1). Make your home your venue. You don't need to spend thousands of dollars throwing a rager; keep it simple and at home. If your guest list gets to big, see if someone with a larger space would be okay with you hosting it there! Just make sure to clean up afterwards.
2). Keep decorations simple. Black and gold balloons and streamers are inexpensive and easy to…
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“Christmas – that magic blanket that wraps itself around us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance – a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved.” - Augusta E. Rundel
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Happy Christmas Eve, everyone!
Do you have little ones waiting for Santa to stop by tonight? We have good news for them: they can track Santa using the official NORAD Santa Tracker.
They can see exactly where he is in the world, watch videos of him flying over other cities and get warnings when he is close by and it is time for bed; after all, Santa can't stop by until everyone is asleep!
Visit www.noradsanta.org to track Santa tonight!
Have a great Christmas Eve, everyone!
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Everyone knows the song "The 12 Days of Christmas," but few pause to actually consider all the gifts the lyrics contain. After all, 6 of the 12 days are birds. That is a lot of birds for one person to buy, let alone receive. So what would the full 12 days of Christmas actually cost if you were to be the true love to send them? Let's break it down.
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me: a partridge in a pear tree
Partridge (1): $15.00
Pear Tree (1): $189.99
On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me: two Turtle Doves
Turtle Doves (2): $125.00
On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me: three French Hens
French Hens (3): $165.00
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Four…
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This year we decided to launch a blogging series to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday. We featured each province's history, how they celebrated Canada 150 in their unique way, and a list of some of the best places to check out the next time you visit that province. We hope you have enjoyed learning more about Canada and have been filled with a sense of wanderlust; we sure have!
In conclusion of this series, we are featuring our home and native land, Alberta. Like the rest of Canada, Albert has a rich history that long pre-dates any European contact. Aboriginal groups such as the Blackfoot, Blood, Peigan, Gros Ventre, Kootnay, Crow, Tsuu T'ina, Beaver and Slavey inhabited present day Alberta. Their first contact with Europe was not through explorers,…
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Have you started planning your holiday dinner menu? If not, you should! Planning ahead will help keep the holidays stress-free. It will also give you time to try something new! Forget the same old thing; spice up your next holiday dinner with these three unique dishes:
1). Appetizer: Caramelized Onion Tarts with Apples || These tarts are perfect to snack on before dinner and are packed with autumn flavors to warm up your winter. Here is the scoop: "You’ll start by cooking sliced onions over the stovetop, then stirring in chopped-up apples and a bit of salt and pepper. That mixture then gets spread over puff pastry and crème fraiche, which all goes in the oven for roughly half an hour. Use a pizza cutter to cut the tart into small pieces and serve"…
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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:
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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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Ken Richter is a a trusted name in Calgary real estate; his experience is your advantage. Ken and his Home Selling Team…
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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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