You may not notice it right away, but your daily commute is affected by the shorter days and changing weather, too. (For example: Did you know wet leaves can be as slippery as ice?) Stay alert this fall. Here are the top things to look out for when you’re on the road.
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year. According to AAA, 48.7 million Americans planned on traveling at least 50 miles from their home to celebrate the holiday in 2016. While you’re out of town with friends and family, be sure to keep your home safe on Thanksgiving. Here are some tips to protect your home on…
This Halloween, all the neighborhood children will be going door-to-door in search of one thing: candy! While candy is on the brain, trick-or-treating safety may fall by the wayside. Here are a few tips on how you can keep your child, and every child in the neighborhood, safe on Halloween: Dress in costumes that are reflective or have bright colors…
While summer is winding down, it’s a perfect time to prep your home for what winter has in store! No one wants to be making repairs in the cold, so why not try to prevent them while it’s still warm outside? Here’s what we suggest to make the winter more bearable: 1. Check and clear gutters – After summer storms,…
It’s the most fa-boo-lous time of the year filled with costumes, tricks, treats, and fun. Make Halloween safety your number one priority this year and keep everyone safe by following these tips: Leave your keys and grab a broomstick. The most popular trick-or-treating hours are from 5:30-9:30 pm. If you are driving, be sure to be extra alert during these times for trick-or-treaters. Keep…
Who is liable if a guest gets food poisoning or drives home drunk? ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 21, 2013 —As millions of Americans host and attend Thanksgiving dinners across the street or across the country, many may be unaware of the risks. According to Trusted Choice® and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) party…
The holidays are almost here, which means hauling out the holly, stringing up the lights, and dashing through the snow. The holidays also mean lots of fun, festive parties to celebrate the season. These celebrations usually feature an array of delectable foods and tasty drinks that are dangerous to your waistline, but if you’re hosting a party, you have more…
Trusted Choice® insurance agencies urge families to take steps to protect their gifts. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 7, 2011 — Turn the news on during the holiday season and unfortunately and inevitably, you’ll see stories of how a “Grinch” stole someone’s gifts from a car or from under a Christmas tree. As you do your holiday shopping, Trusted Choice® independent insurance…
Safety Tips for Black Friday Shoppers The day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, is the biggest shopping day of the year. When it comes to cashing-in on the day’s deals, the motto is “If you snooze you lose.” Many stores will open at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and some retailers will even open their doors on Thanksgiving eve…
