Published on July 17th, 2024
Making sense of expiration dates
Expiration dates can be a bit confusing, and it's understandable why clients often have questions about them.
Everything seems to have an expiration date now-food, medications, ...By Jennifer Raftis, CPO
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Published on July 17th, 2024
The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The second quarter of 2024 remained steady ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T
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Published on July 17th, 2024
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
May the sun bring you new energy by day. May the moon softly restore you by night." Apache Blessing
Baby, it's hot outside! Cuts and bruises from gardening in my preferred wardrobe of my ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on July 3rd, 2024
Organizing tips: top 12 things you can easily get rid of right now
I often receive calls from clients who are overwhelmed by the amount of items they have in their homes and garages and don't know how to start editing their belongings. I compiled this list based on items I often find in my clients' homes that take up space but may not ...By Jennifer Raftis, CPO
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Published on July 3rd, 2024
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Just living isn't enough," said the butterfly. "One must also have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." Hans Christian Andersen
When we think of July, Independence Day looms large. ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on June 19th, 2024
Power tools for your home repair project
"The right tool for the job". I had to google that phrase to assure myself that it is not a direct quote from someone. How many times has someone said it to you when they've completed a difficult repair? I heard it once from a person who had just tightened a loose ...By Jim Hurley
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Published on June 19th, 2024
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Life is just a bowl of cherries. So live and laugh at it all." Lyrics by Lew Brown, Sung by Rudy Vall‚e, 1931
The birds are flocking to the two trees. Every day I watch them devour my ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on June 5th, 2024
Councils receive updates on Home Insurance situation
Northern California Outreach Manager Lisa Strange, in presenting the Lafayette City Council with an update on insurance reform from Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, began by explaining the wide scope of the department's role-and emphasized one crucial limi ...By Lou Fancher
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Published on May 22nd, 2024
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Everything is coming up roses-for me!" Ethel Merman
On Mother's Day, my friend, Linda, texted me to tell me she was thinking of my garden. "Our roses are ridiculously on steroids and ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on May 22nd, 2024
Pickleball showcase puts a fun spin on open house
In a recent listing of an open house on April 30 at 3911 Happy Valley Road in Lafayette, Melanie Snow, an agent from Coldwell Banker, listed its seven bedrooms, six and a half baths, and luxurious view on 1.5 acres among its many other selling points. In addition, Snow ...By Jon Kingdon
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Published on May 8th, 2024
Organizing is Not Always About Just Getting Rid of Stuff
If your previous attempts at getting organized have failed, it might not be all about getting rid of your "stuff". It could be about a need to develop a few simple habits to help you manage your home and life.
By Jennifer Raftis, CPO(r), Efficiency Matters, LLC
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Published on May 8th, 2024
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Digging the garden tending the weeds, Who could ask for more?" John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Before the weather gets too warm and the soil hardens, we must eradicate weeds from our ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on April 24th, 2024
Half Bath Makeover
In 1966, The Mamas and The Papas released their first album, "If You Can Believe Your Ears". In addition to a couple hit songs, the album created a stir with its cover art, a picture of the four musicians together in a bathtub next to a toilet. In 1966, the toilet ...By Jim Hurley
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Published on April 24th, 2024
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Nature teaches us that even the most delicate vines can reach great heights with the right support." Oprah Winfrey
Getting out of my car, the perfume emanating from my garden smells ...By Cynthia Brian
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA