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Todd Wardle's...
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 Service
For Life!
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Insider Tips for Healthy, Wealthy and Happy Living
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Inside This Issue...
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Use These Strategies To Shop Smarter For
Groceries...
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Got Job Burnout?
Take These 5 Job-Improvement Steps...
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Fun Facts and Laughs:
4 Popcorn Trivia Facts, Sharks Spotted Texting, and
More...
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Trivia Challenge: Win Free Movie Tickets For Two
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Real Estate Q&A:
What Are The Remodeling Trends For 2010?
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Dear Friend...
It's easy to assume anything marked "sale" is a bargain,
but it's not always the case. You can learn more about
this supermarket tip and 8 other smart grocery shopping
strategies in my latest
Service For Life!
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Free consumer newsletter.
You'll also learn how to improve your job if you're
burned out, plus some fun facts, a trivia challenge, and
lots more.
Enjoy your issue, and please feel free to call me
whenever a friend, family member or neighbor needs a
caring, competent real estate professional to help with
buying or selling.
To health, success and laughter in your life!
Todd Wardle
Todd Wardle, REALTOR®
Todd Wardle
PS. For an easy checklist of inexpensive ways to
make buyers instantly attracted to your home, pick up a
copy of my Free Consumer Report "44
Moneymaking Tips For Prep To Sell"
by emailing me at:
Todd@FindIdahoHomes.com, or calling
me at:
(208) 322-8628
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Today's Brain Teaser . . .
How many zeros are there in a googol? (answer
below)
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Use These Strategies To Shop Smarter For Groceries . . .
You can read plenty of articles on the internet about
how to save money on groceries, but do you really have a
grocery shopping strategy? Here are some supermarket
tips and secrets that will make you a savvy shopper.
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Approach grocery shopping like a job.
You need to have a plan (take a list) and a budget
to make the best use of your time and money.
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Stick to a time schedule.
Shop for what you need and get out. It is said that
if you're in the store more than 30 minutes, you'll
spend an extra 50 cents to $1 per minute as you walk
the aisles.
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Shop alone.
Real Simple Magazine says parents will
spend 10-40 percent more if they take their kids
along. It might be worth it to hire a babysitter!
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Only buy "food" at a grocery store.
Generally, you're better off buying toiletries,
cleaning supplies and pet food at a big-box discount
store.
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Know the floor plan.
Shop the perimeter first for fresh fruits and
vegetables, protein and milk. You'll find some good
buys in the center aisles, but you'll also be
tempted by items like frozen convenience foods.
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Don't assume everything on sale is a bargain.
Stores often display "sale" items at the end of the
aisles. Manufacturers pay to have their products put
there so they aren't necessarily a good deal.
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Check "price per unit."
Sometimes it's cheaper per unit to buy two smaller
items than it is to buy one supersize package.
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Look high and low.
Stores often place higher-priced items at eye level
(brands pay for the space). Check prices on the top
and bottom shelves.
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Pay attention at checkout.
Shoppers lose up to $3 billion a year on scanner
mistakes (current sale prices not reflected).
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Learn How To Maximize The
Value Of Your Home!
Did you know there's a free consumer report showing
which repairs and fix-ups will net you the most value
for your home? It's called the "Homeseller's
Guide To Money-Making Fix-ups," and
it's great even if you're not planning on selling soon.
To get your free copy email me by
clicking here,
or call me at:
(208) 322-8628.
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Got Job Burnout? Take These 5 Job-Improvement Steps . .
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Are you bummed by job burn-out? If quitting your job
isn't an option, take these five steps to improve your
situation.
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Identify stress factors and learn how to manage them.
Be proactive rather than passive about workplace
issues. Know the difference between the "shoulds"
and the "musts." If you have too much work and too
little time, talk to your supervisor.
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Reconnect with your core work.
Maybe you've strayed from what you were originally
hired to do. Focus on the work you enjoy doing.
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Take care of yourself.
Take time off to recharge your batteries.
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Build new relationships.
Make friends with people who might have fresh ideas
and perspectives. Do something different - open a
Twitter account.
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Plan your next move.
Outline what you'd have to do to change careers and
start taking action.
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Would You Like To Know How Much Your Neighbor's Home
Listed Or Sold For?
Maybe you're just curious. Or perhaps you're thinking of
selling soon and want to know how much your home is
worth. Either way, I can help...with no "sales pitches"
or runarounds. Just email me by
clicking here,
or call me at:
(208) 322-8628 and I'll give you all the
facts.
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Fun Facts and Laughs . . .
Do You Know These Facts About Popcorn? . . .
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The average American eats about
58 quarts annually.
(Are you doing your part?)
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Popcorn was the
first food to be microwaved
deliberately.
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The average markup on an ounce of popcorn at the
movie theater is about
1,275 percent.
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A medium popcorn and soda at the nation's largest
theater chain is nutritionally equal to
3 quarter pounders with 12 pats of butter.
You Can Do Almost Anything With Baking Soda . . .
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Deodorize your car.
Sprinkle some on the seats and floor, let it sit 15
minutes then vacuum.
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Take it on a camping trip.
Use it as a dish washer, hand cleanser, toothpaste
and fire extinguisher.
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Clean your microwave.
Mix 2 tablespoons in a cup of water, put it in a
quart container and zap it for 2-3 minutes on high.
Wipe down moist interior.
Have A Laugh - "Even Sharks Are Texting" . . .
Seventy-four white sharks in Australia can now send text
messages thanks to GPS units attached to their bodies.
It's all for safety - when they get near a beach, a
receiver detects their presence and sends text messages
to wildlife officials and lifeguards. Hope they don't
say BBL (Be Back Later)!
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Thank
You! Thank You!
Thanks to YOU the word is spreading.
Thanks to all of my clients and friends who graciously
referred me to your friends and neighbors last month!
See, rather than pester people with unwanted calls and
visits, I build my business based on the positive
comments and referrals from people just like you.
I just couldn’t do it without you!
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Trivia Challenge for the Month...
Who Else Wants To Win Movie Tickets For Two?
What country's inhabitants have the longest average life
expectancy (according to the U.S. government)?
a. Canada
b. Macau
c. Switzerland
d. Singapore
EMAIL ME AT: Todd@FindidahoHomes.com
OR Call Me At (208) 322-8628
And You Could Be One Of My Next Winners!
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Brain Teaser Answer:
A googol is 1 followed by 100 zeros! The term was
invented in 1938 by the 9-year-old nephew of a
mathematician.
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Thanks For Thinking of Me!
Did you know I can help you or any of your friends or
family save time and money when buying or selling a
home? Thanks for keeping me in mind with your
referrals...and spreading the word about my services.
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Real Estate Q&A . . .
Q. What Are The Remodeling Trends For 2010?
A. Obviously,
your return on investment depends on where you live. But
according to
Remodeling Magazine's "2009-2010" Cost vs.
Value report, which compiles results from members of the
National Association of REALTORS® in 80
cities, the trend is toward small-scale projects and
replacements.
There's no doubt that curb appeal helps sell homes. You
can improve your home's exterior without spending a
great deal of money by adding a deck, replacing a lawn
or enhancing the entranceway.
Because of all the government incentives available, it
also makes sense to make any improvements that add to
your home's energy efficiency. For example, you can get
a federal tax credit for 30 percent of the cost (up to
$1,500) for installing certain products such as
energy-efficient windows, insulation, roofing, and
heating and cooling equipment. Go to
www.energystar.gov for details.
Prospective home buyers continue to look for
improvements to kitchens and bathrooms. Instead of a
high-end remodel, more people are choosing moderately
priced upgrades that will improve their chances of a
sale.
If you have any questions, or need capable and
trustworthy representation, please email me at
Todd@FindIdahoHomes.com.
THANK YOU...For reading my Service For
Life!®
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