November 6, 2008
Hi Everyone!!
I hope you are having a great week so far and are ready for another Wednesdays With Wendy NEWSLETTER (even though it's actually Thursday)!
As my friend/client, I value your opinion! So, please let me know what you think! All comments and constructive criticisms are welcome!
This week's newsletter features a "Thanksgiving Survival Guide", How to Set your Thanksgiving Table, Wendy's "Featured Listing" of the week, and the Cartus Relocation Network!
Hi Everyone!!
I hope you are having a great week so far and are ready for another Wednesdays With Wendy NEWSLETTER (even though it's actually Thursday)!
As my friend/client, I value your opinion! So, please let me know what you think! All comments and constructive criticisms are welcome!
This week's newsletter features a "Thanksgiving Survival Guide", How to Set your Thanksgiving Table, Wendy's "Featured Listing" of the week, and the Cartus Relocation Network!
I hope you enjoy and please feel free to contact me if you have any information or topics you would like featured in an upcoming newsletter!
"Thanksgiving Survival Guide"-
From MSN Lifestyles
Thanksgiving should be the simplest of all holidays. It's all about being with family, eating and giving thanks for what we have. Sometimes the pressure of preparing the meal amid the chaos of extended family can overshadow the enjoyment we should get from the holiday. Here are some easy steps that can help you ease the stress, making it possible to focus more on enjoying the day.
It's great that kids get excited to see their cousins, but sometimes the ensuing energy level is downright frightening. If you have a teenage relative on hand, enlist him or her to organize the kids in a project. They can create a Thanksgiving play to perform after dinner, create a video of themselves interviewing older family members or make place mats for the table. Provide some light, non-messy snacks like grapes and cut-up carrots so the kids can survive until the meal but still have an appetite at turkey time.
When people, even relatives, are guests in someone's home, they can be unsure how to help. They don't know where things are or what you want done. Make it easy for them. Before people start arriving, create a list of tasks you could use some help with. Later, ask your guests for help and give them specific things to do. Try to move the work away from the kitchen counter to avoid crowding everyone into a small work space. Bring out all the vegetables that need chopping and organize a crew at the kitchen table. Let the couch potatoes peel the baking potatoes as they watch television. If you need help making gravy or setting the table, let people know. It's also a good idea to enlist a couple of relatives to be at the ready to dash to the supermarket for last-minute items.
Thanksgiving can bring out your inner Martha Stewart even if you're not normally an ambitious cook. Try to rein her in. Simple dishes are often the family favorites. If you can't resist, try to choose just one new or elaborate dish and keep the rest straightforward. Don't spurn conveniences like stuffing mix or instant potatoes.
Even the closest families have their moments. Many of us have probably experienced how family gatherings can sometimes bring out all kinds of tensions, insecurities and judgmental remarks. Whether the comments are nosy, critical or just plain odd, it's best simply to let them go. Change the subject. A good way to turn the conversation is to point out how cute a baby is or how delicious the stuffing is. Who can argue with that? Another way to deflate potential problems is to remember that sometimes people make unpleasant comments because they are insecure in some way. You can help minimize any emotional conflicts that may arise by remembering this and by being tactful; "I understand your point of view," or "That's an interesting thought" are simple, respectful responses that can help avoid conflict and allow you to redirect the conversation. For that relative who can't resist off-color jokes or non-PC comments (especially around the kids), make it known quickly that the remarks are inappropriate before moving on to other topics. Keep the peace and pass the potatoes! Take a moment to appreciate what's important: being together with family and sharing the holiday.
If you're aware that some of your guests might not get along especially well with certain others, it's perfectly fine to take this into account when planning the seating arrangement. Seat these folks far apart and near guests who they do get along with, or with whom they may have a lot more in common. If you'll have a large number of children as well as adults at your holiday feast, a good way to keep down the commotion is to prepare a kids' table in another room to give the adults some peace and quiet. This way the grown-ups can take turns supervising the children and everyone will get to spend a little bit of time with the kids as well as enjoy the Thanksgiving meal.
One of the best things you can do for yourself during the holiday season is to remember to get enough sleep and exercise. A full eight hours of sleep every night is important, especially in the days before you're planning to cook and have company over. If you already have an exercise regimen, it's a good idea not to neglect it during the holidays. Fresh foods, juice and vegetables can be an important part of your diet all year round, but we often tend to indulge a bit more in habits and things that aren't necessarily so healthy for us at Thanksgiving. Try to limit this, and stay warm during the cold months by dressing appropriately and taking measures to remain in the best of health. Going for walks, doing yoga and exercising can help reduce a great deal of holiday stress so you can enjoy your family time to the max during this special time of year.
To see this article and more from MSN Lifestyle - Click Here
How to set your Thanksgiving Table-
From MSN Lifestyles
Thanksgiving should be the simplest of all holidays. It's all about being with family, eating and giving thanks for what we have. Sometimes the pressure of preparing the meal amid the chaos of extended family can overshadow the enjoyment we should get from the holiday. Here are some easy steps that can help you ease the stress, making it possible to focus more on enjoying the day.
It's great that kids get excited to see their cousins, but sometimes the ensuing energy level is downright frightening. If you have a teenage relative on hand, enlist him or her to organize the kids in a project. They can create a Thanksgiving play to perform after dinner, create a video of themselves interviewing older family members or make place mats for the table. Provide some light, non-messy snacks like grapes and cut-up carrots so the kids can survive until the meal but still have an appetite at turkey time.
When people, even relatives, are guests in someone's home, they can be unsure how to help. They don't know where things are or what you want done. Make it easy for them. Before people start arriving, create a list of tasks you could use some help with. Later, ask your guests for help and give them specific things to do. Try to move the work away from the kitchen counter to avoid crowding everyone into a small work space. Bring out all the vegetables that need chopping and organize a crew at the kitchen table. Let the couch potatoes peel the baking potatoes as they watch television. If you need help making gravy or setting the table, let people know. It's also a good idea to enlist a couple of relatives to be at the ready to dash to the supermarket for last-minute items.
Thanksgiving can bring out your inner Martha Stewart even if you're not normally an ambitious cook. Try to rein her in. Simple dishes are often the family favorites. If you can't resist, try to choose just one new or elaborate dish and keep the rest straightforward. Don't spurn conveniences like stuffing mix or instant potatoes.
Even the closest families have their moments. Many of us have probably experienced how family gatherings can sometimes bring out all kinds of tensions, insecurities and judgmental remarks. Whether the comments are nosy, critical or just plain odd, it's best simply to let them go. Change the subject. A good way to turn the conversation is to point out how cute a baby is or how delicious the stuffing is. Who can argue with that? Another way to deflate potential problems is to remember that sometimes people make unpleasant comments because they are insecure in some way. You can help minimize any emotional conflicts that may arise by remembering this and by being tactful; "I understand your point of view," or "That's an interesting thought" are simple, respectful responses that can help avoid conflict and allow you to redirect the conversation. For that relative who can't resist off-color jokes or non-PC comments (especially around the kids), make it known quickly that the remarks are inappropriate before moving on to other topics. Keep the peace and pass the potatoes! Take a moment to appreciate what's important: being together with family and sharing the holiday.
If you're aware that some of your guests might not get along especially well with certain others, it's perfectly fine to take this into account when planning the seating arrangement. Seat these folks far apart and near guests who they do get along with, or with whom they may have a lot more in common. If you'll have a large number of children as well as adults at your holiday feast, a good way to keep down the commotion is to prepare a kids' table in another room to give the adults some peace and quiet. This way the grown-ups can take turns supervising the children and everyone will get to spend a little bit of time with the kids as well as enjoy the Thanksgiving meal.
One of the best things you can do for yourself during the holiday season is to remember to get enough sleep and exercise. A full eight hours of sleep every night is important, especially in the days before you're planning to cook and have company over. If you already have an exercise regimen, it's a good idea not to neglect it during the holidays. Fresh foods, juice and vegetables can be an important part of your diet all year round, but we often tend to indulge a bit more in habits and things that aren't necessarily so healthy for us at Thanksgiving. Try to limit this, and stay warm during the cold months by dressing appropriately and taking measures to remain in the best of health. Going for walks, doing yoga and exercising can help reduce a great deal of holiday stress so you can enjoy your family time to the max during this special time of year.
To see this article and more from MSN Lifestyle - Click Here
How to set your Thanksgiving Table-
Wendy's Featured Listing-
274 Dallas Dr. Wilmington, 28405
Great home in the Long Leaf Acres neighborhood. It has recently been updated with new paint, carpet and floor covering. The home also has a covered deck with built-in seating, perfect for entertaining! The large 24 X 24 shop in back has multi-use functionality, as well as an area for a garden. The large front yard contains a sprinkler system for easy watering. The home also comes with a 1-year American Home Shield Warranty. The Long Leaf Acres neighborhood is located between Eastwood Rd. and Market Street, only 5 miles from Wrightsville Beach. It is also just a short drive from the Mayfaire Town Center, which has shopping, dining, a gym and a movie theatre.
Bedrooms: 3
274 Dallas Dr. Wilmington, 28405
Great home in the Long Leaf Acres neighborhood. It has recently been updated with new paint, carpet and floor covering. The home also has a covered deck with built-in seating, perfect for entertaining! The large 24 X 24 shop in back has multi-use functionality, as well as an area for a garden. The large front yard contains a sprinkler system for easy watering. The home also comes with a 1-year American Home Shield Warranty. The Long Leaf Acres neighborhood is located between Eastwood Rd. and Market Street, only 5 miles from Wrightsville Beach. It is also just a short drive from the Mayfaire Town Center, which has shopping, dining, a gym and a movie theatre.
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 Full
Square Feet: 1,502
Year Built: 1975
MLS Number: 425326
For more information on this property and other featured listings,
email me wendy@seacoastrealty.com or visit my website
email me wendy@seacoastrealty.com or visit my website
CARTUS RELOCATION - Referral Network
Did you know that I can help your family and friends buy or sell real estate anywhere in the United States!
Since Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty is affiliated with CARTUS- the world's largest relocation network -
I can connect your loved ones with a relocation expert ANYWHERE in the country!
So, the next time you know someone thinking of buying or selling, CALL ME!
I'll make sure they receive the same courteous and professional service I provide for my clients!
Did you know that I can help your family and friends buy or sell real estate anywhere in the United States!
Since Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty is affiliated with CARTUS- the world's largest relocation network -
I can connect your loved ones with a relocation expert ANYWHERE in the country!
So, the next time you know someone thinking of buying or selling, CALL ME!
I'll make sure they receive the same courteous and professional service I provide for my clients!
I hope you have enjoyed this newsletter! Have a FUN and SAFE weekend!
As always, if I can help with any of your real estate needs, please don't hesitate to call or email!
Cell - (910) 279-3983
Office - (910) 202-3627
Fax - (910) 795-4268
Wendy@SeaCoastRealty.com
WendyInWilmington.com
As always, if I can help with any of your real estate needs, please don't hesitate to call or email!
Cell - (910) 279-3983
Office - (910) 202-3627
Fax - (910) 795-4268
Wendy@SeaCoastRealty.com
WendyInWilmington.com
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