What you gift your father has a lot to do with his personality. Does he like words of encouragement and love? Physical gifts? Time together? Hugs and touch? Or when you do something for him? Here are some ideas that we’ve heard father’s want this year… To rent a boat to be on the water for…

With all the extra “Stay Home” time, we are getting a head start planting vegetable seeds indoors this year! Want to join us? Here are 8 Veggies good for starting indoors: Lettuce Broccoli Tomatoes Peppers Cabbage Winter Squash Onions Peas Need a little help on how to do this from home? Here are some simple…

What do the tv shows Sherlock, The Good Doctor, and Atypical have in common? They all feature a main character with Autism. April is Autism Awareness Month and one fun way you can become more aware of Autism is to hear about “The Portrayal of Autism in the Media” and how it is similar and…

Do you need a face mask? Stephanie’s Mom is making face masks for any Alley Insurance Agency clients who would like one! The fabric color and print varies based on what is available. If you would like a 100% cotton mask made for you, please email stephanie@alleyinsurance.com. There is no charge for the mask. We…

We recently share this meal with a family in the middle of their house move. The meatloaf hides spinach and cheese inside topped with a delicious mustard sauce to make it an incredibly tasty dish. Even though the recipe uses game meat, it is just as fantastic using ground beef. Enjoy! https://www.themeateater.com/cook/recipes/meat-loaf-recipe

Here are some areas to keep up with this month: Check for ice dams and icicles – eh hem, Central OR… we know you’re getting snow over there Tighten any handles, knobs, racks Check all locks and deadbolts on your doors and windows Calking around showers and bathtubs; repair as needed Remove showerheads & clean…

Happy to report Barry got it done. September through November he had several outdoor adventures. His hunting skills contributed to keeping herd numbers healthy and providing naturally organic deer and elk to our home menu. (Thank you, Honey!) …And if you have any scouting leads, we may add bear to that list! Clam digging, crawdading,…

Pop Quiz: How much water do you think you need to have in your house if there were a major disaster? A) 3 days worth B) 3 weeks worth C) 1 gallon per day per person (The Pop Quiz Answer at the end.) Earthquakes, tsunamis, fires – seems like we hear about something in the…