Finding Your Way Home

This year has taught many workers a thing or two about being productive when offices and homes blend into one.

As the calendar turns to 2021, consider these key products and processes to stay productive next year.

The recent weather has been generous to those that love winter recreation. The persistent snowfall that seemingly started in February and lasted all month has made for outstanding conditions for snowmobile enthusiasts. Locally, the trailheads have been packed with folks and their sleds and may be that way for some time to come.

Imagine coming out of your house or a store, only to discover your car is gone–it’s been stolen. No one wants to be the victim of vehicle theft, but according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 700,000 drivers are impacted by this “costly crime” every year. And many of those incidents are due to simple driver mistakes.

To help protect you and your vehicle from car thieves, the auto insurance experts at GEICO offer the following 10 tips:

Being the parent of a pet is a lot like being the parent of a human—there are a lot of things to buy. But if you’re ever out of gift ideas for your pet-loving friend, a gift basket stocked with everything they could need is a great option! They and their pet are sure to thank you.

The holidays are without question a very busy time for most of us. We’re running around trying to pick up last minute gifts, preparing big meals for family and friends, and breaking out the ladder to string up festive lights and decorations.

While all of these things can be enjoyable in their own way, they can also prove dangerous, as our minds are often wandering to remember if we actually remembered to turn the stove off or if we locked the house full of gifts.

Events and dinner parties are filled with delicious treats, but nutrition is still important. Keep these suggestions handy to make a more balanced plate.

TIP #1:

A quarter of your plate should be grains. Aim to make at least half of your daily grains whole grains. Whole grains contain vital nutrients, such as fiber and magnesium. Use the nutrition label to choose whole grain items that are lower in unhealthy fats and sodium.

TIP #2:

Late fall or early winter is the time most of us begin to crank up our heat, hoping to get toasty right away. But if you have a boiler or furnace, that heat could not be working come the chilly part of the year. That’s why it’s important not to wait until the last minute to service your heating system.