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Thanksgiving Menu Planner
Thanksgiving Menu Planner Whether you are inviting the whole family over for dinner or just a few friends and neighbors, planning ahead will help you stay organized. A printable Thanksgiving menu planner is a great way to prepare for the big day. How to use this Thanksgiving menu planner Write down which of your Thanksgiving guests are bringing each dish. Does your Aunt make the best green bean casserole? Is your brother an expert at smoking a turkey? Could your
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Less Plastic Waste.
We are excited to share a few ideas for being thoughtful about our planet while celebrating Thanksgiving with your loved ones this year. Bring on the good eats, family game time, and conversation, without the excess trash. Unfortunately there are many ways that the holidays generate a lot of plastic waste. Decorations, serve ware, and packaging can pile up quick, but your garbage can doesn’t have to fill up with plastic after a holiday gathering. Try one or more of
Why do I need an Appraisal?
If you are looking to buy a home or your are considering refinancing your current mortgage, you may want to know… Why do I need an appraisal? Appraisals are required for almost all mortgage loans. A licensed professional appraiser must make a complete evaluation of the property being financed and provide a report determining the fair market value of the home. Let’s take a look at why you need an appraisal: Home Buyers are Protected by the Appraised Value When
5 Ways Pets Make Your Home a Better Place to Be
Pets make your home a better place to be. There is a reason that people love their pets. It’s not just that these big personalities make us laugh, pets are companions that can make our lives better in a number of ways. Here are 5 big ways that pets make your home a better place to be: 1. Emotional Health Dogs and cats can sense sadness, tension, fear, excitement, and pain. Many times our pets are happy to offer us
What is a Rate and Term Refinance?
It’s not every day that the average person thinks about mortgages. In fact, most American homeowners will make a mortgage transaction fewer than 7 times in their lives. When you get a “Rate and Term” refinance, you are adjusting the variables of your mortgage to better fit your financial needs. A few reasons to refinance your mortgage are to lower the interest rate and save on the total interest you will pay, adjust the term of the loan to pay
Toasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Toasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes Pumpkins! Pumpkins everywhere! In North America, pumpkins are a welcome symbol of the fall season. You can find pumpkins stacked high at every grocery store, at the farmers market, and at local road side pumpkin patches. The seeds inside the pumpkin make a healthy snack! Nutritionists love pumpkin seeds because they contain fiber, healthy fats, protein, and several essential vitamins in such a small tasty package. While carving your Halloween jack-o-lantern this year, don’t forget to
Habits for Healthier Relationship with Technology
Our smart phones, tablets, and other devices give us access to a wealth of information and entertainment. The internet is an unmatched tool that can help us access services, educate ourselves on endless topics, and connect us to each other. Technology offers us many amazing tools, but technology has also been connected to higher rates of depression, anxiety, feelings of loneliness, and other impacts that indicate a pattern of addiction in some people. We would like to encourage a more
Fight Fall Allergy Season at Home
As harvest season is in full swing, leaves begin to fall, and weather begins to change, fall allergy season can stir up some irritating symptoms for us. Seasonal allergies can range from annoying to debilitating. We wanted to share some ideas for how you can help yourself at home during the fall allergy season. In combination with recommendations from a health care professional, you can use some of these strategies to fight Fall allergy season at home. Take care of
