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THE WEEKEND EDIT #40 SOGGY SATURDAY

Wishing you a great day from the soggy state of Colorado. I am in a USTA league and we have yet to play a tennis match outside since the season began in mid-April. We had snow this past week- twice.

The only flowers I have right now are from Trader Joe’s.

My daughter called after Mother’s Day dinner and said she returned home to soggy carpet and baseboards (her neighbor left the sink running) in the condo next to her.

Of course, it reminds me of her study abroad when the girls’ washing machine broke. Of course, with this plaza view, it was hard to complain.

My husband and I got our 2nd Covid shots. I woke up feeling fine, but got very sluggish by mid-morning. My husband had a rough night (with both shots). I will not make a snarky comment. #wink.

After all, he is the father to these three…

Speaking of three… after what feels like three months…. our refinished floors, new baseboards and fireplace remodel are done.

Photos to follow.

With my mid-week sick day, I had some time to search Pinterest and the internet for new finds.

  1. The inspiration for our living room library wall belongs to this lady
  2. This is my new favorite top for the summer.
  3. Heather shared not one but two dollar shop finds.
  4. This was a funny sentence to introduce a recipe.
  5. My daughter gave this hair product to me for Christmas. Love it!
  6. I created a board just for these.
  7. Paula’s journey will inspire you. Share with someone.
  8. I so enjoy following these two guys.
  9. I ordered these sandals for an outdoor graduation ceremony. I figured if the field is muddy I have cork heels.
  10. If you want a fun blog to follow check out Michael’s blog.

What are your plans this weekend? I need to get going on my garden goals.

 

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HOW TO MAKE A RENTAL FEEL LIKE HOME

Showing renters (or parents of renters)   how to make a rental feel like home.

Hi there! If you don’t know my story I am a Realtor® by day and a home blogger at night. In this year’s crazy (Denver-everywhere) market many young professionals and families are reluctantly renewing their leases until the market settles.

I am here to cheer all of you renters (or parents or renters)  and show you how to make a rental feel like home.

 

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5 THINGS TO MAKE A RENTAL FEEL LIKE HOME

1.Extension Cords

Extension cords are the workhorse for rentals where outlets might be in awkward spaces. Some of you might have seen this tip on my youtube channel.

I have a box dedicated to these guys. I found mine for like $7.00 from Target. Extension cords are so useful around the house. Especially helpful when you have them handy before moving that huge heirloom piece from your grandmother.

 

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2. Oversized Frames

Stick with me on this one because you might be thinking, “I can’t nail prints into the walls, Laura”

I got you. If you buy oversized frames you can tilt those frames on an entry table or dresser. Oversized frames add height, color and personality to a space.

Never underestimate the power of a tilt. Just tilt it and forget it.

This print below is tilted and you may recognize the pattern from this hack.

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3. THROWS + PILLOWS

Did you ever think why hotels always feel like a hotel and yet an Airbnb or a VRBO  feels more like home?

Throws and pillows.

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Yep, a throw and pillows are what every renter needs in their home. It’s a commitment that you are staying awhile.

4. BASKETS

Want to score double points on how to make your rental feel like home?

Add a basket.

Baskets add a healthy balance between clutter and containment-especially in a small rental.

5. NOISE BUSTERS

When I work with first-time buyers they always share what they don’t like about living in a 10 story apartment rental. The noise. Not all rentals have adequate noise abatement measures.

Open a window just a smidge (depending on what floor you are on in your building). Add a strand of bells, petite wind chimes or dream catchers. Just something that reminds you of the fresh air and the stillness in early mornings.

Fans work too! A fan generates a bit of a breeze in a stale room and adds some white noise to your surroundings. I have this one and it has several settings.

And, speaking of windows – window ledges offer a bit of additional space. Think of a window ledge as a console table.

 

Thank you for stopping by today.

Here are a few wall decor options that don’t require nails.

These work well if you are allowed to use these.

How to Decorate a  BEDROOM ON A BUDGET  

7 IDEAS TO DECORATE YOUR FIRST PLACE

Here is a fun gift for young adults living on their own for the first time.

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CHOCOLATE PRETZEL KISSES

Sharing these super easy and cute chocolate pretzel Kisses 

They are bite-size and easy (ish) to portion control.  I made my first batch over the holidays and have them in my holiday rotation. The pastel M&M’s are perfect for spring treats and maybe a small gathering.

They are the perfect salty-sweet combo. The hardest part is waiting for the M&M’s to “set” on top of a slightly melted Hershey Kiss.

Can you stand it?

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CHOCOLATE PRETZEL KISSES

It takes longer to unwrap the Hershey Kisses than to bake and top them off with a spring mix of M&M’s. It’s also a challenge to unwrap without sneaking a few from the bowl. Guilty!

You are only limited by the M&M seasonal candy coating offerings.

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In more amazing news I did not screw these up. They are Laura fail-proof. If you have followed my blog for more than five days you know I have a history of recipe misunderstandings.

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For this spring mix, I made a batch and froze the M&M kisses. They may not look as smooth and pretty when they defrost but I am not picky when I just need a little chocolate mid-day snack. The frozen Kisses make it more challenging to binge. #wink

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The second best part of this 3 ingredient dessert is they look pretty when served. Most days, my recipes go sideways and many times it is the photo opp that fails. But these are too cute on camera not to share.

I usually serve them in a small bowl and they would be a great addition to a charcuterie board.

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Recipe

CHOCOLATE PRETZEL KISSES

A seasonal favorite treat for the perfect combination of salty and sweet.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 30 bag pretzel squares or the crossover ones I prefer the squares to "plate" the Hershey Kiss.
  • 30 Hershey Kisses, unwrapped
  • 30 M&M candies (plain, chocolate)

Instructions
 

  • PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 175-200 DEGREES
    PLACE 30 PRETZEL SQUARES (WAFFLE SHAPE) ON A BAKING SHEET
  • ADD PARCHMENT PAPER TO COOKIE SHEET
  • PLACE 30 PRETZELS ON COOKIE SHEET
  • ADD HERSHEY KISS TO EACH PRETZEL
  • BAKE AT 175-200 FOR 2-3 MINUTES (MY KISSES WOULD NOT MELT SO I INCREASED TEMP TO 200 AND KEPT THEM IN FOR A GOOD 3 MINUTES)
  • REMOVE BAKING SHEET AND PLACE 1 M&M IN THE CENTER OF THE HERSHEY KISS + PRETZEL BASE. THIS STEP CAN GET MESSY IF KISSES ARE TOO SOFT. I LOST A FEW HERSHEY KISSES + M& M PRETZEL BITES IN THE BETA TEST VERSION #wink
  • COOL. POP IN FRIDGE FOR A 1/2 HOUR TO SET. STORE AWAY FROM FAMILY MEMBERS AND HIDE BEHIND THE BREADCRUMBS.
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PIN FOR LATER

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Before you head to the grocery store for a bag of Kisses and M&M’s here is another amazing 3 ingredient treat.

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