Four Cheese Baked Penne from Food Network
Four Cheese Baked Penne from Ellie Krieger and www.FoodNetwork.com
dbgg1979 – Flickr.com
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I absolutely LOVE pasta – Love, Love, Love it and this dish looks delish!
Simple Soups from Food Network
Simple Soups from Food Network… Perfect to warm you this winter…
shygantic – Flickr.com
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rusvaplauke – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 175
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 175:
At the top of our list of things to do today is - LAUNDRY! My mother and I took 8 loads to Laundry Plus in Brewster, NY – about 15 minutes from home.
We put everything to wash and took off to A&P for some grocery shopping – a few phone calls and e-mails came in during our adventure at the laundry mat!
After shopping, we went back to the laundry mat – threw everything into dryers and then went for a quick lunch – also in the same shopping center. Came back – folded and left to get gas and a stop at the Brewster Post Office.
My Life as a Realtor – Day 174
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 174:
Monday – and I have a Doctors appointment today in Mt. Kisco with the Mt. Kisco Medical Group. Usually, I’m seen in the Southeast office which is only about 20 minutes away, but it’s good to know that if someone needs to be seen right away, between both offices, you can get an appointment.
Before leaving, I had to drop off Sara at school and noticed the tree that was full of snow last week is bare now…
I have no idea why I noticed this and why I’m mentioning it – ??
After my doctor’s appointment, my mother and I stopped to do some laundry in Brewster, NY at Laundry Plus. My washer is only 10 months old and it’s not working – Hmmm… maybe it has something to do with the fact that I wash 4 to 6 loads a day! Well, we are a family of 7 and with my mom here visiting from Portugal for a few months – that makes 8 – so loads and loads of wash that I do a day is just inevitable. Having no washer for a few days is just impossible, so I decided to try out a laundry mat…
We washed one large load, just to try it out and decided to come back tomorrow with more after seeing that it is a clean, large, bright place with many washers – 4 different sizes – and dryers – as well as a television and sofas to sit and relax.
Home Buyer Tax Credit Information
Homebuyer Tax Credit Information…
I just came across a great site that has information on understanding the homebuyer tax credit – Do you qualify? Is this just for first time homebuyers? When is the deadline?
This site answers these questions and more. The best part is there is an Eligibility Test to see if you can take advantage of this credit.
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Food Networks Ground Beef Recipes
Food Networks Ground Beef Recipes…
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* Simple Bolognese (Meat Sauce)
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My Life as a Realtor – Day 173
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 173:
An appointment in Brewster, NY – 2 complexes – Eagles Ridge and Fieldstone Pond.
Both are on my clients list and both were a pleasure to show!
My Life as a Realtor – Day 172
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 172:
It’s a sunny – but cold – Saturday morning and I have an appointment in Brewster, NY.
My clients, which are first time home buyers, have a closing scheduled for next week and came over to the home to go over a few things with the current owners. One item on their list was to go through the plantings around the property. We walked through the snow and I could only imagine how beautiful the landscaping will be in the Spring. For today, we froze while tracking through the snow…
AAA Tips on Saving Gas
AAA Tips on Saving Gas…
We could all use some helpful saving tips. This You Tube video was from a Twitter friend.
My Life as a Realtor – Day 171
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 171:
It’s Friday! Busy day…
Morning appointment in Brookfield, CT – one condo with a new client – a very sweet newlywed. Then, off to my second appointment. Also in Brookfield with a gentleman who viewed a listing sheet from my brochure box in front of my listing…
A 4/5 Bedroom – 3 Bath Colonial for $378,000!!!!
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Then my mother and I went to lunch at Panera Bread…
Then we did some grocery shopping at Shop Rite…
We’re having a seafood dinner tonight, but I’ll let you in on a little secret – I don’t care for seafood!
Then back into New Fairfield for a quick stop at Shaws for pellets and then back home to do some work before an evening appointment in Danbury to view a few townhouses again in the Rivington complex with first time home buyers. We were there until 8:45pm – and had a grand old-time!
Portuguese Custard Tarts
Mmmm! One of my absolute favorite sweets – Portuguese Custard Tarts – or as I know them – Pasteis de Nata.
I came across this recipe from David Leite’s ~ Leite’s Culinaria
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Cheesy Chicken & Salsa from Kraft Foods
Cheesy Chicken & Salsa Skillet Recipe from www.KraftFoods.com
bagaball – Flickr.com
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Allerina & Glen MacLarty – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 170
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 170:
Office Meeting today – the first for 2010 – at Century 21 VJF Realty. It was nice seeing everyone and enjoyed some breakfast and catching up…
I ended up saving my bagel with cream cheese for lunch…
After our meeting, I stayed and did some work – then back home - Faith drove once again – and I am the luckiest gal since I have my mom – a minnie me – at home - cleaning, cooking and caring for the kids and pets. As I said in yesterday’s post… “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Winter Sweet Treats from Food Network
Winter Sweet Treats from www.FoodNetwork.com - Mmmmm!
Paula Dean’s Five Layer Bars…
VeryBadLady – Flickr.com
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I can’t wait to make these!
jules:stonesoup – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 169
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 169:
CLOSING DAY for my client!!
The closing was held in Carmel, NY at Attorney William Shillings office. Here are a few pics I took as I drove in Carmel…
A beautiful sunny day
Just a few minutes away from the attorney’ s office – I can see “The Retreat” on the horizon
Then past Lake Gleneida
and the Historic Putnam Court House
After the closing, my client was extremely excited and it was also exciting for me to be a part of this. As we said our goodbyes, I noticed a plaque on the wall…
“It’s a Wonderful Life” – One of my favorite movies and sayings!
Pillsbury Bake-Off Finalists’ Recipes
Pillsbury Bake-Off Finalists’ Recipes – 100 of them!
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These recipes will compete for the $1 Million Grand Prize and other prizes!
** Pics from GOOGLE IMAGES
My Life as a Realtor – Day 168
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 168:
It is only the beginning of winter and I am already wishing for Spring to come quickly!
Although, there are some benefits to the winter season…. snow! Today, I had a final walk-thru with my client. Making sure all was well with the home before taking over ownership. He is a first time home buyer, purchasing on his own and what a great house he is purchasing with loads of potential. During the walk-thru, which was in the evening, we noticed some foot – or more like paw prints in the snow. There were 3 different types and we tried to figure out if one belonged to a cat, maybe another to a deer and a racoon??
My client is a NYC PO – I am sure he will soon figure it out!
My Life as a Realtor – Day 167
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 167:
It’s Monday! Younger 3 are back to school. Although we did have a 2 hour delay due to all the snow we had yesterday – and the kids and I were very grateful for the extra time.
I played catch-up with work and did a few things around the house. Even though Melissa and David were home, they were up in their rooms and that made it feel as though I had the house to myself… and Remi… and Tisha… and Moe…. and the rest of our pets. Who am I kidding? I am never alone!
Although Tisha just sleeps all day!
I keep looking at our tree, and little by little the ornaments have been moved to the top of the tree since Remi has taken and destroyed about 10 of them. So, I plan on leaving it up until Sunday…
My Life as a Realtor – Day 166
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 166:
I’m still putting things away from our New Years Eve and New Years Day party. It’s Sunday, last vacation day for my younger 3. My older 2 are off from college until the end of the month.
It snowed all day long here in New Fairfield, CT…
So, we all had a lazy day Sunday… well, all except for me! I worked and cleaned, sent a few e-mails, made a few calls. Remi decided he was going to start early and help put away some of our Christmas decorations. Although his “helping” isn’t exactly helpful…
Poor Santa…
My Life as a Realtor – Day 165
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 165:
Holidays are over – Whew! The New Year is here and it’s looking good – Thank God.
Worked for a bit, a tiny bit, then my mother, sister and I went out for some shopping and lunch….
Our first stop was Kohl’s in Danbury…
Then to a yummy lunch at Apple Bee’s….
Our last stop was to one of my favorite stores, HomeGoods!
Dream Home Living Spaces
Dream Home Living Spaces from Fine Living
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My Life as a Realtor – Day 164
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 164:
Happy New Years Day and Welcome 2010!!!
I am hopeful that I can say goodbye to 2009 and Welcome a better year in 2010!
Most of my guests from yesterday came back today. We ate and chatted and then went into the den to watch “Four Christmases” with Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn…
What a funny and entertaining movie. Everyone enjoyed the movie – young and old. What a nice way to start off the New Year!
100 Easy Chicken Recipes from Food Network
jules:stonesoup – Flickr.com
100 Easy Chicken Recipes from Food Network…
UCFFool – Flickr.com
Annie Mole – Flickr.com
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Kimtaro – Flickr.com
I LOVE Chicken – cooked, baked, fried, BBQ’d… any way and everyday if that’s all I had to eat! I am glad that I don’t have to raise – ax - and pluck them! My mother-n-law goes to Portugal every summer for about 4 months. During this time, she will raise…. and cook fresh chickens. I know this is the way they end up in the supermarkets and on my table, but if I ever had to do that - I don’t think I could ever eat chicken again! There just too darn cute…
Martin Pettitt – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 163
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 163:
Happy New Years Eve!!
My guests started to arrive at around 6:30. Leading up to this time, we cooked – cleaned and I did some work, hoping the results will be good in the new year.
Joe was busy cooking the lobsters. Earlier today, he went to China Town and bought 30 of them to eat individually and some were used in a seafood stew – Mariscada – that my mom made. The stew also included shrimp, scallops, squid, clams and oysters – all in a delicious red sauce served with rice on the side. We also roasted pork, roast beef, potatoes – and had veggies and salad and of course started with appetizers. By the time dessert came around, it was almost midnight. One of our sweet treats was a birthday cake for my sister Lisa. She was born on New Years Eve – HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!!
Lot’s of eating…
Lot’s of celebrating…
and lot’s of praying for a good New Year in 2010!
Food Network – Paula Dean – Finger Sandwiches
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Food Network – Paula Dean – Finger Sandwiches ~ A great New Years Day Brunch!
Never Cool in School / Leslie Kalohi – Flickr.com
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rachelcoyne – Flickr.com
Pillsburys Top Recipes of 2009
Robert S. Donovan – Flickr.com
Pillsbury’s Top Recipes for 2009
norwichnuts – Flickr.com
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norwichnuts – Flickr.com
Happy New Years Eve!
Happy New Years Eve!
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Hope everyone has a wonderful New Year – full of health, peace and prosperity!
Mykl Roventine – Flickr.com
GETTING TO KNOW ME
As a full time REALTOR in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties in NEW YORK – and Fairfield and parts of Litchfield counties in CONNECTICUT , I am very pleased to have the opportunity to share my passions on REAL ESTATE, FAMILY, PETS, anything and everything in and around a HOME – including COOKING, MOVIES, MUSIC and more!
I have been married for 25+ years to my wonderful husband Joe. We have 5 children – Melissa, David, Amanda, Sara and Jonathan. After waiting anxiously – for almost 17 years, being home with my kids for 10 and a Nursery school teacher for 7 years – I FINALLY became a Licensed Realtor – first in Connecticut - where my family and I live – and then in New York – where my office, Century 21 V.J.F. Realty is located.
I was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York. My parents, who came to the US from Portugal, were extremely hard working – with even stronger ethics on being good to everyone – everywhere – period! “Faz bem, nao olhes a quem.” This has been instilled in me all my life, which has made me the mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and the REALTOR I am today. Thank You Ma and Papa. 
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