The holidays are just around the corner, and that means many of us will be making purchases online to avoid large crowds and busy mall traffic. While online shopping has made our lives easier, it also exposes new weaknesses with the information we use to make those very purchases. The holiday season is a […]
Don’t Compromise Your Personal Information This Holiday Shopping Season
The most memorable part of this holiday shopping should be an amazing deal you found, not having to jump through endless hoops trying to reclaim your identity. U.S. consumers are concerned about their personal information and identities during the holiday season, according to a survey by Discover. But these concerns won’t affect how they […]
Spooky Truths Regarding Halloween Safety On and Off the Road
Kids love the magic of Halloween: Trick-or-treating, classroom parties and trips to a neighborhood haunted house. But for moms and dads, often there is a fine line between Halloween fun and safety concerns, especially when it comes to road and pedestrian safety. In 2015, about 6,700 pedestrian deaths and 160,000 medically consulted injuries occurred among […]
Safe and Responsible Use of Consumer Fireworks
Fireworks can be a lot of fun, but also very dangerous if you don’t use them properly. Safety is the most important thing when it comes to using fireworks. Check out these safety tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety: Recommended Safety Tips Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks. Know your […]
The REAL Meaning of the Fourth of July
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July. We’re supposed to be celebrating Independence Day. But what makes this day special? What gives the Fourth of July its significance is that our Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1776. It was in Philadelphia, and the signers of that document, composed by Thomas Jefferson, […]
How to Celebrate Memorial Day
Memorial Day Weekend is starting soon. Have you made plans yet? Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer. Most pools open, summer festivals begin and there are many other celebrations. We’ve created a list of different activities and are attaching a free bbq checklist from Destination XL. Check it out below! Memorial Day […]
Mother’s Day Guide 2018
Mother’s Day is less than a week away and while that’s plenty of time to prepare, you might be lost on just what to do. I know the questions I ask myself range from: what should I get her? What will she like? Should I make breakfast? How much should I spend? In reality, it’s […]
Protect Your Valuable Christmas Gifts
Did you receive something sparkly for Christmas? Maybe something that’s rated by 4 C’s? Or maybe you got something made for fun; something measured by performance and horsepower. If you or your family received valuable gifts for Christmas, now is a good time to review your insurance to be sure you are properly covered. For […]
Contents Insurance and Presents
Christmas is 5 days away and the amount of burglaries for Christmas presents is on the rise. Christmas is a popular time for homes to be targeted by burglars due to the likelihood of presents under the Christmas tree. American Heritage Insurance Group wants all of our customers to be protected from unwanted home burglaries. […]
The Live vs. Artificial Debate
The Christmas tree conundrum: real or fake? The kind of tree that adorns a person’s home during the holidays can provoke debate as much as Coke vs. Pepsi or Chevy vs. Ford. When it comes to Christmas trees, do you choose live or artificial? Do you cut your own, or do you prefer the convenience […]
Holiday Pet Travel
Make sure your pets travel well for the holidays The holiday season is here and that means it’s time to eat good food and join together with loved ones. For many who have families far away, this is also is the time to pack up and get out of Ohio. If you are gearing up […]
Polar Bear Plunge
Polar-Bear Plunge: Crazy? Rejuvenating? Both? You’ve seen these people on the news or in your local paper. Maybe you’ve seen them in person at a local park or beach in winter. Maybe you’re even one of them. Who are they? And why are they jumping into a freezing body of water? The origin of the […]
Black Friday Strategies
Add some strategy to your ‘Black Friday’ shopping If there’s anything more satisfying than melting into the couch following a multi-course Thanksgiving dinner complete with all the fixings, it has to be shopping for the best deals of the season the day after in Cincinnati. Hitting the shops on Black Friday has become a ritual […]
Turkey Fryer Safety
5 Tips for Deep Frying a Turkey This Thanksgiving Those who have tasted deep-fried turkey usually say there’s simply no comparison to an oven-roasted bird — turkey out of the fryer is moist, with crispy skin and a beautiful color. And, it cooks much more quickly than a turkey in the oven, which means you […]
Top 10 ways to honor a veteran on Veterans Day
Americans celebrate Memorial Day in the spring and Veterans Day in the fall. While it can be easy to confuse the two holidays, Memorial Day is set aside to honor American’s war dead; Veterans Day is intended to honor the service of all U.S. veterans, both living and dead. In fact, celebrations surrounding Veterans Day […]
Twelve Days of Christmas
Check out our new video! For this holiday season, we wanted to bring awareness to our customers by sharing some statistics. We put an extra twist by sharing these in conjunction with a favorite holiday classic, The 12 Days of Christmas. Watch the video and let us know your thoughts! LYRICS: On the First Day […]
Ultimate Guide for an Awesome New Year’s Eve Party
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and the best part, this year it’s on a Saturday! That means, even more, parties that you might be attending or maybe you’ve even decided to host one this year. If that’s the case, download our free ultimate party planning guide. CLICK HERE FOR THE ULTIMATE GUIDE […]
Black Friday Shopping Tips
How to Shop on Black Friday As the saying goes, failing to plan is planning to fail. Because Black Friday sales are an opportunity to cash in on some of the biggest savings of the year, you won’t want to waste any time. Retailers make it easy with apps and maps and leaked ads, but […]
Hunger & Homelessness in Southwest Ohio
National Hunger & Homelessness Week began on Saturday, November 12th and will continue until Sunday, November 20th. Hunger & Homelessness is a worldwide epidemic that affects all people. In Southwest Ohio, hunger and homelessness directly impact our lives every day. [Tweet “In Ohio, 1 in 6 people struggle with hunger. “] Worldwide Hunger & Homelessness […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Thanksgiving
Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year and have no idea where to start? Check out our Thanksgiving timeline below to make sure you stay on track and have a successful holiday. Also, download our FREE Ultimate Guide to Hosting Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Planning Timeline 2 Weeks Before ☐ Plan a menu. Select dishes that are well-rounded […]