Honoring dad on Father’s Day doesn’t require splurging on expensive gifts. After all, the very best family memories involve spending quality time together. We’ve compiled a list of activities – some tried and true, and some a bit more creative – that you can enjoy with your dad on Father’s Day, a birthday or any …
Don’t Get Burned by Barbecue Accidents
Grilling: It’s a summertime staple that many dads wish they could do all year. Being outside and soaking up some sun while basking in the beauty of those “perfect grill lines” certainly sounds like a Father’s Day done right. But even seasoned grill masters can have accidents. High heat and propane tanks, if handled improperly, …
Yard Work Safety Tips from AAA
For some people, yard work is a source of active entertainment. For others, it’s a chore. But whether you’re a landscape fanatic or a reluctant gardener, safety while working outside is hugely important. Anything from dehydration to power tools gone awry can pose a threat. It’s important to take precautions and use safe practices to …
Experience the Enchanting Canyonlands
Traveling to the West’s Enchanting Canyonlands remains, to this day, one of my most favorite tours. Seeing the parks in a photo is one thing, but to have them come to life in front of you is an entirely different experience. When exploring the canyons of Arizona and Utah, one the many words that come …
Tour Your Dream College Right from Home
With summer just around the corner, high school juniors and seniors are typically chomping at the bit to start touring their bucket list universities and soon after, seize their independence on their way to college. This year, that journey may look a little different. To adhere to their state’s health and safety precautions, most schools …
Home Updates Equal Insurance Updates
For many people, taking out a mortgage loan is their first time being exposed to homeowner’s insurance. They might sign a policy for the coverage required by the mortgage lender at the time and not think any more about it. But over the course of the years or even months, a lot of changes can …
Three Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
The COVID-19 crisis has brought both a deadline extension for filing 2019 taxes and a heightened awareness of the need to plan for financial security. If you are due a refund, you have probably already filed your taxes or plan to file soon. Here are three productive ways to consider using that refund money: Pay …
Staying Safe with Outdoor Exercise
With most stores, restaurants and other non-essential businesses closed due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19, people are taking to the great outdoors for activity and entertainment. Outdoor exercise helps people stay physically active. It also serves as a means to get out of the house and do something different. As a result, parks, trails and …
Bike Safety: Using Caution on the Road
As Ohioans break out the bicycles during May, National Bike Month, AAA urges cyclists and motorists to exercise caution and practice bike safety to prevent crashes. “Lessons in bike safety should start as soon as little feet touch the pedals of their first tricycle, and continue throughout adulthood. Drivers need to be aware of their …
Safety Tips for Your Next Road Trip
We’re all itching to travel again. But even after stay-at-home orders are lifted, you might be reluctant to hop on a plane. Car travel can be just as exciting. Bonus, gas prices are at notable lows. So, are you ready to plan an epic road trip you can look forward to? Rest assured, the day …