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This time of the year a lot of people bring out the old space heaters to save money when heating their homes. With this in mind, I thought I would share a great list of tips I saw the other day. Space Heater Safety Tips Do not use an extension cord or strip plug with Continue reading →

You know you should do a household inventory in case of an emergency!  How many times have you told yourself you were going to sit down and do the inventory of your house then keep it in a safe place in case you have a house fire.  Sound familiar You just can’t find the right time Continue reading →

During the the months of October, November and December, Spencer Insurance will spotlight The Abington Township Police Athletic League (PAL).  For every referral we receive, Spencer Insurance Agency will donate $5 to PAL.  Check out all the great things PAL does for our community.  Visit their website at http://www.abingtonpal.org

Most of you probably have children back in school, or returning to school soon.  We came across some bus safety tips we wanted to share with you. It might be a good idea to print these out and go over them with your loved ones. For some 25 million students nationwide, the school day begins Continue reading →

You go to your doctor once a year for your annual physical.  You take your pets to the vet for their annual checkup. You take your car for an annual inspection.  Now it’s time to have your annual insurance checkup. Things happen to you every day that can have an impact on your insurance coverage Continue reading →

Here are some tips from Ret. Master Police Officer III, James Poer. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the deadliest for drivers 15-20 years of age. That means parents need to be especially vigilant in communicating and enforcing their expectations and rules related Continue reading →

Time is moving fast. One fourth of the year is nearly gone.  Hopefully, during the first quarter you took advantage of the abundant snowfall by taking your teen driver out for a lesson in driving in the snow.  There is no better way to get experience driving in the snow that with the supervision of Continue reading →

For many people, decorating the Christmas tree is a favorite part of the holiday. We’d like to share some safety tips from the National Safety Council to make sure a mishap doesn’t spoil your holiday season. Christmas Trees: A real tree can add to the spirit of Christmas by filling your home with beauty and Continue reading →

I just wanted to remind everyone that Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday November 7th at 2:00 AM. So make sure you turn your clocks back on Saturday Night before you go to sleep. Also this is a great time to change the batteries in all your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in your Continue reading →

I originally wrote this article  for one of our newsletters a few years ago.  It is still a timely article and worth repeating. A few years ago I had three children going back to college.  Three “move in days,” in the hot and humid days of August, lugging all their “stuff” to their dorm rooms and Continue reading →