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How to Pet-Proof Your Home for Furry Family Members

As an owner of 3 dogs and cat, I sometimes feel as on edge as when I had toddlers! Here are some great practices to keep all the fur babies safe…. ______________________________________________________________ By: MICHELLE ABENDSCHAN If you share your home with a pet or two (or five), you know their well-being is a top priority. […]
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Summer Safety Tips for Outdoor Play

Keep the kiddos safe outside! By JENNIFER MCGUIRE When school lets out for the summer, kids will be heading outside more often to climb and swing on the playset, run around in the yard and splash in the pool. But regardless of the outdoor activity, make sure they always use sunscreen and stay hydrated. Of course, […]
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7 Tips for Celebrating Flag Day

JENNIFER MCGUIRE MAY 8, 2023 National Flag Day is June 14, when Americans will honor 246 years of Old Glory. Since the flag’s adoption by Congress on June 14, 1777, its design has been modified 27 times, with President Eisenhower ordering the current 50-star version of our flag in 1959. Symbolizing […]
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Make Home the Only Place You Want to Be- Staycation Innovation!

There are many ways to create a fun and enjoyable vacation experience at home! Here are some ideas to get you started: Create a theme: You can choose a theme for your staycation, such as a beach day, a camping adventure, or a spa retreat. Decorate your home with items that fit the theme, such […]

Daily Life How to Pet-Proof Your Home for Furry Family Members As an owner of 3 dogs and cat, I sometimes feel as on edge as when I had toddlers! Here are some great practices to keep all the fur babies safe…. ______________________________________________________________ By: MICHELLE ABENDSCHAN If you share your home with a pet or two (or five), you know their well-being is a top priority. […]

Daily Life Summer Safety Tips for Outdoor Play Keep the kiddos safe outside! By JENNIFER MCGUIRE When school lets out for the summer, kids will be heading outside more often to climb and swing on the playset, run around in the yard and splash in the pool. But regardless of the outdoor activity, make sure they always use sunscreen and stay hydrated. Of course, […]

Daily Life 7 Tips for Celebrating Flag Day JENNIFER MCGUIRE MAY 8, 2023 National Flag Day is June 14, when Americans will honor 246 years of Old Glory. Since the flag’s adoption by Congress on June 14, 1777, its design has been modified 27 times, with President Eisenhower ordering the current 50-star version of our flag in 1959. Symbolizing […]

Daily Life Make Home the Only Place You Want to Be- Staycation Innovation! There are many ways to create a fun and enjoyable vacation experience at home! Here are some ideas to get you started: Create a theme: You can choose a theme for your staycation, such as a beach day, a camping adventure, or a spa retreat. Decorate your home with items that fit the theme, such […]

Daily Life Let’s stand together to make unfair housing history Let’s stand together to make unfair housing history ATHENA SNOW FEB 1, 2023 At Coldwell Banker, we’re committed to supporting and expanding equal access to housing for all and we stand together to help build thriving, inclusive communities that fuel economic growth and prosperity. We honor this commitment by commemorating Fair Housing Month in April. […]

Daily Life Wallpaper With Personality Wallpaper With Personality If you have checked out my art work, christinepeloquin.com , then you know I love pattern! I love that wallpaper is back! If done well, color and pattern is the bomb! Check out this article by JENNIFER MCGUIRE MAR 2, 2023 Wallpaper is back. And you’ll be glad it is – with all […]

Daily Life Guest Room Tips for the Warmest of Welcomes Guest Room Tips for the Warmest of Welcomes Fantastic article!! by Jennifer McGuire MAR 2, 2023 Opening your house to guests is one of the many joys of being a homeowner. You can make guests feel welcomed and comfortable by following these simple tips. Create the Ultimate “Flex” Room Flexibility is key in getting the […]

Daily Life 25 Smart Home Technologies that Matter Most to Home Buyers Nearly 60 percent of the real estate agents polled said they are seeing more smart home features in listing descriptions than they did two to five years ago. Everyone is talking about the connected home. Smart home technology is becoming the new norm and now according to a survey of more than 500 Coldwell Banker sale associates […]

Daily Life Why renting may not be the cheaper alternative after all It’s an age-old quandary that millions of Americans confront every year: Should I rent or should I buy a home? Admittedly, it’s not always easy to decide. The choice on whether to own a home or to rent one is subject to much debate, and people on both sides of the argument have no shortage […]

Daily Life 5 Apps to Redecorate Your Home with Your Phone Many of the pictures have purchasing information on the featured items, allowing you to purchase them within the Houzz app. You can also save pictures to an “Ideabook” to help keep your style ideas all in one place. The app uses AR to help you see what an item will look like in your home. […]

Daily Life Finding Homes for Home’s Best Friend Nothing compares to the warmth and comfort of being at home. But for many dogs across America, this feeling is foreign. According to The Humane Society, between six and eight million dogs and cats enter shelters each year. Plus, almost three million healthy shelter pets are not adopted annually, and only about 30 percent of […]

Daily Life Out-of-the-Box Spare Room Ideas HOMEOWNER TIPS Out-of-the-Box Spare Room Ideas Written by JENNIFER MCGUIRE JUN 30, 2022 Have an extra room that’s just taking up space? Lucky you! Put your creativity to work and transform it into the “play” place you’ve always wanted. Here are just a few suggestions for using that unused area. Rock Out […]

Daily Life Kid-Focused Homework Stations A+ Ideas for Kid-Focused Homework Stations Written by JENNIFER MCGUIRE JUL 5, 2022 Back to school means back to doing homework. While there are many ways to help children develop good self-discipline, one way is to motivate them by creating an inviting space where they can concentrate and stay stress free. You don’t […]