Mitchell Insurance Agency Blog

How To Support Your Local Businesses During This Trying Time

Posted: April 3, 2020

With the restrictions imposed on the community to halt the spread of COVID-19, it can be challenging to come up with ways to support your local businesses. Many of the small businesses we count on for services are shuttered, with only essential services available—and even they are having a hard time! We want our local business owners to survive the COVID-19 pandemic and have a...

How To Avoid Accidents While Driving At Night

Posted: April 1, 2020

Driving on today’s congested roadways can be risky at any time of the day or night. But several factors make nighttime the most dangerous driving time of all. Factors That Contribute to the Dangers of Night Driving Driver fatigue: According to the National Safety Council (NSC), driving after 20 hours without sleep is equivalent to driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at the U.S....

31 Must-Have Items For Your Home Emergency Kit

Posted: March 30, 2020

It can be hard to imagine several days (or weeks) without power, internet or running water. But in the event of an emergency, anything can happen. That’s why your family should have an emergency plan and supplies ready for any type of disaster. Depending on where you live, a disaster could mean heavy snow, flooding, a tornado, or a hurricane. So make your plan personal...

6 Fresh Ideas For A Fun Family Dinner Night

Posted: March 27, 2020

Sometimes, family dinners can start to feel like a chore. With poor planning, picky eaters, and hectic schedules, it’s easy to feel like you’re serving the same meals over and over again. But with a little creativity, family meals can be an opportunity for both parents and children to build stronger relationships while trying something new. Because meals are about more than just feeding your...

The 7 Most Unhelpful Things To Say To Someone Who’s House Hunting

Posted: March 26, 2020

Real talk: Buying your first house – or any house! – is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in a lifetime. (That’s why it matters to do your research about homeowners insurance.) My husband and I have been house hunting for more than three years. And if your experience is anything like ours… it’s an emotional roller coaster. As a house-hunter, you’re already...