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4 Tips to Help You Save on Your Summer Vacation

Are you planning your summer vacation? Most of us these days are happy to get any vacation, 
let alone one we can really enjoy on a budget. Vacations can get expensive quickly! Here are some smart ways to save while still having a good time: Research your destination thoroughly. The Internet and a good guidebook […]

Father’s Day is 
Sunday, June 20th!

Father’s Day Fun Facts: The first Father’s Day happened on June 17, 1910.  In the 1920s and 1930s, some people campaigned to scrap both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and just have Parents’ Day – that never caught on.  Father’s Day became more popular during World War II when the day was used to honor […]

The Seven Sides of Leadership

Have you ever read Pat Williams book Leadership Excellence? If not, I highly recommend it. He shares the Seven Sides of Leadership which are: Vision Communication People Skills Character Competence Boldness Serving Heart Pat’s book has made a huge impact on the way I lead my team. Since reading the book the first time, I […]

Stay Safe in the Water This Summer

Sitting by the pool, heading to the beach, or getting the boat into the water are fun summer activities that many of us will be enjoying as the weather continues to warm up. No matter how we choose to have fun outdoors this summer, safety should come first. There are some things we can do […]

4 Changes That Can Affect Your Homeowners Insurance

It’s now that time of year when many homeowners get to work on improving their homes. Many people like to use the warmer summer months to tackle home improvement projects that they’ve been thinking about through the winter. It’s important to remember that if you make improvements or renovations to your home, changes can affect […]

Recipe of the Month— Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie

Do you love peanut butter? Do you love chocolate? If so, you will love this No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie! It is smooth, fluffy, rich and the perfect blend of peanut butter and chocolate with only 4 ingredients. What You’ll Need 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 (3.9 oz) package […]

Stay Safe on the Water This Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner. Next weekend is one of the most popular throughout the year for having fun on the boat, getting out on the lake or river, and relaxing. If you plan on getting on the water anytime this summer, or year-round, please be cautious and keep safety your top […]

How to Erase the Writing on the Wall

If you have children in your household, the expression “writing on the wall” takes on a whole new meaning. Even if you don’t, hairline cracks, chair scuffs; marks from moving and dust can turn a seafoam stairwell or beige bathroom wall into an epic eyesore. Instead of a full paint job, you can make your […]

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the last Monday of May. It is a time for remembrances and celebration. It is a special day to remember heroes who have given of themselves so we can breathe the air of freedom. Here are a few fun facts about the holiday: Memorial Day once went by another name. The head […]