distressed properties Distressed Properties Analyzed By State Interesting information regarding distressed properties by state.  Utah is not hearly as bad off as some of our “neighbors”.  http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fkcmblog.com%2F2011%2F03%2F23%2Fdistressed-sales-state-by-state%2F&h=44b5a
On A Personal Note On A Personal Note The earthquake and tsunami in Japan have hit a bit close to home for me.  I graduated from high school there and have watched with great interest to how things have unfolded since the quake/tsunami.  I have always been impressed with how honest the Japanese people are – no looting there!  I have read accounts […]
links First-Time Home Buyers Prepare for Best Buyer’s Market in Recent History Great info for anyone considering a home purchase. http://rismedia.com/2011-03-17/first-time-home-buyers-prepare-for-best-buyers-market-in-recent-history/
cooking tips How To Peel A Potato Without A Peeler! This is awesome!  Can’t wait to try it!   How to Peel A Potato Without a Peeler
stories Ice Cream Last week I took my children to a restaurant.  My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said,  “God is good. God is great.  Thank you for the food,  and I would even thank you more if  Mom gets us ice cream for dessert.  And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!”   Along with the laughter from […]
bars Toffee Bars 1 cup butter1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1 tsp vanilla2 cups flour1 6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips1/2 cup nuts (opt)Cream butter, brown sugar and vanilla.  Add flour, chocolate chips, and nuts.  Spread in 9X13″ pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.  Cut while still warm, then cool completely before eating.  To keep […]
CDPE Certified Distressed Property Expert! 3 Reasons the Term “Strategic Default” Is Misleading In a recent study, the Chicago Booth/Kellogg School Financial Trust Index found that a full 36% of Americans would consider “strategic default”—another term for walking away from your mortgage—if they were underwater (owed more on their home than what it was worth). Now that more than one […]
stories When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking A message every adult should read,because children are watching you and doing as you do,not as you say. When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn’t looking saw you feed a stray cat, and […]
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On A Personal Note On A Personal Note Just spent the weekend in Heber, Park City and Midway with my sweetheart.  We have been married 30 years now and while I can’t believe that it is possible for things to get any better, they do.  We spent David’s birthday shopping (mostly for the grand kids – it is just more fun!).  Also did […]
Uncategorized 10 Ways To Increase the Value of Your Home Check out this link for great ideas on how to increase your home’s value without breaking the bank! http://www.frontdoor.com/Sell/10-Ways-to-Increase-the-Value-of-Your-Home/1231/
exterior Putting on a Pretty Face Exterior replacement projects continue to be the most cost effective home improvement projects, according to the 2010-11 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. This year nine out of the 10 projects that return the mostbang for the buck are improvements to a home’s exterior. A steel entry door took the top spot with an estimated 102.1 […]
breakfast Breakfast Cake 1 pkg yellow cake mix with pudding in the mix (or add 1 small instant vanilla pudding)4 eggs3/4 cup oil3/4 cup water or 7-Up1 tsp nutmegMix all together.  Beat on medium speed for 5 minutes (set your timer).  In another bowl mix:1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 1/2 tsp cinnamonGrease and flour an angel food […]
recipes Potatoes Cut red potatoes into wedges.  Coat in olive oil; place on cookie sheet.  Sprinkle with seasonings (Old Bay, Mrs. Dash and basil.)  For a spicier potato use: McCormick Grill Mates Spicy Montreal Steak.  Divine!  Bake at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Top all with Parmesan cheese.  NOTE:  Any combination of spices can be used. 
beef Ribs Place ribs in crock pot; season with seasoning salt and Italian seasoning; add a bit of worcestershire and balsamic vinegar.  Cover scantly with water and cook overnight or 6 hours.  Remove from crock pot and place on foil covered cookie sheet; spray with Pam.  Coat with favorite BBQ sauce and bake at 350-400 for about […]
candy Granny Goose Popcorn 1 cup sugar1 cup powdered sugar10 T milk (1/2 cup + 2 T)1 T butterpinch of saltcoloringStir until dissolved.  Boil 2 minutes.  Covers 3 quarts popcorn.
candy Sugar and Spice Popcorn 3 T butter2 T sugar1/4 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp cinnamon2 quarts popped corn Melt butter; add sugar and spices.  Stir until sugar is dissolved.  Drizzle over popcorn and toss to mix well.
candy Munchies 1/2 box Corn Chex1/2 box Golden Grahams2 cups coconut1 pkg sliced almonds Syrup1 cup light Karo syrupa cup sugar3/4 cup butterBoil for 2 minutes.  Pour over cereal mixture.  Spread on cookie sheet to cool.  WARNING:  This is very addictive!
candy Caramel Corn Put in pan:  2 cups brown sugar2 sticks butter1 tsp salt1/2 cup corn syrupAdd:1 tsp baking soda1 tsp vanilla6 quarts of popcornMelt brown sugar, butter, and salt in pan.  Bring to a boil and stir for 5 minutes; turn to low heat and let cook by itself for 5 minutes.  Turn off heat and add baking […]
cake Chocolate Angel Food Dessert 1 T vanilla1 angel food cake12 oz chocolate chips4 eggs, separated4 T sugar1 pint whip creampecans9X13″ buttered dish.  Melt chocolate and set aside to cool.  Add sugar and egg yolks mixture and blend.  Add 1 T vanilla.  Whip cream; beat egg whites.  Fold into chocolate mixture and blend.  Tear up cake.  Reserve a cup or […]
jello Emerald Salad 1 lg pkg jello (lime, raspberry are my favs)1 lg can crushed pineapple (I like to whirl the pineapple in the blender first to make it more fine)Mix together and heat until jello is dissolved; about to the simmer stage.After jello has cooled, add:1 8 oz pkg cream cheese8 oz Cool Whip (or real whipped […]