Ever wonder how Thanksgiving became an official holiday in the United States of America? From our elementary history studies, we know it all started with the Pilgrims or perhaps it was the Puritans. There is a fascinating History of Thanksgiving video here. It has changed much over the years and now for some is merely a time to eat , drink and watch the football game. At our house, we still pause to give thanks to God - for he is our Provider, Creator, Lord and Savior. Last Sunday … (9 comments)
home staging in brainerd: Santa Bear Retires After 23 Years
- 11/13/07 04:04 AM
SANTA BEAR After 23 years of bringing Christmas joy into the lives of many shoppers at Dayton's and the gift recipients of the aforementioned group, Santa Bear will be put into hibernation on a permanent basis. It used to be that shoppers would wait in line the day after Thanksgiving to get that year's dated Santa Bear. Dayton's Department stores later became Marshall Field's and are now part … (11 comments)
home staging in brainerd: The Most Important Room In the Staged Home - according to K Lordbock!
- 09/05/07 05:20 AM
Is it the Master bedroom? Kitchen? Bathroom - you know everyone needs at least one? NO - it is the entry way, vestibule, foyer, receiving area, entry hall! Typically, we think of this area by one of those names and then give it no further thought. But this is a very important area and is the prospective buyers first view of the interior of the home. In my previous blog Looking Good , I covered the importance of the front door. Now, they are inside. Barbara Corcoran says "Every buyer will judge your house … (21 comments)
Some time ago when I was but a wee lass starting to blog on Active Rain - I wrote a blog about a young couple that had gotten engaged on our frozen Beaver Pond in the Minnesota winter. Like all things that I am involved with - it was a bit over the top and if I may say so , just perfect (except for the flip flops in the snow).
Well the happy couple again in flip flops said their vows and pledged their troth (what … (7 comments)
A 26-mile stretch of Highway 25 between Fourth Avenue in Pierz of Morrison County and three-tenths of a mile south of Highway 18 in Crow Wing County will soon be detoured. The two week detour will go into effect on July 23, 2007 as crews replace the culverts. The project also includes turn-lane construction and a new bituminous pavement surface. This is an area much traveled by the farm equipment of the Pierz area farmers, so turn lanes are vitally important. The traffic will be detoured via Crow Wing County Highways 117/Thiesse Road, 45, and 2 Monday through Friday afternoons. … (0 comments)
home staging in brainerd: Are You Living Abundantly?
- 07/12/07 04:14 AM
Jesus came that we may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 What does that mean- "abundantly"? The dictionary describes the term as - plentiful, rich, in fullness to overflowing, wealth.
ABUNDANT FAITH - Overflowing faith - what does that even look like? Faith is not stagnant - it flows into us and out of us, and we are changed in the process. When genuine faith is placed in the hands of a living God, when faith is allowed to permeate every aspect of our lives, it is contagious! Others will be inspired , knowing that God will do what He has promised to … (4 comments)
home staging in brainerd: Looking Good!
- 05/16/07 08:47 AM
Think of the front entry door as a smile on the face of the home. You want it to be clean (no broccoli in the teeth), fresh, and inviting. A quality door with attractive door hardware will imply that this house is quality thru and thru. It must operate smoothly. Choose accessories for the door and surrounding areas that play up its features (now we are talking lipstick, blush, and mascara). Look for an elegant entry light, a charming mailbox, and house numbers that are visible from the street. Potted plants, topiary and a seasonal wreath are like jewelry enhancing that perfect smile. … (10 comments)
home staging in brainerd: Grandma From Duluth Volunteers for Iraq Duty
- 05/10/07 01:19 PM
Nancy Solem-Reisinger at age 45, has recently enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps and volunteered to serve as a nurse in Iraq. She will be leaving behind her regular job as a nurse at the Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, her husband, three sons, and two granddaughters. She describes herself as a "chubby grandmother" but passionately talks about why she volunteered. "Our young people are over there and need nurses" she said Friday after being commissioned as a second lieutenant. "I feel compelled, I feel called. It's a privilege to go over there and serve." Nancy joined up with the … (2 comments)
home staging in brainerd: Is Russia Changing?
- 04/27/07 06:16 AM
When the former President Boris Yeltsin of Russia was buried, he had a Russian Orthodox service. This is the first time in over a century that in Russia a deceased head of state was bid a religious farewell. The memorial service was held in central Moscow's Christ the Savior Cathedral and was attended by our former U.S. Presidents George H.W.Bush and Clinton along with dignitaries from many countries. Was the name of Christ spoken-was the plan of Salvation talked through- did those in charge of the religious parts of this service speak truth to the living? Funerals are for the living. At a funeral … (1 comments)
home staging in brainerd: Check out the Decorator's Alliance of North America - Open to Stagers
- 04/20/07 01:23 PM
Copied from their website with permission from:Nika Stewart Director, Decorators' Alliance MEMBER BENEFITS Decorators’ Alliance of North America (DANA) is an organization that that supports professionals in the home fashion industry. The Alliance’s goal is to provide members with opportunities to enhance their expert status through continuing education, certification programs, networking and mastermind groups, and interactive forums. Members enjoy significant and broad-based benefits including:
· Enhanced credibility through professional certification.
· Greater purchasing power with major supply partners.
· Research on the latest decorating and design trends, developments, and topics.
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