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  • How To Enjoy Your Own Party

    You’ve double-checked the invites, tried out the recipes, rearranged the decoration, and recounted the gift bags. Yet it seems you might have overlooked something. With all the planning, cooking, and hosting, it’s easy to forget to have fun and enjoy the festivities you have worked so hard to bring about. These practical tips will save you time and headache so you can focus on having a good time your own party.

    1. Get the date into the books early. This is the busiest time of the year for EVERYTHING—so lock it in. Send out a quick email reminder, followed by an evite.

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  • Join Our “Best Party Ever” Pinterest Contest!

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    The leaves have started to turn, and we are packing away our summer wardrobe as we prepare for sweater weather. While summer will surely be missed, we can’t wait for the holidays!

    Do you love to throw parties? Do you live for crafting the perfect table scape and filling it with wonderful food? Do your guests go home with crafty DIY party favors? Do you have what it takes to throw a Pinterest perfect party? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to join our Best Party Ever Pinterest Contest!

    How do I join?

    Joining our Best Party Ever Pinterest Contest is easy:

    1. Follow Pinterest.com/BHGRealEstate
    2. Create a new Pinterest board on your profile entitled BHGRE Party
    3. After that, it is time to start planning your idea for the Best Party Ever! Fill your board with great ideas for your dream party. Categories can include but are not limited to: food, décor, and entertainment.
    4. Hashtag each item on your board with #BHGREParty
    5. Click here to submit your entry
    How do I win?

    Our Best Party Ever Pinterest Contest runs from October 6th until October 28th at 9am EST. After this period, we will pick our favorite boards and share them on our Facebook page, where you can vote on which one really is the Best Party Ever! Once the voting commences, the winner will get $2,500 and a free consultation with lifestyle expert and Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Dream Team member Carolina Buia!

    For more information on our Best Party Ever Pinterest Contest, visit our BHGRE Pinterest board! Be sure to follow us, as we will be pinning our favorite party tips every day! We can’t wait to see the Pinterest party idea that you put together! Get ready to pin to win!

  • Ask a Pro Q&A: How Can I Use My Backyard for Entertaining?

    Welcome to another installment of Ask a Pro! Today we are talking to Dream Team member and outdoor design expert Carson Arthur! Let’s see what he has to say about creating a backyard that is perfect for entertaining!

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    Q:  My backyard is very spacious, with lots of room for entertaining. What are some ways I can use my backyard as a place for entertaining and hanging with family and friends?

    -Suzy F.

    A:  I would suggest building a beautiful deck. Since wood is half the cost of stone, a wood deck is a great option for increasing the living space in your yard. A good deck can also last between 10-12 years, so you can enjoy it for many years to come. If you have a little more in your budget, a stone patio is an elegant way to update your backyard for entertaining. Lasting upwards of 25 years, stone requires very little maintenance and is a great option if you are planning to stay in your home for a long time.

    -Carson A.