Everyone is eager to get outside and make the most of these warm, beautiful days! Luckily in our area there are some wonderful ways to enjoy the sunshine and make memories together. I love that you don’t have to go far from home to find activities that everyone can enjoy – young and old, outdoors…
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Thrift Shopping in the Community.
There’s something so thrilling about stumbling across that perfect item as you peruse a thrift store or antique store! The search for that “diamond in the rough” is what makes the discovery of that piece just that much more rewarding. For some people, thrift shopping is such fun, and we have some great choices in…
The Meaning Behind Memorial Day.
“If silence is ever golden, it must be here beside the graves of fifteen thousand men, whose lives were more significant than speech, and whose death was a poem, the music of which can never be sung.” These words, spoken by James Garfield at Arlington Cemetery in 1868, embody the spirit of Memorial Day! Although…
Five Ways to Plug into Your Community Better.
Hey, friends! I hope you are all enjoying these warmer days as much as I have been! There’s nothing quite like the coming of Spring to bring fresh energy. As we are stepping into the Spring and Summer months ahead, I wanted to take a minute to think about how to intentionally plug into our…
Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Buyers
If you’ve made the decision that it’s time to prepare for buying a home, congratulations! This is such a huge and exciting endeavor! The earlier you start doing your research and preparing yourself financially, the better off you will be as you navigate the world of mortgages, pre-approval, negotiating, and budgeting. Although it can seem…
Cut Costs, Not Corners.
Remodeling is such a great way to get the home of your dreams customized to your own needs and preferences, without having to build from the ground up. Home remodels can range from small-scale updates of fixtures, appliances, and external features to more large-scale remodels that include tearing out walls and re-structuring the layout of…