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Sam Marvin remembers walking to the farmers market with his grandmother every day as a child. When they got back home, she would begin cooking dinner for the family. “And the next morning, we would get up, and me and my grandma would do the exact same thing, over and over,” said Marvin, a Los […]

When the temperatures finally begin to drop again, you can know your fireplace is ready to go, whether it be a gas insert or a traditional fireplace, with these tips on annual maintenance. Considering the risks involved when heating systems are neglected – and the benefits of having them properly maintained – it is wise […]

To say that good communication in the workplace affects the financial bottom line is a serious understatement. In a recent survey of 400 companies with 100,000+ employees, the average estimated loss per company from poor internal communications was $62.4 million.1 The communication challenges facing small businesses with smaller teams may not be as complex or costly […]

Vehicle Theft Prevention Motor vehicles are the primary mode of transportation for most of us, and often an indispensable part of our lives. But what would happen if your vehicle suddenly disappeared? Over 770,000 drivers fall victim to this costly crime each year.  Reducing Motor Vehicle Theft In 2017, more than three-quarters of a million […]

September is National Preparedness Month. Is your family prepared? Make A Plan Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area.  Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar […]

For many Americans, the Labor Day holiday evokes thoughts of barbeque, beaches and the last hurrahs of summer. It’s always one of the busiest holiday travel periods of the year, and this year it may be even more hectic than usual. Thanks to lower fares, Airlines for America expects 15.6 million passengers to travel from Aug. […]

There’s always more for a small business owner to do and only so many hours in the day. You want to be more efficient but how? A wide range of apps on the market promise to help you be more productive and better organized. It takes time and energy to find them, though, which small […]

To be safe when they travel to and from school, follow these simple safety rules: AT THE BUS STOP: Always walk to the bus stop. Never run. Walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left facing traffic. Always go to the bus stop about five minutes before the bus is […]

These tips, based on the latest research, will help teens’ socializing stay fun and safe. Be your own person. Don’t let friends or strangers pressure you to be someone you aren’t. And know your limits. You may be internet savvy, but people and relationships change, and unexpected stuff can happen on the internet. Be nice […]