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Today we celebrate freedom
thanks to those who came before.
Those brave men who fought and died
in each and every war.
Freedom always comes at a price,
And while we celebrate
We should tip our hats to the heroes
who made our country great.
Midtown Montgomery Home for Sale:
3404 Wellington Rd Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 418701
4 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2,303 square feet | Cloverdale
You won't run out of space in this Cloverdale cottage with big master suite addition! This 4- bedroom 3 bath Cloverdale/Idlewilde home in Midtown Montgomery has been nicely updated over the years, including recessed lighting, renovated kitchen, and a master suite addition! You will enjoy hardwood floors in the main living area and bathrooms with original tile and fixtures. Other features include original built-in china cabinet in kitchen, granite countertops, and original marble fireplace in living room. Sunroom boasts classic bead board ceiling and original windows. The master suite has a walk-in closet and extra-large shower. Master also has a private entrance from the rear of the house. The exterior includes mature landscaping, a private fenced yard, and rear parking pad. Walk to parks and dining/entertainment.
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Getting married to the love of your life is an exciting time no matter where the location. If you and your soon to be spouse are looking for a nice place to become one, consider all of the benefits of a backyard wedding. Below is a list of the many reasons why sharing your nuptials behind your home or your parents place may be a good idea.
1. The number one reason you might want to consider wedding your soul mate in the backyard is because you can save a ton of money. No need to book a church or a venue because you will just need to step outside into whatever type of wedding oasis you choose to create. You can get as elaborate as you want or keep it scaled down to save even more.
2. Choosing the date of your special day can sometimes be an issue if you are looking to book a certain venue. During the summer months it can sometimes be difficult to find a place in which to wed because others have already booked them in advance. If you are one that waits until the last minute to get things done, holding your ceremony on the lawn is a perfect answer!
3. Decorating your outdoor wedding will be a snap because you won’t have to abide by anyone’s rules and regulations, only yours and/ or your parents. Let your creative juices flow as you turn the outdoors into all you have ever dreamed of.
4. The reception will be easy to set up with a few tables and chairs. You can have everything catered if you choose or if you would rather keep it simple, the kitchen will be close by so that you can have someone cook and deliver it right to the tables. Easy enough!
5. Your friends and family can be super involved in your celebration of marriage if you decide to go this route as well. Perhaps you have some young kids in the family that would like to be ushers or help to serve the meal after the service.
6. Committing your lives to one another is a sacred thing. Doing so either in your parent’s backyard or your own is a great way to hold those memories very close.
Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.
Moving from an old house into a new house can be an exciting. It can also be a very stressful time for those folks who don’t like to throw anything out. Don’t worry. You can keep most of your items, but there are a few that should most definitely be thrown out before you move and those are listed for you below.
1. If you have a lot of old towels and rags lying around your house, whether you use them or not, you might want to get rid of those before you move into another home. These types of things can carry bacteria on them. And you don’t want to start out in your new place with dirty items when you can purchase new ones once you arrive.
2. Make-up is good to have but it does have a shelf life. Once that has passed, it isn’t really good to keep it around. Avoid the compulsion to throw all of your old makeup into a box and take it with you. Although you use it once or twice, there really is no need for it because it won’t look as nice as a new pallet of makeup.
3. Soaps, deodorants, nail polish, and sunscreen may be things you use on a regular basis but you really don’t need to take up space in your moving boxes for these types of items. These things don’t cost a lot of money and can easily be purchased anywhere.
4. Once you start packing and you find a ton of USB cables, realize that you don’t need them all and get rid of a few of them. You may have a friend in need of a USB cable that you can bless with one or two.
5. Don’t pack paperwork unless it is absolutely necessary. Of course you will have to keep important contracts and tax information, but most of the paperwork you’ve collected over the years is likely now obsolete and can be thrown out before you head out.
6. Last but not least, go ahead and let go of all of the clothes you can no longer fit into. Donating these types of items can many times be a big blessing to others.
These are just a few ideas of things you might want to get rid of before you move. By doing this you will avoid having to unpack all sorts of unnecessary items and will save yourself a ton of time in the process.
Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.
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Dad
He never looks for praises
He’s never one to boast
He just goes on quietly working
For those he loves the most
His dreams are seldom spoken
His wants are very few
And most of the time his worries
Will go unspoken too
He’s there…a firm foundation
Through all our storms of life
A sturdy hand to hold to
In times of stress and strife
A true friend we can turn to
When times are good or bad
One of our greatest blessings,
The man that we call Dad
Happy Father's Day!
Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.
It’s almost that time of year, where college students will be graduating and heading home for summer! It’s an exciting time for everyone, especially parents who can’t wait to see their kids! Many college students who are graduating will begin their first apartment search as they begin their lives outside of college. Below is a list of first apartment mistakes many college graduates make. Look over them so that you know what to expect and what to avoid.
These are just a few first apartment mistakes college students tend to make. Keep these in mind when making your final decisions on where you want to live and you may be better able to avoid them.
Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.
Montgomery AL Home for Sale:
2110 Capitol Ave, Montgomery AL 36107
MLS# 418172
3 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1,391 square feet | Capitol Heights
This updated Capitol Heights charmer is neat as a pin and ready to move into! Great architectural accents added in kitchen. Cozy covered front porch, and lots of shady space out back for entertaining. Formal dining room and breakfast room space, and well-proportioned living room with fireplace. BIG detached garage is wired and has work-space for tinkering/projects, plus additional covered storage behind AND to the side.
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Wetumpka Home for Sale: 1864 Jasmine Hill Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36093
MLS# 418133
4 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1 half bath | 3,530 square feet | Jasmine Hill Rd
This Victorian-esque dollhouse really packs a punch! Situated on an over 2.5 acre lot, the private setting will sooth your nerves and make you feel as if you are out in the country, while being minutes to shopping and dining. Grand living spaces and open feel main floor, wet bar, study, family room, and big kitchen with large breakfast room PLUS huge master suite on the first floor. Three more spacious bedrooms and two baths upstairs. Great 2nd floor gallery looks down into main living room and is the perfect place for your prized collections. Three levels of decks lead down to a large swimming pool and patio area, or enjoy the gorgeous views from the 2nd floor balcony (which feels like three floors up due to basement level.) Two car carport leads into large finished storage space, which is plumbed for additional bathroom, and ENORMOUS partially finished basement that is a wide open 2001 square feet! Great storage/rec room/kids indoor play area, or finish out for even more living space. This is truly a special property, and was solidly custom built.
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Many of us select plants for the garden at our Montgomery, AL home based on their visual effect—color, height, size of blooms, etc. And so we should, as the sight of our plantings should be pleasing to our sense of sight. As we plan our garden, however, we should also be aware of the other four senses—and include plants which appeal to each of them.
SMELL: Aromatherapy is a powerful practice. With nothing more than a simple scent, the brain can be triggered to remember long forgotten memories, emotions, and feelings. With that being said, it is important to carefully select the flowers you want in the garden of your Montgomery, AL home. With a few simple choices, you can create your own "memory lane' or relaxing oasis. In terms of fragrance, it’s hard to beat roses or lavender. Wisteria and jasmine are scented climbers which can really enhance the sensory pleasure of a garden, and amaryllis belladonna and spirea both add pleasant scents.
SOUND: Few of us associate the sense of sound with our garden, but the rustling of long grasses and the chirping of birds add a much-appreciated dimension. To attract songbirds, use fruit-bearing understory trees like dogwoods and service berries and shrubs such as viburnums and hollies and introduce low growing perennials and dwarf shrubs like creeping juniper and cotoneaster. You can also plant vines, ground covers, and sunflowers to increase chirping and tweeting.
TOUCH: Texture in garden design refers to the surface quality of the plant. Plant textures range from delicate and fine to coarse and bold. The feel of the foliage in your Montgomery, AL home’s garden is not the only element of texture, however, as the texture can change with the play of light and shadow and even with viewing distance. Plants with thread-like leaves call out to be touched, so consider adding cosmos, baby's breath, asters, and grasses. In addition, iris and lamb’s ear will each provide softer tactile experiences.
TASTE: The world of herbs is nearly without limits. Think about basil, chives, rosemary, chamomile, cilantro, mint, and parsley, to name just a few tasty garden additions. Consider, too low bush blueberries or ligonberries. Lesser known, but equally valuable as salad additions are the flowers of the hibiscus shrub, columbine, and daylilies.
Some of the plants you have selected for your garden will serve more than one purpose and will appeal to more than one sense, so be sure to sniff, feel, taste, listen to, and view each of them!
Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.
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Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
National Moment of Remembrance
To ensure the sacrifices of America ’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, in December 2000, the U.S. Congress passed and the president signed into law “The National Moment of Remembrance Act,” P.L. 106-579, creating the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance. The commission’s charter is to “encourage the people of the United States to give something back to their country, which provides them so much freedom and opportunity” by encouraging and coordinating commemorations in the United States of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance.
The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation. As Moment of Remembrance founder Carmella LaSpada states: “It’s a way we can all help put the memorial back in Memorial Day.”
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