As the leaves change and the weather gets colder, I cozy up with these recipes.
Autumn Apple Bourbon Fizz
This Autumn drink is a creative twist on a fall drink!
Link to how to make this drink at home here
CROCK POT CHICKEN POT PIE
From one of my favorite go-to accessible meal websites The Country Cook. This dish is a family favorite!
Link to this delicious meal here
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Skills & Mindset to Win
I was honored to attend APEX 2021; this was a Better Homes and Gardens celebration for affiliated sales associates and teams achieving Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emerald Elite, or Excellence award status.
We are in a busy seller’s market. Buyers need homes, and sellers need guidance. We were energized to continue honoring our fiduciary responsibility to our clients by preparing and make stronger offers in ways that put you in the best light.
We sharpened our tools that help buyers make stronger offers. We expanded our knowledge protecting the sellers, who are considering many options, by leading them in clear, ethical, and legal directions.
A great event that will strengthen me and my client’s position in this fast-paced market.
Top 5 Fall To-dos for your home:
1. Stow the mower - If you’re not familiar with fuel stabilizers, you should be. If your mower sits for months with gas in its tank, the gas will slowly deteriorate, which can damage internal engine parts. Fuel stabilizer ($10 for a 10-ounce bottle) prevents gas from degrading.
2. Don’t be a drip - Remove garden hoses from outdoor faucets. Leaving hoses attached can cause water to back up in the faucets and the plumbing pipes inside your exterior walls. If freezing temps hit, that water could freeze, expand, and crack the faucet or pipes. Make this an early fall priority, so a sudden cold snap doesn’t sneak up and cause damage.
3. Seal the deal. - Grab a couple of tubes of color-matched exterior caulk ($5 for a 12-ounce tube) and make a journey around your home’s exterior, sealing up cracks between trim and siding, around window and door frames, and where pipes and wires enter your house. Preventing moisture from getting inside your walls is one of the least expensive — and most important — of your fall maintenance jobs. You’ll also seal air leaks that waste energy.
4. De-gunk your gutters - Clogged rain gutters can cause ice dams, which can lead to expensive repairs. After the leaves have fallen, clean your gutters to remove leaves, twigs, and gunk. Make sure gutters aren’t sagging and trapping water; tighten gutter hangers and downspout brackets. Replace any worn or damaged gutters and downspouts.
5. Prune plants - Late fall is the best time to prune plants and trees — when the summer growth cycle is over. Your goal is to keep limbs and branches at least 3 feet from your house so moisture won’t drip onto roofing and siding and to prevent damage to your house exterior during high winds.
Client Party at Bellevue Berry Farm
