buyer: Tasting Tips for Your Next Wine Party -- Finally, Something Important on AR!
- 12/14/07 03:15 AM
Tasting Party Tips A tasting party is a great excuse for people to have fun together and learn about wine at the same time. Following are a few tips to make your party a success. Guest List -- Send invites at least two weeks in advance, and let them know whether they should bring a bottle, or if you're supplying all the wine. Wines -- Six to 10 wines provide a good range for a tasting; any more than that and your guests will likely lose track of which ones they've tried. At 2 ounces per tasting, there are about 12 tastings per bottle. Theme … (1 comments)
buyer: Great Currency Converter Tool If You're Traveling Out of the Country
- 11/20/07 03:05 AM
This Is Just Plain Cool, Free, and Fun: Currency Converter Visit this website before you leave on your next trip and print out the latest currency conversion factors to take with you. This will save you time -- and possibly money. Check it out at: http://icurrency.net/passport/currency/currency.html. Have a safe and great holiday season. Paul … (1 comments)
buyer: Don't get me wrong, I love turkey -- but here's a nice alternative
- 11/20/07 03:01 AM
After you've had turkey dinner, turkey sandwiches, and more turkey, here's a warm, holidayish recipe that hits the spot when you're tired of the bird. Pork Chops with Apples and Sweet Potatoes Ingredients -- Serves 4 4 pork chops 2 onions -- sliced into rings 2 sweet potatoes -- sliced 2 apples -- peeled, cored, and sliced into rings 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon pepper Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Season pork chops with salt and pepper to taste and arrange in a medium, oven-safe skillet. Top pork chops with onions, sweet potatoes … (1 comments)
buyer: Take a Break -- 6 Benefits of Family Meal Time
- 11/14/07 03:33 AM
Busy schedules and fast-food restaurants have been chipping away at family mealtime for so long now that it's often difficult to get your family together to share a meal. And, as a real estate professional, you often are showing homes or writing up contracts during this important time. But mealtime is not just about food -- it's been proven that eating together as a family is important for the physical and emotional health of children as well. Some benefits include: Consistency -- Having a planned meal brings a consistent schedule back into family life. Improved Communication -- Meals are an ideal time to discuss … (2 comments)
buyer: OK, It's Happy Hour Time and I've Had Enough Real Estate Today. Wine, Anyone?
- 11/08/07 08:47 AM
8 Easy Steps to Tasting Wine -- without being pretentious and actually enjoying the wine. Many future wine lovers get their first "taste" of the grape during the holidays, a wedding, or some other celebration. Some people don't like it, some love it, and some are ambivalent. At some point in time -- and for reasons unknown -- the thrill of having a drink lessens and the desire to learn more and experience wine takes over. Following is a quick refresher on tasting wine. Before pouring the wine, check your glass for unpleasant smells Pour a small amount of wine into the glass Check … (1 comments)
buyer: Sometimes it's the simple things in life ...
- 11/03/07 03:41 AM
OK, the kids are all amped up on a sugar high -- too much candy! What to do? Well, as I watch the birds and squirrels get ready, I figure I better enjoy the outdoors a bit myself. It doesn't have to be springtime to have some fun bird watching. In fact, depending on where you live, you may have better luck in the winter months due to the fact that many birds will seek out an easy meal. A simple, fun and inexpensive activity for you and your family is to place a bird feeder in a special place in your yard. … (2 comments)
buyer: Timing Getting Better to Purchase Ocean View Condo
- 11/01/07 02:13 AM
Attention Ocean View Condo Buyers -- just wanted to let you know I've seen a few good values on Solana Beach under $500k. This was unheard of 18 months ago.
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buyer: What happened to simply enjoying a good movie?
- 11/01/07 02:07 AM
It's barely 9 a.m. and I guess taking my 3 kids trick-or-treating last night took it's tool, as I'm not able to concentrate on real estate quite yet. But, I've been wanting to take my wife out for dinner and a movie -- but can't find a movie worth seeing. As a movie buff, here's what's going on in November -- wide releases. Nov. 2 American Gangster Bee Movie Martian Child Nov. 9 Fred Claus Lions for Lambs P2 Nov. 16 Beowulf Love in the Time of Cholera Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium Nov. 21 August Rush Christmas in Wonderland Enchanted Hitman Stephen King's … (11 comments)
buyer: Tips on Winterizing Your Yard and Garden
- 10/31/07 03:29 AM
As a Southern Californian, you have a bit more time than most to winterize your yard and garden. However, here's some tips for those in all climates. Clean Up -- Cut down and remove annuals and vegetables. After the first hard frost, cut back faded or dead foliage on perennials. Never compost diseased or pest-infested plants and remove dead plants and debris immediately to avoid insects and disease the following spring. Mow -- Rake the leaves up and bag or compost. Pull all weeds before mowing the grass for the last time of the year. Spread mulch around trees and shrubs to … (0 comments)
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