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I Learn Something New At Active Rain Every Day-June3-June 9, 2012

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I Learn Something New at ActiveRain Every Day and It's Time I Showed You.  June 3 - June 9, 2012

I learn something new every day at ActiveRain!  With this series I try to highlight one post per day that gave me that “lightbulb” moment.  It could be something techie, about Real Estate, about a place or person!

I know... June 2 was last week but it’s my blog so I’m taking some liberties)


jason sardiJune 2: Jason Sardi   Time
This was one of those posts that had several ah-ha moments for me.  Jason’s words were like music, but don’t stop there.... read the comments.  Just as interesting.




Ron MarshallJune 3:  Ron Marshall  Coca Cola Birdhouse... Everything Goes Better with Coke.
I love seeing items made from items that have already been used...instead of tossing them into the dump.  Look at what Ron did with items we’re all familiar with.



Debbie GartnerJune 4:  Debbie Gartner     Laminate Flooring-Is It Waterproof?
Debbie Gartner keeps giving us excellent information on flooring.  With so many different types it’s easy to get confused.  Read this if you have or are thinking of getting laminate flooring.



stan stepakJune 5: Stan Stepak   How to Move Your Major Appliances Safely.

I’ve never given this much thought since our appliances have for the most part stayed with the house when we moved, or I had professional movers take care of it.  Interesting information to know, even if you’re not the one doing the moving.


ron & alexandra siegelJune 6:  Ron & Alexandra Seigel  Marketing Luxury Real Estate: The Secret Stuff of Squash Blossoms.
You’ve got to take a look at this.  If you’re a cook or like to eat, you’ll want to see if you can make this!


tammy eminethJune 7: Tammy Emineth   Blogging is Pointless
Tammy keeps bringing us information and making me sit up and take notice.  Photos in your blog are more important than you think.




gary woltalJune 8:  Gary Woltal   Walk Through a Doorway’s Threshold of Doubt.
This is not about home staging or home inspections!  Gary has written an excellent post to help us as we reach certain points in our lives.


Cheryl RitchieJune 9: Cheryl Ritchie   Realtor iPad NEW Tools from Inman Next and Ross Hair Webinars.  
You know how it is when you get a new gadget... you’re like a sponge and want to know everything.  Well Cheryl Ritchie helps us do that with her love of her iPads (notice the plural).  Check them out!


Thank you for letting me do what I love to do each day... learn something new!

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Comments(58)

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Kathy- Another great recap and again I missed more than half of these. Now I can check them out.

Jun 10, 2012 03:49 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

We do learn so much here at Active Rain don't we.  I certainly do.  Way more than I ever learned in the office.  Great job profiling these, Kathy.

Jun 10, 2012 03:58 AM
Linda D. Pufford
Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA
ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Hi Kathy,

You are amazing...  how do you find the time to put a fabulous post like this together.  You must be reading post's in your sleep.  Each week you post valuable information for us to read to help our Career's and to learn something new everyday!  Thanks so much for putting this together...  I will enjoy reading these wonderful Blog's that you listed!

Jun 10, 2012 04:40 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Karen- everyone's getting busier, which is good, but there are so many good posts being written every day. Glad you enjoy it.

Suzanne- My subscription list keeps getting longer and longer and I can never read them all.

Lisa- enjoy, and be sure to check out the squash blossoms.

Valerie- you'd have to make it your day job if you wanted to be able to read all of the posts here.  

Debb- same to you and I loved your video.

Debbie- it will be a fun read! Enjoy!

Jane- thank you.  We have such a variety of posts here, it's fun to highlight them.

Linda- You are so sweet.  I wish I could read in my sleep... and type too.  I try to do these during the week, but it's not always the case. 

 

Jun 10, 2012 05:17 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Kathy, Thank you for sending these out again! Jason's post was thoughtful and contemplative, it spoke to me today...will try to get to the others...enjoy your Sunday!

Jun 10, 2012 06:50 AM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Kathy, once again thank you for putting this together. I missed most of them somehow. I'm going back to read a few right now.

Jun 10, 2012 07:06 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Thanks Kathy for listing these posts..I've read three and off to read the others.

Jun 10, 2012 07:36 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Kathey-- you did an incredible job.. I missed some of these.. and if it wasn't for this post, I would not have been aware of some very informative posts!

Jun 10, 2012 12:05 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Wanda- After I read Jason's post on Time, I knew I had to include it. 

Eric- I love discovering these.  Think about how much we learn!

Rebecca- Don't miss the one on the squash flowers.  I'd like to try these.

Joan- If you have an iPad, be sure to read Cheryl's because she includes some good apps. 

Jun 10, 2012 12:10 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Thanks for sharing those posts and for the reminder that we often "learn something new everyday" in the rain!  Have a great Sunday night!

Jun 10, 2012 01:40 PM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Kathy:

How could I have missed all these posts?  Thank you for making me aware of what I am missing.  Now to reading them. 

Jun 10, 2012 01:41 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Kathy, I certainly missed everyone of these posts, and I am so glad that I stopped by tonight. I could use an "A Ha Moment". Thanks for Sharing and Have a Great Week!

Jun 10, 2012 02:02 PM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Kathy, I missed some of these. Thanks for posting. Off to catch up on some reading.

Jun 10, 2012 02:55 PM
Eric Salonga
The Salonga Brothers at Reed Realty - Ceres, CA
Your Key to the Central Valley

Hi Kathy, thanks for sharing your digest of notable posts.  I like the variety and appreciate the recommendation for reading.

Jun 10, 2012 04:36 PM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566
I am going for all of them early this AM. I like the home TWEET home one best so far as a housewarming gift.
Jun 10, 2012 06:37 PM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566
I just finished them all. That was fun to see a sprinkling of different ideas and concepts.
Jun 10, 2012 06:48 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Kathy you know if you keep this up I will dub you the "FEATURE QUEEN" for all the features you have posted.  Nice job

Jun 10, 2012 08:07 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

I'm off a day as yesterday was a busy one and I didn't catch your post so I'm playing catch-up! You always pick some really good posts to hi-light. I loved the squash blossoms! We were just in Italy and that is always something we order..now I have the recipe for the batter as it's lovely for so many vegetables!!

Jun 10, 2012 09:23 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I'm happy to report today will be the 7th day in a row I have been showing property.  Super excited about that.  But I missed a LOT last week.  I knew I could count on you and Pat to help me not miss some great stuff.  My appointment today is not until later this afternoon so now I'm off to read.

Jun 11, 2012 12:14 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jan- if you can't learn something here you're not looking.

Evelyn- it's easy to do when you see how many good bloggers there are here.

Jerry-hope you find your "ah-ha" moment.

Tammie- they're all interesting so hope you find some that give you an ah-ha moment.

Eric- well, I try to mix it up.  Don't forget to read Tammy's about photos in our blogs.

Cheryl- don't you just love his birdhouses!  

James- oh... I've got a very long way to go to be called that!

Dorie- I've never eaten them but I'm definitely saving that recipe.

Tammy- wow! What a busy lady you are.  Have a fun read!

Jun 12, 2012 10:33 AM