brainerd home staging: Looking For A Good Man - 05/07/08 10:11 AM
This has to be one of the best singles ads ever printed. It is reported to have been listed in the Atlanta Journal.
SINGLE BLACK FEMALE seeks male companionship, ethnicity unimportant. I'm a very good girl who LOVES to play. I love long walks in the woods, riding in your pickup … (28 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Don't Fool With Minnesotans - 05/03/08 12:10 AM
DON'T FOOL WITH MINNESOTANS
After having dug to a depth of 10 meters last year, New York
scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 100 years and
came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone
network more than 100 years ago. Not to be outdone by the … (9 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Christian Motto: Be Prepared - part 2 - 04/26/08 10:00 AM
In part 1, we covered the verse I Peter 3:15 and learned about being prepared to
talk about our faith and to have answers ready for other's questions. I often ask
others about their beliefs and some will reply that they are "private - just between
them and God". Clearly, … (6 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Minnesota Home Stager Report - Ride Safe, Minnesota - 04/22/08 10:00 AM
According to a recent Minnesota DNR survey, the typical ATV rider is a Caucasian male in his mid-40's with some college or technical training. This man is most often employed full time, with an income of more that $50,000 and an average family size of 2.8. In most cases he … (2 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Sweet Potato Fries at Home - 04/22/08 09:43 AM
We often order Sweet Potato Fries when we are out, but haven't tried them at home. So I immediately jumped on this recipe when it was posted in our local newspaper.
SWEET POTATO FRIES
2 tablespoons coriander
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoon salt
6 sweet potatoes
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Peel … (41 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Tribute to Minnesota Native-Actor Richard Widmark - 04/12/08 09:20 AM
Actor Richard Widmark,93, born in Sunrise, MN has died at his home in Roxbury. Connecticut after
a fall which fractured vertebrae last year lead to other complications. Widmark had a film career of more that 70
movies, starting in the 40's and continuing on into the 90's in True … (2 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Go Away - Snow! - 04/07/08 04:10 PM
Just when I think that I will be able to soon see green blades of green peeking out of the white fluffy stuff - it snows. Not just a dusting, or a mere frosty blanket, no! I am talking about two feet of the white stuff. Now being a born and … (28 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Minnesota Home Stager Report - Governor's Fishing Opener in The Brainerd Lakes - 04/07/08 01:58 PM
Lisa Paxton, Brainerd Lakes Chamber CEO thinks that hosting the Governor’s Fishing Opener will give the Brainerd Lakes Area a long term pay off. "The governor's fishing opener will be a real boost," Paxton said "It's really an opportunity to capture a couple hundred media for an entire Brainerd … (0 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Minnesota Principal Whimps Out and Cancels National Heroes Tour - 04/05/08 11:58 AM
A national tour featuring decorated veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan didn't stop at Forest Lake Area High School as planned, after school leaders abruptly canceled the visit. According to the Veterans for Freedom website, the National Heroes Tour "is about supporting our troops, honoring their commitment and … (5 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Who Is Barack - really? - 03/30/08 06:42 PM
While America has some experience with the Clinton's and Hillary specifically during her turn as First Lady and then later as New York Senator , we do not seem to be that familiar with Barack Obama. As many are now considering where to line up their loyalties and hence ultimately … (38 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Beat It - Then Eat It - 03/22/08 11:17 PM
You prepare this the night before and all you have to do is put it in the oven.
Scrambled Egg Casserole
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup American cheese,shredded
1 cup cubed ham
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 dozen eggs, beaten
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 … (16 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Brainerd Lakes Area Senior Activity Center - 03/13/08 01:47 PM
My mother-in-law goes to the Senior Center for meals. card games, to volunteer and to laugh. There is plenty fo do with weekly activities including card games, bingo, open crafts, coffee and doughnuts, gift card recycling, Senior Morning Club, rosemaling, folk painting, wood carving, a live band with dancing, Bone … (0 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Benefits of Home Staging for Realtors or What's in it for me? - 03/02/08 09:10 PM
Benefits of home staging for Realtors or what's in it for me?
Sell your listing 2-3 times fasterSell for 3-10% more moneyEnhance your client presentationMaximize your earning potentialEnhance your professional image Important disclaimer:
This room has not been staged by
Re$ale Design & Home Staging- yet!!!
Decrease marketing budget & spend … (32 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Post Your Favorite Comfort Foods - 02/22/08 03:22 PM
I saw a poll that was being conducted for America's favorite foods and thought it would be fun to see how Active Rain members and readers rate their favorites. Food is often closely associated with memories and something may stand out because you ate it on your first date or … (47 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Stagers Have Bed Obsessions - 02/18/08 04:26 PM
That is right and I am telling!! You know I am right and it is time to own up to it. In an editors' meeting for the Real Simple magazine office, there was a discussion on beds. They concluded that:
Only 1 in 7 people in the room knew how to … (31 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Brainerd For A Lifetime - 02/18/08 03:23 PM
According to recently released population projections, by the year 2020, there will be more adults age 65 or older than school age children in Minnesota. How will this affect the Brainerd Lakes area? How about the great and beautiful state of Minnesota? What about the United States as a whole?
… (1 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Driving Minnesota on the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway - 02/06/08 10:47 PM
The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway was officially designated as a State byway in 1998 and in the year 2005, earned a National designation because of the national significance of our area resort history. The byway runs for 54 miles and is full of fun, fables and history. It truly fits … (4 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Elvis Spotted at Bethany Good Samaritan - 02/04/08 04:48 PM
He's baaaccckkkk. That is right -Elvis was here in Brainerd - singing and strutting his stuff and was last seen at the Bethany Good Samaritan Care Center entertaining the residents and staff members. Elvis on most days can be found working as an engineer for School District #181 on the … (17 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Salisbury Steak - as Served in Minnesota - 02/01/08 06:58 PM
Here is what we are having at the Lordbock house for supper tonight. With a warm up in temperatures today bringing us from -50 to 20 above - I'm working again and looking for something that makes it appear that I have been in the kitchen cooking all day, when … (4 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Minnesota Home Stager Tip- How to Get Wax Off a Carpet - 01/26/08 10:20 AM
photo by FABIOLA MEDEIROS'
You have just had the perfect evening with friends over and happy conversations by glowing candlelight. Your guests have departed and you are cleaning up before retiring. The dishes - into the kitchen, the candles -ooops a wax spill on your lovely new … (28 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Good News for the Morrison County Historical Society - 01/18/08 07:01 PM
photo by art-es-anna
The Morrison County Historical Society will be able to preserve the Stanek photography collection with a $4058 grant from the Minnesota State Grants-in-Aid project. This collection was produced by Roger Stanek who from 1976-2002 operated the Stanek Photography Studio in Little Falls. Minnesota. The purpose of this … (0 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Grassroots Concerts in Nisswa - 01/18/08 06:51 PM
The spring schedule for the Grassroots Concerts has been set. This is a great opportunity to see and hear artists that you would not normally be able get close to. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children younger that 12. All shows will be held at the Nisswa … (0 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Teen Challenge WILL BE in Brainerd, MN - 01/02/08 01:42 PM
Sunday, December 23rd , was a day of rejoicing for our church body when we burned the mortgage for our former church building on Business Highway 371 in Brainerd. Minnesota. The mortgage was paid off by an anonymous donor and then the building and 9 acres donated to Teen Challenge … (10 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Consistency is the key- unless you are consistently bad - 12/08/07 12:24 PM
"Do not give people a taste of your greatness, only to recede back into mediocrity." IttyBiz
photo by Flipper
Mediocre - of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary, so-so
Ricardo Bueno, AR California Mortgage posted a blog on how great the Apple company is on service is & how … (17 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Are You On God's A-Team? Why The Shepherds? - 12/03/07 12:46 PM
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brainerd home staging: Life Lessons ~ Part 2 - 11/24/07 11:17 AM
You are enjoying your job and things are going well - until a door slams shut, a deal falls through, a contract has loopholes and your client goes through them. You find yourself contemplating: becoming a hermit, taking a vacation permanently, going back to school and becoming a Climatologist. All … (20 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Teen Challenge Many Steps Closer to Brainerd - 11/05/07 10:46 AM
Some of you are already aware and praying - thank you. It has long been on my heart to bring Teen Challenge to Brainerd, Minnesota establishing a faith based drug treatment center in the city. I started my association with their ministry back in 1970. A couple from my area, Dave … (15 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Minnesota Home Stager Report ~ Carpet Craters - 10/08/07 01:48 PM
When furniture that is on carpet is moved, it leaves behind a crater. These are quite obvious in some carpet piles and need some help. My easy method is to put an ice cube in each hole and let it melt down. The moisture is just enough to plump most … (9 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Lighting The Stage - 09/19/07 01:09 PM
Many homes built in the past 20-30 years did not put central lighting fixtures in many rooms , such as the living-room, bedrooms, and dens or studios (now called "the home office). Unless homeowners are willing to have wires threaded through ceilings and new switches installed, home stagers are going … (22 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Simply Put : What Is A Blog? - 09/18/07 12:22 PM
photo by MeFind - Creative Commons
Since we are constantly adding to our numbers on Active Rain - I thought a little information on blogging might be in order. When I do my Realtor presentations on home staging, I mention Active Rain and blogging and send out invites to … (10 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Minnesota Home Stager Report - Children See, Children Do - 09/10/07 07:22 PM
photo by haveyouseenthisgirl
So often we think that we are getting away with something or that no one will notice. If you have children, they notice everything and mimic others. If you repeat an action often enough, it becomes a habit. So now your habits have … (0 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Day 4 of the Fair for this Home Stager - 08/04/07 07:02 PM
One lady stopped by my Crow Wing County Fair booth today, who understood staging. She says she watches all the HGTV programs. Then she proceeded to tell me that if she were selling her home she would have it staged and if she were buying she would look for … (13 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Parakletos! - 05/22/07 09:54 PM
The original New Testament Greek word parakletos (pronounced in Greek as par-ak-lay-tos), which literally means called to one's side, was used to describe someone who pleaded another's cause, or who helped others by defending or comforting them. In English-language versions of The Bible, parakletos is usually translated as Advocate when … (2 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Riverwood Clinic Opening in Garrison - 05/22/07 07:51 PM
Garrison will have starting June 4th a satellite clinic. They will offer a full range of primary healthcare services. These include a family practice physician, nurse practioner, pharmacy lab and radiology services.
Urgent care and scheduled appointments will be available, drive thru prescription pharmacy and mammograms.
CLINIC HOURS
Monday -Friday
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 … (0 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Mn Home Stager Report - Crow Wing County Fair 2007 Board - 05/08/07 12:54 PM
Roseanne Caughey, President ... 828-1998Dave Schubert, Vice President ... 829-7015Al VandenBerge, Treasurer ... 764-3351Kay Johnson. Secretary ... 829-9709Barb Burgwald,Director ... 828-1507Bob Dambowy, Director.. 829-8190Bonnie Hillman, Director .... 764-3594Cindy Sykes, Director .... 829-8362Burt Knandel, Director .... 829-1501Tom Malloy, Director .... 829-2238Al Olson, … (0 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Minnesota Home Stager Report-Babe is Getting A Makeover - 05/07/07 04:36 PM
Having gone to college at Bemidj State University in Bemidji , Minnesota- I spent a good deal of time hanging out with Paul Bunyan and his happy side kick Babe the Blue Ox. Apparently the years have not been good to Babe and he is needing a little nip and tuck. … (3 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Minnesota Home Stager Report - Happy Birthday Deloris - 05/03/07 08:11 PM
Come and help us celebrate Deloris Holman's 90th birthday. There will be an open house in her honor on Saturday, May 5, 2007 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Excelsior Place dining room 14211 Firewood Drive in Baxter, Minnesota. No gifts please - just bring yourself.
Kathleen Lordbock
Re$ale Design
*Working … (0 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Minnesota Home Stager Report - "Once Upon A Time Shop" - 05/03/07 07:52 PM
You are invited to "Once Upon A time Shop" presented by the Heritage Kids at the Heritage Assemblyof God church in Baxter, Minnesota. This fun and adorable children's musical is set in a clock repair shop and will feature authentic costumes and antique clocks. As always with any musical program at … (0 comments)
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brainerd home staging: How a Fallen Soldier Should be Welcomed Home - 04/30/07 08:00 PM
In Willmar, Minnesota the body of Army Sargeant Joshua Schmit was flown in to the Willmar Municipal Airport by charter jet. Members of the Minnesota Army National Guard , the retired Brigader General Dean Johnson and members of the Schmit family watched as Joshua's casket was unloaded. His father flew with … (9 comments)
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brainerd home staging: They Said It! - 04/30/07 02:51 PM
"Only the Lord Almighty makes a prison safer."
-Burt Cain, warden of the 5,100 inmate Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola in World
Photo by Prison Chaplin - Alonzo Young
"Our prisons desperately need the flexibility to try new ways to change the hearts and habits of offenders...Prison Fellowship developed the IFI program … (1 comments)
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brainerd home staging: How a Home Stager Can Help You in a Slow Market Year - 04/30/07 12:58 PM
The Multiple Listing Service of the Greater Lakes Association of Realtors just released their latest tabulations for our county. Numbers don't lie or do they? Last year in the first quarter of 2006, 177 homes were sold in Crow Wing County at a median price of $156,200 and their time … (0 comments)
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brainerd home staging: 10 Luxury items for You - Yes, that is right YOU - 04/27/07 07:40 PM
After a hard day of home staging in the Brainerd Lakes area of Minnesota- I, Kathleen Lordbock of
Re$ale Design, like to come home to my family , of course- first & then pets and then.....
Votivo candles - absolutely the best (my favorite Red Currant)Bose Home Theater System … (13 comments)
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brainerd home staging: No-Smoking Ban for Minnesota? - 04/27/07 01:53 PM
While our cities of Brainerd and Baxter are failing to establish smoking ordinances - other Minnesota cities have been bravely stepping up to the plate. A statewide smoking ban is expected to get a vote in the Mn. House. This would threaten those determined to smoke in public regardless of the … (2 comments)
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brainerd home staging: Fabulous Fakes - 04/24/07 01:56 PM
Here are some things that I have used for stagings:
battery operated tealightsbattery operated wax candlesMetallic - spray on, paint on, hand applied gold leafing etcantiquing patinacrackle finish aged silver worn edges and distressinggreeneryorchidsfaux flowers with a few real ones tucked in ( stems in plastic floral vials)Fake water geljewels, rhinestones animal prints & … (1 comments)
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brainerd home staging: I DARE YOU - 04/24/07 10:16 AM
The Proverbs Challenge
We are all busy and yet we all spend time in God’s Word daily or at least admit that we should. So I am going to make this challenge easy to follow. In the upcoming month of May or for those eager to start now, … (29 comments)
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brainerd home staging: THE LORD'S SUPPER - 04/06/07 02:57 PM
Painting by local Brainerd artist, Ashley Bast,
-posted with her permission
The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks,
he broke it and said,"This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me."
In the same way, after supper he … (6 comments)
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