Whether you are prepping your family’s homemade, traditional recipes, cleaning your home for guests or decorating for the perfect holiday festivity, hosting a holiday party is a lot work. At the same time, it can be fun, and your guests may look forward to your party for weeks. We wish parties could be all fun […]
Read MoreBedtime Phone Eyesight Scare
Your smartphone could cause temporary blindness. This scare sounds a bit far fetch but, according to two reports, viewing a phone at night under certain circumstances can cause what is being called “transient smartphone blindness”. However, there is a simple solution. The victims were two women who had been repeatedly checking their phones in the […]
Read MoreSix Fun Family Dinner Ideas
Are your family dinners starting to feel like a chore? Poor planning, picky eaters and crazy schedules, are you feeling like you are eating the same meal over and over again? Having a little creativity, family meals can be an opportunity for both parents and children to build stronger relationships while trying something new. Meals […]
Read MoreProtect Your Home Against Sewer Backups
A sewer backup issue can be one of the most distressing problems for a homeowner to encounter. At this time of year, homes are at high risk, causing hundreds or even thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to them. The United States has more than half a million miles of sewer lines, which means there […]
Read MoreKeep Your Kids Screen-Free With These Fall Fun Ideas
The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and the days are getting shorter. Pumpkin spice flavored everything means fall has arrived. Yes the kids have started school again; but there is still plenty of time to have fun outdoors before the winter weather rolls in. We came up with 25 screen-free activities you can […]
Read MoreIllinois Home Insurance and Dog Bites
Everyone has had run ins with animals and pets, whether they’re your own or a friend’s. I’m specifically talking about dogs here, they can be lovable furry friends for anyone, but unfortunately, they can also be a liability for homeowners as well. Almost half of all homes in America have a dog as a pet, […]
Read MoreWhy Having Renters Insurance is a Necessity
It is a misconception that renters insurance isn’t necessary. Many renters think that their belongings aren’t worth enough for coverage, or that renters insurance is super expensive. If renters were to take the time to asses the value of their belongings versus the cost of insurance, they may start thinking differently. Your “stuff” is worth […]
Read MoreTips For Teens To Be A Better Passenger
Having a driver’s license is a right of passage from childhood to becoming an adult. While teens may enjoy the freedoms of getting a ride with a friend instead of relying on mom or dad, it’s important that teens understand that their behavior as a passenger may help contribute to a safe car ride with […]
Read MoreWant To Have The Best Life Insurance Exam? Follow These Tips
You have applied for life insurance and your agent says you need an insurance medical exam. You may be apprehensive, there is no need to be. Life insurance companies send someone out to visit you at your home or office rather than requiring you to take the time to go into a medical facility. The […]
Read MoreFun Before Summer Ends
School is almost here. Summer break is ending, and you might be looking forward to some relaxation with having a break from the kids, but they might be down in the dumps because their vacation is coming to a close. No matter your situation, it is the perfect time to get some last-minute summer fun […]
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