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Our Family Recipe for Kicking the Winter (and Covid) Blues
Our Family Recipe for Kicking the Winter (and Covid) Blues

Almost seven years ago we took a leap of faith, moving our family from Sunny California to Newcastle. While house hunting, people warned us that it was expensive here! To us it wasn’t all that bad given we were accustomed to California prices – you pay for the weather after all! While they warned us about the prices, they didn’t seem to mention the tough winters with an abundance of rain and grey. When someone finally warned us, we cheerfully replied, we’re not worried at all, we grew-up in Minnesota and there’s nothing quite like a Minnesota winter where temperatures often fall well below zero!

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ResourcesTeam Skallywellness, lifestyle, winter blues, vision board, fitness, healthy eating
Creating Your Dream Home Starts with Your Kitchen
Creating Your Dream Home Starts with Your Kitchen

Have you ever thought…There is so much I'd like to do to our home but I don't know where to start?

From our perspective, starting with the kitchen is a no-brainer. It's the heart of the home! We spend much of our time at home, nourishing our bodies, enjoying precious time with family and creating amazing traditions and memories with our friends. But, the scope and cost of a total kitchen remodel can be intimidating, so here are a few refresh ideas that provide exceptional bang for the buck.

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Home Buyer, Home Seller, ResourcesTeam Skallykitchen, kitchen updates, gold kitchen, dream home
In This Market Should You Wait To Buy?
In This Market Should You Wait To Buy?

We are frequently asked the question, "is now the right time to buy"?
With the median sold price on the Eastside increasing over 30% in the last year it certainly can be hard to believe that now could be a good time to buy. But when looking at the bigger picture...now, as in right now, can present a good opportunity to buy. Thinking we're a little crazy?! (LOL!)...here are a few key facts and trends that we're sharing with our clients/friends on the daily...

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Home Buyer, ResourcesTeam SkallyRENTING, home buying tips, home equity
Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Your Family
Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Your Family

On Earth Day, April 22nd, we celebrate our celestial home, planet Earth. It is a day to give thanks for the world around us and to take action to protect the natural resources we depend upon.
This year, I encourage you to spend Earth Day with your family, doing one of these fun activities designed to bring awareness of the ways we can all work to better our earthly home, reduce our carbon footprints, and build lasting family memories at the same time.

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ResourcesTeam Skallyearthday, family, kids
Fresh Year, Fresh Start: Tips for Cleaning Out Your Home for the New Year
Fresh Year, Fresh Start: Tips for Cleaning Out Your Home for the New Year

As you look forward to 2021 you may have spent some time thinking about your intentions for the coming year, whether for personal or professional growth, health and fitness, or family goals. Let’s face it, 2020 was stressful, and while many people look to each new year to freshen up their lives, this year more than ever people are looking inward to reexamine what is important to them. But one thing that is just as important as setting intentions for your behaviors or habits is creating a peaceful and joyful place in which to practice your intentions.

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