Recipe of the Month: Ham and Potato Soup

Here’s a classic tasty recipe for Ham & Potato soup that is very easy to make. Not only is it yummy, but it will also keep you warm during the cool winter months! Plus, you can add your own twist to it by adding some of your favorite ingredients. Ingredients 3 1/2 cups peeled & […]

Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter

Frozen pipes can be a huge inconvenience and a mess to clean up if they burst. Before it’s too late, now is a good time to learn how to protect your home from costly repairs. Having the pipes in your home freeze can be easily prevented if you know what to do. Here are a […]

January Fun Facts

To kick off January and the new year, here are a few lesser-known fun facts: Apart from leap years, January always begins on the same day as October. In leap years, January always begins on the same day as April and July. January is the only month when the North Pole is on average colder […]

Start 2022 the Right Way

Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to start focusing on our goals for the upcoming year. Don’t let yourself make one of the most common mistakes made each New Year—waiting too late to start planning. If you have goals, whether you have goals you want to meet in your personal or business life, […]

What Are Your Goals in 2022?

It’s getting toward the end of the year now, and that means we are looking forward to the next. Christmas and New Year are always some of my favorite times of the year because they signify new opportunities around every corner. No matter what happened over the past twelve months, we have a chance now […]

What is Your Family’s Holiday Tradition? Start One This Year

If the hustle and bustle of the holidays has you feeling more frantic than festive, consider starting a new family tradition this year. My family loves having holiday traditions and looks forward to them each year. Having something to look forward to can help you feel more grounded during this busy time of year–plus, the […]

Recipe of the Month: Candy Cane Fudge

Santa is coming early this year! Here’s an early present — a simple, tasty recipe for peppermint fudge that can’t be beat! It’s the perfect treat for the holidays! Ingredients 2 (10 ounce) packages of vanilla baking chips 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 1/2 cups crushed candy canes […]

Holiday Safety Tips

As we hear the song saying “it’s the most wonderful time of the year”, remember that it is also the most vulnerable time of the year. The holiday season is the peak time for ID theft and burglary. To help you stay protected, here are a few holiday shopping safety tips: Try to shop during […]

December and Holiday Season Fun Facts

Are you ready for the Winter Holidays? Let’s kick this month off with a few fun facts. The date of the Winter Solstice varies between December 20th and the 23rd. The 21st and 22nd are the most common dates. On December 16th, 1965 the song, “Jingle Bells” was the first song ever played in space. […]

Thanksgiving Fun Facts

From everyone here at the agency, we want to wish you are yours a Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you are able to safely celebrate this holiday with your family and friends. To kick off the Thanksgiving activities, here are some Thanksgiving Fun Facts. The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tradition began in the 1920s. Abraham […]