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Manic Monday ~ Family, Work & The Holidays

12-05-11

Steph Atkins-Arnett, SRS

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ENJOY THE BANGLES “MANIC MONDAY”
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Are you as swamped as I am with the holidays?! I found this helpful article to justify ordering out vs. cooking

Cut Down On Holiday Stress with a Simple Holiday Meal

By Elizabeth Scott, M.S., About.com Guide

Updated November 20, 2008

About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board

Cut down on holiday stress with a simple holiday meal."

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The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it’s also a time of stress. In fact, according to a poll on this site¹, close to 90% of respondents find the whole season to be stressful! Much of this holiday stress comes from trying to create picture-perfect holiday meals that grace the covers of magazines. Fortunately, the most important part of a holiday celebration is the love, and shortcuts can be taken with the food. Here are some ways to simplify a holiday meal:

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: Less Than Usual!

Here’s How:

Plan Ahead. If you decide what to cook early, have all ingredients on hand and cook some of the meal ahead of time — you can save yourself a lot of stress. Also, cleaning the house a week ahead of time frees you up to focus on meal preparation and takes pressure off as the big day approaches.
Simplify Cooking. If you can take shortcuts, take them. Bake your turkey in a plastic bag, which keeps it moist as it cooks and makes clean-up easier. Opt for instant mashed potatoes, pre-cut green beans and pie from the store. Unless you derive great personal satisfaction from cooking something exquisite (and time-consuming), people will enjoy the short-cut food more if it means you’re more relaxed during the meal.
Cut Down On Food. If you’re cooking for only a few people, you may consider cooking a turkey breast — rather than the whole bird — to save time and energy. Turkey breasts cook more quickly, take less preparation, leave no carcass behind, feed several people and supply delicious white meat, which is lower in fat. While it’s fun to have leftovers, if the idea of turkey soup and turkey sandwiches for the next two weeks doesn’t appeal, this is a good place to simplify.
Try Fewer Side Dishes. It’s a lot of fun to have a feast, and there are many creative recipes this time of year. If you cut down on side dishes, though, you can save yourself quite a bit of time and effort. Just pick a vegetable or two with rolls, and make a lot of them. This way, while there’s less variety, there’s plenty of food. Bonus: This may make people less likely to stuff themselves and regret it later.
Let Others Help. Another fun way to simplify your meal is to let others help with the side dishes. If you’re having other people come, you can just let everyone bring a side dish or dessert while you supply the turkey. If you’re only cooking for your own household, you can let everyone in the house be responsible for one side. This lets everyone feel good that they’ve contributed to the joy of the feast.
Get Take-Out. If all of this sounds too complicated, there’s an even simpler way. Many restaurants and even grocery stores are beginning to offer pre-cooked holiday feasts. All you do is pick up a cooked turkey or ham (which can be reheated and served when you choose) and several side dishes. This is a great solution for those who want a traditional meal for their holiday celebration, but simply don’t have the time or ability to cook one.

Tips:

Setting a simple table–paper napkins, food as a centerpiece, etc.–can also help.
Remember that the important part of the celebration is the people you’re with, not the menu.
You can also simplify meals by practicing stress management² techniques.

What You Need:

A willingness to try something new.

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***For Desoto County MS - Hernando MS 54th Annual Christmas Parade

12-01-11

Doug Capps, CLO, CRMS

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54th Annual Hernando Christmas Parade

DATE: 12/5/2011 (Postponed until 12/12/11)

TIME: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Join us for the Hernando, MS 54th Annual Christmas Parade, which will feature more than 100 entries with floats, cars, marching bands, horses, fire trucks and of course, Santa! This year's parade theme is "Christmas through a Child's Eyes." This seasonal community favorite offers lots of fun for the entire family.

The parade begins at the corner of Mt Pleasant Extended and Commerce Street and travels down Commerce Street, around the Courthouse Square and ends at Hernando Baptist Church on East Center Street.

For more information about mortgage financing, please contact DOUG CAPPS at (662) 429-5100 ext. 105. NMLS ID #68160.

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, 224 West Commerce St, Hernando, MS 38632 is a "MS and TN Licensed Mortgage Company." NMLS ID #2289. An Equal Housing Lender. All loans are subject to credit approval and compliance with investor guidelines.

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***Final Changes to the VA Funding Fees

11-29-11

Doug Capps, CLO, CRMS

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Finally some good news for Veterans!

On November 21, 2011, the President signed HR 674 which reduces the VA Funding Fees associated with VA Home Loans. This new fee structure will be in effect for loans closing after 11/22/2011 until 09/30/2016.

This will help reduce costs for Veterans purchasing a home. Some good news!

Keep in mind that the VA Funding Fee is waived for Veterans that are receiving at least 10% VA disability.

Click this link for the funding fee chart.

For more information please contact DOUG CAPPS at (662) 429-5100 ext. 105. NMLS ID #68160.

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Vicksburg Foreclosure Real Estate: No More Worries

11-22-11

Kevin Simpson

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Foreclosures on the rise, Good opportunity for Investors

11-19-11

Nick Miller

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With the future of the economy still uncertain, and mortgage default notices being filed at breakneck speed, is there any reason to be optimistic about the real estate market today?

I guess that would all depend on who you are. For investors who can get their hands on some cash, this is a great market to be in. As the pendulum of supply and demand continues to swing higher and higher on the supply side, prices will continue to fall, which equals a great buying opportunity.

And not only that, but as more and more people are being displaced from their homes, the demand for rental property increases. Of course you, as the investor/landlord, will have to relax your rental qualifications some as many will have a foreclosure or default on their credit report.

Overall, it is still an unfortunate situation we find ourselves in. But for those who are able to take advantage of the situation, yet do not, only adds to the level of misfortune. The only way to turn this thing around, and for homes to start appreciating again, is to reduce the supply of inventory.

Interesting article: http://www.eforeclosuremagazine.com/foreclosure/more-foreclosures-on-the-way-with-more-default-notices-filed

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