October 2021

The Changes of Colors, Another Year in Brooklyn 

Education on the East Coast

So our sales representative and marketing specialist on the East Coast has another year of continuing education and teaching to complete for the New York City Education Department.  Jenifer and I planned on this trip several months ago to assist with getting her new placed dialed in.  It was such a productive and joyful trip.  Having a car avaialbe in New York is a game changer.  A big shout out to our partners at Enterprise Rental Cars for providing us with our Corporate Discount.  Alexandra moved into her new apartment in BedStuy Brooklyn and we all are so excited for her new living environment.  Her work ethic is off the charts as she continues to teach special education and connect wtih her students.  

How I miss the days sitting next to her chatting about marketing, life and business insurance.  We still chat about the business, but having your daughter sitting next to you a desk over is priceless.  We travled a couple hours away to visit the Hudson Bridge, the Oldest Vineyard in America, Benmarl Vineyard and even got to vist the Sleepy Hallow Cemertary searching for the headless horseman.  Can't wait to see what the future holds for this young Rock Star of an educator and business woman.  

BOO! - Halloween Themed Fun 

Staying in for the weekend? Don't feel like getting ready for a night out? Here are three spooky themed ideas to do at home with the family, as a date night, or an evening in with your friends! 

1. Pumpkin Caving / Painting 

One of the oldies, but goodies. Super inexpensive and fun for all ages. You can google ideas to trace on your pumpkin or get super artistic and paint a pumpkin. Either way, there are a million designs and themes to choose from and make it your own! Don't forget to save, wash, and bake your fresh pumpkin seeds! 

2. Spooky Movie Marathon 

Snuggle up with some apple cider or some wine, grab some popcorn, and enjoy some scary movies! 

A list of some of the most popular are provided below. 

3. Halloween DIY Cocktails 

Invite some of your closest friends over for a night in. Everyone brings the ingredients to make a spooky themed cocktail for everyone to try! You can have them be numbered and everyone can vote for their favorite or just have a ball and free for all! 

Attached are 45 cocktail recipes to try, or make your own! 

Halloween Cocktails

Coffee Review - 

Changed it up this month as the weather starts to cool off (kinda) and share one of my favorite places to stop and enjoy some coffee. It is very rare that I don't just drink my black coffee from home, but when I feel like a stroll on the beach with a yummy (sweeter) morning cup o joe I never regret stopping at Revolution Roasters. Locally located off the 101 in Oceanside just past Vista Way, it is hard to miss. With people always outside and furry friends allowed it never disappoints. I love the oatmilk latte! 

Revolution Roasters

Workout of the Month - 

The holidays are just around the corner! Can you believe all those New Years Resolution goals you set now are only a few short days away from 2022. Here is a quick and effective workout to do. Aim to get moving at least three times per week until the new year to make your transition to your New Year's goals much easier to stay on track with. Grab a mat, workout towel, and your phone for a timer and let's take this fat blasting workout anywhere! 

1 min of each exercise 

15sec of rest/transition in between 

Complete each superset 4 times then move on to the next! 

*I highly suggest some kind of warm up. Dynamic stretching, a mile or two walk through the neighborhood, brisk jog, etc.*

Superset A: 

- Squat to walkout push up 

- Reverse lunge with rotation 

Superset B: 

- 4 high knees to 4 jumping jacks 

- Plank jacks 

Superset C: 

- 2 squats to jump squat 

- Lying glute bridge 

Superset D: 

- Donkey kick RIGHT 

- Donkey kick LEFT 

Embrace the burn, rest as needed, and don't forget to hydrate and stretch post workout! 

Recipe of the Month -

Almond Butter Chocolate Oats 

1/2 C gluten free oats 

1 C water 

Microwave for 1 minute. 

While still warm add: 

1 TBSP chia seeds

1 scoop protein powder (chocolate or vanilla) 

1 TBSP cocoa powder 

Mix ingredients with the warm oatmeal. Add almond milk as needed for desired consistency. 

Toppings: 

1/2 banana sliced 

1 handful sliced almonds 

1 TBSP drizzled almond butter 

This year flew by, without our clients, friends and family of our agency, we would not be in business.  Thank you so much, you are the heart beat and life line of our business.  With the end of 2021 just around the corner, we would love to hear from you.  We need feedback on how to better our insurance practice.  Let us know what to improve on.  Let us know how life is and let us know how we can assist.  If the topic of insurance ever comes up, please pass on The Farmers Insurance Agency of Glenn & Jenifer Domingo, your agency for life.  866-486-FARM.  Peace and Love always.  Have a wonderful Holiday Season.  Stay safe and be well.  

Kindly, Glenn, Jenifer, Leticia, Liane, Kathy, Alexandra and Amanda Domingo.