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6 Items You Should Keep In Your Kitchen During The Holidays

The holidays are coming, and we've put together a list of essentials to have on hand when company comes over. It's the most wonderful time of year if you are prepared. 

1. nuts/cheese/stuffed olives

These easy staples can be stored in your cabinet and easy to pull out when guests come over. 

2. wine

Stock up on a few extra bottles. You can use them in case you underestimated how many people were coming over or as a quick hostess gift when you're heading out for a party.

3. local goodies

It is always fun to put out local treats like honey or olive oil and balsamic vinegar from the oilerie down the street.  

4. plenty of kitchen towels

Holiday themed kitchen towels spruce up the room. Whether they are quirky or traditional,…

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Apple Cider Bourbon Smash

Apple Cider Bourbon Smash

I know how much Southerners love their bourbon. I thought this looked like the perfect November cocktail. 

Ingredients

• bourbon
• apple cider
• lemon

Directions

• Cut the lemon in half and then cut each half in quarters. You will end up with 8 wedges.
• Add the lemon to the shaker and muddle the wedges for at least 2 minutes. You want to extract as much of the fresh lemon juice and zest from the skins as you can. Look at it all! 
• Measure out 4 ounces of bourbon.
• Measure 5 ounces of apple cider.
• Add fresh ice to the glasses.
• Add 1 cup of ice to the shaker, cap it and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain, divide and pour the drink between the two glasses.
• Add a half slice of apple and one…

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 17 Greenwood Drive

This crush is for all the golf lovers out there! I know you'd love to live on a course. 17 Greenwood Drive is on the Rose Hill golf course and sits on a 1/2 acre lot. 

Need more:

• completely and spectacularly renovated  
• love the LVP flooring
• the kitchen is so sharp
• that skylight is...amazing
• how about that backyard?
• amenities in Rose Hill are terrific

I just really think you'll love Rose Hill and Greenwood Drive. Let's go for a visit.

17 Greenwood Drive l Rose Hill l Bluffton

Offered at $728,500

Listed by Colleen Jacques with The Alliance Group Realty

What is our Crush of the Week you ask? ─ Definition: A "Crush" is a brief and intense infatuation of someone or something. Since we're Realtors, we…

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7 Household Expenses You’re Probably Wasting Your Money On

"They were this gorgeous, greenish-teal, and they looked great in my laundry room," says Eliesa Prettelt, avid DIYer and author of "A Pinterest Addict" blog.

The washer/dryer combo was perfect. Such a delightful way to brighten laundry day — with a cheerfully colored front-loader set. They could actually make laundry fun!

But after barreling through three sets in four years, she knew she'd made a mistake. "They looked so pretty, but I had nothing but problems with them," she says.

She eventually gave up and got nondescript, white, commercial-grade top-loaders she scored for less than half the cost of her original machines. They may be plain, she says, but "I've had no problems since."

Lesson learned. The hard way. Now for learning the easy…

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 20 Horvaths Pennisula

Alight now! You had me at "Oceanfront!" The rest is just icing on the cake.

There are so many amazing features about this home. Whew!

• did you hear me say oceanfront?
• how about a private pool in the backyard...on the beach?
• how about opening your windows and listening to the waves crash on the beach?
• the views are unreal
• eating breakfast in that gorgeous kitchen
• the kitchen backsplash and lighting - yes please
• an elevator - of course
• 3 porches that look out over the ocean

The sunrise on Bradley Beach is like no other. We've got to go see this home together.

20 Horvarths Peninsula l Bradley Beach l Hilton Head Island

Offered at $3,250,000

Listed by Christopher Sankowski with Vacation Homes of…

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Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be.

It turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership as a way to build their wealth, but it may not be exactly the way previous generations have done it. The study explains how they’re breaking into the market:

“. . . younger generations of Americans are not buying into that dream in the same way that older generations have. A growing number of Americans are choosing to make their first real estate purchase as an investment property.”

Instead of buying a home and moving into it themselves, some young buyers are purchasing a home so they can use it as a rental. This tactic may be gaining popularity,…

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Planning for Holiday Company

We are just about 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving, and for many of you, that means - company. How many of you always say you're going to plan ahead and then you get too overwhelmed and you don't? (Secretly raising my hand!) I found this great blog post that gives you tips on preparing for company and gives great recipes for meal planning. I work so much better if I have a checklist. It takes all the guesswork out of the time that I would rather be with family and friends. Hopefully this will help you too.

Click here to read the article.

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Caramel Apple Dip

Caramel Apple Dip

Only 4 Ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounce block of cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 16 ounce container of caramel dip or thick caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup toffee bits

INSTRUCTIONS

• Place the cream cheese in a medium bowl and beat with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
• Add the sugar and beat until thoroughly combined.
• Spread the cream cheese mixture into an even layer in a 3 cup serving dish. 
• Pour the caramel dip or sauce over the cream cheese mixture. Spread into an even layer. Top with toffee bits and serve with sliced apples. Serve at room temperature.

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 28 Cedar Lane

Since you all know that I am in Moss Creek daily...I know exactly where this gorgeous home is. It's one of my favorite areas in Moss Creek. Who wouldn't want to live on an island off the nature preserve trail? Come on now...

What else?

• waterfront views and live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss
• porches for days with decking that looks like hardwood floors in your kitchen
• the exposed beams in the sunroom are a lovely addition
• nice and big rooms
• how about those bookshelves
• first floor master is a game changer
• two fireplaces so you don't need to share

Your island home awaits! I know how to get there - I'll take you.

28 Cedar Lane l Moss Creek l Hilton Head Island

Offered at $1,675,000

Listed by…

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Petals & Stars Entrepreneur Day 4 Kids

Around Town

Look how fun and unique this event is! Right? 

What could be better than having kids learn with real life experience how to run a business? This is a popup market where the kids set up booths and sell their items. Popup markets and festivals are all over the Lowcountry with our fantastic local vendors. It is so inspiring that the kids get to do the same. 

November 20th at Shelter Cove Park from 1-4pm

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