It's no secret my favorite movie of all-time is It's a Wonderful Life. With the holidays upon us, it's time to break out the DVD and kick off the season. I always wait (well, I try to wait) until Thanksgiving night...it's tradition. Get's me in the mood.The reason this movie resonates so well
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11/15/2007
I typically put together a handmade basket of "goodies" for my clients after they close on their home. I figure it's something they will use and even if they've forgotten about me long after it's gone, it's something they can enjoy right after their purchase. On occasion, I've considered gettin
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11/15/2007
You are Cordially Invited! WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, November 17th and 18th WHERE: Hartwood Winery 345 Hartwood Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 TIME: 11am to 5pm COST: $10.00 per adult This coming Saturday and Sunday, November 17th and 18th, Hartwood Winery in southwest Stafford will be having
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11/13/2007
A recent blog on Sellsius titled How Not to Sell Your Home: Ask NAR President started out making claims that the home of former NAR president, Tom Stevens, has been on the market for 766 days in Great Falls, Virginia. This article from the Washington Post explains Mr. Stevens' initial impression
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11/13/2007
Once the Halloween decorations and the Jack ‘o Lanterns are put away (which in my house is at about 8:30pm on October 31st) it's time to bring out "Holiday" decorations. I try not to overwhelm my family so I start with subtle autumn colors, candles, and Thanksgiving decorations before I bring ou
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11/12/2007
Irene Morales Ward, Northern Virginia Real Estate
11/09/2007
One of my favorite things to do on a sunny day or warm evening is take a stroll down Caroline Street in Fredericksburg. Lined with antique shops, historic buildings, museums, quaint dining, and quirky shops, you'll be amused for hours at the wonderful assortment of things to browse.After a quic
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11/08/2007
This is the actual title of an article written by LiveScience. Did anyone really need to do an actual study to determine this? Apparently, they did. We all know laughter releases endorphins (or did you?) and that it exercises the muscles in your face making you look younger (I have scientific
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11/08/2007
I'm a terrible mother. My kids and husband are suffering with head colds. I just can't seem to get past the cost of gas so I waited and waited until I couldn't wait anymore. Today was it. I woke and checked the thermostat. A brisk 52 degrees! I guess I need to turn on the heat.I'm sure I'm
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11/07/2007
I almost never start my Christmas shopping this early. In fact, this is the first year I have ventured out before Thanksgiving. But in light of the recent lead paint scares and recalls from the likes of Mattel, Fisher Price, and Playskool, I decided to get out there early in search of alternati
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11/06/2007