Preventing Burnout This Holiday Season!

By klanning | December 15, 2022
A joyful family gathers around a coffee table decorated with a jar of cookies, sharing smiles and laughter during the holiday season. The cozy living room features a Christmas tree adorned with ornaments, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. The caption reads, "Preventing Burnout This Holiday Season," along with the SIA Blogs logo.

The holiday season, despite being “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, can arouse a lot of stress. While feelings of being burnt out may be unavoidable for some, keeping realistic expectations, starting on holiday tasks early, and taking time to recharge are the proven method of tackling the holiday season.

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Support Small Businesses this weekend on Small Business Saturday!

By klanning | November 25, 2022
A smiling woman stands in front of her shop, holding up a wooden "Open" sign with enthusiasm. Her cheerful expression reflects the excitement of welcoming customers, emphasizing the spirit of Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday falls perfectly at the peak of holiday shopping. The holiday season is the best time to think about the local small businesses in your community. When you choose to support a small business, it’s not only a purchase that can have the biggest impact. Everyone has someone in their life with a start-up business or with an established business; these small touches of support can mean the world! Although purchasing merchandise from these owners’ help, social media is a big key to their success.

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1 Million Collisions a Year are Due to Deer!

By klanning | October 10, 2022
A dark, empty road at night is illuminated by a soft light, revealing several deer standing near the side of the road. The caption reads, "1 Million Collisions a Year Are Due to Deer!" along with the SIA Blogs logo.

Did you know, North Carolina is ranked fifth in the U.S. for vehicle collisions with animals? During the colder months, animals— particularly deer— begin to venture out of their woodland homes to search for additional food sources. The autumn season also signals the prime mating season for deer. While this timeline is instinctual to animals in mother nature, animals and humans can frequently cross each other’s paths while on hikes or on the road.

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It’s Back to School, NOT Back to the ER!

By klanning | September 14, 2022
A young baseball player in a red jersey and gray pants is in the middle of swinging at a pitch on a baseball field. In the background, several teammates are seated and watching the game. The caption reads, "It’s Back to School, Not Back to the ER!" with the SIA Blogs logo.

Did you know, that the most dangerous ages for boys are 12 to 13; making up almost 18 % of all boys’ school injuries over the past two years? The most dangerous ages for girls are 13 to 14; making up 17% of injuries for all girls. Approximately 6 million youth participate in school-affiliated team sports and over 30 million play sports outside of school. It’s no wonder that sports-related injuries account for 3.5 million doctors and ER visits each year!

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Are Accidents Putting a Dent in your Plans?

By klanning | August 10, 2022
A man is speaking on the phone while standing next to a car involved in a minor accident, with visible damage on the front of the blue vehicle. In the background, a woman appears to be taking a photo of the scene with her phone. The caption reads, "Are Accidents Putting a Dent in Your Plans?" with the SIA Blogs logo.

It’s August, and you’re trying to get those last few beach trips and adventures in before summer comes to a close. But with all of the action on the highway from like-minded citizens— an accident could definitely put a damper in your plans, but it doesn’t have to ruin your day! During the summer months car accidents, fender benders and damaged car windows are the highest reported claims. Do you know if your auto insurance will cover it?

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