The holidays are a wonderful time of year, filled with family, friends, good food, and beautiful decorations. But once the season is over it's time to take down all those fun and festive decorations and store them away until next year. Storing holiday decorations can be a challenge, especially with limited storage space. That's why we've put together a list of smart ...

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it's time to get ready for one of the biggest dinner parties of the year. If you are a first-time Thanksgiving host, you must be feeling overwhelmed and anxious about hosting a perfect feast. But with a little bit of planning and preparation, you can ensure that your guests have a wonderful time and relish the delicious food...

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The holidays are a wonderful time of year but you face an interesting dilemma if your home is on the market during the holiday season. How do you balance wanting your home to look its best for potential buyers while also enjoying the holiday season with your family? Thankfully with a little bit of extra effort, you can make your home feel festive while still highl...

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The holidays are here and it’s time to deck the halls. Decorating for the holidays can sometimes be daunting, especially if you’re starting from scratch, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are a few simple tips that will make sure your home is both merry and bright all season long. Select your theme Everything begins with a plan. Before you begin purchasing new...

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Friendsgiving has become increasingly popular, especially as we’re now more likely to be living further away from our immediate families than ever before. Whether you’ll be marking Thanksgiving with family on the actual day, hosting a Friendsgiving party is a great way to show your gratitude to your chosen family of friends. Ready to host your own Friendsgiving...

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The Fourth of July is right around the corner and the Bay Area is full of fun, family-friendly events to celebrate. From parades, concerts and of course, fireworks, there are plenty of activities available for everyone! Moraga (East Bay) Near our Harvest Court community in Moraga, residents can celebrate Independence Day at the July 4th at the Commons at Moraga Co...

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With all of this cold, wet weather, we hope that you stay cozy and warm at the holidays.    If you're looking to keep your heating system functioning well during this time, we have some great tips here. The throw blanket at our white elephant gift exchange yesterday was a bit hit!  Maybe that's because throw blankets are an inexpensive way to k...

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If you are like me, you LOVE receiving the holiday cards in the mail. One of my dearest friends showed me a great way to add the holiday cards to your decorating for the holidays.  Best part - it just takes some yarn and mini wood clothespins from Michael's. I used the hooks at the top of our bookshelves and attached the yarn to either side across the windows...

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Thankful at Thanksgiving

Last year was our first year with a blog.  At Thanksgiving, we shared about the things we are grateful for and it seemed like a tradition worth carrying on this year. As we get ready to enjoy Thanksgiving with our families this year, we recognize that we have a lot for which we can be thankful.  This year has continued to be challenging for many and ...

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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we thought it would be great to share some ideas from recent magazines.  Whether you are looking for a twist to your holiday meal decorating or some delicious recipes, look no further. Although the weather this week has been a bit chilly, it can be warm at Thanksgiving and Sunset magazine serves up 20 wonderful ideas...

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