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Auto Recalls: What You Need to Know
We wouldn’t allow our children to play with an unsafe toy, nor would we use a household item that was deemed dangerous. But, when it comes to our autos and trucks, many Americans continue driving one that has been recalled because of a safety concern. It’s More Than...
4 Insurance Tips for Driving a Loaner Vehicle
If you’ve gotten a new recall notice about a dangerous airbag, you are not alone. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is warning that 51 million vehicles had some recall in 2015. That follows the record 60 million the year before. Most of these...
25 Simple Ways to Thank a Teacher
They work long hours supporting and educating our children. How often have you taken the time to say thank you? Here are 25 simple ways to say thanks: Give a sincere thank you in person Slip a thank you card on their desk Write a special note in your child’s homework...
5 Effortless Ways Peace Officers Can Manage Stress
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmxcFPGfB6M As a part of law enforcement, you face difficult situations daily. Stress is everywhere and everyone struggles with it. How it can manifest can depend on the individual’s stress management techniques and lifestyle. Research...
Why Driving with Bad Posture is Dangerous
Most of us spend at least 5 days a week driving to work on a regular basis. So if you commute an hour a day, that is 5 hours a week, 20 hours a month, and 240 hours a year driving. And that’s just driving to work, not including errands run to/from work or on days off....
Going Green – Celebrating Washington Green Ribbon Schools
Going green is not just a slogan for some Washington State schools. They are doing their part to teach our children life-long lessons about sustainability and stewardship of the environment. “Kids are very creative and once we get them involved, they carry the concept...
Top Three Tax Identity Theft Scams
Do you know anyone, other than an accountant, who really enjoys filing their tax returns? As if it isn’t stressful enough assembling all the documents, trying to decipher the forms and double checking the math, there is a new concern – tax fraud and identity theft....
Start Your Class on a Positive Note
How do you start the first 10 minutes of your class? Roll call after the bell in the morning? Listing an agenda for what’s to come for the day, or recapping what happened the day before? What if you took an approach that was outside of the box? Imagine giving children...
Humorous Road Signs to Prevent Distracted Driving
You’re driving along, paying attention to the traffic around you when suddenly a sight catches your eyes. Could that be what it seems to be? You look again and yes, it’s an electric road sign with a catchy or humorous message. April is National Distracted Driving...
Christa S. : March Hero of the Month
Christa is one of many that give the real definition of a hero. She has been a nurse for many years and works in pediatrics. Her unique story starts with social media. Christa turned a curse into a blessing, not only for herself but for a young lady too. After a...