So you read the smoke detector blog already, so the batteries were changed, right? That blog probably got your brain turning thinking about what else you’ve been putting aside, that could cause a fire. When was the last time you checked your dryer vent? Did you replace that light switch in the garage that’s been […]
Don’t Play the Flame Game
Fire Prevention Week is coming up, October 6-12. We’ve all grown up hearing: Stop – Drop – Roll It’s engraved in our heads as a safety tip if your clothes catch on fire. Let’s back up a bit though to before the fire starts. More specifically, before a home fire starts. It is code to […]
ICE CUBES go well with everything on a warm sunny day, except hardwood floors.
As you know, we try to be your resource when it comes to handling or preventing a claim. This one, however, was one that had not even crossed our minds until last month. We had never gotten calls about “Ice Cube” damage, and recently we have heard stories of two instances. One call came in […]
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 […]
Challenges of Living With a Kid With A Severe Food Allergy
We couldn’t find the words to share the story of food allergies better ourselves, so we are passing along a couple of great articles that touch on the stages of processing, accepting, and living with a child who has food allergies. Seeing that it is National Peanut Month struck home with the Ballenger family. One […]
Declutter Your Living Space
The average person will spend a total of 3,680 hours, or 153 days of their life, searching for misplaced items.* Typically, the only time many of us think about decluttering our homes or spaces is when we’re getting ready to move. Whether you’re moving or just wanted to save time and space, this easy five-bin […]