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New Homeowners: How to Host Your First Thanksgiving Dinner
Congratulations on your new home! You looked at the Mansfield and Ashland homes for sale and made one of them your own. What better way to show it to your friends and family than to host your first Thanksgiving dinner? That may seem rather daunting at first, but our REALTORS® want to encourage you to give it a try by sharing this helpful guide.
- Plan ahead
Create a plan well in advance of the holiday for several different reasons. First, you want to make sure the guests you invite don't already have other plans. Next, think about how you want your gathering to look. Will you have a few people over for a small, intimate gathering, or will you have an enormous guest list? Think about whether you will be able to accommodate everyone at the dining room table or if you'll need to get creative with seating. This is also the best time to consider your resources, including the comfort of your guests, the cost of the meal, and your kitchen skill set.
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Holiday Crafts and Activities for Christmas Break
The holidays are often associated with days and nights spent enjoying the company of friends and family. With COVID-19 having been the highlight of 2020, large holiday gatherings are being discouraged. But that doesn't mean that you and your quarantine partners can't enjoy the holiday season. From making a Christmas card to baking your favorite Christmas cookies, there are many crafts and activities that will bring the cheery spirit, keep your little ones entertained, and allow them to show their creativity. Here are our REALTORS® suggestions for crafts and activities that you can do with your kids over Christmas break at home.
- Cut Paper Snowflakes
Making paper snowflakes is a fun activity that's easy to set up and execute. All you need are two essential supplies: paper and a pair of scissors. You probably have paper lying around in the house, but buying some origami paper or some colored construction paper can add some artistic flair and make the project more interesting. You can learn the basics of making paper snowflakes online, and once you're done, you can tape the snowflakes to the wall or hang them on the Christmas tree.
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Holidays at Home: Step Up Your Decorating Game
A lot of people will be celebrating the holiday season differently this year. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, many families are choosing to stay at home and are having get-togethers via video chat. Just because you aren't entertaining in a traditional way, it doesn't mean you shouldn't decorate your home for the holidays. Our REALTORS® know that this is a challenging time for everyone, including those with Mansfield homes for sale. Whether you're buying, selling or staying put, these tips for creative holiday decorating can lift your spirits and put you in a festive mood.
- Go Green
Exploring eco-friendly décor isn't just good for the planet—it's a fun way to mix things up and let your imagination run wild. Two cool sustainable ideas for holiday decorating are wrapping presents in fabric instead of paper or using brown paper bags for wrapping paper. It's a great way to get kids involved—they can use colored pencils or markers to create their own designs on the outside of the paper.
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6 Dessert Ideas for Thanksgiving That Aren't Pie
Thanksgiving is practically synonymous with pie. Pumpkin, apple, or pecan pie, it may be traditional to have a slice after Thanksgiving dinner. But pie isn't the only way to end your meal. Sometimes change is good and our REALTORS® encourage you to think outside the pie pan and try something new. We've rounded up six Thanksgiving desserts that are well worth saving some extra room for.
- Pumpkin Layer Cake
A fluffy Pumpkin Layer Cake would make a great addition to your Thanksgiving spread. The pumpkin flavor comes from pureed pumpkin and a blend of beautiful spices: ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Adding lots of eggs to the batter gives it the custardy flavor and texture of pumpkin pie. It's classic to pair this layer cake with tangy cream cheese buttercream frosting. Making this soft, moist, and delicious pumpkin layer cake is relatively straightforward and takes about 1 hour to bake and frost.
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Say It With Flowers This Valentine's Day Around Mansfield
Ohio weather may be chilly during February, but nothing warms the heart of your significant other more than fresh, fragrant blooms on Valentine's Day. Our REALTORS® play Cupid with a list of top flower shops around Mansfield.
- Janet's Floral Design - 4153 Park Ave. W, Mansfield, OH 44903
Close to Ontario homes for sale, this family-owned and operated florist is ready to help you pick the perfect bouquet for that special someone. Choose from designs such as Aphrodite's Embrace, featuring vibrant red roses paired with eye-catching Stargazer lilies, or go the traditional route with the Dance with Me arrangement that includes red roses and pink carnations. Place an order online, or stop in at Janet's Floral Design Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Forget-Me-Not Flower Shop - 146 E. Main St., Lexington, OH 44904
There's definitely something memorable about Forget-Me-Not Flower Shop. It's the only brick-and-mortar, full-service florist in the community around Lexington homes for sale. Drop into their historic house-turned-shop and pick up a fresh bouquet, or place an order via phone or email. Not happy with your arrangement? Contact them within 48 hours for a replacement. Visit Forget-Me-Not weekdays from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon.