Your home staging checklist:

Are all countertops clean and clear?
Have you removed unnecessary furniture throughout the house?
Is the refrigerator free of children's art and magnets? Check the bathrooms
Are the surfaces clean and clear?
Are shower curtains clean and hung properly?
Is the flooring clean and fresh?
Are towels neatly hung? Check the walls
Is paint and wallpaper fresh and clean?
Are the walls free from cracks and holes?
Is there anything on the walls that need to be removed? Check the floors
Is the carpet clean and free from stains?
Are hard surface floors clean and free from stains? Check the windows
Are all the windows clean?
Are draperies and blinds clean? Pet check
Remove any signs that this is a pet's home. Check the aroma
Air out the home prior to showings. Set the mood prior to showings
Open draperies and blinds.
Turn on the radio to a soft music station, set the volume low.
If you have time, bake a batch of cookies or muffins to create a warm, welcoming aroma.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

One year of Real Simple magazine for less than $2/issue, plus a $10 gift card to The Container Store: http://ping.fm/yQpXS

Friday, June 25, 2010

Off to Summit County this afternoon to walk 26.2 miles to fight breast cancer with other Family Managers. But first, The Container Store!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Get in the Glow and Jergens will donate $1 to the Skin Cancer Foundation (I use this on my legs; it's great): http://ping.fm/qTks8
I am the Mom of a Great Kid (two, actually), and the Gazette (page A4) agrees: http://ping.fm/PvDNI

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Women-owned businesses account 4 $3,000,000,000 of US economy-more than GDP of France, Italy or UK (+Canada, India and Vietnam). (more.com)
It might curb lunch-swiping officemates, but would the office manager throw away your PBJ? http://ping.fm/qIsDU
I'm pasty by choice (actually self-tanners are pretty natural looking these days): http://ping.fm/SMWn7
Lost a user's manual, or considering a purchase but want to see the manual first? http://ping.fm/xqJ6L
Planning a road trip? Use GasBuddy to compare fill-up prices here and from the road: http://ping.fm/TIPJC
New to CO Spgs, or just want to try something new? Just Yelp: http://ping.fm/QOrB5
Oldie but goodie - fun with the Dramatic Chipmunk (only 5 seconds long): http://ping.fm/IRL0O

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