Five Ways to Help Our Children Have a Better Future - 01/31/11 02:40 PM
In the Spirit of St. Valentine, make it a month to truly fall in love with those little people who bring extraordinary hope, promise and wonder to a world that so desperately needs them.
Most of us, whether we are parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or even neighbors are blessed with the company of children in our lives.  As we look to the future and all it can be imagine the impact we could all leave on the world if we actually did everything in our power to build the best foundation possible. 
Give a little love this month (February) to the children … (3 comments)

Five Handy Household Tips - 01/28/11 11:26 AM
1.  Colander Cleanup - Lightly coat the colander with some non-stick cooking spray before using it to drain pasta or potatoes.
2.  Clean Grill Trick - Use crumpled heavy-duty aluminum foil as a fast, disposable way to clean your grill without a brush.  Just scrub and toss.
3.  Crack the Code - For stubborn, hard to open bottles such as vinegar or ketchup, break out your trusty nutcraker.  The grips are perfect smaller caps.
4. Winter Flea Foes - Sprinkle a thin layer of Borax laundry booster on carpets.  Allow to sit for at least one hour, then vacuum.  This inexpensive … (0 comments)

Promoting a Love of Reading - 01/28/11 10:56 AM
Helping the children in your life develop a love of reading is a gift that they will carry throughout their lives.  It will pave the way for greater success in school, at work and in most every aspect of their lives.  It might even become a seed that they plant when they have children of their own.
Here are some simple ways to build good reading habits int he little people you love.
1.  Make it easy - Fill your home with a variety of books and magazines on topics that interest your children or grandchildren.  Encourage them to read the … (4 comments)

Heartfelt Sentiments That Really Hit Home - 01/28/11 10:29 AM
Valentines Day is soon approaching.  Birthday and Anniversaries are also great occasions to do a little something extra for the special people who brighten our lives.  This Valentine's Day, why not mix things up a bit and, instead of giving he traditional flowers or chocolates, say "I appreciate you!" with a few inventive projects that will fill your home and their hearts - with a little love.
Like many of us, you probably have a TO DO List at home that never seems to get done.  As a gift idea, find something that's symbolic of each task, wrap it up, and … (2 comments)

Are your buyers undecided? - 01/18/11 10:15 AM
There are 4 Factors involved in making the right decision: 1) Complete and Accurate Information - If your client has the complete and accurate information in front of them, chances are this is the best time to make a decision. 2) Timing - Right now in the marketplace there are a certain number of buyers and a certain number of sellers. We're dealing with a known set of circumstances. There are no guarantees that in a few weeks, or a few months, there will be the same supply and demand. 3) Long Term Impact - It's not necessarily a bad idea … (1 comments)

The National Auto Show of 2011 Opens tomorrow to the public. - 01/14/11 02:03 PM
The National North American 2011 Auto Show opens to the public tomorrow, Saturday, January 15th.
Here's a quick peak at what you might see:

Your ritzy Benz for showings:
 

Your family van for family time outtings.
They have it all.  We're looking forward to seeing all the new vehicles out there.  It's great to see that the industry seems to be growing stronger inspite of this down time.  I believe we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
 
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Simple Solutions for Monthly Savings - 01/13/11 11:53 AM
Thanks to a few extra holiday pounds and even more holiday bills, dining out drops off of many consumer's "to-do" lists at this time of year.  But it doesn't have to.  Here are some ways to continue enjoying all that eating out has offer while watching your wallet:
1.  Skip the Special - While those carefully recited, tastebud-tempting specials sound perfect, they often don't tell you the price.  Be sure to look at the entire menu, and ask before ordering so that the real "special" of the night doesn't show up in the form of an unexpected price tag on your … (2 comments)

Here's Some Warning Signs of Fraud? - 01/11/11 10:24 AM
Warnings Signs of Fraud posted by Adam - I thought it should be reblogged.  People need to be made aware, especially our Elderly, they seem to always get taken, times are hard for everyone and people will do just about anything to get more money.  Sad, but true, we have to watch out for those people who are out to kill, steal, and destroy.  Take note of the warnings and tell your friends, family and neighbors. 
Via Adam Malachi QSC,CIPS,CNE,CRB,CRS,E-pro,GRI,MRE,SFR (Your Castle Real Estate, LLC):
Here's Some Warning Signs of Fraud?
Frauds happen in every shapes and forms! Consumers' get victimize daily!
You … (2 comments)

Detroit Demolishes 3,000 Homes - 01/10/11 12:43 PM
Our city's mayor, Dave Bing, plans to rid the city of 3,000 blighted homes by April. Detroit is cleaning up its eyesores.The city has already made huge strides toward that goal:
About 1,850 vacant homes have been torn down across the Detroit area since April 2010. Demolition crews are tearing down about 300 to 400 houses each month."We inherited and continue to deal with this challenge at a time of unprecedented housing foreclosures," Bing told the Associated Press. "We are committed to removing these dangerous eyesores from our neighborhoods and will continue to work with our community to do so."Mayor Bing … (1 comments)

Conduct Your Own Home Energy Audit - 01/07/11 03:46 PM
While energy efficiency continues moving up on our global "must-do" list, there's no time like the present to make changes right in our own homes.  As we kick start the new year, here's a few things we all can do today to plug the costly leaks in our homes:
1.  Drafty Doors - Can you see light coming in from under your exterior doors or the door leading to your garage?  If so, then you are losing valuable heating and air conditioning.  If it's through your garage access door, you also could be allowing danerous fumes in.  Install a new door sweep … (5 comments)

Five Great Strategies for Keeping Your Fitness Resolutions - 01/06/11 11:25 AM
Now that thhe holidays are over, getting rid of the "gift" of extra pounds or inches is a top priority for many of us when declaring our New Year's resolutions.  Before you start, be smart about adopting a healthier lifestyle and making this year your best year ever!
1.  Get a Physical - While we can be dilegent about scheduling this annual event for our children during school days most us procastinate when it comes to getting our own physical.  A thorough checkup (especially for us over 40) will give you a good baseline for determining your physical limits and healthy … (6 comments)

Westland, MI recycling program is green - 01/06/11 10:55 AM
Great blog from Craig Snead for all those that live in Westland, Michigan.  Go Green with Westland's recycling programs - Curb side service for those residents in Westland, Michigan.  Maybe more cities need to do the same.
Via Craig Snead (Quality Home Investments, LLC):
 
Westland, MI  recycling program.
This curbside service called WESTLAND MISSION: GREEN is provided to all residents living in the city of Westland, MI. The program looks to encourage residents to make the effort to maximize the potential of recycling as many household products as possible. City wide participation is over 90%.
In June 2009, each household was … (0 comments)

 
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