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This month’s Jeans Day is advocated by Brenna Gimler. Hear why this organization is near and dear to her:

For this August’s Jeans Day I have decided to give to the Comfort Zone Camp, a camp for children who have lost a parent, sibling, or other primary caregiver. The reason this organization has my full attention and commitment for this Jeans Day, other than its mission to help grieving kids, is simply because of my friend Steve Roy.

Steve is one of the most amazing people I have had the privilege of

Memorial Day and the beginning of Summer is here!  The smells of cookouts with lots of delicious foods like hamburgers, hot dogs, and ribs will soon fill the air nearly every weekend into the early Fall.  As we think about traveling to or gathering with friends in the summer heat to swim and play volleyball and lawn darts, we should give some thoughts to some of the safety observances that surround the hundreds of pounds of cooked food that we will soon consume.  As a guest or as the host of a summer Barbecue we

Heat and humidity can cause several different types of heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Knowing the signs and symptoms of each type of heat-related illness will help to keep you safe on the job. Normally, the body has ways of keeping itself cool by allowing heat to escape through the skin and evaporating sweat (perspiration).

If the body does not cool down properly or does not cool down enough, a person may suffer a heat-related illness. Anyone is susceptible to a heat-related illness, but the

Auto insurance is expensive.  For newly licensed drivers it can be very expensive.  Every newly licensed driver has visions of driving the latest sports car fresh off the lot to school, college or work.  However, they do not have visions of the financial responsibility it brings.  I have quoted many an auto policy for inexperienced operators and listened to the raw emotional reaction to the premium, whether it’s the young driver or the parents of the driver.  Auto insurance for new vehicles and with a new driver can cost around

Something Old, Something New, Hopefully Not Borrowed, but Perhaps It’s Blue

Buying a new home can be a very exciting time!  Some people look forward to buying a home that is move-in ready.  Others prefer to buy a home that is a little bit older with character and charm, but needs a little TLC and elbow grease.   When buying a new home there may not be that much work that needs to be done, other than slapping on some new paint or changing the floors and counters to something more fitting

Some people think that a Homeowner’s insurance policy is just to protect one’s home and personal belongings.  Believe me; it is so much more than that.   Homeowner’s insurance also provides Liability Coverage.  This means that if you are found to be negligent in your actions or inaction, your Homeowner’s insurance would respond to this type of loss.   Believe it or not this coverage will follow you where ever you go in this world.  That’s why we call it “worldwide coverage.”

Let’s say for example you are vacationing on Cape Cod and

If you have ever driven by or been in an auto accident most likely you’ve also seen an ambulance on the scene carting the injured parties off to the hospital.  As you take that ride in the steel stallion, did you ever think about who is responsible for your medical bills?  Who will pay for them if you are involved in a serious auto accident? Many of us assume that our health insurer will be the only call however, did you know that your auto insurance will help cover your

What does Veteran’s Day mean to you?  Is it a day off, dinner with your family, a day trip or casual thank you to a stranger?  Perhaps it is all of that.  Do we actually pause to think about it with real thought or do we simply say we appreciate the service of others?  Do we stop to think about the stories behind the uniform on Veterans Day?  Perhaps some do. My grandfather was a US Army Veteran; a funny & unique little man pretty set in his ways who,

Regardless of whether or not you are a @WalkingDead_AMC (TWD) fan, at the water cooler this morning you will undoubtedly hear something about what is being eulogized as the most shocking, graphic episode ever.  Even with the cliffhanger set up from last season, many viewers (and certainly our favorite cast of characters) found themselves caught off guard by the outcome and were left reeling by the new reality on the show.  The show consistently delivers strife for its characters and gore for its audience, so even at its most intense

Bad weather is no joke.  It can destroy years of hard work on your home, yard and even cause tremendous damage to your property.  Watching the weather reports is a good start to staying aware of what is coming; however, being prepared for bad weather is a step that should not be overlooked.  Hurricane Matthew is predicted to now miss Southern New England contrary to earlier weather forecasts.  As we all know, the weather has a mind of its own. If you have family, friends or both in areas still expected