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Family-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Activities
Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day, or so the saying goes. If that's not true, it's still a great day to celebrate Irish culture. Our real estate agents want to share some hints to bring the history and legends to life with a little family fun.
- Start the day with dinner!
Older children may enjoy helping put dinner in the crockpot so that it can simmer all day. Start with four shredded carrots (or two cups pre-cut), ten baby red potatoes cut in quarters, and one chopped onion at the bottom of the pot. Place four pounds of corned beef brisket on top of the veggies and cover with three cups of water and two cups of beef broth. Sprinkle spices from the flavor packet that came with brisket on top. Cook on low for eight hours. An hour before serving, stir in 1/2 head of shredded cabbage and cook for another hour. Dinner will be ready and waiting for you at the end of the day.
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Plants to Include in a Butterfly Garden
March 14 is National Butterfly Day. What better day to learn about butterflies, especially with spring approaching?
As you're settling in your neighborhood near Klamath Falls homes for sale, how about starting a movement to celebrate this day? Educate yourself about the challenges for survival butterflies must face as their numbers diminish due to development, loss of habitat and food supply, and pesticides. You can create a veritable corridor of pesticide-free, nectar-bearing plants for energy and for caterpillars to feast on.
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Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen Pantry
Once you've searched through the Klamath Falls homes for sale and found the perfect property for your family, it's time to get to work on optimizing the space. Since your kitchen is one of the most-used rooms in the house, a well-organized pantry will do wonders. Here are a few tips that our real estate agents have put together on how to get it organized:
- Start with a Pantry Reset
The first thing you'll want to do is start with a clean slate. Take every single item out of your pantry and set it aside. This will allow you to wipe down the interior and install any shelves or drawers (which we'll discuss in more detail later) that will help you optimize the space.
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5 Tips for Storing Seasonal Decor
The holidays may be over, but you probably still have decorations to put away. Our real estate agents suggest taking a little time to organize seasonal decor as you put it away. You'll be glad you did when you're more easily able to find everything you need for a festive holiday season next year.
- Organize Your Decorations
When you take down your tree and other holiday décor, organize the items by group. If you organize your decorations by where you use them, it will be much easier to find them next year. It will also prevent them from being damaged or broken if you pack them right. If you don't have the original box for your tree, you might consider buying a tree bag on wheels. It will make it easier to move, and you won't have to worry about losing any pieces. If you have a real tree, make sure to recycle it once you take it down.
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Ringing in the New Year at Your New Home
You know the best thing about 2021? That it's almost over! Well, to be fair, you did get a new house! So between those two things, there is a lot to celebrate. And our real estate agents have a few suggestions about how to ring out the old year and welcome in the new.
- Bring the club home
If you miss the glitz and excitement of dancing at a nightclub, then you can re-create the atmosphere with music and lighting in your new home. Arrange the furniture to allow room for dancing, and be sure there are plenty of hors d'oeuvres. Imagine your guests arriving in sparkling gowns and tuxedoes, or, if you prefer, in boots, jeans, and cowboy hats. Once you determine the theme of your party, share it with your guests in detailed invitations.