When organizing your childrens closets before selling your home or for everyday use, it's a great idea to put matching pants, shirts, socks, and even their underwear (for children) on one hanger.  Getting dressed then becomes a matter of grabbing a matched clothing "outfit" from the closet and then putting it on.  No more kids in "mis-matched outfits", no more plaid shirts with striped pants and black socks.

Parents will need to put the "outfits" together for them.

To organize children's dresser drawers, put entire "matched outfit" in a large zipper plastic bag and put in drawer.  It makes children feel more confident picking out their own clothing.

No more battles on what to wear, everything will be ready to go.  It's also a huge time saver and a great way to get rid of clothes they may not be wearing anymore.

See below for more "Home Staging Tips."

How to Hang Framed Artwork

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Here's this weeks Recipe coming to y'all from deep in the heart of Texas Kitchens.

My Aunt LaNora makes a huge batch of candy during the holidays, and this is my favorite!

Ingredients:

• 1lb. Butter
• 2c. sugar
• 1c. almonds (toasted in oven & grated)
• 1 large pkg. of chocolate chips

Recipe:

Cook butter and sugar to 250 degrees.   Turn out butter and sugar on a cookie sheet and spread with a spatula.  Add 1/2 large package of the melted chocolate chips.  Turn, add other half pkg. of chocolate chips.  Sprinkle grated almonds over chocolate.

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For more "Texas Recipes of the Week" check these out!

Peanut Butter Cups

Texas 8 Layered Dip

Sweet Hot Pinto Beans

Easy Chile Rellenos

Copper Pennies

My Moms Frito Salad

Salad with Goat Cheese Apples & toasted Pecans

Cindy's Blackened Tilapia

Death By Chocolate Cake

Snickers Salad Dessert

German Potato Salad

Texas Longhorn Salad

Texas Jack

Homemade Gnocchi

Texas Spicy Dip

Coconut Cake

Fried Okra Salad

Broccoli Salad

Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed with Cilantro & Chiles

This weeks home staging tip:  How to Hang Framed Artwork.

Picture hanging is not a simple task, it can be quite frustrating.  Some people "eyeball" it, use lasers, rulers, tape and various other methods.  By following this tip you get it right the first time.

Cut a sheet of paper to the exact size of the frame.  Position the pattern on the picture's back side and pull up the picture's hanging wire taut so that you will see an inverted V.  Mark the V point on the pattern and poke a hole through that marked point. 

After you determine where you'll put the picture, place the pattern on the wall, and use the V point hole to make a pencil mark showing exactly where the nail should go.  The picture will hang precisely where you want it.

This works well if your'e using two or more pictures that need to be hung close together or the ones that have a hook on each side. 

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This is a family event that will get you in the mood for Christmas.  The acoustics at Grace Church are fantastic, so combine that with the Houston Symphony and the choir, and it should be a night to remember!

Houston Symphony & Grace Mass Choir in concert together at Grace Community Church south campus. Friday, December 4 @ 7:30pm. All tickets are general admission.

If you have trouble purchasing tickets or would like more information about this event, please call 713-363-2515.

Here's this weeks Recipe coming to y'all from deep in the heart of Texas Kitchens.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 lb. Graham Cracker Crumbs
• 1/2 Butter or Margarine
• 1c. Peanut Butter (Smooth)
• 1lb. Confectioners Sugar
• 2 c. Chocolate Chips

Recipe:

Combine crumbs, butter, peanut butter and sugar, work together until smooth.  Press this mixture into a 9X9-inch buttered pan, or a larger pan if you want thinner bars.  Melt chocolate chips over hot water.  Spread over Cracker mixture.  Refrigerate until firm.   Cut into squares.  Enjoy!

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League City's Historic Homes Tour will be December 12 from 10am until 5pm.  There will be six homes on the tour.  The League City Historical Society will sponsor the Homes Tour.

What a great way to get into the "Holiday Spirit".  Stories about League City will be told along the way.

Advance tickets are $12 and $15 the day of the tour.  Tickets are available at Nana's attic, Park Avenue Show Place, League City Chamber of Commerce, and West Bay Common School.  For more information call 281-554-2994.

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The Bay Area Houston Ballet and Theatre, South Shore Harbour Resort will be the venue for the Sugar Plum Fairy and her kingdom of sweets court. Brunch will be part of the festivities, as well as a picture with the Sugar Plum Fairy in her sleigh.  An unforgettable experience for your children.

South Shorre Harbour Resort is located in League City, TX.

For more information click here.

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Does your home need a little pizazz for "Holiday Parties"?  The right accessories are "the icing on the cake" when trying to give your home that homey feel.  Wow, your guests with a new look for your home.  Take the stress out of wondering what will work in your home.

No time to shop for those accessories for that extra touch?  We offer a shopping service for all of your home decor needs.  An easy solution for those that just don't have the time. 

Call us for details!

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Houston Home Stagers are you going to the Real Estate Staging Association Conference in Las Vegas January 24-26?  Speakers will include Matthew Finlason from HGTV's  "The Stagers", and  Bethany Souza from HGTV's "Designed To Sell." 

Check out the RESA website for information on who will be speaking and workshops.  Register now for "Early Bird" pricing!

See you in "Vegas"!

When selling your home, there are so many things to think of, one being curb appeal.  The reason this is so important is because, a potential buyer makes their decision whether to look at your home by it's outdoor appeal when driving by and on the mls photos. 

Yes, the exterior is extremely important and must get the attention of the buyer, but something else that is just as important is to not have multiple cars in your driveway, street, and garage.  In some areas of the country people have 4 cars per house, two for the adults and two for their kids.  And at any given time if friends are there you could have 5-6 automobiles parked around your home.  

You don't want your home to look like a used car lot. In this market first impressions are everything, and having too many cars parked around your house can not only be an eye soar, but a distraction as well.

So what do you do with all the cars?  Ask neighbors, family or friends if you can park your cars in their driveway while your home is on the market.  A hassle, yes, but well worth the added effort!