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Looking for Some Local, Boutique Coffee Shops in Carrollwood & Lutz?

Yes, They Do Exist & Here Are a Few of Our Top Picks! Here’s a little run down on some of the best little coffee shops that you might not have heard about yet. But chances are, the word will soon be out about these local gems. Zeal…
Welcoming Home, Welcome, Guests
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When You Live in Florida…

Be Prepared to Entertain Out-of-Town Guests! When we first moved to Florida over 30 years ago, my co-worker gave me the best advice: make sure that you have a guest room that is ready for visitors at a moment’s notice. Little did I know how…
Storage, Tips for Moving, Boxes
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How To Break It To The Kids That You’re Moving

In today’s world of frequent transition, summer is a very convenient and popular time for families to relocate. Certainly moving is a challenge for everyone but it can be really difficult on children. Should a sudden job transfer find you…
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Looking For Some Pampering at a Spa or Salon?

Here are some of the top Spas and Hair Salons in North Tampa: Essentials Spa in Carrollwood 12936 N.Dale Mabry Hwy, Carrollwood 813.644.7205 Step into Essentials Spa and you will immediately relax in this upscale boutique. Essentials offersall…
Home Pet Medicine
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What Should You Do When Your Pet Gets Bitten By A Snake?

Noah’s Mobile Veterinary Clinic Gives Us The Facts It’s every pet owner’s nightmare: your inquisitive dog comes face to face with a snake and gets bitten. So many thoughts race through your mind. Is the snake poisonous? How do I help…
Dog, Pet, Summer, Cool Down
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Is Your Pet Ready For The Florida Summer?

Some Reminders For Pet Owners Before The Heat Sets In Pets Don’t Sweat It Like We Do Many animals can’t regulate their body temperature like we do by sweating. A dog’s sweat glands are located on the pads of their paws and they can over…
Florida Home Styles, Backyard Pool Outdoor Home Real estate
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Dreaming of a Backyard Oasis This Summer?

Here’s how to hire the right pool company! Spring is here, and the warmer weather may have you looking at your backyard with designs on creating a pool or recreation area. If you’re ready to take the plunge and have a pool or spa installed,…
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Want a Beautiful Lawn This Summer?

CHECK OFF THESE 6 SPRING TO-DOS NOW! Ahh Springtime in Florida. The season where the warm weather returns and we hope to return our jacket to the very back of the closet. It’s also the time to start prepping our yard for the pests of summer:…
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Top Home Staging Tips That Will Sell Your House Quickly

Want to bring more potential buyer traffic to your home? A well-appointed and carefully staged home is the best way to make an outstanding first impression. We’ve asked our go-to home organizing pro, Susan Layden of Susan’s Organizing Solutions,…
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Are You Moving During the Holidays?

As we mentioned a few weeks ago, selling your home during the holidays makes sense for many reasons, but if you're also moving into your new home around the holidays, you may be anticipating a lot of stress. It's easy to see why. Moving day…
Clean, Modern, Declutter
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Home Staging-What Is It?

We've talked a little bit about home staging & you may have wondered what it’s all about. There are even a few television reality shows that feature staging experts doing their magic on a particular house or condo. So what exactly is…
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Staging Your Home Starts in the Kitchen

Selling your home is about presentability: from the front yard to the laundry room, your home's features must be presented in a way that shows off the best parts of your home. This is why staging is such an important part of the selling process. Susan…
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Selling Your Home During The Holidays?

8 REASONS WHY LISTING YOUR HOME NOW MAKES SENSE! Many people assume that listing your home during the holiday season isn’t worth the effort. We disagree! Here are 8 reasons why savvy Florida sellers list their homes NOW. The number…
Home, Fix Up, Activities, Painting Paint

Need Help Choosing the Perfect Paint Color?

Here’s Some Advice from the Experts at CMC Painting Company of Tampa! There’s nothing more inviting than a professionally painted home. From the expertly painted front door to accent walls that pop with color, a beautifully painted home…
Home Remodeling Updates Upgrades Remodel
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Thinking of Remodeling? Here Are The Top Projects That Really Hold Their Value

It’s no secret that remodeling a home can be expensive. But sometimes improvements are necessary, especially if you are gearing up to sell. Thankfully, there’s no need to remodel every room at once, but you do have to prioritize in order…
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Your Credit Score and What It Means

Just like a person’s cholesterol number, the credit score ranks right up there with life’s potentially worrisome 3-digit numbers. If you’ve ever bought a home or a new car, then you’re already familiar with a FICO score. But what exactly…
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Need to Schedule a Move? LOL Transport is Tampa’s Moving Pro!

As you might have noticed, moving tends to peak in the summertime. In fact, according to The American Moving & Storage Association, 11 to 13 percent of all moves occur during summer months, as compared to the rest of the year. With the…
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Smart Back-to-School Shopping Strategies to Help You Save Big!

For most parents in the Tampa Bay area, the countdown is officially on. The First Day of School countdown, that is. With most area schools opening in a matter of weeks, parents can’t help but smile these days. And yet, those smiles can quickly…
Things to Do, Couples Tampa, Events, New Neighborhood
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Smart Summer Car Care Tips from Carrollwood Aamco!

Summer is family vacation time, but nothing can deflate a road trip like a car breaking down on a hot afternoon. Vacation disasters like these can be avoided with careful routine maintenance. When it comes to summer car tips or any of our car…
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Travelling with the Pets This Summer?

HERE ARE SOME TIPS ON HOW MAKE THIS A ‘PAWSITIVE’ EXPERIENCE FOR YOU AND YOUR PET! Before You Leave Home: Just like with any vacation, successful trips with your best furry friend require a bit of preparation beforehand. Plan your…
Walk, Tampa, stress-free, dreams of downsizing, Florida, Beach

5 Quick Tips for Planning Your Best Vacation Yet!

This is the time of year when the weather finally changes and when those summer day dreams from mid-February get closer to becoming a reality. One of the most exciting parts of summer and a staple for many is the Summer Vacation. At this point…
Walk, Tampa, stress-free, dreams of downsizing, Florida, Beach
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To refund or not to refund…that is the question

So the tax deadline is now behind us and for many, the decision becomes what to do with that refund check. We’ve asked our expert and Certified Public Accountant, Marta Strauss, to weigh-in on the topic for our blog readers: Tax season…
Walk, Tampa, stress-free, dreams of downsizing, Florida, Beach
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Xeriscaping For Earth Day!

Just in time for Earth Day, choose Florida Friendly Plants for a Low-Maintenance, Natural Landscaping Routine. It seems too good to be true to think that you could cultivate a collection of flowers, shrubs and plants that are native to…
Walk, Tampa, stress-free, dreams of downsizing, Florida, Beach
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Facts About Tax Day

WHY IS TAX DAY ON APRIL 15TH AND WHERE DOES THE TAX MONEY GO? All over the country, Americans have been gathering receipts and organizing tax documents, preparing to file their taxes before this year’s deadline, which falls on Tuesday,…
Walk, Tampa, stress-free, dreams of downsizing, Florida, Beach
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Resolve To Keep Your Home Organized in 2014!

2014 is still shiny and new, but how about those resolutions? They seemed like such a great idea, didn’t they? This is just about the time in the New Year when resolve can weaken, fitness plans are abandoned and someone sneaks the Oreos back…