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April Nominate a Hero Finalists!

Please note – we’ve changed the voting requirements this month. In order to vote, you’ll have to create an account and log in to vote. Once you register, you’ll be taken directly to the voting page. Click here register to cast your vote for April’s Hero of the Month! Don’t want to register? You can [...]

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Education Apps for the Classroom

Here’s a list of apps we discovered. Do you have additional apps to add to the list?

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Chicken Wing Shortage? Here’s your backup plan.

Ok, so there isn’t actually a Chicken Wing Shortage. Much like the great bacon scare of 2012, it’s an overreaction to a simple press release. Chicken wings ARE a bit more expensive this year – so if you want to save some cash and have a delicious substitute, we have a great chicken wing dip [...]

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Nominate a Hero – January

Out of respect for the lives lost in the Newtown, CT tragedy, we have chosen not to select Hero of the Month finalists for the month of January. After hearing the heart-wrenching stories of teachers who lost their lives trying to protect their students and seeing the devastation this horrific event wrought on that community, [...]

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Student wins “Catastrophe Award” for Most Homework Excuses

The recent story of a student who was given an “award” for having the most homework excuses has generated a great debate across the social media world. Cassandra Garcia, an Arizona third grader, received the “Catastrophe” award for having the most excuses for not turning in her homework during a classroom awards ceremony. According the [...]

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Pet Photo Contest

To see ALL of our submissions click here for our Pinterest Pet Family Album. 

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Seasonal Fire Safety

Springtime is a beautiful time of year – but it also begins the lead up to several dangerous weather related seasons. One such dangerous season is fire season, which runs from summer to fall, and is especially threatening to our western states. The best time to prepare for fire season is before it starts – [...]

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Identity Theft After a Disaster

The recent destructive tornado outbreaks in the US caused widespread damage in several states. In the aftermath, once thing most people don’t consider is threats to their financial well-being from identity thieves and fraudsters. Fortunately, customers of California Casualty have identity theft protection from Identity Theft 911 included in their policies. This benefit can help [...]

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Basic Driving Tips for Bad Weather

In many areas of the country, inclement weather can occur year-round. Regardless of where and when you drive, heed these safety precautions for bad weather driving!   Slow down. Put extra distance between your vehicle and the cars ahead of you. Wear your seat belt at all times and make sure all children ages 12 [...]

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Winter Auto Safety Recap

In many areas, the weather has been pretty good so far this year. But, this week started a flurry (pun intended) of winter weather, and I thought it would be a good time to recap some important safety tips for cold weather! Winter Care Care Checklist – if you haven’t prepped your car for cold [...]

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