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Whip Up These Holiday Cookies for Your Holiday!

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Holiday Cookie Recipe

Whether it’s the reindeer or Santa who gets to enjoy them, these festive cookies are a treat!

Holiday cookies are a quintessential part of childhood memories and a tradition that never gets old during this time of year! Along with that, a big batch is also set-aside for Santa Claus, the night before Christmas.

To make your holiday cookies some of the best yet, choose to make these soft and chewy gingerbread cookies!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg, ground
  • ½ tsp. cloves, ground
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon, ground
  • 1 tsp. ginger, ground
  • ¼ cup sunflower oil
  • ¾ cup cane sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup almond milk

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.
  2. In another large bowl, beat sunflower oil and sugar together for 2 minutes.
  3. To the oil/sugar mixture, add the molasses and almond milk. Continue to mix for 1 minute.
  4. Add the dry ingredients, about 1/3 at a time until stiff dough is formed.
  5. Make the dough into a disk shape, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Using a melon baller or about 1/2 ~ 3/4 Tbsp. of dough, roll dough into balls of approximately equal size and slightly flatten into a disk shape. Place onto the baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart.

For the best treat for Santa (and his helpers!), add a tall glass of almond milk.

From the professionals at All Nevada Insurance, we wish you a happy holiday! To secure all of your insurance needs for the New Year, give us a call in Las Vegas, Nevada today.

Decorating Safety Tips for the Holiday Season!

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Holiday Decoration Safety

The season of festivity is here. String your lights and hang your holly safely!

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza, you’ll know that the month of December can be a hectic time! There are presents to buy and wrap, feasts to cook, and festivities to hold. But before you hang up the holly and put up your tree, take some time to prepare your house for the season. Use these tips to decorate your home safely!

Choose a safe spot for your tree. If you are purchasing a live tree this year, you’ll want to pick a safe area to place it. Keep it far away from heat sources and out of the way of hallways with high traffic. It’s best to keep a fire extinguisher near your tree as live ones are highly flammable due to the needles and sap.

Water the tree. A dry tree catches fire a lot easier than one that has been watered properly. Check the water level every day to ensure proper hydration and aim to start with a green tree, to begin with!

Get a fake one. If you buy an artificial tree, make sure it’s labeled ‘fire-resistant.’

Light it up. Only use indoor lights inside the house, and outside ones on the exterior of the house. Before you string them up, check to see if the sets have any frayed wires or broken lights. If so, replace the set!

Turn it off. Use a timer or turn off lights before going to bed or leaving the house. It’s best not to take the chance of lighting your house up while you pop out to the store to stock up on gifts!

Don’t overload it. Use heavy-duty extension cords, and avoid overloading the outlets. Prevent tripping by placing cords and decorations in low-traffic areas where they won’t be walked on.

Keep these holiday decoration safety tips in mind while you hang your stockings with care. Don’t get caught out this season, contact the professionals at All Nevada Insurance for the homeowners insurance to protect your house throughout the season and beyond in Las Vegas, Nevada.

5 Lesser-Known Thanksgiving Facts

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Thanksgiving Facts

Get into the spirit with these Thanksgiving fun facts.

Thanksgiving is the time for reflection and giving thanks. It allows us time to give thanks for our friends, family, food, and health, as well as the shortened work week! While you fill your bellies this holiday season, check out these Thanksgiving fun facts that are sure to entertain your family and friends around the table!

It’s now only one day. If you can’t make it through the daylong celebration of food, football, and family, be thankful that you weren’t around for the first Thanksgiving. That celebration took place in the autumn of 1621 in Plymouth Colony between European settlers and the Wampanoag Indians and it lasted three days!

Our American holiday. Abraham Lincoln issued a Thanksgiving proclamation officially setting aside the last Thursday of November as the national day for Thanksgiving.

It’s the season! In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt restored the Thursday before last of November as Thanksgiving. He did so to make the Christmas shopping season longer and thus stimulate the economy during the Great Depression.

Berries, anyone? In all, 768 million lbs. of cranberries were produced across the United States in one year. Wisconsin and Massachusetts were responsible for the most production, producing 450 million and 210 million lbs. of cranberries, respectively.

Thanksgiving was celebrated far and wide. Europeans and Americans once celebrated Thanksgiving holidays throughout the year. Around the time the Pilgrims came to American in 1620. It was common in England and many parts of Europe to frequently set aside days for giving thanks to God.

For the protection that you need to keep you and your festivities safe, review your insurance policies. With the right coverage, you can feel rest assured that the right defenses are in your field. Contact the professionals at All Nevada Insurance for all of your insurance needs in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A Fun Bisque Thanksgiving Side Dish!

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Thanksgiving Side Dish!

Sundried tomato and butternut squash bisque Thanksgiving side dish!

Thanksgiving is the ideal time to get together with family and appreciate each other. With your table about to be host to all of your family, it’s time to whip up some delicious dishes!

Butternut squash is ubiquitous during fall – and it should be included in your Thanksgiving meal! To complete your menu, whip up this sundried tomato and butternut squash bisque!

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sized butternut squash
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 leek, tough green parts removed, cleaned and sliced
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup sundried tomatoes (not in oil), soaked at least 1 hour and drained
  • 2 cups salted vegetable broth
  • 2/3 cup low fat canned coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  • About 1 hour before preparing, preheat your oven to 350 °F, slice your butternut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Sprinkle the flesh of the squash gently with salt and then place face down on a baking sheet. Add about 1/4 cup water to the pan and cook for 45- 60 minutes, or until the squash’s skin is tender enough to be pierced with a fork.
  • While the squash is roasting, saute the garlic and leek along with the olive oil over medium-high heat until tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Once the squash is tender, transfer to a high-speed blender (or use a good quality immersion blender or food processor) and puree along with garlic and leek, the sundried tomatoes, vegetable broth, coconut milk, and cumin. Add a little more broth if you prefer a thinner soup. Blend until completely smooth, about 10 minutes. Warm gently if needed over medium heat until desired temperature is reached. Salt and pepper to taste.

From the professionals at All Nevada Insurance, we hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! For all of your insurance needs, visit us in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Don’t Miss Our MMA Charity Event!

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MMA Charity Event

Join us to fight for our troops with this Operation Knockout MMA Event!

The team at All Nevada Insurance are excited to announce the annual MMA charity event, Round 7: Operation Knockout! This event is part of a 12-bout amateur MMA event, presented by Randy Couture, that benefits the Xtreme Couture GI Foundation.

This event will take place on Saturday, November 19th at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center! As always, all proceeds with go to Randy Couture’s G.I. Foundation that directly helps wounded soldiers and their families. The G.I. Foundation creates awareness about the suffering that injured veterans go through, raising support and aid for those who need it the most. They help these veterans to get back on their feet and back to civilian life, after giving their all for their country. There are many ways to honor the veterans and wounded soldiers; supporting this foundation is one of them!

Tickets are low as $10, and you get to see a fun fight and listen to D.J. Dezie – all for a charitable cause! Stay up to date with us as we’ll be letting people once they go on sale. In the meantime, please feel free to donate to such a worthy cause by clicking here. Thank you for all your support!

What to Do For Halloween in Las Vegas, NV!

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Halloween in Las Vegas, NV

Fright night is coming up – Have you made plans?

Halloween is a time when children get to enjoy dressing up, trick-or-treating, and collecting candy. Children aren’t the only ones who get to enjoy this frightful night; if you’re in Las Vegas and the surrounding cities in Nevada, you’re in for a real treat (or trick?) this holiday!

Trick or Treating

Downtown Nevada City is a favorite spot for little tricksters to go door-knocking. Broad Stress is a popular area for little ghouls and goblins to get their candy bucket filled to the brim. Houses are dressed up in spider webs and lights and are sure to thrill every parent and accompanying child. The Victorian architecture of the homes and the old deciduous trees of Nevada City are the perfect backdrop for Halloween night!

Fright Night

Fright Night returns on Saturday, October 29th, 2016. This year, the festival features music by Mojo Green, a funk band, and a special guest, Whee the People, an indie soul band. Also, there will be food and drinks available for purchase! With lively music and plenty of dancing, adults can enjoy a costume contest, cash prizes, and Halloween fun! Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the music begins at 8:30 p.m.

Ghost Tours

The haunted Nevada City historical walking tour explores the stories behind the many colorful ghosts that are said to still reside among us. Nevada City tours depart on Saturday evenings at The Alpha Building at 7:30 p.m. during the month of October. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 12 and under. Do you want a private tour? Call 530-265-6877 or email mlyon@hauntedisles.com.

With plenty of fun, Halloween events in Las Vegas, the professionals at All Nevada Insurance hope that you enjoy your fright night! To secure all of your insurance needs in Nevada, visit us today.

Don’t Miss These Pumpkin Patches in Las Vegas, NV

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Pumpkin Patches in Las Vegas, NV

The harvest season is here! Check out these pumpkin patches!

Autumn is here, and it’s time to enjoy the cooler weather, darker nights, and all things pumpkin-spiced! If you’re looking for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, and local gourds, fear not, there are plenty of fun Fall things to do near you.

While you pick up a pumpkin to make soup, make it fun for your kids by finding a patch that offers autumn activities! Here are a few local patches to get you and the family into the fall spirit!

The Las Vegas Farm

At The Las Vegas Farm, there are pumpkins for sale, a Fall festival, tractor-pulled hay rides, along with a farmer’s market! The 26th Annual Farm Fall Festival takes place in the last three weekends in October from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., so don’t miss out! Go to visit the rescued animals as well as sampling tasty treats at the Farmer’s Market.

Moapa Valley Corn Maze

From pumpkin patches, corn mazes, a haunted corn maze, hay rides, horseback riding, and a petting zoo, the Moapa Valley Corn Maze has it all! Bring the little ones for a trick-or-treating event while you pick out your favorite gourd. The 7-acre pumpkin patch along with all other activities are open from October 3rd to November 1st, every Friday through Sunday from noon until 7 p.m. Are you looking for a fun thrill? Their haunted corn maze is a can’t-miss attraction!

Undead Maze

Looking to get your fix of horrors and haunts? Don’t miss the haunted house and undead maze, complete with zombies, clowns, toxic waste, and monsters that lurk behind every corner. As the most affordable haunt in Las Vegas, the 2,000 square feet of twists and turns are certain to thrill even the strongest of souls!

From the professionals at All Nevada Insurance, we hope that you enjoy these local and fun pumpkin patches in the height of the fall season. To secure all of your insurance needs in Las Vegas and neighboring cities in Nevada, visit us today.

Beat Work Stress with These Tips

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Work Stress Las Vegas NV

Beat the work blues once and for all with these tips.

Do you find yourself working 10-hour days? Are you burning the midnight oil, long after all of your co-workers have headed home? Whether you’re putting in more hours each day or deal with a highly stressful job, you may be feeling more pressure than pleasure. As stress can be the cause of many health issues, such as depression, high blood pressure, weight gain or loss, acne, and heart disease, it’s important to have as little stress as possible.

Don’t let stress get in the way of your successful career!

  • Get enough sleep – Sleep is essential for us to perform to our best ability. Lack of sleep reduces our cognitive function, weakens our memory, and makes us irritable – not ideal for the workplace! Get your 8 hours of sleep each night.
  • Eat well – If we eat unhealthily, we’ll feel it. Be sure to eat balanced and regular meals, exercise often, and drink plenty of water. Avoid processed foods, caffeine, and eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Your body (and mind!) will benefit from this.
  • Make compromises – While you may want to impress your boss by picking up the slack, taking on too much work can be a recipe for disaster. Learn to say ‘no’ when you become overwhelmed with work.
  • Get organized – Whether you have a calendar, a To-Do list for the day, or a checklist for the week, getting organized will mean that you’re properly equipped and mentally prepared for the work ahead.
  • Take breaks – Even though you have a lot to get done, remember to take breaks. We work best in increments of time, rather than working a full 8-hour straight day.
  • Make time for yourself – Even if it’s time where you plan to do nothing, it’s important to make time for some rest, relaxation, and quality family time!

Reducing your stress will ensure that you can lead a healthy and happy life! From the insurance professionals at All Nevada Insurance, we hope that you take the time to lighten your load. Visit us for the insurance policies to protect your finances and assets in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Warm Up Your Car Up for the Fall Season

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Fall Driving Auto Insurance Las Vegas NV

Car care tips to keep your vehicle purring through fall and winter.

The Nevada winter brings all sorts of weather. From rain, snow, sleet, and possible subzero temperatures, the desert can be a chilly place come the winter months. Because of this, it’s no surprise that leaving your car out in this weather can cause some serious damage and put it under strain. Not only are the roads that much more dangerous, but your vehicle will need a bit of TLC before the fall weather.

Complete these then tasks before the cold snap hits so that you have safe (and reliable) winter transport:

  1. Get the engine check for performance and drivability problems.
  2. Replace dirty filters such as air, fuel, and PVC.
  3. Add a bottle of fuel deicer in your tank once the temperature drops.
  4. Change your oil and oil filter.
  5. Check that the heater and defroster are in good working condition.
  6. Replace wiper blades to wipe away the fall rain.
  7. Have your battery checked! This is usually the first to suffer in the cooler weather.
  8. Inspect all lights and bulbs to ensure that they are clean and in working order.
  9. Examine tires for tread life, damage, and wear & tear. Consider purchasing a new pair to keep your grip on ice, snow, and wet roads.
  10. Always carry an emergency kit with you! The emergency kit should include a car repair kit, first aid kit, blankets, non-perishable food, plenty of water, flashlight, a hand-cranked radio, small change, and more emergency essentials!

If you have ever found yourself stranded because your battery died or hydroplaned from rain water, you’ll know how important it is to prepare your car for fall.

While you can prevent your vehicle from failing during autumn, ensure that you have the protection to see you through! Contact All Nevada Insurance for a customized auto insurance policy to suit your needs and budget in Las Vegas and neighboring cities in Nevada.

Kick Off the Football Season with Tailgating Safety Tips

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Tailgate Safety Tips

If you’re hosting or attending a tailgate party to kick off the football season, read on for safety tips!

The autumn season is upon us, which means one thing – football season! Tailgating is a great way to get together with friends and other fans before a game to show your team spirit. While tailgating can all be fun and games, there are some important safety tips not to forget. Whether you’re hosting or attending a party, read on!

Food

Nothing will ruin a day at the stadium like food poisoning. Be careful not to cross-contaminate raw and cooked meat, and always ensure that meats are cooked throughout before serving. Wash utensils, cutting boards, and your hands every time raw meat comes in contact with them.

Grilling

If you’re using your trusty barbeque to grill your vegetables, be sure that you have a fire extinguisher handy in case things get out of hand, and that you keep children and pets away from the grill at all times. After you’ve finished grilling your food, douse the hot coals with water and dispose of any hot ash safely.

Driving

Tailgaters are notorious for having too much to drink. If your tailgating party includes alcohol, always secure a designated driver (or a couple) before the party starts. Drinking and driving never mixes well, so stay clear of getting behind the wheel while intoxicated.

Sun

The sun may not be sizzling as it was during summer, but even so, spending hours outside requires certain precautions, namely sunscreen and plenty of water. Lather up in sunscreen before you head out and always have enough water on hand to keep sipping on to prevent dehydration.

You’ve put a lot of thought into game day. Don’t ruin a festive day by being unsafe! For the safety coverage that you need and deserve, contact All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas, Nevada for all of your insurance services.