This is fantastic information I read today from the National Association of Realtors, House Logic article. Good advice if you are considering a refinance soon........ Article From HouseLogic.com By: Barbara Eisner Bayer Published: October 22, 2010 There's more to a mortgage refinance than lowering your monthly payments. Naturally, if you're paying 6% for your mortgage... Continue Reading →
Easy Frittata – Bake It!
I gave this a lot of thought this morning. What do I do with leftovers, and how can I make a super simple frittata? Bake it, is that possible? Why not try! Ingredients:  8 medium eggs 1/3 of package of light cream cheese -  I don't keep milk in my fridge, but I sure do... Continue Reading →
I wonder why, I wonder how, I wonder….
Just sitting here at home tonight, wondering why. Wondering just how. Wondering what to do..... The answers are close at hand, but are the answers simple? If so, why are those answers so elusive? Are those answers complicated? If so, how does one peel the layers? Once those layers are peeled, what do we see? What do we want to... Continue Reading →
Everyone Deserves a Roof Over Their Head
I read an article this morning about The Giving Keys necklaces and how this business gives back to charity to keep young homeless of the streets. I was taken by just how the founder of this jewelry company had her “ah ha†moment and figured out a way to help a young couple finally get... Continue Reading →
Water Damage: 8 Ways to Dry Out and Move On
I found this article courtesy of the National Association of Realtors via their consumer site, House Logic. This is a keeper! By: Caroline Mayer Published: April 28, 2011 Take steps to dry out quickly in order to mitigate water damage and save your possessions. 1. Move air naturally: If humidity isn’t too high, open windows... Continue Reading →
Edamame Hummus
I don't know why I just cannot seem to follow a recipe these days! I combined two different recipes, added or took out a few ingredients, and the result is below for you to try. This is a dish I made last night for an Idaho Smart Growth house party at Rachel & Tim's. It... Continue Reading →
What to Keep, Where to Store, When to Shred
Item Store In Shred After Give Copies To Originals you rarely need    Adoption papers Bank-safe deposit box Never discard Executor, lawyer Citizenship papers Bank-safe deposit box Never discard Executor Divorce decree Bank-safe deposit box Never discard Lawyer Lawsuits Bank-safe deposit box Never discard Lawyer Household inventory Bank-safe deposit box Never discard Financial... Continue Reading →
Paint the Town is Saturday June 11th!
It’s time for Neighborhood Housing’s annual event, Paint the Townâ„¢, which is Saturday June 11, 2011. Some of you may want to know more about this event, and I am here to fill you in! First of all, Paint The Townâ„¢ originated in 1983 to help senior & disabled homeowners who could neither physically manage... Continue Reading →
A Successful Day Because of YOU
The Ada County Association of Realtors, with the help of the National Association of Realtors, experienced a rewarding day on March 23rd in Boise, Idaho. NAR’s Homeownership Matters bus tour stopped at the ACAR office, and we held an Open House to celebrate our newly remodeled building, chock full of many more REALTOR® services for our membership.... Continue Reading →
Miso-Sake Glaze
It occured to me that I was so busy cooking up a storm this month, that I have not posted a new recipe lately! So, this recipe is a combination of several that I liked, adding a thing or two for the final tasty version I used last night on a beautiful piece of salmon.... Continue Reading →