Calgary Bowness Montgomery Real Estate Home News - Blog Archive: December, 2017 | Page #2

Here at Team Ken Richter we are very dedicated to health. However, we are also firm believers that around the holidays it is okay to treat yourself. Don't let that sugar cookie taunt you - indulge without remorse. Tis the season, after all.

Looking for local YYC bakeries to get your Christmas treats from? Here are 8 worth checking out:

  1. Pie Junkie: Pies galore, need we say more?
  2. Ollia Macrons & Tea: A taste of Paris this Christmas.
  3. Crave Cupcakes: Cookies, Cupcakes, Cakes - the holy trinity.
  4. Jelly Modern Doughnuts: Not your average Timbit. 
  5. Éclair de Lune: Baked with extra love every single time. 
  6. Sidewalk Citizen: Eggnog Rum Cheesecake? Check. 
  7. Glamorgan Bakery: Balance the sweet with a savory cheese bun. 
  8. Bake My Day:…

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We have all seen the popular holiday movie trope of a Christmas tree disaster. 

In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation the family tree goes up in flames after an elderly woman smoking sets it on fire. In Santa Clause 3, the Christmas tree star falls and shatters. These are movie tragedies, but realities for many people. One only needs to look as far as youtube to see compilation after compilation of Christmas tree mishaps. 

If you want to avoid a Christmas tree disaster this year, follow these simple Christmas tree safety rules:

1). WATER YOUR TREE: Nothing is a worse combination than a bone-dry Christmas tree and hot Christmas lights. Make sure you are constantly monitoring the water levels in the tree base, especially if you have thirsty…

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This is a property that we like to call a Handyman Special. It needs some work, but it is a great opportunity to build up sweat equity. Finish the work on this partially renovated two bedroom home and profit tomorrow. The house is being sold as is. It is in an excellent location, only one block away from the gorgeous river and fantastic bike paths. Don't worry; this property is not in the flood zone and it did not flood back in 2013. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this large 54x120 R-C1 fenced south lot home is priced to sell. Call us today at 403-630-6363 to set up your showing! 

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Are you ready to own a brand new home? 

Welcome to "High on the Hill," two spectacular south walk-out lots in Montgomery! With sunny, open floor plans in these semi-detached homes, they are going to sell quickly. Act now!

These two properties are currently under construction and are anticipated to be completed by April 30th, 2018. Because they are still being built, you have a chance to choose colors, flooring, etc. Skip the messy parts about building a home! Simply have your say on finishing touches and move into a gorgeous infill in the great community of Montgomery. 

These properties are being built by a high-quality infill builder. The measurements are from floorplans supplied by the builder; RMS will be calculated once the drywall is…

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Ontario and Alberta have a complicated relationship; particularly in Calgary, one of the country's main Oil and Gas hubs. Though we may have our differences, we are also similar in some ways! Our buyer's agent, Sapna Sharma, moved to Calgary from Toronto and has noted how some of our inner-city and downtown neighborhoods remind her of Toronto.

As part of our continuation of the Canada 150 blogging series, here is a brief history of Ontario:

The area of present day Ontario, Canada was originally inhabited by the Algonquian, Iroquois and Huron aboriginal tribes. Samuel de Champlain was a French explorer who reached Lake Huron in 1615 and prompted French missionaries to established ports around the Great Lakes. The Native American tribes of Ontario…

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Around this time of the year people are encouraged to wish others "Happy Holidays" rather than "Merry Christmas." This is not to oppress those who celebrate Christmas, but to serve as a reminder that Christmas is not the only major holiday during this time of the year. 

Here are some of the other religious holidays that take place around the month of December and the Christmas season:

  • Winter Solstice, December 20th || This pagan celebration "marks the shortest day of the year and the official beginning of winter. The solstice itself is the moment the sun is shining farthest to the south, directly over the Tropic of Capricorn" (The Mirror). Also celebrated on the Winter Solstice is The Day of The Return Of The Wandering Goddess (an ancient…

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Newfoundland & Labrador is Canada's most eastern province, with Labrador attached to the northwest corner of Quebec and Newfoundland hanging off into the Atlantic ocean as an island. The name for this province is Portuguese, but also has significance in the native language of Inuttitut. Newfoundland means "terra nova" in Portuguese, which translates to "new land." The name Labrador is derived from the surname of Fernandes Lavrador, a Portuguese explorer. It also translates to "the big land" in Inuttitut.

Newfoundland & Labrador has a long history of habitation, dating back 9,000 years. While many different indigenous groups occupied the land in relative harmony, by the time of European contact only the Beothuk remained. The Beothuk passionately…

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There is nothing better than getting cozy on the couch with a hot drink and watching a classic holiday movie. Not sure where to start? Use this handy list. 

THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY MOVIE LIST:

  1. The Santa Clause (1, 2 and 3)
  2. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
  3. Elf
  4. It's A Wonderful Life
  5. Home Alone (1 and 2)
  6. The Nightmare Before Christmas
  7. A Charlie Brown Christmas
  8. Miracle On 34th Street
  9. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
  10. Love Actually
  11. The Polar Express
  12. The Holiday
  13. The Muppet Christmas Carol
  14. Scrooged
  15. Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer
  16. A Christmas Carol
  17. Arthur Christmas
  18. Four Christmases
  19. The Nutcracker
  20. Office Christmas Party
  21. Christmas With The Kranks
  22. Beauty and The Beast
  23. Frozen
  24. Earnest Saves…

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Calgary loves to celebrate the holidays. Here are ten activities happening around the city to check out this holiday season:

  1. Market Collective: This Christmas market is happening the first three weekends in December and is a great opportunity to find the perfect gift, support local shops and get into the holiday spirit. You'll even get to meet Santa Claus!
  2. Zoo Lights: A timeless tradition for many Calgarian's, Zoo Lights allows you to experience the Zoo in new and glowing ways. Enjoy the exhibits and wish all the animals a very Merry Christmas!
  3. The Polar Express Train Ride: Hop aboard the Aspen Crossing train and enjoy a night of Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, carols, and a reading of the story The Polar Express. Each child is given a gift…

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Advent Calendar's don't have to contain only chocolate.... here are 10 unique advent calendars for you to keep your eye out for next year: 

1). Saje Wellness Calendar: For the person on your list who is really into essential oils, this advent calendar will give them a mini bottle of every scent imaginable (12 of them, anyways). This is a great way for someone just getting into essential oils to sample a wide variety of them and to indulge in some exclusive, limited edition scents. 

2). David's Tea Calendar: This popular calendar regularly sells out, and it is no wonder why. Each day you get a mini tin of tea, perfect for 1-2 cups. Start off each morning in December with a warm mug of tea that smells like Christmas and everything good in this…

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