How does your garden grow? 3 smart tips to get you started. It’s no secret; I’ve got a notoriously black thumb. Friends and family arrive at my door with the love of a plant for hostess gifts, housewarmings, and holiday sharing, and years later no one is ever surprised to find that their generous offerings,

The warm weather has finally found it’s way here and in just a few short weeks we can officially declare it summer. For many of us, that means it’s time to hit the road! And just as we adjust our driving and habits to suit winter road conditions, there are also some considerations to be

Rainy Days Are Here – What To Do? No matter how prepared you think you are for extreme weather, Mother Nature never ceases to amaze when it actually happens. The force of rain and hailstorms can be devastating, as we have already seen this year in Ontario and BC. If you’ve already felt the impact

Car Shopping? Do Your Homework. It’s always exciting shopping for a new car, even if it’s just new to me and not really brand new. This is one shopping trip that also gives me a little stress; it’s a big purchase and making sure I stay on budget and get the safety and features I’m

The post last week talked about protecting your business, and if you are not a business owner you may have just skipped reading it altogether. This week, this is the post you want to read. Let’s chat about insurance everyone needs – life insurance. If you have an interest in protecting the people you care

Your Business – What Happens When You Can’t Be There? You’ve worked hard to grow your business; strong and thriving, many have come to depend on its continued success. What would happen if you or your business partner(s) suddenly passed? Could you ensure continued success? Your loved ones on-going security and comfort may depend on

There are no gaps in my coverage, right? Insurance, is one of those set it and forget kind of things for me. I’ve got my home, my car set-up, and I even remember travel insurance at the very last minute as I pack my bags in frenzy. Thank goodness for my ever-patient (and responsive) broker!

Ready To Ride! The warm Chinook winds roll into Calgary fairly regularly throughout the winter, but when it happens at this time of year it makes me hopeful that spring may actually be here and that soon I’ll be able to get outside and soak in a little more vitamin D. This means it’s almost

When collisions happen, know what to do You avoid distraction, you are alert and focused, and you’ve got a plan to get from point A to point B every time you get behind the wheel. Sometimes though, you can’t account for other factors like weather or other drivers and collisions happen – even to great