In this article, we are bringing you 5 organizational items from Amazon that are sure to make your life easier. Check these out and tell us what you think of them in the comment section down below!
These popular items are fan favorites on almost every social media platform. These clear storage containers are an easy and aesthetically pleasing way to store dry goods. They will allow you to store your goods easily and with a clear view. Popular foods that many like to store in these containers include pasta, flour, dry beans, cereal, nuts, dried fruit, dry snacks etc. This set comes with a variety of sizes for each container to ensure you have the perfect size for every item. For example, there is a long and slender container that serves as a perfect container for bundles of pasta. The lids of the containers come in a variety of shades and are airtight, keeping the food inside fresh. They are made with food grade material and are BPA free. These containers are of course also great for the environment because you are able to reuse them, then recycle once finished.
This tool mount holder is a life saver for those who have amassed many cleaning tools such as brooms and mops over the years. Finding a proper home for these items can prove to be a bit of a hassle at times. Oftentimes, these items will fall over or won’t stack neatly when you are trying to store them away. This tool mount is the perfect solution for this problem. The Holikme Wall Mount runs for an affordable price of 10.66. It is lightweight and easy to install. This item helps you save space in your home and can be used in any room. Popular places customers have hung this mount for organization include the laundry room, pantry, bathroom, garage, utility room, garden and other related spots that need a helping hand. The mount can hold up to 40 pound, making it ideal even for hanging hardware tools alongside your broom and/or mop. Simply slide the tool between the two grips to organize any space around the home.
Underneath our sinks, many of us will find an array of items that are poorly organized. We just couldn’t find the proper spot for this item inside our home and resorted to placing it, along with many other items, underneath the sink (for now). Utilizing the space underneath our sinks isn’t a bad idea. Where may find error in this popular storing location is that we lack proper organization when utilizing this area. This leads to less space for a low amount of items and longer time to locate particular items because of the lack of organization. This undersink organizer is here to save the day! This undersink organizer is expandable and comes equipped with shelves. It is easy to assemble and comes with one box, four legs and one top. This organizer is fit for not just underneath the sink, but for various rooms around your home due to its adjustable and efficient design. Some recommend it for spice storage and other related items. It is made of high quality material that is sure to withstand the test of time and weight from various items. For example, it can hold cleaning supplies that amass to 40 pounds! Invest in this item to help keep items around your home organized.
Sometimes, our fridge, and especially the freezer can become overloaded with food items. This makes shuffling through food a pain, as it can be time consuming and cause items to fall about. How can we solve this problem? These freezer and refrigerator food bins are the perfect solution! Think of these items as an alternative item to the first item on this list. What was once only used for dry goods can now be expanded to items that need to be refrigerated or remain frozen until consumption. These bins are clear and stackable, making these an efficient and aesthetically pleasing way to store food in these spaces. They run for a price of 30.00 and come with six storage bins of various sizes and designs for functionality. Some examples include bins for snacks, eggs or cans of soda. Each of these items require a design fit for their structure in order for them to be stored effectively and these bins do just that. They can be stacked to achieve maximum space and have handles that cave inwards for grip and to conserve space. These containers are able to be stored in the fridge as well as the freezer.
This item is the planner of the future! This is a smart notebook and planner. Yes you read that correctly, a smart notebook and planner. This item sizes up at the standard size of notebooks, 8.5 x 11 and comes in a variety of colors to match everyone’s personality and style. Color choices include a velvet black, fiery red, charming green and much more. The book comes with 32 pages that have been designed in a dotted grid format, allowing for optimal space when planning out your day or taking notes. This notebook is environmentally friendly because each page can be easily cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth. As for your notes, no worries! They have been sent over to your mobile device and laptop where you can further edit them or print. The documents can be sent and stored using software such as OneNote, iCloud, Dropbox, Evernote and a few other popular storage softwares. This also makes it easy to share with friends or colleagues. This unique item runs for a very affordable price of 25.49 and has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating with over 29,000 reviews. Check this item out to take your planning and notetaking game to the next level.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise. With this, staying home is more critical than ever. While, home check out these self-help books to add to your reading list. Quarantine is the perfect time to dive deep into the topics of the books listed in this article!
The 48 Laws of Power is a fan favorite by many across the globe. If you haven’t taken the time to read this bestselling book, quarantine is the perfect time to get started. Author Robert Greene has amassed a collection of lessons from powerful historical figures throughout history. Through these lessons, Greene aims to help readers identify ways in which the idea of power presents itself into our daily lives.
Power is a societal entity that everyone has to battle with, even at the early stages of life. We see its formation in our daily lives, including our time at work, and with family and friends. At times, we can even have this battle with ourselves. Greene states that we are either fighting to hold onto power or we are being overpowered by those around us. Greene teaches readers how to play the game of power and explains key tactics on how to not be played as a pawn in the game of life. Examples of a few laws of power you’ll see in the book include turning weaknesses into strengths and the art of planning.
The War of Art dives deep into the heart of the creative and tunes into the fears that render their work incomplete (that is, if the work was actually begun).
Pressfield gives a deeper look into the hearts and minds of artists. He explains struggles artists may face, including battling a sense of low self esteem, financial hardship in attempts to sell created work and many more related topics that readers can identify with.
A key theme throughout this book is the idea of residence. In this context, what meaning does it give? In the field of creative work, creatives battle with residence, a feeling that, with great force, pulls them away from their craft. This force can present itself in various ways and Pressfield explains the various ways it can appear throughout the book. This idea of resistance is what pulls the artist away from their craft, keeps their self esteem low and what keeps them from properly growing in their field of passion.
Many who aren’t creatives can very much so see this form of resistance inviting itself in other spaces of their lives. With this, The Art of War presents itself as a book that could be beneficial for people of various interests, hobbies and/or passions. Pressfield allows readers to identify their fears, understand them and eradicate them from their lives in order to achieve their goals in life. Creative or not this book is a great read for anyone looking to overcome fear and enjoy their passions in life.
In essence, the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown is about a key subject that has presented itself in recent years: essentialism.
What is essentialism? Oftentimes, people want more of practically everything. Paired with this idea, instant gratification has left many people captivated by the idea of having things in excess. This has trickled into the way we view tasks and work. There’s a big narrative that we as a society have developed that more is better. This includes our work. Essentialism challenges this idea because it is the idea of getting the right things done, not excess tasks. Agmosts the younger generation, the idea of achieving more at a younger age has caused a low sense of self worth.
On social media, many young account users post accomplishments that most in that age range have not achieved. Examples include buying a large home at 18 or becoming a millionaire at 19. This has left a negative impact on our youth and also those up in age. Essentialism allives us from the burden of comparing ourselves to others and our personal achievements.
As mentioned earlier, essentialism is about achieving the essentials. This creates a solid foundation for things that need to be accomplished. With this foundation, we create a sustainable environment for achieving tasks at a higher level. Quarantine is the perfect time to sit down with ourselves to identify and understand our basic needs and how to accomplish them.
Created by award winning business reporter Charles Duhigg, this book deserves the attention of everyone in society. Duhigg allows readers to connect habits with science in efforts to understand how habits are formed, maintained and to understand the power that they hold.
The book allows you to dive deep into the minds of neuroscientists to unearth how habits work and the impact they have on the human brain. It also shows how top athletes, public figures and top business have implemented habit forming and used them to their advantage in order to advance further in their careers, organizations and life missions.
At its core, this best seller explains how to form habits in order to advance in our own lifes. This includes our endless (and unsuccessful) attempts at building our ideal body shape in the gym, perhaps admitting we struggle in speaking a language we’ve been learning for years, and the most famous habit of all, procrastination. Duhigg breaks down how these habits are formed, how to get rid of them and how to build proper ones. There’s no better time to read The Power of Habit than now!
With over 8 million copies sold in the US, The Four Agreements is a book that is praised by many, earning a spot in “O” The Oprah Magazine.
In this book, author Don Miuel Ruiz dives deep into four key ideas that play a vital role in how we experience life. Those ideas are: be impeccable with your word, don’t take anything personally, don’t make assumptions and always do your best. Ruiz explains each idea in detail throughout the book and challenges readers to keep the mindset encouraged in his book for just one day. Many may come to find that this is a challenge they will struggle with as they go about their day.
This book will help you learn more about what it means to live a life free of fear and how to acknowledge our self-worth.
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Keeping your home free from harmful viral and bacterial matter is more important than ever. Each day, we track more bacteria inside our homes than we realize. It is vital that proper cleaning and precautionary measures are taken in order to keep ourselves and family members inside the home clear from harm’s way. In this article, we tackle how to stop germs at the front door and how to rid your home from the ones that slipped through the cracks.
Step one in keeping your home germ and virus free is to halt viral matters at the door. Items that collect dirt, such as shoes, must be placed at the front door. If the item or items belong in an area inside the home, then it is crucial to take the proper disinfecting measures.
Let’s use groceries as an example. You have just gotten home from doing your weekly grocery shopping routine. One thing you should do before entering your home is disinfect your hands. While shopping in the grocery store, your hands have come into contact with various items, items that hundreds of shoppers have also touched. Whether you can see it or not, your hands are quite dirty after handing the shopping.
A neat experiment to track the amount of dirt you accumulate on your hands while shopping (or when making runs in general) is to wear a pair of surgical gloves. Ensure they are light in color so you are able to see any residue accumulated throughout your time out. When finished making your runs or shopping, you will be surprised to see just how dirty the gloves became.
When coming home, the first thing you should do before opening your front door is sanitize your hands. Be sure the sanitizer you are using contains at least 60% alcolhol, as reccomended by the CDC, and use enough product to keep your hands wet for at least 15 seconds while rubbing the sanitizer into the skin. This ensures that your hands are properly disinfected, thus preventing you from tracking germs from your door knob to various areas throughout your home via your hands.
Germs and viral matter that have made their way into your home can last on surfaces for hours or even days. Keeping disinfectant spray and wipes on hand can help eliminate these germs.
The CDC recommends first cleaning surfaces with soap and warm water, and then disinfecting the surfaces with a proper and effective disinfectant. Cleaning with soap and water reduces the amount of germs and dirt. The disinfectant step that will follow next will rid the surface of the germs that were not washed away in ridding the surfaces of dirt and other impurities.
Important surfaces to cover include high contact surfaces. High contact surfaces are surfaces in which members of the home often come into contact with. Those surfaces include door knobs, light switches, counters and tables, phones, keyboards, remotes, faucets, toilets, etc.
Like when using sanitizer for the hands, it is also important to keep the surfaces of these surfaces wet for a period of time to ensure the disinfect is given the proper window of time to complete its job. The lengths of time needed for surfaces to be wet can vary by product.
With this, it is important to read the directions of each product to ensure you are using it correctly to properly disinfect surfaces. If you live with more than one person, ensuring that you keep up with properly cleaning and disinfecting these high contact surfaces is crucial to keeping yourself and house members out of harm's way, especially during these times.
If someone develops an ilness in the home, it is more crucial than ever that they are separated from the other members of the home. This ensures that other members of the home are not being exposed to pollutants that could potentially cause them to develop the same illness.
An important factor to keep in mind is that illnesses affects each individual uniquely. Minor symptoms experienced by one could turn into major symptoms for another. It is important to keep this fact in mind in ensuring you take the proper precautionary measures to ensure the health of all members of the home are being properly protected.
The first step to take when someone becomes unwell in the home is to section off the home so that they are in their own space. This serves as the “mask” of the home, creating a protection barrier between the one afflicted with illness and protecting those who are not. When entering the room for important matters such as delivering food and/or medicine, ensure that the person who is ill is wearing a mask along with the person entering.
When collecting dishes, it is important to wash these dishes separate from the rest. Use hot water and ensure you do not use the same towel or sponge with any other dish or piece of cutlery. When removing trash that contains tissue from this bedroom, be sure to wear disposable gloves.
Once the person recovers from their illness, disinfect the space using the methods above. Also be sure to clean all bedding in hot water and use a disinfectant spray on the mattress.
Cleaning the bathroom isn’t fun for anyone, but keeping a proper and steady routine will make this vital chore a breeze. Although the bathroom is a space for cleaning our bodies, lots of bacteria can be found in this area of the home.
When cleaning the bathroom, it is important to protect your hands with cleaning gloves. This eliminates the chance of you spreading germs to yourself or outside the bathroom in your home, and protects you from getting chemicals on your skin.
Starting with the toilet, apply your preferred cleaning agent that will effectively clean the toilet. Use a good brush when scrubbing the bowl. Once finished, let the product sit for about 5 to 10 minutes then flush.
You can see the pattern of letting products sit on the surface for a while to allow them the space to work effectively. From hand sanitizer to our cleaning products, these products need to be allowed a window of time in order to work.
Next, let’s move onto the sink. As also listed above, the faucet is another high contact surface that is a key spot to disinfect. Apply an effective cleaning agent, scrub and allow the product to sit for a bit. A good way to utilize the time in which a product is sitting is to move on to the next area. Once finished with that area, the previous has already had enough time to get the job done.
Be sure to sanitize all bath mats and clean the flooring by sweeping and mopping with a disinfectant agent as well.
It’s important to note that not all cleaning products accomplish the job they are advertised to do. How can we ensure that we are purchasing and using aqduete cleaning products to ensure our space is properly disinfected?
Referring to the Center for Disease Control Prevention is the best way to track that the cleaning products you are using are effective. Starting with hand sanitizers, as mentioned above, these sanitizers should contain at least 60% alcohol to properly rid the hands of germs.
Be sure to take note of the information presented on product labels. For example, Germ-X states that their hand sanitizer kills germs “within 15 seconds”. What does this mean? It doesn’t mean use a pea size amount and rub your hands together for 3 seconds. In order for this product to properly sanitize, an adequate amount of sanitizer needs to be used in order to rub into the skin for the required amount of time. If there is visible dirt on the hands, it is best to simply wash them with an antibacterial hand soap if you are able to do so. The motion of rubbing your hands together for 20 to 30 seconds breaks the bonds of the bacteria and the water rinses them away from the surface of your hands. This is why it’s preferred to wash your hands with soap and water versus hand sanitizer if you can. If unable to, use sanitizer according to its specific directions.
Cleaning products for the home also need to be given a window of time to work. It is also important to note that many of these products are water activated. For example, in order for the toilet bowl cleaner to effectively do its job, the toilet bowl brush must be dipped into the water for a few seconds before scrubbing the bowl. If you were to just scrub the bowl “dry” then flush, the product wouldn’t be able to do its job because the product has not been activated. Be sure to read all product instructions to ensure you are using products correctly and creating a clean space for yourself and other members of the home.
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Pumpkin Spice is to Fall, as Andrew Luck is to the Colt...wait, too soon?
Over the past decade, Pumpkin Spice has all but become the official face of Fall’s Annual Campaign to be elected Best Season.
But here at RE/MAX Advanced Realty and The Indy Home Pros Team, we wanted to know WHY Pumpkin Spice is so popular with hipsters and soccer moms alike. Stay tuned for more info on that.
To better understand why Pumpkin Spice has captured America’s collective heart through its collective stomach, we must first understand its history. Just kidding.
No way we are going to bore you with its entire history; we might as well put a “click here to go back to whatever you were doing before you started reading this” button.
BUT! According to the History Channel, people have been using variations of Pumpkin Spice for roughly 3,500 years! The combination of spices listed below, nutmeg in particular, have been found in ancient pots in Indonesia, the Middle East, and Northern Africa.
So, what exactly is in this “pumpkin spice” concoction? That is what we wanted to get to the bottom of---Starbucks lists the official ingredients of the PSL Spice component (Pumpkin Spice Latte) as…..
Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves; (the trifecta common to most Pumpkin Spice related items around the country being cinnamon, nutmeg, clove). The non-spice flavoring ingredients include some pumpkin puree and other interesting ingredients.
Okay let’s break these ingredients down because you didn’t ask--the following ingredients as defined by Merriam Websters:--------
Cinnamon: - the aromatic, dried bark of any of several tropical trees (genus Cinnamomum) yielding a culinary spice, oil, and flavoring
Ginger: - a thickened pungent aromatic rhizome that is used as a spice and sometimes medicinally
Nutmeg: - an aromatic seed produced by an evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans of the family Myristicaceae, the nutmeg family) native to the Moluccas
Allspice: - the berry of a West Indian tree (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family
Clove: - the dried flower bud of a tropical tree (Syzygium aromaticum synonym Eugenia aromatica) of the myrtle family that is used as a spice and is the source of an oil
How cool are those? And, most importantly, each time you sip that PSL from now on, you can impress your friends and say things like, “Wow! That nutmeg truly complements the allspice….and (pause for effect) if I’m not mistaken, am I getting hints of...clove?!”
Now, you may see one very interesting item that is left out of the Pumpkin Spice Latte ingredients...what is it now…hmm...oh that's right, PUMPKIN?!
Is pumpkin just being exploited for its popular and likable nature and figure?
Fear not, Starbucks officially lists on it’s PSL ingredients a tiny amount of “Pumpkin Puree”. While all of the other flavors carry the drink and are surely the stars, you can rest assured knowing there’s at least a lil bit of pumpkin in that item that you’ll undoubtedly order way too many of this beautiful fall season.
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You’re on Facebook, a lot, you found this article that way! But, how often do you visit actual Facebook Pages? Fear not, we’ve got all your shortcuts right here to the Best Facebook Pages Indianapolis Has To Offer.
Visit Indy keeps you updated on all things happening in Indy. Looking for something fun for your family to do? Looking to catch a concert or live play? Visit Indy is constantly posting in-depth blog articles about anything and everything Indianapolis. Follow them to see all of their great content!
They have some of the best donuts in town, they are cool, they are funny, they have strong coffee. If all of that didn’t convince you to follow them, you may not even be worthy of doing so. Give them a follow and pop in and try their 1) Original Glazed and 2) Cronut, the Croissant + Donut amazingness that your life has been missing.
Have you seen some cool people around Indy wearing even cooler shirts? Yep, those are most likely from The Shop Indy. From Colts gear, to swag featuring America’s best and most beautiful school and campus GO IU, The Shop Indy has got you covered. With shirts like “I Still Call It Deer Creek”, how could you not go check out their Broad Ripple or Carmel locations?
Support local! Wildwood posts a sandwich of the day and once they are sold out, they are sold out! So following them gives you a super cool inclusive feeling and you get there and get to enjoy their sandwich awesomeness while others don’t, and if that’s not #winning, we don’t know what is. Follow them and please, treat yo self to a sangwich.
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They could’ve easily been the #1 Spot, because who in Indy doesn’t love them some good ol’ CP?! From Fall Festivities to the infamous Christmas Town Tours thing that are definitely not called Christmas Town Tours but actors and actresses act they they are from like the 1800’s and you walk around to different houses and it’s awesome do it. Give them a follow and take the family out for a night you won’t forget!
We feel most all of you Facebookers know of Newfields, but how could we not include what has quickly become a favorite stomping ground of both locals and tourists alike. From season themed displays of extravagance, to custom pop up restaurants and ramen bars, Newfields continues to surprise and amaze. Give them that follow and be cooler than your friends, instantly!
They’ve become one of the leading pages in Indy, and we still aren’t even sure what they are? Are they a business? Are they an underground group? Is Downtown coming to life at night at tweeting and Facebooking? We don’t know, and quite frankly we don’t care, we just know that if you want to know anything about Downtown Indy, you come to this page!
10. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. is a community & environmental nonprofit that engages diverse communities to create vibrant public places, helping people and nature thrive. If you are looking to get more involved with volunteering in Indianapolis or anything community related, they are definitely the page to follow!
“You may spy cannibals, headhunters, or the skulls of your enemies. But you will definitely find one of the largest collections of Papua New Guinea native art that exists outside of a museum. Whether you explore the depths of our spirit house or spend your evening relaxing in the Kahuna Lounge or Luau Room, you’ll be enjoying some of the best tropical libations in the Midwest. You’ll find classics from Don the Beachcomber, Trader Vic, and Indiana’s own Stephen Crane alongside contemporary tiki concoctions from our own Infernal Tribe. Come find yourself in the fiery depths of tiki bliss.” - The Inferno Room
“16-Bit Bar + Arcade redefines how a night out is best played. With a name coined from the computer architecture that several of our 35+ vintage arcade games were built on, 16-Bit appeals to those looking for an alternative to the monotonous. From bar-going veterans to young open-minded, beer-centric types, to arcade game novices and enthusiasts, the nostalgic and playful vibe is for players of all types. The time has come to relive your childhood and party like it’s 1999, or 1989 for that matter.” - 16-Bit Bar + Arcade
“TikiTiki Lounge brings a fresh cocktail lounge vibe to Broad Ripple. This downstairs haunt features contemporary tiki cocktails made with unique Latin American and Caribbean spirits. Cocktail highlights include the Smoking Dove - a modern spin on the classic paloma adding a fizzy, shaken egg white and the bitterness of malort. The Night Before Mitnal is created with Guatamalan and overproof rums, passion fruit, spice, rambutan fruit, basil and absinthe.” - TikiTiki Lounge
“Our food is still prepared the same way as it is in Japan; utilizing a unique method of roasting bones before boiling, which is similar to the French style of making consommé. We were the first in the Japanese ramen industry to employ this method, which results in a rich, flavorful broth that is fragrant, and full of depth. We are devoted to replicating the incredible flavor of traditional Japanese ramen, and if equal substitutes for ingredients are not found within the US, we import the ingredients directly from Japan.
To provide a full Japanese experience, we fly our designer in from Japan to create every one of our American outlets. We pay attention to every detail of the customer experience– from an open kitchen concept that evokes the atmosphere of a time-honored Japanese ramen shop, caring service reminiscent of Japanese hospitality, to even small details like mouthwash in the restrooms, we go the extra mile to ensure our customers are well taken care of in their dining experience from start to finish.” - Kizuki Ramen & Izayaka
“The Jazz Kitchen opened its doors in 1994 as Indy’s premier destination for jazz and beyond. Recognized as one of the “Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the World” by Downbeat Magazine, The Jazz Kitchen presents a wide variety of local, regional and international jazz artists in an intimate 140 seat supper club style venue. Past notable performers include Harry Connick Jr, Ray Brown, JJ Johnson, Jane Monheit, Maynard Ferguson, Billy Cobham, Diane Schuur, John Scofield, Soulive, James Moody, David “Fathead” Newman, Dee Dee Bridgewater and 1000’s more in our 25 year history.
The entire experience would not be complete without our NOLA meets Midwest cuisine. A touch of the “Big Easy” represented by Satchmo’s Etoufee, Not-So-Cajun Chicken, ‘po boys and Crescent City Crab Cakes compliment midwest fresh-from-the-butcher steaks, chops & burgers. Fresh seafood, vegetarian faire and decadent desserts make for the perfect night out.” - The Jazz Kitchen
“Bub's burgers are made from fresh, hand-pattied ground chuck; buns are house-made daily to fit Bub's burgers. Quality, value and service rule with a standard set for the highest ingredients, products and service levels possible.
While Bub's is known for burgers, other menu items like grilled Mahi Mahi, Elk Burgers, Chicken sandwiches and Bub Dogs are customer-pleasers as well. The ice cream shop is also a popular stop on the Monon Trail, and customers find the hand-dipped shakes particularly refreshing. Indianapolis artist Mike Brown helped create the ambiance with colorfully painted farm-scene murals.” - Bub’s Burger & Ice Cream
“In 1720, when our ancestor Joseph Decuis' grandfather came to the New World, people ate only what they hunted, bartered for, raised or bought from someone nearby. Their food traveled from the forest or farm, to the kitchen, to the plate.
Food was a great pleasure in their lives; fresh, natural, healthy, seasonal and delicious. Meals were enjoyed around a table in good company.
But something changed after World War II. In our fast-paced, fast food, factory-farm world, the quality of food and the pleasure of dining have suffered. We are dedicated to keeping the timeless tradition of great local food and fine dining alive.
We credit our love for great food and fine dining to the influence of Joseph Decuis (pronounced day-QUEEZ). He lived in a time when his table was blessed with food from his farm, and dining was the stage for the bonding of family, friends and business associates. Our logo is an artful depiction of his signature as it appeared on his Last Will and Testament in 1822.
Many generations later, we believe in this family tradition so much, we created our own "Farm to Fork" experience. Today, our guests enjoy world-class dining, special events at the Restaurant or on our Farm, and overnight getaways at our Inn in Roanoke or our Bed & Breakfast on the Farm.” - Joseph Decuis
"Vegetarian Cuisine from the Heartland. Indy's favorite vegan lunch counter opened up their first full service restaurant in December 2017. Opening to lines out of the door, Three Carrots Fountain Square has been living up to the hype. Written up in every local media outlet (Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis Business Journal, and Nuvo) as well as national outlets (Eater and Veg News), Three Carrots was identified as one of Indy's Top 25 Restaurants. Utilizing a wide variety of plant-based foods and cooking techniques, Three Carrots creates comfort foods that are both familiar and unique. Their scratch approach ensures that everything they serve is fresh and flavorful. Three Carrots has become a staple for vegans and carnivores alike." - 3 Carrots
9. St. Yared Ethiopian Cuisine & Coffeehaus
“Experience - A taste of the "Hidden Empire", developed over an ion of time, founded in an ancient civilization and culture, and guided by the spiritual blessings of some of the world's major religions; a cacophony of taste not only to the mouth but to all the senses! truly . What we serve is an experience in timeless adventure.” - St. Yared Ethiopian Cuisine & Coffeehaus
“Indianapolis is known for more than racing. Stop by The Melting Pot to see just what everyone is talking about when it comes to gourmet fondue. We offer a polished casual dining experience that capitalizes on casual meals around the table. Connect with long-lost friends on a special night in town, or treat your one-and-only to a romantic date and delicious fondue dessert. Nothing shows you care more than a pot of melted cheese and chocolate—and a tall glass of wine doesn’t hurt either. In fact, all our culinary treats are sure to hit the spot. Flavors from around the world, fresh seafood straight from the coast, tender cuts of meat prepared by our chefs- all of these are on the menu at The Melting Pot.” - The Melting Pot
Whether you're a seasoned agent, or a potential home buyer or seller looking for some inspiration, these 10 Twitter Accounts have all your needs covered!
10) Luxury Home Magazine @luxuryhomemag
Luxury Home Magazine offers beautiful photography of luxurious homes in the states. A link with additional housing information and photos can be found in each post. Follow this page to indulge in stunning homes around the country.
9) Spaces @spacespgn
Spaces posts unique homes around the world. Expect to see multiple tweets a day from this page of fantastic homes from places such as Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, and many more. Follow this page to take a trip around the world to see beautiful homes.
8) Curbed @curbed
As stated in their bio, Curbed keeps you updated on all things home. Expect to see posts such as new builds in a community, incredible photography of gorgeous homes, and so much more. Follow this page to stay up-to-date on all things home.
7) Home Zada Digital Home Management @homezada
HomeZada is a home management twitter account with an outstanding team. Expect to find useful content such as their Home Inventory Tool and informative articles. This team is also quick to respond to messages sent their way. Give them a follow!
6) Houzz @houzz
Follow Houzz to find great articles covering topics such as home renovation, awesome tips on home decor, and so much more. Each article is well-written and includes beautiful photos of featured homes.
5) Housing Wire @housingwire
Housing Wire keeps their followers up-to-date on all things housing finance. They posts well-written articles that are informative and well-presented. Give them a follow to stay updated on their amazing content.
4) Homes & Gardens @homesandgardens
Homes & Gardens gives you your daily dose of stunning homes. View photos of incredible homes, read interviews covering amazing designers, and so much more. Check out their page to view awesome housing content.
3) Realtor.com @realtordotcom
Follow Realtor.com to keep up with the latest housing news. Content you can expect to find on this twitter account include interior design tips, photography of beautiful homes, and so much more. Check out their content and give them a follow to view their latest posts on your timeline.
2) One Kindesign @onekindesign
One Kindesign features beautiful interior designs and architecture. Each tweet comes embedded with a link to view photos and additional information about each home. Support this awesome page by giving them a follow!
1) Design Milk @designmilk
Design Milk posts stunning designs founded by Jaime Derringer. This page offers creative photography of unique designs and spaces. Follow this page to be inspired by art collected by Derringer.
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Planning to sell your home but don't know how to get started? If yes, then you're in the right place!
In this post, you can learn how you can sell your home like a pro.
Acknowledge that all markets are different. What may be a Seller's Market in Indianapolis may be a Buyer's Market in Fort Wayne. Each market is different. Look at homes that have sold in your area. Get a feel of market times. Check various resources such as Realtor.com or Mibor.com for sold information. We recommend getting a home inspection completed prior to listing your home for sale. This will prepare you for any issues that may arise or scare buyers off prior to listing your home. Clean up and clean out! This is one of the most important things to do. Get rid of all that clutter! If you haven't used it or touched it in 6 months then it needs to go! We recommend hiring a home staging expert to get your home organized and ready for market.
Realtor or No Realtor - Sit down and decide which is best for your situation. Some sellers like the "doing the grunt work" approach to selling a home. Some sellers may be experienced in home sales and can do it all on their own. Statistics show that Realtors net home sellers up to 10% more than going at it on their own. Items to consider when considering selling your home are: Title work, Appraisals, Contracts, Disclosures, and Marketing! Selling a home can be a daunting task these days. The days of putting a sign in the yard and advertising in the newspaper are long gone.
If you plan to sell your home FSBO (For Sale by Owner) without using a Realtor this could be another task. Many home sellers base their homes value on the tax assessed value. This can be good or bad. We see many times that the assessed values are much lower than what the market value is. We also see that assessed values can be much higher than what is market value. One recommendation is to get a current home appraisal on your home. If you choose to hire a Realtor they will have all the data available to them to provide to you as the seller on what fair market value may be or often times referred to as (FMV). Your Realtor should be able to show you data form existing homes sales from the last 6 months that will outline the best pricing strategy you should take. Do not overprice your home - this will cause market times to increase and will ultimately cause you to sell your home for less. When homes sit on the market for too long most buyers have the perception that the home has "issues" and this may cause your values to decrease.
We recommend interviewing 3 agents from different companies. Look for an agent that takes an aggressive approach to listing your home. Hiring a full-time sales associate that has local experience is key. In today's marketplace agents and brokers should show you how to leverage internet exposure and syndication. With over 95% of all home buyers finding their dream home online, internet syndication and marketing is a must. Agents should be familiar with social media outlets and internet lead conversions.
Ok, so you have chosen your Realtor and now you have an offer to purchase. What do you do? If you are working with a Real Estate Professional that professional should be able to guide you through the whole process. They will present the offer to you, prepare counter offers, schedule inspections and appraisals, coordinate and order title searches and coordinate the closing process. They should act a as sounding board for all your questions, needs, or concerns.
This is where the fun begins. You may feel relieved or you may feel that your world is caving in on you! Hopefully when preparing your home for sale you got rid of all that stuff you really didn't need, in return this should allow for a smoother moving process. Your Realtor should be able to provide a few recommendations of local movers that can assist. Moving can be a daunting task but planned well it can be a smooth process. During negotiations you may have closed a few days prior to moving. Keep in mind that the new buyers will be excited and eager to move into their new home. We always recommend to our clients to be sure to not leave anything behind and give it a good cleaning for the new homeowners. It always is better to "pay it forward".
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