As you know (or should know) I participate in donating money to Kiva often. With Kiva, I donate an amount and get to pick were and to who I want my money to help. I have helped Afiwa, who is from Togo in the past with helping her purchase fabric to make clothing to sell. Afiwa has raised a total of $975. Afiwa runs her business in the large market in Hedzranawoe. Her clients include anyone and everyone! ...
Posted by Kristie Kruger
on November 9, 2011
Mike Hemmerling who is part of Pillar To Post home to home inspection sends me out great emails once in awhile. Mike is a registered and certified home inspector who inspects homes in Lethbridge, Taber, Crowsnest Pass, Okotokes and High River. Today Mike sent me an email about living in an older. I thought the information he sent me would be useful to both realtors and clients. Here is what he sent ...
Posted by Kristie Kruger
on November 7, 2011
Have some pumpkins still kicking around the house? Don't throw them out just yet. Allrecipes.com has some great recipes for any age and any amount of time you may have. I found these great recipes for pumpkins. If you try any of them out be sure to comment and tell me how you like them.
Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin, whether fresh or canned, is terrific in more than just pies. Try it in pancakes, ...
Posted by Kristie Kruger
on November 4, 2011
As you know I am an Ecoagent and I care about our environment and the world we live in. I recycle and encourage others to recycle as well. A little goes a long way. By recycling I get a feeling of bettering myself and the world. Now a days you can recycle almost anything. I found a website that helps us find recycling depots for items we may not think about recycling. I hope this article helps ...
Posted by Kristie Kruger
on November 2, 2011
With witches, goblins, and super-heroes descending on neighborhoods across Canada, the Canadian Red Cross offers parents some safety tips to help prepare their children for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat holiday. Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun!
Costumes should be light-colored and flame resistant ...
Posted by Kristie Kruger
on October 28, 2011
I found this article today from mylethbridgerealty.com and thought I would pass it along as the information is benefital to all realtors.
Lethbridge Foreclosures and Bank Owned Properties – A Guide to Buying
It's been some time since I’ve put together a Lethbridge Real Estate market report and as you may guess by the title ...
Posted by Kristie Kruger
on October 24, 2011
If you don't already know I support Kiva, now you do. Kiva is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the Internet and a worldwide network of micro-finance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.
With each home I sell, I donate a little to someone lucky. Here is an example ...
Posted by Kristie Kruger
on October 17, 2011
I found these great tips on Treehugger.com and thought I would pass them along. These tips apply to everyone and can help you save the earth and your money!
Ten Tips to Go Green
1) Turn down the thermostat. Lowering it by just one degree can reduce heating energy costs by about four percent.
2) Use ceiling fans in the summer AND winter. By reversing the direction of the blades, warm air is pushed ...
Posted by Kristie Kruger
on October 11, 2011
Preparing a warm, welcoming home for the holidays is easy! Having a clean, clutter free home with fresh energy is a great way to welcome guests into your house.
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, we will be rushing to put together a great feast for family and friends and spending time prepping our home for our guests. One thing we should be aware of is scents. A warm, welcoming scent that is ...
Posted by Kristie Kruger
on October 7, 2011
I recieved this wonderful information from Mike Hemmerling today. I was grateful enough to have Mike let me pass on this useful information about upgrading windows. Mike does the 'Pillar to Post' news and information letter. Here are some of the great things Mike had to say:
Clients often ask Pillar to Post inspectors about the value of upgrading windows. There are many good reasons to upgrade windows ...
Posted by Kristie Kruger
on October 4, 2011