Family Fun
Get Into The Holiday Spirit- Safely!
Getting ready to deck out your home for the holidays? Learn about 10 common decorating hazards and how to avoid them. 1. Christmas tree fires: Set up your Christmas tree far from any heat sources, such as fireplaces, radiators or light fixtures. Make sure all lights are approved for tree use, and turn them…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Employee Volunteer Efforts
Employees want to work for companies that represent their values. Research from the management company Qualtrics found that 56% of employees would turn down a job from a company with conflicting values. An increasingly popular way to demonstrate values is by providing employees with paid time off to support causes that are important to…
Read MoreTravel Insurance and Why You Need It
Even with the many travel delays over the last year, people are still continuing to travel! It’s important to remember, though, that even aside from the ever-changing schedules and cancellations, things can and do go wrong with travel. Travel insurance can help to protect your investment. Here’s a look at the different types of travel…
Read MoreBoating – Keep it Fun and Safe!
National Safe Boating Week is May 21 – 27, 2022. This is a good time to review some basic safe boating practices and bring awareness to all who enjoy the water. The following are a few bullet points to keep in mind: Do not drink and operate a boat. According to the National Safe Boating…
Read MoreSplash! How’s the coverage on your PWC?
What is PWC Coverage? Personal watercraft coverage (PWC) may cover the following: Bodily injury to yourself, another rider, or swimmer injured in your path Property damage to items such as docks, other PWCs or boats Guest passenger liability Medical payments Theft of your PWC A typical policy will include a $250 deductible for property damage,…
Read MoreSpreading Your Wings Again: Travel Insurance Basics
As we continue to hope that the rest of 2022 will bring a gradual return to normal, many are beginning to plan to travel again. It’s important to remember, though, that even aside from the ever-changing travel restrictions related to COVID, things can and do go wrong with travel. Travel insurance can help to protect…
Read MoreTrampolines: Liabilities and Safety Precautions
Getting the kids outside and away from their electronic devices is a worthy goal for any parent. And after this past year, with most children doing their learning at home, the temptation to chase them outdoors has probably never been greater. Maybe that’s why sales of backyard trampolines continue to grow. If you have a…
Read MoreAruba, Jamaica … or Stuck in Newark? The Case for Travel Insurance
There’s no doubt that the Age of the Internet has changed the way we travel, from the way we book airfare and hotels to options that didn’t exist a few short years ago like Airbnb and other home-sharing services. The one thing that hasn’t changed about vacationing, though, is that things can and do go…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning for Outdoor Fun
As winter’s lingering shadow lessens, and the sun shines brighter and warmer every day, it’s an ideal time to give your front and back yards a thorough spring cleaning in preparation for a long stretch of satisfying, beautiful, and safe outdoor fun. Here are some suggestions for outdoor spring cleaning: Rake it up! Put the…
Read MoreEvery Burst Counts: New Discoveries About the Power of Short Intense Workouts
For a long time, most devoted exercisers have adhered to the rule that a sustained stretch of aerobic exercise, one that kept your heart pounding for at least 10 minutes, was what garnered the desired results: a healthy weight and a fit body, not to mention less money shelled out on health insurance co-payments! Interestingly,…
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