brainerd: The Legacy of the Duck Stamp - 09/09/08 12:12 PM
The State of Minnesota's migratory waterfowl stamp in now in its 30th year of production. In that time period, 3.5 million stamps have been sold generating $15.7 million to restore habitat for wetland wildlife species.The Federal Duck Stamp made its appearance in 1934. In 1973, the Minnesota Waterfowl Association consisiting … (2 comments)
In my previous blogs in this series, Curb Appeal is Not A Myth and After The Call, I addressed the value of your on-line listing and the "first glance" impression of the property. Let us rewind this blog back to where the potential buyer arrives on the scene … (6 comments)
brainerd: Minnesota Home Stager Report - After the Call - #2 in the Series - 08/29/08 12:30 PM
In Virtual Curb Appeal is Not a Myth, I discussed the MLS listing photos. Now a potential buyer has made the call to see a listing. If they are like me, they will meet you there. On the way, they will observe the neighborhood, traffic, parks, schools, etc. All of … (12 comments)
brainerd: Minnesota Home Stager Report - Virtual Curb Appeal is NOT A Myth - #1 in the Series - 08/27/08 07:09 PM
According to the National Association of Realtors, 75% of people on the market to purchase a home begin their search on the Internet. Other sources put this figure closer to 85%. It is only logical to determine then that exterior photos of your listing can instantly determine if buyers will … (5 comments)
brainerd: Mini-ponds - 08/09/08 09:26 PM
"What is a mini-pond", you may ask "and why would I want one?". Mini-ponds are a a mini-ecosystem and you only need a container that holds at least four gallons of water. It is a good start to water gardening without a major committment and the expense. A large permanent … (7 comments)
brainerd: Allison Lordbock Raising Funds for Children's Miracle Network - 07/15/08 11:44 AM
Re$ale Design & Home Staging Partner - Allison Lordbock
The Children’s Miracle Network was selected as the official national platform for the Miss America Organization. This partnership represents the first time in the 86-year history of the Miss America Organization that they have adopted such a program.
The … (2 comments)
brainerd: Kathleeen Lordbock ~ Getting Around To My Meme! - 11/16/07 12:30 PM
A while back Jeff Belonger meme'd Allison and I and then Melissa Wagner hit me with one - so here it is. I am a home stager from the beautiful lakes area of Brainerd/Baxter Minnesota. My family consists of my hubby, Arthur and two daughters Ashley and Allison. As far … (11 comments)
brainerd: Pumpkin Carving Contest - Enter Yours - 10/25/07 10:40 AM
Since some of you are super crafty, I thought we should have a contest on pumpkin carving. Enter your photos or the kids pumpkin photos, and after the October 31st date, the team at Re$ale Design will pick the winner and list them in a blog update. Remember like Drew Carey, … (15 comments)
brainerd: Kinship Partners' Coats For Kids Drive - 10/19/07 12:06 PM
photo by lauralemur - Flickr It is time once again for our annual outerwear drive. For the past sixteen years Crystal Cleaners, Kinship Partners, and BL Broadcasting have partnered to obtain winter outerwear for families in need. This year they are estimating that it will take 1200 coats to fill … (0 comments)
brainerd: Red Cabbage Slaw - 10/18/07 12:48 PM
I planted red cabbage this year in my Minnesota garden, instead of the white variety. I got four beautiful heads and made one into this beautiful and very tasty salad. You can add even more colors by putting in julienned carrots sticks. Make sure they are thin. I use chopped … (5 comments)
brainerd: Are Your Kids Over Scheduled? - 09/03/07 11:45 AM
photo by tOkKa photo by Baston Soon all the nation's schools will be back in session, changing the lives of everyone with children still in a school of any type. My youngest recently left for college in Florida and that is a long way from Minnesota - hence a big change … (3 comments)
brainerd: When will the rain stop? - 04/01/07 09:19 PM
Here in the Greater Brainerd Lakes area of Minnesota - it is raining. It has been raining for days. With a very low amount of snowfall, this is a good thing. For me, I'd rather get the snow! Rain for days is depressing (sorry- Seattle residents). You can't do anything … (3 comments)
brainerd: To Market, To Market - 03/31/07 07:37 PM
Yesterday and today was the annual Commerce and Industry Show for the Brainerd Lakes Area in Minnesota. Now called the Commerce & Industry Marketplace, it was established in 1977. It has grown to occupy both the Brainerd Civic Center and the Gold Metal Arena.The show hosted 217 vendors. Miss Brainerd Lakes … (0 comments)
brainerd: Mike Padgett -a true Champion - 03/31/07 09:11 AM
" Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."— Special Olympics Athlete Oath Area residents were thrilled to hear that their own Mike Padgett captured the gold metal for figure skating in the Minnesota Special Olympics on March 9 at the Ames Arena. Many … (1 comments)
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The State of Minnesota's migratory waterfowl stamp in now in its 30th year of production. In that time period, 3.5 million stamps have been sold generating $15.7 million to restore habitat for wetland wildlife species.The Federal Duck Stamp made its appearance in 1934. In 1973, the Minnesota Waterfowl Association consisiting … (2 comments)
