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7 Creative Ideas for Celebrating at Home
Is someone in your home graduating or celebrating a birthday or milestone? We are sharing a few ideas to help you create a special day for your loved ones in your own home. 1. Scavenger Hunt Scavenger hunts can be a great way to take someone on a walk down memory lane or leave notes of appreciation hidden around the house. We love this thoughtful game for celebrating at home. What a great way to make someone feel extra special.
Home Buying Safety: COVID-19 Crisis
Are you ready to buy a home, but concerned about the safety of the home buying process during the COVID-19 health crisis? We are happy to share this information on how Texas home buyers can safely purchase a home. We are seeing changes in the real estate market, and changes in life in general during this epidemic. These challenges have inspired creativity and adaptation that protect you during the home buying journey. Online Mortgage Process The first step to buying
Texas: Vegetable Garden Basics
If you have never planted a vegetable garden before or you don’t think you have a green thumb, this article will have some information for you. These gardening basics will help you get ready to start growing vegetables in your own back yard. Sun, Soil, and Water When you are planning where to start you own vegetable garden, you should first consider the three main factors that determine the potential success of your plants. Sun, soil, and water are the
Photo Challenge: For Kids at Home
If you or your kids are struggling to find something to do with your time at home, this photo challenge may be perfect for you. Using a smart phone, tablet, or digital camera check-off the creative tasks on the photo challenge list. Engaging with family and friends through positive interactions in the safety of your home, this photo challenge highlights the positive capabilities of technology through the camera lens. Take a Photo With: Pet or family member An older photo
Why You Should Make Your Mortgage Payment: COVID-19
On the news you may have heard that you have the option not to make your mortgage payment during the COVID-19 crisis. This is accomplished by applying for a forbearance period in your loan repayment with your loan servicer*. While this may be the only solution for some families, it is not a good idea to forgo your mortgage payment if you have the financial means available. We understand that during the current challenges associated with the COVID-19 crisis people
Disinfecting Checklist: Health at Home
The purpose of this disinfecting checklist is to provide helpful information for health and safety in your home. We recommend following the CDC guidelines for preventing the spreading of the COVID-19 virus. There are places in your home that are more likely to have bacteria and other microscopic germs. Because of the frequency that these things are touched or the typical environment for certain items, some places play host to more germs. We believe that knowledge is power. Knowing which
Monthly Budget Analysis & Planner
What do you really want? Is it owning your own small business or buying a home? Do you know how much money your spend each month on entertainment, eating out, or subscription services? Taking a comprehensive look at your monthly spending habits can help you reach your financial goals. There is an advantage to knowing exactly where your dollars are going each month. Consider using a monthly budget analysis worksheet to help you track your money. Writing it all down
Working from Home: Productivity Tips
If you are new to working from home or you could use some tips on being more productive while working from home, this article can help. The dynamic of working from home much is different than being in the office. There are both benefits and challenges in a work from home situation, consider these tips for boosting your productivity: Stick to a Schedule Keeping to a schedule can help you set your expectations for each day working at home. Your
