will be entered in a drawing for your choice of either a $10 Starbucks’s gift card, or $10 […]
October 12, 2018
Water damage is the second most frequently filed homeowners claim, that’s why it’s so important to clean your gutters at least twice a year, once in the spring and once in late summer or early fall. A debris-clogged gutter can cause a leaky roof or water damage to the interior or exterior of your home. Gutters are […]
October 5, 2018
We would like to thank the following people for referring to us in September: Lori Chinnick Dr. Ty Galvin Ammon Gitao Ana Grant Yin-Jen Lai-Huff Carol Minshull Wendy Sedlacek Misty Tinsley Twice Bonnie Whitlock Thank you for all the referrals! Your referrals are the best compliment you can give us. Each of the referrers will […]
October 3, 2018
Online data breaches are just an unfortunate fact of life now—as the New York Times put it, you might as well assume that your personal information has been taken, because cyberattacks happen all the time. That’s why we recommend Safeco’s identity-recovery coverage, available for just $1 a month for our homeowners customers. It’s best if you […]
October 2, 2018
One of my favorite things to grow in my garden is summer squash. There are so many beautiful and delicious varieties that grow well in the Pacific Northwest including crookneck, patty pan, zucchini, straight neck and a variety that I fell in love with, the tromboncini. Buttery, flavorful and an abundant producer, it took over […]
September 27, 2018