What have you been up to over the last month? Many of you have probably found yourself working from home; our team has all been working from home. There has been more time for family dinners, game nights, reading, and so much more. Yeah, we could look at all this with the glass half empty […]
Unemployment: Business Owner or Employee
The number of unemployed Americans is at a record high right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An estimated 3.3 million people filed for unemployment just in the last couple of weeks, and that number is still climbing. That blows the previous record of 695,000 unemployed Americans from 1982 out of the water. The 2009 recession […]
It’s Hail, but is it Urgent?
Welcome to Spring & Early Summer in the Mid-West, which means the possibility of severe weather. For us, in Indiana, it is this time of year that we are most alert about weather conditions. It is often that during these storms we see hail too. This happened here in Central Indiana on Saturday, March 28. We […]
How Much Do You Know About Your Heart Health?
These heart health tips are being shared by a guest blog writer, Dr. Barb Haehner. She is the Volunteer Medical Director at the Heart and Soul Free Clinic in Westfield, IN. Thank you Dr. Barb for sharing with us this month! Cardiovascular Disease is the leading cause of death in the world. In the US, […]
What to use to clear your driveway?
It is that time of year again. It is winter in the Mid-West, and the snow has fallen. The plows are out taking care of our streets, but what is the best remedy for your home? What do you use on your driveway and walkways in the winter: salt or sand? Growing up as a […]
At the market
Instead of heading to the grocery store, swing by a farmers market near you and pick up your fresh produce. BROAD RIPPLE 🍓 Broad Ripple Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am-12pm through November — located behind Broad Ripple Magnet High School. CARMEL 🌽 Carmel Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am-11:30am through September 28 — located between The James Building […]
30 Screen-Free Activities Your Family Can Enjoy This Summer
Summer is finally here! As a kid, few times of the year bring more joy. But for parents, all that unstructured free can bring its own share of struggles. When you were growing up, summer probably meant spending more time outdoors than inside. It meant swimming, bike rides and games of pickup basketball. Today, however, […]
Myths about American Flag Etiquette
On June 14, 1923, Flag Day, members of The American Legion and representatives of 68 other patriotic and military organizations met to draft a code of flag etiquette. These rules came to public law in 1942, commonly referred to as The Flag Code. Interestingly enough, there are many myths that we, as American’s, tell each […]
Christmas Fun for Everyone
Holiday times are filled with family traditions. From setting up your tree, to elf on the shelf, to driving around and seeing everyone’s lights – the holidays are filled with fun activities for everyone. Here’s a list of activities that you may have not known is around: Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks: Hamilton Town Center Federal […]
Halloween Safety Tips & Community Events
The pumpkins are ripening and the leaves are getting ready to change. The smell of fall is in the air! While you are out scouring stores for the perfect costume for your little ones to wear on Halloween (or maybe a costume for yourself) here are a few things to keep in mind: Community Events: […]