Tag: holiday

DIY Thanksgiving Ideas – “Thankful Tree”




A fun and easy way to display “thankfulness” in your home for Thanksgiving.

November 13 / 2012

Here’s to Halloween and the Place We Call Home




The doorbell to your home is used more on October 31st than potentially any other day of the year. It’s Halloween and there’s arguably no holiday where home plays a bigger role.

October 31 / 2012

Home Sweet Home: Halloween Candy Battle (Final Four)




October is flying faster than a witch on a broom and we have already reached our 3rd round of the Halloween candy battle. (Click for Round One & Two) All of the sweet candies, Starburst, Sour Patch Kids, Twizzlers, Mike & Ike, Pop Rocks, Nerds, and Jolly Ranchers, have been knocked out and only chocolate ones remain but which will reign supreme as the ultimate people’s choice? You will soon find out but until then help us decide which two deserve a spot at the final face off.

A Hassle Free Way to Carve a Beautiful Halloween Pumpkin




Forget trying to draw and trace complicated shapes. Cookie cutters are the way to go.

October 18 / 2012

Home Sweet Home: Halloween Candy Battle (Elite Eight)




In case you missed round one, we thought it would be fun to poll our readers  to find out what the ultimate Halloween candy is. The goal of this is to provide home owners with the need to know information on how to be the coolest house on the block for trick or treaters. In [...]

Home Sweet Home: Halloween Candy Battle Royale Round 1




I think iit’s safe to say every homeowner remembers their first Halloween at their home.Having Trick or Treaters is like a home ownership rite of passage. After having a self debate in the candy aisle about how many Trick or Treaters will actually come and how much of the candy you will end up sneaking before the 31st, the next most important decision is what sweet treat to actually give out.

7 Scaretastic Halloween Home Light Shows




Every community has that one house that goes above and beyond with over the top decorations and holiday spirit. While they may not be the ideal neighbors they certainly create excitement for all ages with their extreme festivity. Do you have a home in your neighborhood like these?

My Memorial Day Post…Part II




I wrote this a couple of years ago and wanted to share it again because it remains relevant today. Just as I wrote back on May 27, 2010, my wife and I are again headed to our Lake Michigan area cottage for the Memorial Day weekend. I also continue to love our great country and am incredibly in awe of those who serve our country in the United States military.

May 25 / 2012

What People Dislike Most About Holiday Home Decor




Tis’ the season to be jolly as the old yule tide goes, but it’s also a season for frustration with home holiday decorations. As I made my 20th trek to the basement this weekend to bring up even more Christmas decorations, I found myself getting annoyed with the whole process. I can’t be the only one who feels this way so this week I set out on an impromptu survey through Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to find out what is the one thing people dislike most about decorating their home for the holidays.

November 30 / 2011

Coldwell Banker Holiday TV Spot – Crowded House




This year we partnered with NBC to not only create a holiday themed TV spot, but also advertise on some of the most notable holiday programs. This week, we launch our holiday themed ad which we call “Crowded House.” Our recent survey of consumers showed that 40% of people have more than 15 people living under one roof during the holiday season! As you’ll see in the video below, we played off that concept in what we think is a relatable TV commercial.

November 21 / 2011