As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, it’s time for parents to say goodbye and send their sons and daughters off to college. Whether they’re leaving the nest as an incoming freshman or returning for their senior year, as they take on new challenges and experience life away from home, it’s hard
It’s summer vacation! Whether you’re packing up the car and driving up north or going on a dream European vacation, it’s important to know your Tweet, Instagram or Facebook post could potentially be bait for a criminal looking for their next target. We live in a digital world and according to the Electronics Security Association,
In the Midwest there’s two things almost all of us love about summer—enjoying the warm weather and grilling. In fact, July is peak grilling season followed closely by May, June and August and we all can agree there’s nothing better than the smell of food like burgers, salmon and ribs cooking on a grill. This
It’s no secret winters in the Midwest are frigid. Keep the chill outside by following these helpful tips to reduce your energy bills without sacrificing comfort. Fuel The most common home heating fuel is natural gas and according to the Department of Energy it’s used in about 57 percent of American homes. Shop around
It’s 25 degrees outside and last night’s snowfall left the perfect amount of fresh powder on the ground. These weather conditions are winter sports enthusiasts’ paradise! While it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and adrenaline rush, don’t leave safety behind as you head out the door. According to the National Safety Council,
With fall officially underway, homeowners everywhere are slowly starting to prepare themselves for the winter that lies ahead. As the leaves begin to change and cool autumn air rolls in, no one wants to be left with a cold, leaky home in a matter of months (or weeks!). Rather than wait until the first snowfall
For many of us, an insurance review isn’t top-of-mind as we’re making New Year’s resolutions; but it should be. January is the perfect time to meet with Perrine Agency and review your current coverage. Likely, many things have changed since you first signed your policy, which means you may not be fully covered for all
With the holidays right around the corner, many Americans will be hitting the road to see their family and friends. In fact, 91% of us will travel by car during the holidays – as opposed to only 6% by air. And many of these trips aren’t close to home either. According to the Bureau of
November is National Child Safety and Protection Month. And while you may be fretting over where to spend Thanksgiving, don’t forget to protect the little ones in your life you’re most thankful for. Everyday places and occasions can present safety challenges; whether in the car, at school or even at home. To help you protect
Picture this: you’re driving along a winding country road enjoying the beautiful fall foliage and all-of-a-sudden a huge buck runs in front of your vehicle. How would you react? Fall is peak time for deer-vehicle collisions thanks to deer mating season which begins in fall and runs through January. During this time deer are very