Mardi Gras season is officially upon us, so if you’re ready to laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll), keep reading to find the biggest and best Mardi Gras parties Louisiana has to offer. The origins of Mardi Gras trace back to 1699 when a French-Canadian explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville arrived at what’s known as modern-day Mobile, Alabama, on Fat Tuesday….
Sooner or later, odds are you’ll experience a flat tire, dead battery, lockout, or another roadblock – pun intended. In situations like these, it’s easy to panic. Who do you call for help? And how do you pay for it? That’s where Emergency Roadside Assistance can come in handy. Roadside Assistance doesn’t come standard on most auto insurance policies, and it may not even be…
It seems we’re all aiming to be more mindful these days, and with good reason! Mindfulness can improve your ability to regulate emotions and cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. Through mindfulness, you can learn how to focus your attention and observe your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sounds like something everyone can benefit from in the new year, right? Luckily, mindfulness is a skill…
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to save money and smarten up your spending habits? If so, understanding the retail sales calendar is one of the best things you can do to save money all year long. Retail sales coincide with holidays, and the biggest shopping days of the year are Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Black Friday. Use this handy guide to help…
It’s that time of year! The holidays are right around the corner, and the ABC Insurance Agencies elves have been hard at work gearing up for our annual Stocking Go-Go Giveaway. Between November 25 to December 13, 2019, visit your local ABC Insurance store to enter for a chance to win a giant 6-foot stocking filled with toys. One lucky winner will get a stocking…
No matter how joyful a time of year it may be, holiday stress always manages to rear its ugly head. Isn’t it supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year? It can be hard to deal when your stress peaks around the holidays. That’s why it’s critical to prevent holiday stress before it begins and know how to act when you feel your…
No matter how much you fill up on turkey, stuffing, and sweet potatoes, there is always room for dessert. Case in point: these delicious holiday dessert recipes. Try one of these sweet treats for your next family gathering, holiday party, or office dessert swap! Peppermint Bark Worried how you’re going to making a dessert that stands out amid the office cookie swap? Peppermint bark is…
ABC Insurance Agencies is thankful for all of our friends, fans, and customers, and we want to help you have the best Thanksgiving meal ever for your family this year! ‘Tis the season to be thankful, which is why we’re saying THANK YOU by giving one lucky winner a $500 gift card to prepare a delicious Thanksgiving meal. How to Enter ABC’s Gobbler Giveaway Just…
The holidays are right around the corner, and for many of us, that means more time on the road driving to and from the festivities. However, all that driving could mean motion sickness for some. What causes motion sickness? Everyone has their own internal representation of bodily movement. The brain is constantly receiving information from your eyes, inner ear, and sensory receptors in your joints…
Did you know that October through December is the best time to buy a car? In the fall, dealers are trying to clear the lots to make way for next year’s models, and by the last two weeks in December, they’re trying to hit year-end sales goals. You’re already spending thousands of dollars when you decide to buy a new or used car, so knowing…
