So I'm glancing through the paper this morning, with the satellite receiver on so I could listen to Fox News (but not watch since the TV is in the shop), and there's 3 pages of ideas for tech toy gift giving. HDTVs, iPods, portable CD players, jump drives, iPod speakers and headphones, remote controls, mobile phones, computers, Blackberries, and the list and ads went on ad nauseum. In real estate, Continue Reading
Hot Swiss & Bacon Dip by Chef Dad
I saw this one on Good Morning AZ and it looks fabulous, I can't wait to try it myself! It's perfect for all of your holiday parties. Enjoy!!! = )~Ashley DeweyIngredients:12 slices Bacon (cooked and chopped)12 oz. Swiss cheese (shredded)8 oz. Cream cheese (softened)3/4 Cup mayonnaise1 Tbsp. Worcester sauce2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard1 Tbsp. Horseradish¼ Cup Scallions (a.k.a. "green onions", green part Continue Reading
Andies Chocolate Chips Cookies
OK so I tried the the recipe the other day. They are so delicious! Happy Holidays Everyone!3/4 cup butter or margarine1 1/2 cup brown sugar2 Tablespoons water2 eggs2 cups chocolate chips2 1/2 cup flour1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3 boxes Andes candiesIn sauce pan over low heat, melt butter; add sugar and water. Then add chocolate chips. Stir until partially melted. Remove from heat; Continue Reading
Market Watch
I received this "Market Watch" article from Michael Fink at CountryWide. I found it very interesting! It discusses interest rates, the sale #'s from this years Black Friday, etc. and how what this means about the economy, etc. Take a look:"PRESENT MARKET CONDITIONS- The Federal Reserves decision not to push rates higher on Tuesday was a turning point because its policy-making committee had raised Continue Reading
How to Become a People Magnet
Thought this was an interesting article especially for all of the business men / women out there. Enjoy! - Posted by Katie HalleWednesday, November 14, 2007How to Become a People Magnet Category: Jobs, Work, CareersBy Dani Johnson Keys to increasing your sales, client retention, referrals, company morale and more! I grew up in an abusive drug afflicted home and was told by my father my whole Continue Reading
Arizona Republic Mexico Article 11/25/07
Yes,Now we all know that buying property in Mexico or investing in another country is a very bad idea and all of us who do so will lose everything if we choose to believe what we read in today's newspaper. At least that's what Dennis Wagner stated in today's Sunday paper.Maybe we will see another article from Dennis Wagner on the positive side of Puerto Penasco in an upcoming paper. Maybe he could Continue Reading
26 Valley places to see Santa
26 Valley Locations to see Santa 1. Arizona Mills: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays, Saturdays, Nov. 17 through Dec. 24. Santa visits. From 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 24. Arizona Mills, 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe. 480-491-7300. http://www.arizonamills.com/. 2. Arrowhead Towne Center: Sundays through Saturdays, Nov. 23 through Dec. 24. Santa visits 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, Dec. 3-8 Continue Reading
Merry and Bright?
This morning's USA Today has an article about holiday decor and the advantages of using LED lights as opposed to the traditional incandescent bulbs. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-11-20-led-lights_N.htm This one seems like a no brainer. According to the sources in the article, over the past 40 years, the brightness of LED lights has doubled every 18 months and the cost has dropped Continue Reading
Calamity or Opportunity?
The big real estate headline in this morning's AZ Republic was about foreclosures being up in the Valley nearly 600% over the same period last year. On the surface, this seems somewhat tragic, and in many ways it is. We wouldn't downplay the severity of the problems this presents for homeowners who find themselves in this situation. Yet, as history has proven time and again, one man's calamity is Continue Reading
Eco-Friendly Homes
An article in today's USA Today highlited the current trend in "green building" and energy efficiency home construction. In my opinion, AZ is way behind in this technology. In the desert southwest, where temperatures can reach 120 degrees in the summer, one would think green building and energy efficient construction would be a no brainer. Yet the production builders, with very few exceptions, Continue Reading