No matter what school looks like for your child this year, it’s nothing like any of us hoped it would be. From masking guidelines to social distancing, a lot has changed in the past couple of years. For students going back to school, there’s a lot of excitement but also stress, even in a typical […]
The first Small Business Saturday began in 2010, in the midst of a tough recession. American Express declared the Saturday after Thanksgiving a day to direct our spending towards small local businesses. In 2011, the US Senate unanimously passed a resolution supporting and recognizing Small Business Saturday. Plenty of customers have embraced the day over […]
It’s a high-stress time for everyone. COVID-19 has turned the world upside down, and it’s easy to fall out of good routines and into bad habits while at home. But staying healthy, both mentally and physically, is important — for your well-being and dealing with the strain of the news. It’s also easier to do […]
If you’re working from home for the first time and not getting as much done as you thought you would, you’re not alone. Thanks to COVID-19, our working lives are turned upside down just as much as our social lives are. Being productive when you work from home doesn’t happen by magic, and much of […]
Working from home, closed businesses, and stay-at-home orders have led to drastic changes in much of our lives. All of this is an effort to practice social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It’s an important part of dealing with the pandemic we face, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. If you’re struggling with […]
We never appreciate our kids’ teachers more than after we’ve heard, “I’m bored!” for the millionth time during summer break. And that’s usually in the first week! You don’t need a lot of money or time to keep your kids busy this summer. And sometimes you don’t need to keep them busy at all. Here […]
April is Autism Awareness Month. Ask anyone who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or their loved ones, and they’ll tell you that every month ought to be an autism awareness month. ASD is something that impacts millions of people around the world, with tens of thousands of people being diagnosed every year. National Autism Awareness […]
At Charlotte Insurance, we are proud of every employee who works with us. They’re hard-working, dedicated, and passionate about helping our clients. But that’s not all they care about. We’re proud of all they do in the community and the organizations they help. Recently, Karla Combs, director of the Charlotte Insurance Private Client Group, gave […]
