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Holiday Hosting Mistakes To Avoid
With the holiday season just around the corner, you can expect the number of holiday parties and get-togethers to increase. Thinking of hosting your own party? Having people over can be a lot of fun, but it also requires some thought and planning to pull it off well. Here are a few mistakes our real estate agents say to avoid making.
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Start a New Holiday Tradition This Year
Even though COVID-19 means a lot of in-person holiday gatherings won't be happening, you can still take part in meaningful holiday traditions. Our real estate agents know the perfect home provides the ideal gathering spot for all of your holiday fun. Here are some new holiday traditions to start this year.
- Go for a Holiday Tour of Your Town
Snuggle up in your favorite Christmas PJs and hop in the car for a holiday tour of your town. Drive through the neighborhoods that are known for having the best Christmas lights. As you drive past South Bend homes for sale, have your family members pick out their favorite decorations.
Take a drive through the downtown area to see how the streets are adorned for the holidays. Play your favorite Christmas carols as you take in the sights of the season. Make sure to pack a mug of hot cocoa and some delicious seasonal snacks!
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Cressy & Everett Real Estate Giving Back to Employees
Video courtesy of Monica Murhpy, WNDU-16
The year 2020 has looked very different for all of us, and it is especially profound during the holiday season when people are not gathering as much as usual. Cressy & Everett Real Estate usually hosts annual holiday gatherings for their REALTORS and staff throughout the footprint of our 12 office locations in southwestern Michigan and northern Indiana. With the current events and commitment to respect the safety guidelines, the leadership team had to think outside of the box. They wanted to create the feeling and experience of bringing everyone together, but someh...
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Order Holiday Floral Arrangements Around Michiana
It's amazing how much a beautiful floral arrangement can change the look of a home. In fact, our real estate agents often recommend adding fresh flowers when staging a home or preparing for an open house.
Whether you want to add a formal touch to your home this holiday season or send a beautiful gift to family or friends, it helps to know the area's best florists. Here are a few of our favorites.
- Granger Florist: 51537 Bittersweet Rd., Granger, IN 46530
For beautiful, well-thought-out arrangements, Granger Florist is always a great option. They don't just put together flowers. Instead, every piece they make is a true work of art. Give them a call to discuss your vision, and you can feel confident that they'll create a stunning holiday arrangement.
To keep everyone as safe as possible, they're offering "contactless" delivery and curbside pickup. Currently, the storefront is open for consultations by appointment only. If you decide to visit in person, make sure you take the scenic route home so you can get a glimpse of some of the beautiful Granger homes for sale this holiday season.
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Skip the Pie! Try These Alternative Thanksgiving Desserts
Thanksgiving dinner may look a bit different this year for most of us, so why not try something different for dessert? If you've been looking at South Bend homes for sale this fall, you'll probably also want to simplify your meal prep and perhaps skip the homemade pie. The good news? There are scores of fantastic recipes out there that prove Thanksgiving dessert doesn't have to be pie.
Here are some new riffs on Thanksgiving dessert:
- Pumpkin Truffles
Need that pumpkin fix? Pumpkin Truffles should do the trick. Plus, what's better than bite-size so that your guest can keep the sampling size down and try several different desserts? The ingredients are cream cheese and graham crackers, which hold everything together, plus confectioners' sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and pumpkin puree. Include chocolate for dippings. The type of chocolate is up to you.
This recipe takes some prep time, so be forewarned. The dough must be chilled for 3 hours; after the dough balls are formed, they must be refrigerated; and then the chocolate must be melted for dipping. The truffles are made of cream cheese, so this dessert should be chilled until served.
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