Thanksgiving is a treasured tradition. However, it is also the most likely time for a home cooking fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association’s 2020 Home Cooking Fires report, a Thanksgiving Day fire is 250 percent more likely than any other day. Cooking fires are dangerous and costly. The average claim per fire is… Read more »
Small Business Saturday is on November 27th this year. Instead of shopping at big box retail and e-commerce stores, we encourage you to patronize local, brick and mortar businesses. Buying from a small, local business offers many benefits, especially when it comes to protecting your valuable assets. If you need insurance, consider these points before… Read more »
Sunday, June 20th is Father’s Day and it’s time to show your dad just how much you care. Luckily, Rhode Island offers a wide variety of options and many of them are unusual and very affordable. Here are a few ideas if you haven’t figured out how you’ll honor dad this year. Check Out Porsches… Read more »
Rhode Island residents will be happy to know that COVID-19 restrictions are loosening as more people are vaccinated. Fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks outdoors, providing they stay at least three feet apart from others. As of May 7th, businesses will be able to increase their indoor capacity to 80%. However,… Read more »
You don’t have to spend a fortune to show your mother you care. Check out some of the ideas for celebrating mom on a budget. Do Her Housework It’s one thing to say “take the day off,” but making it easy for mom to do so is even better. Do as many of her daily… Read more »
Caring for our planet is important. However, many people believe that going green comes with a big price tag. Luckily, that’s not the case. It is possible to reduce your impact on the earth, without breaking the bank. Here are a few easy ways to do so. Switch Lightbulbs If you’re still running your household… Read more »
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are happening this year, but in very inventive ways. Check out some of these options that are COVID safe and fun. East Greenwich St. Patrick’s Day Cake-Off (Ages 8-13) Mar. 19, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. 5600 Post Rd STE 110 Taste Buds Kitchen is offering kids a chance to create a… Read more »
Valentine’s Day is a time to show your loved one how much you care. Yes, this year some ideas are off the table, but you still have plenty of options. Consider one of these seven ways to celebrate safely this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy Breakfast in Bed Instead of going through the hassle of making a… Read more »
As the calendar flips over, it is time for a new start. Most of us will be quite happy to say goodbye to this stressful year, particularly since it has affected almost everyone’s finances. Not surprisingly, finances are at the top of list for New Year’s resolutions this year. Here are some of the most… Read more »
Most people will be very happy to see the end of 2020. The pandemic has caused hardship for many Americans and has regrettably sharply increased alcohol consumption, too. According to a study published on Jama Network, overall alcohol consumption increased 14 percent amongst those over age 30 and 19 percent for those between 30 and… Read more »