I sure could have used this information yesterday! I took my first winter spill, and I have to admit it was INDOORS. Yes, you read that correctly. There was something super slick on the kitchen vinyl at the office. I walked in the room for much needed coffee and ended up on the floor underneath... Continue Reading →
Capitol City Chili
Chili Cook Off at Keller Williams Realty Boise last week. I did not win. However, I can say that I had no chili left. Hmmm. How on earth can real pork shoulder compare to ground beef!!! And beans! No beans for goodness sakes!..... Oh well. Here is the recipe that many asked for. You all... Continue Reading →
talk, talk, #talk or let’s talk!
I always think out loud and this morning on my run was no exception. Lately, I have been giving advice about communication and conversation. To resolve and solve issues. To be collaborative rather than combative. But, communication is the heart of the many things we deal with in life. Let me backtrack a bit. On... Continue Reading →
What’s in Your Pantry?
That is exactly what I asked myself yesterday. Home bound with a cold. My strategy for colds is to lay low for 24-36 hours and yes, I do beat that cold. I do have help from plenty of liquids, vitamin C and Zinc, tea and good food. Not wanting to leave the house - God... Continue Reading →
Mold – Not as Scary as Halloween
It seems these days that just the word "mold" stirs a negative reaction. I understand that, but this does not always have to be the case. Most mold situations can be remedied! Consulting with an expert first will alleviate the fears, explain the details and help you as a Seller or Buyer along the way... Continue Reading →
Dogs Rule
houzz.com sends me great emails about everything HOME and I just eat it up. Once in awhile, I find an article worthy of embedding in to my blog and why not, they give you the tool! So, today, I get this email with a topic titled "What Chihuahuas Can Teach Us About Interior Design". Seriously?... Continue Reading →
#Bandanas for #Idaho #firefighters
from Facebook today. Getting the word out! Â Â Â Blaine County, Idaho Sheriff Ramsey: "I was at Albertsons the other night and a hot shot crew member came up and asked me where he could buy a bandana. Albertsons doesn't sell them, so I gave him one I had. Firefighters use bandanas to protect themselves from... Continue Reading →
De-cluttering with helpful guides
Ha! You say when you read that title. Not me..... but we all tend to get things and keep things. Soon we forget to ask why and what for. Well, think about it! Even me, who had a business called Chaos Control, can get out of control with "things" around the house. As of late,... Continue Reading →
Savory Plum Sauce or Plum Chipotle BBQ Sauce – You Decide!
This year a hard freeze or two affected the fruit tree harvest in the Treasure Valley, so my quest to find plums turned in to a decision on where to purchase plums. Naturally, I had to buy local, too. After strolling the Capital City Public Market one Saturday, I walked by the Waterwheel Gardens booth. I asked... Continue Reading →
Get creative with Storage for a change!
I am always looking for storage ideas. Always. In my recent past, I had a small organizing business called Chaos Control., which now strives in helping my Seller and Buyers in my real estate business. Everyone appreciates advice on storage, don't they? These ideas are from houzz.com which I have found to be a great... Continue Reading →