Lynell Frederic's Blog Posts

Nothing says welcome home quite like walking out of the cold into a nice, warm house.  Its easier to make a house feel like home in the wintertime.  Here are a few tips to help you set the

A recurring gathering lets friends unwind, laugh, and simply be grateful for time together with no other expectations.  The simplest things remind us of our blessings; a bowl of hot soup, good

ITALIAN CREAM CAKEIngredients6 large eggs, separated                    1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla  

Although spring and summer are the best times to sell a home, it doesn't mean serious buyers will fall off the face of the earth during fall and winter months.  You are actually in a better

*  It is important to make certain that the first impression is a great one.*  You'll never have more activity on the home than you will in the first three to four weeks of the.

If you want to keep your home comfortably cool while saving energy dollars during the warm months, here's an idea:  don't add extra heat in your home.  In practical terms, that means:*;

Turns out there's a science to buying sheets that makes sure you get all the good night's sleep you can.  Here are some tips from the Home Fashion Director at Macy's:*  100% Egyptian

Home prices in most metropolitan areas grew significantly in the third quarter, with the national median price rising at its fastest annual clip in nearly eight years, according to the National

Just like your mother always told you, first impressions are important. That is why looking your best is an important part of your day to day life. The same thing can be said of your home. What your

They say home is where the heart is, but for Kyosuke Himoru, home is where the Shaq was.  The Japanese pop singer is selling the former Beverly Hills home of the Big Aristotle.  Himoru,

To laugh often and love  much;  To win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approval of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To

Juicing and smoothies are all the rage right now.  While both can boost your fruit and vegetable intake (something most Americans need to do) and are great for getting a variety of produce into

A juicy grapefruit is both refreshing and healthy, but if you're taking certain prescription medications, think twice before digging into one.  A new study in the Canadian Medical Association

Next time you face an irresistible all-you-can-eat spread, follow these tips gleaned from recent studies of buffet behaviors.1.  Sit Far Away" The average person makes three trips to the-

Whether you're guiltily guffawing at your favorite TV show or quietly giggling at a comic strip, laughing does you good.  Laughter is a great form of stress relief.  A good sense of humor

Reduce saturated and trans fats.  Eat less full-fat cheese, ice cream, lunch meats, fatty cuts of beef or pork, and fried food.Limit simple carbohydrates and refined sugars.  Eat less,

We are all exposed to stress every day.  Often, to calm ourselves, we eat and drink comfort foods:  Ice cream, chips and dip, doughnuts, cookies, candy, coffee, soda and alcoholic drinks.

One way to esteem a person is by what he says.  A better way is by what he does. The best way is by what he gives. Elizabeth Bibesco said, Blessed are those who can give without

There is a face-lift you can perform yourself that is guaranteed to improve your appearance.  It's called a smile.  Laughter is like changing a baby's diaper--it solves a problem and makes

Summertime is here and it is time to go explore someplace new, visit family and friends or just head to the beach for a little rest and relaxation.  Although a few indulgences on vacation are

Buying your first home can be confusing and overwhelming.  It doesn't have to be.  A first-time homebuyer might be able to rest easier knowing they're not the only ones who feel confused

Did you ever consider having three full seasons of color on your property? You can, and it's fairly easy! By using early to late bulbs in spring, annuals in the summer and mums in the fall- plus

When preparing your home for open house, it needs to be as clean as possible.1.  Depersonalize as much as you can.  Personal, sentimental pics etc. are distracting. Buyer's could spend

"I would rather have 30 minutes of "wonderful" than a lifetime of nothing".