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From Business to Personal, Cover your Assets on National Insurance Awareness Day

June 28th marks National Insurance Awareness Day, and we’re here for the party! OK, there’s no party, but there is plenty of coverage to go around for both business owners and those needing personal insurance. The whole point of National Insurance Day is to take a step back and evaluate what coverage you have, and what you may not know you need, so we’re here to help you do just that.  Insurance Coverage for Business Owners You’ve already bitten the bullet and opened

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The benefits of Having a Water Softening System In Your Home

San Antonio’s hottest summer is here, which means so is the season for sun rays and outdoor fun. Summers these days, though, look a lot different than they did in years past. A new wave of health-conscious perspective has emerged, and people are taking better care of their bodies and minds more than ever. San Antonio water is infamously hard, meaning it’s concentration is high in dissolved minerals. Since the majority of our water comes from the Edwards Aquifer, we

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Hurricane Season also means Flood Season

We’ve all seen those viral videos on Facebook of someone with a tired look on their face, rowing across their own front lawn in a kayak after a natural disaster strikes, evaluating the damage that surrounds their community. Contrary to popular local beliefs, these natural disasters don’t just hit southeastern states like Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Sometimes, our Louisiana neighbors share their Gulf Coast hurricanes with the Lone Star State (bless their hearts!), and even cities like San Antonio

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Do the Spurs a Favor: Throw a ‘Revenge on the Raptors’ Watch Party

If you’re still on the couch, eating ice cream and figuring out how to deal with the absence of our beloved Spurs in the NBA Finals this year, we’re here to be a true friend and help you rise up to the occasion! After all, we have some leftover competitive spirit we’re willing to share with the next best option. #cheerstothat Of course, we would never wish *too* much bad luck on any one person or any team, but we’ve still got

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San Antonio Wedding Season Survival Guide

San Antonio hosted 14,630 weddings in 2018, at an average cost of $27,760, which means you have some seriously good changes of attending a fancy-pants San Antonio wedding this summer. Nuptial season is upon us, so whether you’re the bride or groom, or just a distinguished guest, these tips will help you survive summer wedding season like a champ. #weddinghashtagsherewecome Be Prepared: Before the Ceremony “I Do, You Do Too:” During the Ceremony When the Candles Burn Out: After the Ceremony At SOGO,

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Preparing Your Home for a New Dog or Cat

As the summer days get longer, so does the yearning to introduce a furry warm-weather-loving buddy from the animal shelter into your home. Before you make that temptation a reality, organize a game plan for a new-to-you feline or fido with these simple steps to prep your home for an animal adoption. Establish a Behavior Plan As hard at it is to say “no” to puppy dog eyes, you’ve got to get clear on your boundaries for your new pet. Be consistent,

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Create a Modern Low-Water Landscape for a Hot Texas Summer

If you’ve been enjoying the backyard recently, you may have noticed that along with all the lush greens and thick grass comes some serious maintenance, along with an excess of watering. It takes time to water your grass by hand, working around the inevitable water restrictions that are bound to come along. Having extra water around your patio and plants also means having extra thirsty bugs, like mosquitoes. All those bites make it enough to decide that this is the

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How to Throw the Perfect Backyard Barbecue

The recent San Antonio thunderstorms have brought the sights of spring into full force – healthy grass, buzzing bugs, and the thick smell of Texas barbecue in the air. The time is here, and we’re helping you throw the perfect backyard barbecue this spring and summer. Splurge on Top-Quality Meat They say the best way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. Show your guests how excited you are to host them when you present them with top-quality goods. Splurging

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16 San Antonio Restaurants You Need To Visit this Summer

The City of San Antonio is lucky to have thousands of unique restaurants for every palate. This summer is the perfect time to change into your stretchy pants and tour the city for some good eats and treats, so grab a foodie friend and head out to these 16 San Antonio restaurants! Acenar Contemporary Mexican, right on the River walk. What more could you ask for? Happy hour specials and a convenient walk to the Majestic Theatre make Acenar the

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These Hidden Dangers Are Lurking Around Your Home

Having a homeowners insurance policy that covers the assets in your home is the first step in protecting yourself from stressful situations like damaging storms, leaky plumbing, and burglary. But what hidden dangers are happening right in front of your eyes that can trigger those little accidents to happen in your sacred space? Here are four hidden dangers lurking around your home that you can easily FIX to protect yourself from disaster. Clean out that lint drawer. No, really. You’ve heard the

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