Gluten Free Foodie Friday: Chocolate Chip Cookies Tuesday was National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. It was also the same day that John Peakes Jr., owners of John E. Peakes Insurance Agency, found out he needed to go gluten free. I decided I was going to put the two things together and make a gluten free chocolate chip cookie. Since I am gluten free, I have made gluten free...

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Like Your Helmet, Ca Motorcycle Insurance Is There... If you have ever been into Ojai, California than you are aware how popular it is for motorcyclists to visit. Not only is the drive through town beautiful, but also the back roads like Highway 150, make for a fun ride surrounded by beautiful scenery. But the curvy roads, blind turns, and narrow lanes make for a dangerous...

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A Very Special Food Friday: Mother's Day Brunch! For the last couple of years I have been giving my boyfriend's mother Mother's Day presents. Every year I try to think what I can give someone who already has everything she wants or needs. One year a necklace, which she loved. Another year I got her a pedicure, guilt free spending for her and time to pamper herself. In...

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Your Pet Joining Your Summer Vacation? Follow These... Summer is just around the corner, and if you are an animal lover like us at John E. Peakes Insurance Agency, then your pet is included in your summer vacation plans. And just like you need to prepare yourself for your trip, you need to help your pet prepare as well.             Whether...

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This May, Dedicate Yourself To Spreading Awareness...   May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Although skin protection is something that should be practiced year round, this month is dedicated to increasing others awareness of the importance of skin care, prevention, early detection and treatment. Skin cancer is on the rise, with more...

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