kristinhamiltonrealtor: Holiday Decorations Day 1
- 12/01/15 05:38 AM
Holiday Decorations Day 1 This weekend I went shopping at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA. It is known as one of the most popular malls in the US and they spare nothing in decorations to make it an enjoyable experience. Most of these decorations are 3 floors high so I could not get the entire picture. This is my favorite and it has a train ride on the lower floor for little kids to ride. Yes, just going to this mall is an experience and it has over 150 stores which are mostly top brand designers and a few large department stores plus … (6 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: Live Oak Canyon Christmas Tree Farm in Redlands 2015
- 11/27/15 07:23 AM
Live Oak Canyon Christmas Tree Farm in Redlands 2015 Do not miss bringing your entire family here for the tree experience and also the tractor rides, petting-zoo, the corn maze, good treats to eat, and the gift shop. But the best experience of all is picking out your tree and watching as they cut it down and package it up to go in your truck to take home.
Dates and Hours: Nov. 27 - Dec. 13 9:00 am until 8:00 pm Dec. 14 - Dec 21 9:00 am until 6:00 pm Kid's Rides … (20 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: Do You Have an Annual Thanksgiving Tradition?
- 11/26/15 04:42 AM
Do You Have an Annual Thanksgiving Tradition? Do you have an annual Thanksgiving Day tradition? Many people travel, some go to a football game, watch the Macy's Day Parade on TV or go in person to see it, or just get together with family for a terrific feast? My kids have always loved the Pillsbury Orange Rolls. These are the ones you buy in the grocery store and bake in the oven. So when they were little, they would always remind us to buy these rolls for Thanksgiving and Christmas mornings. So here started our family tradition to have these warm and delicious … (32 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: Trivia Facts About Thanksgiving Day to Share
- 11/26/15 02:45 AM
Facts About Thanksgiving Day to Share The 1st Thanksgiving is documented on Nov 21, 1621, a year after 102 English citizens fled England. They were commonly called "the Pilgrims" and anchored on the banks of Cape Cod. They arrived on a small ship called the Mayflower and the trip took 66 days. The feast was said to be a 3-day event and was a celebration of a good harvest of squash, beans, and corn and learning skills to hunt and fish. The celebration feast was shared with North American natives who had taught them to grow food, hunt and fish. Unfortunately … (12 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: Try My Mother’s Southern Cornbread Dressing Recipe this Thanksgiving
- 11/26/15 01:37 AM
My Mother’s Southern Cornbread Dressing Recipe This was my mother's Cornbread Dressing recipe that had been passed down from her mother and grandmother in Tennessee. She made the cornbread the night before and then the next morning she would make the stuffing and of course I always helped since I was a little girl. It has become a holiday tradition and my daughter and I still make it every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Yummy! Ingredients: Crumbled Cornbread from Recipe below. 1 Large Onion cut up. 2 Cups chopped up Celery. 1 cup Butter 5-7 cups Chicken Broth warmed 1-2 cups chopped up Mushrooms (optional) … (5 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: Throwback Thursdays- A Surprise Photo of my Parents in 1939
- 11/19/15 08:36 AM
Throwback Thursdays- A Surprise Photo of my Parents Just Married in 1939 My cousin (my dad's side) had a birthday recently and I sent him a card. The next thing I know he had sent me this photo of my mom and dad. He is on one of those anchestor websites and said someone had sent it to him. The second I saw the screen shot name, I knew it was my 2nd cousin Will on my mother's side.
I have so many photos of my parents when they were first married, then during my dad's first 3 years in the military. Then … (22 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: Women's Council of REALTORS® Installation for an Exciting Year in 2016
- 11/18/15 11:18 PM
Women's Council of REALTORS® Installation for an Exciting Year in 2016 Yesterday we had our Installation for new leaders here at the Redlands Country Club. The current board, 2015 Leadership Team was uninstalled by our 2015 State President-Elect, Cecily Tippery from Discovery Bay, CA. Then the new team, 2016 Leadership Team was sworn in by our 2015 Natonal President-Elect, Melissa Zimbelman from Las Vegas, NV. Both of our speakers gave us exciting talks to inspire our guests and members. We had 2 new members join yesterday which makes it even more exciting.
Here is Melissa Zimbelman, our 2015 National President- Elet and Suzanne … (0 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: A New Way to Sell Real Estate by Using Cats & Dogs Videos
- 11/16/15 02:37 AM
A New Way to Sell Real Estate by Using Cats & Dogs Videos We are always trying to think out of the box to stand out from others or to attract potential buyers for our listings. This morning I saw where a real estate team had prepared two videos and posted to attract buyers. I believe this is very cute and these videos may go viral and hopefully get their properties sold quickly. One video was done with kittens they borrowed from a local shelter. The second one was done with a corgy dog who played a Realtor which I have included below. Good … (20 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: Do You Remember Your First?
- 11/15/15 12:41 AM
Do You Remember Your First? Your First Listing or Sale Many years ago when I started selling real estate, I knocked on a door that had a FBSO sign on the front porch. During my 2 week training, the company had suggested door knocking but I had dismissed this idea since I hate people knocking on my door. Well, to make a long story short, the very nice couple called me 1 day later and said "Please bring the contracts over as we are ready to have you list our home". This of course was music to my ears! I sold it within 25 … (8 comments)
Distribution Begins: 8-8:30 a.m. East Valley Association of Realtors will be handing out turkeys at the following locations: Crestline- Friday, November 20th South Shore Lake Gregory, Crestline Redlands- Saturday, November 21st Habitat for Humanity Restore 25948 Business Center Drive, Redlands Yucaipa- Monday, November 23rd Knights of Columbus Office (Old Yucaipa Office) 12592 California Street, Yucaipa Beaumont- Tuesday, November 24th Beaumont City Hall (Behind in Parking Lot) 6th Street & Magnolia, BeaumontEast Valley Association supports the communities and we are handing out over 1000 turkeys with all the fixings that go with the Thanksgiving meal. If you … (3 comments)
Such good news that a new Ambulatory Care Center is being built to lease to the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System located on Redlands Boulevard in Loma Linda, between Mountain View Avenue and California Street. The building will be three-stories with 271,000 square feet of space.
The building is projected to hold 500 staff, 2,000 parking spaces and around 50% of all outpatient care visits to the VA … (4 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: Would You Buy This House...Poor Photo
- 11/10/15 12:59 AM
Would You Buy This House...Poor Photo I feel as a real estate professional that is my duty to do the very best job for my client and also feel it is a reflection on all of use when someone fails to meet the basic criteria. Recently, I received a listing from one of the major internet advertisers and I couldn't believe the photo. Yes, this is the only photo for the house. Our MLS has standards one being the first photo MUST be the front of the house. Also our MLS allows us 36 photos which gives the viewer a pretty good idea … (24 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: Riverside Historical Home- Just Closed Escrow
- 11/08/15 08:37 AM
Riverside Historical Home $252,500- Just Closed Escrow I recently sold this great 1925 Craftsman style home in the "Downtown Historical District" of Riverside. One of the unique things about this home was that it was located in the 'first block' of the city when created in 1925. I was excited to be the listing agent of the sale of this great older home which had been well taken care of, remodeled and had a lot of major upgrades plus you could tell it was well loved.
When we talk about curb appeal, we usually mean green grass, flowers, welcome mat and nice paint. Now … (6 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: Flapper Halloween Tonight
- 10/31/15 03:20 PM
Flapper Halloween Tonight Calimesa, CA Halloween Neighborhood Went out to a party after giving out candy and looking at Halloween decorations. Here is the Witches Cave and was very creative and had a fire pit in the front too. Here is the Beetle Juice Decoration in our neighborhood.
Here I am dressed as a flapper. I loved this period and wish I had been born at the turn the of the century. Happy Halloween!!!
I've lived in Southern California all my life. I love this area in the Inland Empire and I enjoy sharing. My many years here have given me the expertise as a REALTOR® . If … (22 comments)
National Cat Day was founded in 2005 by Pet and Family Lifestyle Expert & Animal Welfare Advocate Colleen Paige. This day was created to get the public to recognize the number of cats that need to be rescued each year and also to encourage cat lovers to celebrate the cat(s) in their lives for the unconditional love and companionship they bestow upon us. I am a dog person but love cats and used to have a orange Tabby cat who lived to be over 20 years old. I still miss my Tabby cat who was … (9 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: National Pasta Day- Recipe to Celebrate
- 10/17/15 01:22 AM
National Pasta Day- Celebrate With a Recipe Pasta is a type of noodle of traditional Italian cuisine, with the first reference dating to 1154 in Sicily and first attested in English in 1874. Typically, it is made from unleavened dough of durum wheat flour that is mixed with water or eggs and formed into sheets or various shapes. It is then cooked and served in a variety of dishes.
Shrimp and Zucchini Fettuccine Alfredo
1 lb. Fettuccine, dry 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped 1 zucchini, medium— cut into 2” x 1/4” sticks 1 lb. shrimp, large, peeled and deveined 1 … (9 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: Do Your GOOGLE+ Posts Share to Public or Private
- 10/11/15 06:37 AM
Do Your Google+ Posts Share to Public or Private? Today as I was updating my links and looking at all my social media icons on my Activerain blog, I clicked on all the links to make sure they work. As I believe this is a good idea to do periodically I clicked on all the icons. When I got to my Google+ site, I was horrified to see that most of the recent posts were shared PRIVATE and not PUBLIC. So I then realized I had forgotten to change the settings before posting.
I thought I would share this info with you so … (16 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: Do You Have a Plan If You Get a Mandatory Evacuation Order
- 10/11/15 05:01 AM
Do You Have a Plan If You Get a Mandatory Evacuation Order Be Prepared This week while I was away at a Women's Council of Realtors Conference in Northern California, my husband was at home with our two dogs. He got a knock on the door at noon and when he opened the door, it was a Deputy Sheriff letting him know that there was a major gas leak nearby and he had to evacuate RIGHT THEN. He put on the dogs halters and leashes and put them in the car and drove out. About this time he called me to alert me of the … (19 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: I See You Hiding There
- 10/01/15 04:02 PM
I See You Hiding There While watering my backyard plants, I noticed this little Pansy peeking out the large pot full of Honey Suckle and Wild Poppies. What a nice suprise.
If you enjoy nature and spend time outside, you will probably agree that a sharp eye is important to find special surprises like this. I enjoy finding squirrels peeking up out of their holes and birds hiding up in trees. Nature gives us such beauty and an appreciation of the outdoors. I've lived in Southern California all my life. I love this area in the Inland Empire and I enjoy sharing. My many … (18 comments)
kristinhamiltonrealtor: Solar Eclipse Supermoon on Sept 27, 2015 was Unbelievable!
- 09/29/15 08:39 AM
Hope you Didn't Miss the Solar Eclipse Supermoon? Supermoon over the Inland Empire On Sunday September 27, 2015 at 7:11 pm EST we had a double celestial spectacular event with a Lunar Ecipse and a Supermoon over Southern California. This moon is also known as a Blood Moon and it does look like one, doesn't it?
This first picture was taken just around 7:15 pm. After that, it became so dark that I couldn't find it for almost 1 hour but then it showed up again!
Then I took another one at 8:20 pm at the end of the eclipse. The Meteorologist on the television had said if … (26 comments)
I am a Southern California Realtor and have a wide variety of interests. First of all Real Estate is my real love and focus point but I do have Hobbies. I am interested in Photography; Nature, Landscaping, Lunar and Solar Phases, but Birds are my favorites. I also enjoy scrapbooking, blogging, and traveling; beaches, deserts, and mountains. I am also involved in the community organizations and charities. I care about the Inland Empire and making it a better place to live.
I write this daily blog composed of nature, real estate news and interesting stories in Southern Califoria and other places across the United States.
Holiday Decorations Day 1
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