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It’s almost time for the new year, which means it’s almost time for tamales, champagne, and partying with friends and family! We are totally down with ringing in the new year in the most fun way possible, but we’re also bringing you some safe (and fun!) ways to welcome 2020 without having to visit the emergency room.  Plan a Calm and Thoughtful Night If you’ve already sat down and figured out your New Year’s resolutions, you probably didn’t put “spend

Mmmmmm, can you smell that? It’s the official smell of San Antonio holidays. It’s fresh tamales, your mom’s famous spinach dip, and your uncle’s out-of-this-world smoked brisket all coming together at the family holiday event, and you’re about to be stuffed to the max. This is a welcome feeling, though. You’ve been waiting for this moment for 364 days.  Recipes can be handed down from generation to generation. They are sometimes handwritten in scribbly cursive, or maybe typed to perfection

Holiday travel can be exhilarating and exciting, unless something happens to your valuable possessions, either while you’re away from your home, or to something special you’re traveling with. You may already be thinking, “I have homeowners insurance, so I’m invincible!” But even the best homeowners insurance policies have limits to what they can cover, so your valuable possessions like artwork, fine jewelry, or other collectibles are unprotected. A simple valuable possessions policy can’t protect you from accidents or thefts, but

Don’t let the stress of holiday shopping overwhelm you! We’ve got your San Antonio Shopping Guide right here, covering every type on your list, from family, to friends, and even Fido. Skip the stress of retail overload, and head to these SA-local treasure chests to find the perfect gift this season while feeling good about supporting your community.  Too Good To Be Threw | Who to shop for: Your Work Bestie | She’s covered for you when you were running late to

The holiday season is upon us, which means visitors will be coming in full swing in the coming weeks. Is your spare bedroom ready for holiday guests? Or does it have an ever-growing pile of hanging clothes you meant to put on hangers since last week? Putting a few special touches in your home will have guests feeling like you’ve been anticipating them for months, and you don’t have to spend a ton of money to have a Pinterest-worthy space

BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP. Ahh, the sweet sounds of the fire alarm going off, thanks to your “smoked” Thanksgiving turkey. We’re not all Martha Stewart, so besides doing a little bit of YouTube research on successfully preparing a turkey, it’s time for you to get your home insurance game in gear for the holidays, and we’re here to help. Fire Protection Oh yeah, we just went there. We’re not saying your Thanksgiving turkey is going to be the cause, but

“From Atlantic to Pacific, gee, the traffic is terrific!” At least those are the words to the good ol’ classic “There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays” song made famous by singer Perry Como in 1954. Now it’s 2019, and it’s the time of year for gifts, merriment, and family, but it’s also the time for holiday travel, and it’s best to be prepared as possible. Travel insurance might seem like a silly expense when you think of it in the