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3 Companies That Offer Superb Customer Service

I am very loyal to businesses that offer superb customer service. Whether it be a local business or a national chain, great customer service is so hard to find.  I am going to share some of my personal favorites.

As far as grocery chains go, Kroger has THE BEST customer service ever.  I have always found everyone in the store to be very helpful.  If a product is out of stock on the shelf,  you can actually get an employee to check the back room.  I know, I know, every store is supposed to do this, but Kroger has,by far, been the best.  The people in the deli area are always so kind and helpful, too.  My son wanted a cookie while he was there with me, so they gave him one for FREE. SCORE!    I am an avid coupon user and I have never had any issues with redeeming my coupons at Kroger.  And,they offer a digital coupon each Friday for a free product.  I could go on and on about Kroger.  This is the model every business should try and copy.

My online shopping experience with Amazon has been superb.  I have been an Amazon Prime member for years.  My autistic son ordered about $150 in movies one day and all it took was a phone call to Amazon to get the charges removed and they helped me password protect my purchased with a unique PIN so that would not happen again.  Any time I have issues with a product, I call and it is taken care of promptly.   Whether I need a refund or product replacement, Amazon has always been very customer oriented.  This is why I order from Amazon and continue to keep my Prime account.

I would say the best overall customer service comes from my local pharmacy. It is not part of a national chain, it is owned by people right here in my small rural town in Georgia.  They say to shop local, so these are the people I trust to dispense medicines for my family.  Not only will the pharmacist fill a prescription after hours or on weekends, he will deliver it to your home.  Now, that is what I call great customer service.  When you or your child is sick, this is when you need people like this in your life.

These are my top three choices from my own personal experiences. Kroger, Amazon, and my local pharmacy have always given me superb customer service. That is the number one reason I will continue to spend my money with them.

I have had more than my share of horrible customer service experiences from online retailers, as well as in store.  I will continue to patronize those that I think go above and beyond to provide  me superb customer service.  I am curious to know, what businesses provide you with the best customer service?  Let me know in the comments.



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Why you need a personal injury attorney

Have you ever been in a car accident and had injuries?  I have and the injuries were not the only pain I faced.  I had thousands of dollars in medical bills, I lost time away from my job due to injuries, and my car was totaled.  Times like these are when we find ourselves most vulnerable when it comes to insurance companies. 

While you need to be concentrating on healing, all those worries about your medical bills and the fact that you have no car are swirling in your head.  The best advice I can give you is to hire a personal injury attorney tampa.  The sooner you retain counsel, the better outcome for you!

Some of the best advice my attorney gave was document, document,document.  I cannot stress this enough! Get a folder and put EVERYTHING related to your accident in it.  Whether it be medical bills or witnesses to the accident, put all information that is pertinent  in that folder. You will thank me for this bit of advice. 

Having proper documentation saves you and your attorney time and can get your case settled and your medical bills paid..  Always make sure you have a copy of your insurance policies in your safe deposit box.  If the accident was caused by someone else, make sure to get the insurance information from them or the police report.

Once you have retained counsel, do not speak to anyone other than your attorney about the case.  If anyone calls you abut the accident, tell them you have retained an attorney and they should direct all inquiries to your attorney.  You might hurt your chances of recovering any losses if you do otherwise.  Your attorney is there to advise you of legalities, so make sure you have given them all the pertinent information.

Having been the victim of a drunk driver, personal injury attorney was wonderful.  He was able to help me recover all the money for medical bills,lost time at work, prescriptions, the loss of my car, a rental car and much,much more.    I could not do all of this on my own. This is why choosing the right attorney is key. 

One last piece of advice, hire an attorney quick!  Ask friends for recommendations, ask family, but make sure you are comfortable with your attorney before you retain him or her to represent you. Please act quickly and do not settle with any insurance company or individual without the advice of your attorney.



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How shopping lists on the go save you time

Do you make a shopping list on the go? If so, do you use an app on your phone? I use Out of Milk and it really helps me a lot. I can keep up with what I have in my pantry, share shopping lists, make to do list and shop what is on sale in my area. This saves me TIME. We only have so much time, so use it wisely. Apps like these make me think, ‘Why didn’t I invent this’ ?
Shopping lists on the go apps are very abundant on Itunes and Google Play Store. Finding the one that best suits your needs as a consumer should not be that hard. A friend was using Out out Milk and I immediately started making my lists and telling others about it. If I want to know how much paprika I use, I can find out by a simple swipe in the app. This type of technology is made possible by ad hoc reporting software.

Ad hoc is Latin for “as the occasion requires” . Those swipes I make while using the Out of Milk app are analyzed and stored, so when I type in my list that I need to buy paprika, it tells me how much paprika I have left, the last time I bought any, where I am going to to get the best deal on paprika. All this information has already been aggregated for me using self service reporting.
As a consumer, this is a huge benefit for me. I may not even need paprika and would have made an unnecessary purchase. I can save that money or use it to buy something that I know I need weekly, like milk. Being able to get that information has saved me time and money.
With the holiday season wrapping up, I know I have made tons of lists. Keeping up with everything I have done and everything I need to, according to my lists, has become so much easier. I work, I have kids, kids are in school, kids play sports, so you can see that I would have TONS of lists to make. Having an app like Out of Milk has been a lifesaver for me.
Being able to keep up with the things I need to do or purchase has saved me so much time. Whether it be the Holidays or any other day, this gives me more time with the most important thing in my life, my family.
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Travel Destinations for 2018

What are your travel destinations for 2018?  I have quite a few on my list.  I love to travel to new places, as wells as  travel back to destinations that have been adventurous tome.

Yellowstone National Park has been on my bucket list for years.  I am definitely marking that one off my list this year.  I actually watched a a television show about this couple building a house off the grid and their property was right next door to Yellowstone.  The views are stunning.  Mountains, geysers, wildlife, serenity, Yellowstone is a top destination of mine.  I am  going to make a point to talk to my travel agent about this.

I would definitely like to go back to New Orleans.  Mardi Gras will be in February and let's face it, the people in New Orleans know how to have party.  All the parades, great food, fantastic music and a beautiful and historical city make New Orleans a top travel destination.  I am in awe of the variety of food in New Orleans.  From Jambalaya to  Etouffee, I absolutely love New Orleans cuisine. 

I have always been intrigued about travelling to Spain.  With it's rich history, I know there is a ton of things to do.  I have always wanted to view the "Running of the Bulls" in Pamplana, Spain.  I want to be a spectator for sure.  I think the bright costumes and the fanfare makes for a daring exploration of this romantic city.  I love the people of Spain.  They treat tourists in such a hospitable manner and make you feel at home.  

I have always wanted to visit Australia.  The Sydney Opera house is beautiful in pictures, I can only imagine seeing this wonderful architecture in person.  Australia has thousands of miles of coastline and each area has a uniqueness about it.  A girl can dream about travelling to such a wonderful destination.

I think the most intriguing place I would like to travel to this year is Kalu Yala.  Kalu Yala is located in Panama and is only accessible by two miles of rough road.  It is about 50 miles from Panama City, Panama.   A settlement is being established  in hopes of building a thriving town.  Kalu Yala is a new village being built in a Panamanian river valley to bring together entrepreneurs, artists, scientists and modern day romantics. Here, we are re- imagining what’s possible from life and designing an optimized model of living to share with the world.

Tell me, what your travel plans for 2018?  What places would you like to visit?








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Specialty Bumbu Rum Cocktails For The Holidays



Bumbu is serving up two sure-fire cocktail hits for year-end entertaining. First is the "D6" holiday cocktail, pictured above, a gorgeous and elegant deep red, with the right amount of sweetness and fizz! 
The "D6" Cocktail
60mL Bumbu rum30mL Pineapple juice
30mL Pomegranate juice
15mL Fresh lime juice
Combine all ingredients and shake, and top with ginger ale. Garnish with pomegranate seeds as desired. Courtesy of Midnights in Brooklyn, NY. 


Next on the menu is a spin on the Mai Tai - one of the Top 10 most popular cocktails searched this year on Google! This wildly popular Tiki drink is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

The "Freaky Tiki"
60mL Bumbu rum
30mL Pineapple juice
15mL fresh lime juice
15mL Campari Mixed 50/50 with Grenadine (Bittersweet)
15mL Orgeat Almond syrup
2 dashes of Angostura Bitters

Combine all ingredients and shake. Strain over fresh ice. Garnish with rosemary sprig. Courtesy of Liquid Lab, New York, NY.

Enjoy! 
Bumbu is now the fastest-growing ultra-premium rum in the United States! For the latest brand news and updates, please visit us online at Bumbu.com and be sure to follow us on social media @OriginalBumbu on InstagramFacebook and Twitter
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