These are no kiddie Zoo Boos. The following Halloween travel attractions are not for the faint of heart. Literally. Many theme parks post large signs warning guests that suffer from heart conditions NOT to partake in the gory Halloween hauntings that are a dime a dozen this time of year, for fear it may cause serious medical emergencies. If you are cool as a cucumber and creepy mazes, disorienting strobe lights, fog and fake blood don’t make your heart skip a beat or trigger panic attacks, then you might consider traveling to the following Halloween events: Busch Gardens Williamsburg in … Continue reading →
It seems like the right time for the Insurance Blog “week in review” to kick off! For me insurance has been like gum stuck on the bottom of my shoe, I started insurance in 1982 when I was 19-years-old. When I started there were no computers, agents rated manually–with paper, pencil and calculators. I was able to see how each policyholders rate was calculated, and why everything actually made a difference. My first job with insurance was a wonderful experience, I worked with a man who was an ex-motorcycle “member?”–gone right. When I gave birth to my oldest child, my … Continue reading →
When you’re responsible for damage to someones property or for someones injuries it‘s a bad feeling and a real liability. The good news is that homeowner and renters policies can protect you from the financial worry. Liability insurance is part of the standard Homeowners and Renters Insurance policy. This portion of coverage protects against property damage or bodily injury claims you are legally responsible to cover due to your own negligence. Liability insurance protects you from claims such as someone slipping and falling on your front porch or a child playing in your yard breaking an arm. Another part of … Continue reading →
Anyone who has parented a special needs child understands it’s an all-consuming responsibility. As parents (and especially mothers) we have a tendency to pour our whole heart and soul into the special care of our son or daughter. Our instinct to nurture takes over, and we expect to be the “rescuer” who will make everything all better. We run ourselves ragged. We worry; we agonize. We don’t eat right and get enough sleep. And this eventually causes stress to overwhelm our bodies. Stress Took Over My Life In a previous blog I wrote about my own personal battle with stress … Continue reading →
Libby and I have written many blogs detailing the philanthropic efforts of Hollywood’s elite. Here now are more heartfelt moves made by celebrities to benefit those less fortunate: Rick Springfield According to news reports, the pop singer, whose string of hits in the 1980s included “Jessie’s Girl,” is coming to the aid of a little girl who is fighting for her life. Springfield will perform a free concert in southeast Missouri to help raise money for 12-year-old Sahara Aldridge who is currently suffering from brain-stem cancer. The concert will take place December 8th at the Show Me Center, in Cape … Continue reading →
We were pretty busy this week in the Fitness blog with a few guest spots from Kaye exploring some great topics from the Firm and more. So here’s our Fitness Blog Week in Review: Sunday, September 17 We talked about Exercise Tips for Kids and What Can Parents Do to increase the activity levels of their children. We also talked about Women’s Fitness: Ladies, Our Life Span is Getting Longer. Women’s Fitness is and should be a concern for all of us because our lifespan is getting longer and longer. Many of our age-related conditions are a product of our … Continue reading →
New Year’s Eve is often celebrated with a party, lots of drinks, and a countdown to the New Year. The point is to have fun with your friends and loved ones. No one wants to have their fun spoiled by something that involves the filing of an insurance claim. Here are some safety tips for New Year’s Eve. Last year, a poll was done by Met Life Auto and Home Safety Pulse. It included questions about safety issues that can arise during a holiday party that takes place in one’s home. The results showed that many hosts ignore important safety … Continue reading →
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Every week, the Insurance Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that talk about insurance related topics. Keeping up with the latest news about insurance is a good way to be aware of the changes that could affect the insurance that protects your family. NPR released an episode of “Morning Edition” on June 11, 2012. This episode is called “For Uninsured in Ore., A Flat Fee For Health Care”. This episode talks about something new that clinics in Oregon are doing. They charge patients a set monthly fee for basic medical care. The clinics do not accept health … Continue reading →
Summer is a time when people are able to engage in activities that they cannot do the entire year. This is when families take vacations, go swimming, and throw backyard parties. Now is a good time to make sure that you have the right amount of insurance protection just in case something doesn’t go as planned. Hot weather makes many people decide to go swimming. Does your family have a pool in the backyard? If so, then make sure that your homeowners insurance company knows about it. The addition of a pool increases your risk of liability. If a friend … Continue reading →
