Spring Forward into March Madness
Just like that we are back into spring time. Spring forward and set your clocks! Thank the Lord we get an extra hour of daylight, means summer is just around the corner. Baseball season is back, the flowers are blooming, and we get an extra hour of sunsets. We have had a busy start to our Spring and are looking forward to Lexie and Addsion coming home for wedding season. Mom and Dad plan to take a trip up to Northern California for my grandfathers 85th birthday and are looking forward to getting back to some Padres games very soon. We hope this change of season finds you well. A great time to check in with your New Year's goals as we are entering the second quarter of 2022. We wish you all a healthy and happy Spring!
Restaurant Review - Nectarine Grove
SO GOOD. I will rave about this place forever. Fresh, healthy food, that tastes just like the naughty stuff. Everything on their menu looks delicious. They have gluten free, dairy free, vegan options. Open earlier, a great spot for Sunday brunch or a lunch meeting. Located off the 101 in Encinitas, they offer indoor and outdoor seating, craft coffees, and draft alcohol also available! My personal favorite is the crispy chicken salad! Can't wait to go stop in for brunch.
Menu/Website - Nectarine Grove
Book Review - Chasing Excellence
A book for all not just athletes, but people looking to shift their mindset and live out their true potential every day.
"CrossFit trainer Ben Bergeron has helped build the world's fittest athletes, but he's not like other coaches. He believes that greatness is not for the elite few; that winning is a result, not a goal; and that character, not talent, is what makes a true champion. His powerful philosophy can help anyone excel at all aspects of life.Using the dramatic competition between the top contenders at the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games(R) as a background, Ben explores the step-by-step process of achieving excellence and the unique set of positive character traits necessary for leveling up to world-class. The mindset and methodology that have produced some of the greatest athletes in the world's most grueling sport can work equally well for golfers, lawyers, artists, entrepreneurs-anyone who's willing to commit totally to becoming better than the best. By Chasing Excellence, "You'll discover how extraordinary it's possible for you to be."
Workout of the Month - Getting Outside!
With Spring here, it is the perfect time to take workouts outside and get some Vitamin D at the same time. Love killing two birds with one stone. Here is a workout you can do out on your driveway, while vacationing on Spring Break on the beach, or when you take a quick lunch break from sitting at your desk all day to get out and move your body!
1 mile jog/run OR .5 mile walk
25 reps x 4 rounds = 100 rep challenge
- prisoner squat
- push ups
- reverse lunges
- tricep dips
1 mile jog/run OR .5 mile walk
Have fun with this one. Grab a family member, friend, or co worker. Try completing in the least amount of time. Record your time and perform once weekly seeing if you can improve each time!
Recipe of the Month - Protein Pancakes
So simple and protein packed. One of my current post workout brunch options or even better my favorite right now, breakfast for dinner!
I like to buy the protein mix from either Trader Joe's or Costco has a bigger bulk one. Their are options for minimal to the maximum amount of protein.
My personal recipe right now is:
- 1 C protein mix
- 1/2 C almond milk
- 1/2 C water
- 1 -1/2 scoops of vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1 egg
- 2 TBSP dark chocolate chips
Stir up the ingredients drop in the chocolate chips and use a 1/4 C measuring cup to pour the batter into a greased pan. Flip when the bubbles begin to form. Top with my favorite bananas and honey and enjoy a sweet start to your day!
Auto Insurance Rates rise in 2022
As the pandemic comes to an end and more drivers are back on the road, one of the factors that determine the cost of your insurance are annual miles driven. This increase in mileage will have more people on the road again, create more accidents, increase fuel cost because of demand and add expense to your budget. Not only has mileage increase cause an increase of your auto insurance premium, but the cost to repair a car, the cost of a car and the cost of parts are all contributing factors industry wide.
Here are 7 Ways to assist in decreasing your auto insurance premium. Click on the blue link below for an indepth look into ways to save by an article written by cnet.com
1. Increase your deductible, larger savings to collision deductible by increasing
2. Consider lower coverage for older cars
3. Consder lowering your mileage by using mass transit or carpooling
4. Bundle your insurance, more policy's with a single carrier means deeper discounts
5. Shop around for rates
6. Save Travel Discounts
7. Buy a less expensive car
As our agency continues to provide peace of mind at a competitive price, provide the best service available in our industry, and provide benefits to those who have covered losses, we want to make certain that our clients take advantage of their annual Farmers Friendly Review. You will be hearing from our Marketing Department to set up your review with one of our 3 licensed and appointed staff or with yours truly. During this time we will ask questions about your current life situation, any changes to your careers, ask about any new additions or improvements to your home and many other topics that will effect how you are insured. Please take advantage of this very important offer as we can open your eyes to options and coverages that fit your situation. Communication is key to any relationship and we take offering this no cost service seriously. With almost 1500 clients, we have a system in place that prompts our agency to call, email or text our clients for the annual review. As always, thank you for being our life blood of the agency. The referrals you send to us are a reflection of our relationship with you and we are grately. Wishing all a Happy Easter. God Bless and remember, Domingo & Associates, FARMERS, your agency for LIFE.
Kindly and gratefully, Glenn P Domingo, agency owner and Amanda Kiki Domingo
