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Dog Treat Recipe for your “Fur Baby”
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1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup grated carrots or (1/4 cup grated carrots and 1/4 cup pumpkin puree)
1 egg
2 TBL peanut butter
Add all ingredients, and mix well.
Heat waffle maker, and place dough in waffle maker or dog treat maker. Cook 5 minutes or until done. Cool and break into treat-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe by Ruby
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4 Strategies to Generate Client Leads |
The success of your real estate business is largely dependent on your ability to find new clients on an ongoing basis. This is also the number one challenge reported by real estate professionals. With this in mind, designing a business strategy that includes a personalized plan for finding client leads is absolutely essential. There are a great number of strategies for finding client leads, starting with utilizing friend and family to spread the word. Click here for four additional strategies that will help you to find success. |
Clover Lawns: A Hot, Low-Maintenance Outdoor Trend |
Looking for a beautiful green lawn that is low maintenance, needs little watering, and requires no mowing? Aren't we all? Clover lawns started going viral on social media back in the fall, and with the lawn-mowing season upon us, the appeal of a hardy, drought resistant alternative to grass...a yard covered in shamrocks, is growing exponentially. Want to know if you can make this hot new outdoor trend work for you? Click here to learn more. |
Cold Interiors Give Way to Warmth and Texture |
It's been a long season for cool, white and gray home interiors, but these minimalist interiors may be losing favor to a warmer, more texture-friendly and colorful indoor style. Cozy, tactile textures, wood walls and accents, warmer neutrals and pops of color, along with the look of natural elements in the home is making a come back in home design. To learn more about how to bring the cozy, warm feels back into your home decor, as well as other upcoming trends, read here.
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More Buyers Reduce Payments by Purchasing Mortgage Points |
Buying mortgage points wasn't overly popular during the historically low pandemic-era interest rates of 2019-2021. However, in our current economic climate, many buyers are opting for purchasing mortgage points as a way to improve monthly affordability. This option is especially popular among borrowers who make less than their area's median income. For a look at this trend, as well as some pros and cons to buying mortgage points, check out this article. |
Cyber-Threat Warning Signs and Avoidance Strategies |
Hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars often change hands in the real estate industry, making it a prime target for online threats. Most of us are aware of fake emails and phishing scams - where criminals use fake emails, websites or other communication channels to trick individuals into providing sensitive personal and financial information. But these scams can lead to much larger attacks. As it turns out, the majority of cyber attacks involve human error, so a little knowledge and caution can go a long way. Click here for 8 steps you can take to avoid phishing scams and more. |
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