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Organic Food on a Budget!

Organic food usually tastes better, and is better for you, but it can also be very expensive compared to non-organic products. Organic food can cost nearly 50 percent more, thanks to the extra labor required to produce it and consumers’ demand exceeding supply. So how do you get tasty organic food without spending a ton […]

Ideas for Accent Walls!

An accent wall can totally transform a room, taking it from boring and drab to bold and exciting. Accent walls create a new focal point for your space, add liveliness and contrast, and are typically a very inexpensive DIY project. The starter accent wall You can easily add an accent wall to your room in […]

Dispelling Refinancing Myths

“Refinancing” is a scary word for many people, but that shouldn’t be the case for you. For many homeowners, refinancing can not only lower your monthly payments and help with your monthly budget, but it can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. YOU’RE NOT TOO LATE. For years now, we’ve been hearing […]

Random Acts of Kindness- Part 2 (Santa Style)

Ella & I have been showered with multiple acts of kindness in recent days. Example #2. For the 2nd year we went to the Egg Nog Jog at the speedway, it’s a 5k through the Christmas lights the night before they open it up for the cars to drive through.  We went with Ellen Key […]

Five Money-Saving Green Upgrades!

Going green is great for the environment, but that’s not the only benefit. When you make green upgrades in your home, it can also lead to some major savings. Solar panels: The upfront cost is big, but the long-term savings are huge. Solar panels will cost several thousand dollars to install, but ongoing maintenance costs are […]

Random Acts of Kindness – Part 1

Ella & I have been showered with multiple acts of kindness in recent days. Example #1. I picked up fantastic out-of-town clients fairly last minute who had a window to see homes Saturday morning. I scrambled to line up childcare but being so last minute, none of our 7 caregivers could cover it. I was […]

YOUR Thanksgiving Dinner Table!

We are a little more than a week away from Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share my thoughts on the dinner table. My memories of Thanksgiving was a looking forward to eating foods we only ate for that one special day of the year. I loved watching my Mom prepare the homemade potatoes for the most […]

What I Learned From a Recent Client (& why it could make a difference for you)

I love learning! Unlike some people, I actually look forward to attending the continuing education classes for my real estate license and I take full advantage of every training opportunity I can. How about you? Are you a lifelong learner too?  Well, today I thought I would share what I learned recently from one of […]

October Homeowner Checklist: 5 To-Do’s

It’s that time again… time to prep your home for the cooler weather that’s on its way.  Get these completed so that you can take a much- needed break by taking a nap on the couch or curling up with a good book.  Change décor & bedding.  It will soon be chilly and that means the […]

Fun Fall Family Ideas

After a busy, enjoyable summer, isn’t it nice to be back in routine with kids back to school, the sun setting earlier (making kids bedtime easier), etc? It sure is. And that doesn’t mean the fun times have to end– no way! Here’s a list of family fun things you can plan this month. 1) […]