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    5 Tips for Safe Driving in the Winter

    Learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe while out on the roads this winter. Brisk winter weather may bring joy to children hoping for a snow day, but it’s a little less inspiring for drivers looking at a difficult trip or commute. Regardless of what type of vehicle you drive, preparing for […]

    January 18, 2024

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    “Give Back” Referral Rewards December 2023

    We want to thank the following people for referring to us during November: Edwin Bjurstrom Sara Hall Shannon Mcginnis Alonso Rodriguez Mike Skagen Nermina Uhota Dan Varelia David Varelia Matt Varelia X 2 Nick Varelia X 5 Chris & Annie Wilcox   Each of the referrers will receive a $10 gift card unless they are […]

    December 15, 2023

  • 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

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    How to Select the Best New Years Resolutions

    Are you struggling to create a New Year’s resolution? We’ll go over some of the most popular resolutions and how to pick one. Happy New Year! Now that 2023 is coming to a close, millions of people may be thinking about their New Year’s Resolutions. Many people vow to improve something about themselves at this […]

    December 12, 2023

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    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

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    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 LOGO to represent our efforts to support local charities.

    “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

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    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