Margarita Time!
Happy National Margarita Day—- Here are some amazing recipes to make some creative Margs on this super awesome holiday! Classic Margarita Skinny Margarita Frozen Margarita Jalapeno Margarita Beer Margarita Strawberry Margarita Pineapple Margarita **** So, What are you gonna be drinking tonight!? Do you have any great recipes you’d like to share? ****
Home Staging Tips for the Holidays!
When you’re house is up for sale during the holiday months it could be stressful to try and decorate while keeping your home ready for all those showings! I highly encourage decorating in a subtle, tasteful and inviting manner that can help you feel the spirit of the holidays while not being ‘too much’ for your potential buyers. Here are some tips for staging an elegant and warm home for the holidays: Clean up and declutter your home. We all find it hard to admit what is clutter and what isn’t, but most of the time if we find ourselves questioning it- we can most likely just pack it away.Keep your decorations classic and minimalistic. We all love a good theme, but when trying to sell your home it is slightly more important to stick with a good classic Christmas look than have neon green Dr. Seus’s the Grinch decorations in every inch of your home…. need some suggestions? Check this out. Also… less is more.Focus on enhancing the features of your home. Do you have an amazing view or maybe a gorgeous stone fireplace that can be highlighted with some garland and lights? Or maybe gorgeous open kitchen that could use some decorative candles… ask your REALTOR® to help you maybe determine what could be some huge selling features of your home to highlight with your decorations.Take into account both day and night appeal for potential buyers. Think twinkly lights and cozy fireplace…. think morning sunlight through the back windows…. how will the rooms look at different times of day.The Tree. Yes, you can put up a tree, but try and have it blend into the style of your home. We all love a good tree with mix matched ornaments from childhood, both handmade and store bought. BUT when selling your home you will want to minimize the personalized ornaments and stick to a theme of colors or style for the tree. This year may be the year for a that teal and silver tree you’ve always wanted! Holiday treats! Don’t be afraid to indulge in setting out a few holiday goodies! Everyone loves a good Christmas cookie or candy dish with childhood favorites (you know, those ridiculously hard to find hard ribbon candies!). An added bonus if you bake the cookies just before the showing and not only does the house smell amazing but the cookies on the plate are still warm! Staging your home for the holidays doesn’t have to be stressful. Think like a homebuyer, what would make you feel like you want to buy your home? What were some of the things you fell in love with when you first walked through your home? Just don’t go overboard with the decorations, keep it classy and warm. If you think you’ve got too much, take a few down. Also, don’t be afraid to ask for help from your agent!
7 Simple and Awesome Gifts to Give This Holiday Season!
We all anticipate the holidays every year but somehow we always forget to buy gifts! With all the decorating, baking, and other work that has piled up, remembering to buy gifts at the last minute can be stressful. Giving a gift certificate or cash is an acceptable idea, but we’ve thought about even better last-minute gift ideas! These gifts for the home are so awesome that they will never even know that shopped them at the last minute. Whether it be your husband, parents, children, or co-workers, they’re going to love these low-stress, last-minute gifts! 1. A Cozy Throw Make your loved one feel more at home by giving them a cozy throw pillow. Who wouldn’t want an additional throw pillow in their living room? I personally love having multiple pillows, I just have to teach my husband’s dog to stop stealing them! Throw blankets are also so warm and cozy, especially during the Winter. What makes it even more meaningful is if it is given by someone close to me. It’s like having them beside me even though they are away. 2. A Gold Bartender Set Level up celebrations at home with a gold bartender set. Why don’t you start this holiday? Make Christmas fancier with this gift. Mix your favorite cocktails using this kit which is also a great accent to your elegant home. Even though you are just at home, it will feel like you are in a high-end bar but minus the expensive drinks. How cool is that? 3. Bathtub Caddy Upgrade your loved one’s bathroom experience with a stylish and functional bathtub tray. Nothing beats a relaxing bubble bath after a long and tiring day. Now, imagine having a phone holder, book holder, or a cup and candleholder while relaxing! You can put everything that you need on the caddy so you won’t have to ruin the mood to stand up. Add a bath bomb so your loved one can truly feel that you care about their wellness. 4. Amazon Prime Membership Do you have that friend who loooves to shop and watch movies? Well, no need to think about what to give them further. An Amazon Prime subscription has everything would wish for. Amazon Prime offers exclusive shopping deals and discounts, and free delivery! Membership also includes access to tons of award-winning movies and TV shows, over two million songs, and free books! 5. A flower subscription service for freshly delivered blooms Fresh flowers never fail to make someone’s day. There is just something about the beauty of fresh flowers that makes someone feel good. Remind the important people in your life that you care about them by sending a nice bouquet of flowers every day! It also serves as a daily reminder that they are loved and that someone thinks about them every day. 6. Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set A bed of needles might sound unappealing, but you might have a loved one that can use its benefits. If you know someone who experiences a lot of back or body pain, stress, or headaches, this is the gift for them. Acupressure beds help relieve stress, stimulate endorphins, reduce pain, and increase energy. Trust me, they’ll thank you once they experience this acupressure bed. 7. Donation in someone’s name If you’ve read all of these and think that the person already has everything they need, well, why not make a donation in that person’s name instead? Think about any causes or charities that your friend or loved one has always held close to their heart. Do they love dogs? Maybe they care about the environment? Or do they regularly volunteer for a local orphanage in your area? Think about what they care about the most and donate in their name. They’re sure to appreciate it more than another pair of socks! Did you pick up a few ideas to give your loved ones? Choosing something practical and personalized is always a great idea. Remember that a gift will always be appreciated as long as it comes from the heart. Oh, and don’t forget to write them a personalized greeting card or letter!
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