We present you the most simple and delicious holiday baking recipe.
Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies!
3 ingredients; 1 cup sugar, 1 cup chunky peanut butter and 1 egg. Mix in a large bowl and form into golf size balls. Place on lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Check on them at 8 minutes as baking time depends on your oven.
For an added touch, you can slightly press raw cookie balls with a fork so that cookies bake with a grid design like traditional peanut butter cookies.
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As we try to enjoy the last month of what has been an unpredictable year, let’s not forget to enjoy the season of giving. Although shopping for the perfect gift will be just a little more difficult this year, we are here to help with some tricks that will let you find the gift they will be sure to love.
With most of the brick and mortars closed due to the pandemic… ordering online and early would be the best way to go. Several online retailers will be offering major discounts along with free shipping.
If shopping for someone outside your household, get in contact with someone who does live with them and ask for suggestions or hobbies they may like. What about for the little ones? We suggest watching videos on the new hit toy for that particular age group.
And when gift buying for an adult, buy them an experience like a spa day or gift card to a local restaurant, to look forward to once things open up more. And of course, when shopping for your significant other you should ask for hints or clues and always check with their best friends!
We hope this helps your holiday gift shopping experience.
Western Mutual and Arizona Home insurance are excited to participate in this year’s Toys for Tots toy drive. Our staff members have been purchasing toys and gifts for infants, children and teens online all month long and the company will match their contributions.
Collecting millions of toys each year, Toys for Tots has helped underserved children and teens throughout the country since 1947.
This year donations will be done online at www.toysfortotsbox.com where we can all choose a small gift that we can pay forward. 2020 has been hard, let’s take this time to spread some holiday cheer!
Owning a home is a great accomplishment, but it can also be a hassle with unexpected issues that can cause major damage. Knowing these simple maintenance habits can help save you a headache and money.
Do not ignore the signs
Ignoring signs such as a crack on your wall or floor can signal an even greater problem like a slab leak. Pay attention to these indicators and repair or inspect quickly to avoid expensive repairs.
2. Looking thoroughly at your home
Not visiting unused areas of your home such as the attic, storage or basement can lead to discovering some damage that may have been prevented if noticed early. Make a habit to inspect these rooms.
3. Appliance maintenance
An easy way to avoid costly claims is to schedule annual cleanings for any appliances that contain vents or coils. These appliances are typically used the most such as your dryer or refrigerator.
4. Neglecting basic systems
One of the most common mistakes is not servicing low-maintenance appliances like central cooling units or HVAC systems that require a tune-up from time to time.
5. Not paying for home warranty or insurance
Despite your best efforts, your air conditioner will need repair and your pipes may need to be replaced. Keeping up with your policies that protect your home and understanding your coverages is one of the best precautions anyone can take.
‘Tis that time of year again to take a trip and find the right one, the right Christmas tree that is. According to Statista.com, over 30 million pines get sold every year. Along with this new house plant’s beauty and joy, it can also pose some home hazards… but most of which can be completely avoided with the right care.
When purchasing a real tree, check for freshness and avoid purchasing dry brittle trees. If you are going the artificial way, purchase one that is labeled “fire resistant”.
When placing your tree in the perfect spot, avoid areas where heat sources are felt. Additionally, choose lights that are labeled for indoor use. And most importantly always check water levels in your tree base, and never allow it to become completely evaporated.
When decorating, plastic or material base ornaments are most safe if you have hard floors but also if you have little ones or pets.
We hope these tips ensure that you will have a safe and happy holiday!
Cyber Monday is the second busiest day for shoppers and makes up for nearly 10 billion dollars of all sales during the holiday season. Deals begin the Monday following Thanksgiving for this e-commerce holiday which has grown drastically over the years since it began in 2005. Almost all retailers with an online site and including those who are strictly online offer huge discounts to consumers just in time for Christmas. This year is scheduled to be an even better year for online retailers as Covid has made many of us experts in the virtual realm.
Make sure to take advantage of these deals and cross those items off your gift list.
For months now our closets has been stuffed with all the rain coats and puffy jackets as we await cooler weather. But once the first leaf falls…we will all run to pull them out along with our umbrellas and rain boots. Leaving us to put away our spring and summer clothes in what will become a weekend project.
Storing seasonal clothing is not an easy task and filling up cardboard boxes to put in storage is not the way to go. Here are five tips on how to properly store it.
Clean your clothes before putting it away, make the effort to wash them to remove perspiration stains and/or perfumes. That goes for bedding too.
Organize your clothes in groups, outerwear, beach wear, etc. Each pertaining to its own storage box.
Say no to plastic or cardboard! You don’t want your clothing to soak in the smells of the containers. Also, your clothes need to breathe. Look for linen or clothed based boxes.
Pretreat for moths. Consider adding moth balls or lavender sachets to your containers for extra protection.
Store in a cool and dark places like an attic or basement as those are ideal places to prolong the shelf life of your items. This makes them ready to use the following year.
Well, Thanksgiving may look a little different, but this year in particular, the Thanksgiving holiday reminds us to appreciate and celebrate what’s truly important. Remember to soak in the moments however it is that you decide to spend it.
We at Western Mutual and Arizona Home are thankful for our Western Mutual family, our policyholders, and we especially want to express gratitude for all essential and frontline workers throughout this year.
From all of us here, we wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving!
Western Mutual Insurance Group 