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Back to School Shopping Checklist

To help you, Foremost compiled a back-to-school checklist of some of our favorite school supplies in case you need a little help at the store.

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Summer Safety Tips for Your Pet

Summertime means spending long days in hot, sunny weather with your furry loved ones by your side. It's the perfect time for you and your pet to be more active. However, having a fur coat can pose some risks for your pets if they are in the sun for too long.

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Keep Mosquitoes Away from Your Outdoor Parties

With the warm weather season here, we're all looking forward to fun parties and get-togethers in our backyard, but with that comes a flying pest that's a pain for most — mosquitoes! We've compiled a list of 10 tips and tricks that are sure to keep mosquitoes away from your yard.

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10 Summer Bucket List Ideas

If you're feeling stumped on what to add to your summer bucket list, here's some fun ideas to consider to make it your most memorable year yet!

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Landlord Friendly States

You may dream about owning investment properties and becoming a landlord, but the state you live in may not be the best place to own property. This is due to each state having different tenant-landlord laws, taxes and insurance rates. Find out what makes a state landlord friendly in this article!

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Springtime Safety for Pets

The joy of spring and the fun it brings is here! That means it's time for you to get outside with your furry friends to enjoy the sun. However, your pets may not be as cautious as you are, and if you're not careful, you may find your pet in a potentially dangerous situation. Before you take your pets outside this season, be sure to complete this important safety checklist our team put together

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Grilling Safety Tips

Keep these safety tips in mind before firing up your grill!

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Pool Safety Tips

Make sure you and everyone else in and around the pool are safe with these tips!

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips

Did you know that Americans produce more trash during the holidays than any other time of year? 25% more, to be exact. If you're trying to produce less waste and recycle more, here's a few easy ways to be more environmentally friendly this holiday season!

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Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Last year alone, over 14 million consumers became victims of Identity Theft. To put that into perspective, that's about one in 15 people.

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Decorating for Fall on a Budget

Changing up your home décor is always fun reminder to enjoy the seasons changing, and can make your space feel a little cozier. Here's some easy and inexpensive ways to brighten up your home for autumn!

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Cold weather pet safety

If your pet is anything like mine, it probably loves the snow and being outside in the cold weather. Just like humans, all pets are different, so their cold tolerances vary.

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How to survive holiday traveling

This time of the year is always hectic, especially when you add traveling into the mix. Between standstill traffic on the roadways, packed airports, crying kids and canceled flights — it can put a damper on your holiday spirit. To avoid all the craziness, we put together some tips and tricks to get you to your holiday destination safe and sound.

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Pet safety tips for the holiday season

The holidays are an exciting time of year for all members of the household, but especially for your four-footed friends!

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Preparing for hurricane season

Hurricanes. Just the thought of them can make a person tremble in fear. Whether you've experienced a hurricane yourself or you've just heard about their destructive patterns, these bad boys know how to make their name heard.

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Tornado safety: Before, during and after

Last year, according to Statista, there were 1,154 tornadoes reported in the United States. And you might be surprised to learn that a lot of these didn't happen in Tornado Alley.

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How to make a flower garden

If you have been wanting to start a garden, now is the time! The long, sunny days are a great source of energy for plants, making summer the perfect season to start growing flowers.

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Grilling safety tips for your cookout

Happy Independence Day! If you are planning a cookout at your house this Fourth of July, it's important to be extremely cautious and alert at all times!

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Snow shoveling tips, tools, and techniques

Shoveling may seem like a no-brainer, but many people don't complete the task as effectively or as safely as they should to reduce the risk of injury!

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A Foremost Claims Story: Hurricane Michael in Marianna, FL

On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael violently made landfall on the Florida Panhandle. During the storm, a tree fell and crushed Linda Smith's mobile home, making it unlivable

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Checklist for snowbirds heading south

Are you a snowbird? If you flock to a warmer climate during winter, you know that preparing your home before you leave is a tedious, sometimes difficult task. However, creating a thorough winter checklist can help protect your house against theft, water damage and other unwanted surprises.

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Bring the holiday magic to your home

Is it your turn to host the holiday gathering? Maybe you just look forward to the joy of the season, with all of the sparkling decorations and twinkling lights. Regardless, with a little imagination, you can make your home festive and welcoming.

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Fall safety for your pets

Between the sudden drop in temperatures, holidays and first few months of school, there are plenty of environmental factors to keep in mind when it comes to protecting your furry friends.

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Winterizing your seasonal home

It's a necessary task for any seasonal home owner, and you still have time to get it done: preparing your seasonal home for the rigors of winter. Properly planning now can help you avoid damage and expensive repairs in the spring.

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Labor Day safety fashion tips

Labor Day is the last day it is considered fashionable to wear white pants and seersucker suits. While seersucker is a more forgiving material, white, regardless of the fabric, is not. So with that in mind, I present to you a list of ways to safely celebrate this Labor Day weekend and preserve your cherished white trousers so they may rise again next Memorial Day.

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New school year, new bedtime routine

Summer is over, and for kids and teens the days of staying up extra late and waking up at noon are long gone. Getting back on a good sleeping schedule is easier said than done, but it's important to implement healthy sleeping habits to ensure success in the classroom.

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Staying sane when stuck at the airport

The holidays are a great time to travel home to see friends and family or to get some rest with a much-needed vacation. Unfortunately, the winter season also brings snowstorms and other adverse weather conditions that make traveling a challenge.

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Preparing your home for the holidays

Garland, ribbons and candles come to mind when thinking about prepping your home for the holidays. While I would love to talk about how I attempt to decorate my home like a magazine, this article is not about what will look best on your front door or how to set your table perfectly for the holidays.

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Foremost means s'more - 5 fun facts about s'mores

Lately I've been striving to be a better cook. I want to impress my friends with my mouthwatering homemade meals. I want to beat out my cousins for the title of "Favorite Grandson" with the exquisite dishes I bring to family reunions.

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