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		<title>Moving to Idaho? Here&#8217;s Insider Info About Boise&#8217;s Metro Area</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; If you&#8217;re thinking about moving to Idaho, you&#8217;re not alone. This roomy western state is one of the fastest-growing states in the US. If a move to the gem state might be in your future, keep reading to get a lay of the land.  The &#8220;City of Trees&#8221; For many people moving to Idaho...]]></description>
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<p>If you&#8217;re thinking about moving to Idaho, you&#8217;re not alone. This roomy western state is one of the <a href="http://worldpopulationreview.com/states/fastest-growing-states/">fastest-growing states</a> in the US. If a move to the gem state might be in your future, keep reading to get a lay of the land.</p>
<figure id="attachment_88038" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-88038" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-88038" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1570804504-300x214.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="214" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1570804504-300x214.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1570804504-768x548.jpg 768w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1570804504-728x520.jpg 728w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1570804504-60x43.jpg 60w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1570804504-640x457.jpg 640w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1570804504.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-88038" class="wp-caption-text">Nov. 15, 2019: Bike officers patrol Boise&#8217;s 22.3-mile greenbelt pathway year-round. The bicycle unit began in 1989 with two part-time officers and now has five officers and a sergeant.<br />Photo credit: D.Lopez-FotoMundo America / Shutterstock.com</figcaption></figure>
<h2> The &#8220;City of Trees&#8221;</h2>
<p>For many people moving to Idaho means heading for the state&#8217;s capital, Boise. This intermountain west city is home to the largest metro area in the state. The nearest major cities include Salt Lake City, Utah to the south and Portland, Oregon in the northwest.</p>
<p>If you aspire to become a local, one of the first things you need to know is how to pronounce the name of the city. Locals pronounce it &#8220;boy-see&#8221; instead of &#8220;boy-zee.&#8221; Boise is located in Idaho&#8217;s Treasure Valley, a large fertile high desert farming area kept green by extensive irrigation systems. The New York Canal flows through the city, supplied by the Lucky Peak Reservoir. The Boise River also runs through the city, flanked by an extensive park system and bike path known as the greenbelt.</p>
<figure id="attachment_88039" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-88039" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-88039" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1294968559-300x200.jpg" alt="Fountain in Meridian Idaho." width="300" height="200" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1294968559-300x200.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1294968559-768x512.jpg 768w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1294968559-740x493.jpg 740w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1294968559-60x40.jpg 60w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1294968559-750x500.jpg 750w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1294968559-640x427.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-88039" class="wp-caption-text">August 8, 2018: Girl in Fountain statue at Fountain Square in The Village, Meridian, Id.<br />Photo credit: Matthew Thomas Allen / Shutterstock.com</figcaption></figure>
<h2>Fastest Growing Metro Areas</h2>
<p>Most newcomers planning to move to Boise actually end up in one of several cities surrounding Idaho&#8217;s capitol. Nampa and Meridian are among the nation&#8217;s <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/in-ranking-of-fastest-growing-cities-meridian-and-nampa-beat-out-boise-heres-why/ar-AAIMtqI">fastest-growing cities</a>.</p>
<p>These once sleepy farming towns, along with Eagle and Caldwell, are now growing rapidly. Other smaller outlying cities include Star, Emmett, and Kuna. If you really crave small-town life you can check out numerous small farming communities in Southwest Idaho and near the Eastern Oregon border.</p>
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<figure id="attachment_88040" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-88040" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-88040" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1128659324-300x198.jpg" alt="Jack's Urban Meeting Place in Boise, ID" width="300" height="198" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1128659324-300x198.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1128659324-768x508.jpg 768w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1128659324-740x489.jpg 740w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1128659324-60x40.jpg 60w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1128659324-640x423.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-88040" class="wp-caption-text">June 7, 2018: JUMP, Jack&#8217;s Urban Meeting Place, a not-for-profit, interactive creative center and community gathering place in downtown Boise on a summer afternoon.<br />Photo credit: stellamc / Shutterstock.com</figcaption></figure>
<h2>Economic Growth</h2>
<p>If you visited Idaho decades ago, prepare to find new construction almost everywhere. Subdivisions and shopping malls have sprung up across the region&#8211;and downtown Boise&#8217;s skyline has changed significantly.</p>
<p>One popular new venue, Jack&#8217;s Urban Meeting Place (JUMP) is also a nod to Idaho&#8217;s history. Idaho&#8217;s former &#8220;potato billionaire&#8221; Jack Simplot&#8217;s influence can be felt throughout the Treasure Valley from Esther Simplot Park (which he donated in memory of his wife) to Micron Technology Inc. (a computer memory company he helped make possible by investing heavily in the new technology in the 70s).</p>
<p>A <a href="https://boisedev.com/news/2018/4/10/look-out-boise-silicon-valley-looks-to-idaho-to-solve-expensive-talent-problem/">lower cost of living</a> compared to parts of California and the Northwest has some companies moving to Idaho while other successful start-ups have been created by Idaho natives in the past several years. A few notable software as a service companies in the Boise metro area include ConvertKit, Click Funnels, Truckstop.com, Paylocity, and an Intuit location.</p>
<h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-88044 size-medium" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1481755382-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1481755382-300x169.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1481755382-768x432.jpg 768w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1481755382-740x416.jpg 740w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1481755382-60x34.jpg 60w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shutterstock_1481755382-640x360.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />The Housing Market</h2>
<p>Due to the increased number of people moving to Idaho, Boise area housing prices continue to increase. In December 2019 the <a href="https://www.weknowboise.com/blog/boise-market-hotter-than-before.html">median home price in Boise was $335,000</a> compared to <a href="https://www.weknowboise.com/blog/boise-market-hotter-than-before.html">$214,000 in 2014</a>. That&#8217;s a $121,000 increase in only five years.</p>
<p>However, the area&#8217;s cost of living is still a bargain compared to many major cities on the west coast, especially Seattle and major cities in California where investment from foreign cash buyers has been driving up real estate prices. And while <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/17/foreign-purchases-of-american-homes-plunge-36percent-as-chinese-buyers-flee.html">foreign investment in the US housing market</a> has been cooling off in the past couple of years, the effects still aren&#8217;t being felt in the Boise housing market where a tight supply is expected to push prices a bit higher in 2020. In fact, Realtor.com <a href="https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/boise/article238286408.html">predicts Boise will have the hottest housing market</a> in the nation in 2020.</p>
<p><em>Are you contemplating a big move this year? We&#8217;d love to hear about it the challenges you&#8217;re facing. Comment below or drop me an <a href="mailto:teri@stagetecture.com">email</a>. </em></p>
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		<title>Is Your Yard Ready for Fall Entertaining?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 20:50:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[(A big “thank you” to our friends at Get Assist for sponsoring this post!)   The red and orange leaves of autumn are falling as cooler temperatures swallow up the last warmth of summer. With a little hard work, the same yard that hosted backyard cookouts with children running across the lawn can be transformed...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-87849" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_1161670690.jpg" alt="Fall Outdoor Entertaining" width="800" height="1200" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_1161670690.jpg 2245w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_1161670690-200x300.jpg 200w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_1161670690-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_1161670690-347x520.jpg 347w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_1161670690-40x60.jpg 40w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_1161670690-400x600.jpg 400w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_1161670690-640x960.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>(A big “thank you” to our friends at Get Assist for sponsoring this post!)</em></p>
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<p>The red and orange leaves of autumn are falling as cooler temperatures swallow up the last warmth of summer. With a little hard work, the same yard that hosted backyard cookouts with children running across the lawn can be transformed into an entertaining hotspot during the fall months. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-87850" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_738757900-300x200.jpg" alt="Great Outdoor Seating for Fall" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_738757900-300x200.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_738757900-768x512.jpg 768w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_738757900-740x494.jpg 740w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_738757900-60x40.jpg 60w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_738757900-750x500.jpg 750w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_738757900-640x427.jpg 640w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_738757900.jpg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p><strong>Seating</strong></p>
<p>Why let cooler temperatures drive you inside when you can create warmth and fun outside? How could you make your outdoor space just as inviting as your living room? The solution may be found in comfortable outdoor seating. Purchase a few outdoor couches and chairs where guests can lounge and converse. Make sure you design your seating layout so that small groups of people are encouraged to talk to each other.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-87851" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_443943052-300x200.jpg" alt="Fun Outdoor Entertaining" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_443943052-300x200.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_443943052-768x512.jpg 768w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_443943052-740x494.jpg 740w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_443943052-60x40.jpg 60w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_443943052-750x500.jpg 750w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_443943052-640x427.jpg 640w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_443943052.jpg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p><strong> Fire Pit</strong></p>
<p>Consider purchasing or building a <a href="https://www.getassist.com/make-your-outdoor-space-blaze-with-a-fire-pit/">fire pit</a>. In the fall fire pits can be ideal gathering places for guests who get chilly. They’re also a built-in party activity. Who doesn’t enjoy roasting hot dogs and smores over an open flame? Check out <a href="https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/gardens/3-garden-recipes-for-your-backyard-fire-pit-">this website</a> to get some creative recipe ideas that will work for your fire pit.</p>
<p>There are so may things you can do around a fire pit. Try stargazing on a clear night or hosting a game night. Put up a sheet and host an outdoor movie night or organize a cider tasting party complete with appetizers. Be sure to have extra pillows and blankets on hand for guests to use.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-87852" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_118900342-300x200.jpg" alt="Fall Yard Care" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_118900342-300x200.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_118900342-768x512.jpg 768w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_118900342-740x494.jpg 740w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_118900342-60x40.jpg 60w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_118900342-750x500.jpg 750w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_118900342-640x427.jpg 640w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_118900342.jpg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p><strong>Landscaping</strong></p>
<p>So much can be done to maintain and enhance your outdoor space in the fall. Give your lawn one last cut before colder weather sets in. Rake your leaves and shred them to create some free mulch. Check your driveway and your walkways for cracks in the concrete or asphalt and fill them. Apply a sealant to protect these areas from the rain and freezing temperatures. Water your evergreen trees so they don’t risk dehydration in the winter. If you feel like you don’t have the time or the energy to stay on top of your yard maintenance check out <a href="https://www.getassist.com/landscaping/" rel="dofollow">Get Assist</a> to find a local professional near you.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-87853 alignleft" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_456771163-300x225.jpg" alt="Outdoor Lighting" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_456771163-300x225.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_456771163-768x576.jpg 768w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_456771163-693x520.jpg 693w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_456771163-60x45.jpg 60w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_456771163-640x480.jpg 640w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_456771163.jpg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p><strong>Lighting</strong></p>
<p>There’s no reason to come inside when the sun sets. String lights are a festive addition to any outdoor space. Landscape lighting can be added to illuminate walkways and driveways. Outdoor lanterns can add light in dark corners. Don’t party in the dark invest in some quality outdoor lighting.</p>
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		<title>How to Make Homemade BBQ Ribs Recipe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Simran Chhibber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nothing says barbecue like making a homemade BBQ ribs recipe. Some foods remind you of ‘Home Sweet Home’. You might venture out into the best restaurants in the world but the aroma and taste of food cooked at home by your mom cannot be replaced. One such recipe that calls for remembering your home is...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nothing says barbecue like making a <strong>homemade BBQ ribs recipe</strong>. Some foods remind you of ‘Home Sweet Home’. You might venture out into the best restaurants in the world but the aroma and taste of food cooked at home by your mom cannot be replaced. One such recipe that calls for remembering your home is the Classic Barbecued Pork Ribs. This gorgeous summer <a href="https://stagetecture.com/bbq-grill-spicy-shrimp-skewers-recipe/" target="_blank">barbecue recipe</a> is a reason enough for the family to get together in the backyard and enjoy this delectable food. So go call on your folks!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">How to Make Homemade BBQ Ribs Recipe</h3>
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<h3><strong>BBQ Ribs Recipe Ingredients:</strong></h3>
<p>Pork ribs &#8211; 4 lbs</p>
<p>1 tsp smoke salt</p>
<p>1 tbsp paprika</p>
<p>1 tbsp garlic powder</p>
<p>1/2 tsp ground red pepper</p>
<p>3/4 cups brown sugar <em>(light colored variety preferred)</em></p>
<p>2 cups barbecue sauce <em>(use your favorite brand or flavor)</em></p>
<h3>Barbecue Ribs Directions:</h3>
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<li>Pre-heat the oven to 150°C. Meanwhile take out the rough tissue from the bony side of the pork ribs.</li>
<li>In a bowl mix salt, paprika, garlic powder, ground red pepper and sugar.</li>
<li>Now rub the mix on the pork ribs using your fingers.</li>
<li>On a baking tray arrange for two layers of foil and place the ribs with the meaty side down. Now lay two layers of foil on the ribs and seal the edges by crimping the edges of the top and bottom foils upwards.</li>
<li>Cook for about 2 hours and 15 minutes.</li>
<li>Remove from the oven and check if the meat has shrunk away from the bones. If yes then its done, else put it back in the oven for another 15 minutes.</li>
<li>Heat the broiler and meanwhile cut the ribs into portions that are can be served. You can cut 2 to 3 ribs together.</li>
<li>Now arrange the ribs on the broiler with the meat side facing down.</li>
<li>Brush the barbecue sauce on the bony side and wait for it to bubble. Once that happens to flip the side and repeat the same on the other side.</li>
<li>Your pork ribs are done.</li>
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<p>This summer barbecue works well with all sorts of meat like lamb and chicken apart from pork. You can even grill the meat once it is out of the oven. The use of foil while baking helps keep the flavors and juice intact and helps you toss up a succulent dish. Do share if you can think of any interesting twists to this recipe. It would be great to hear from you.</p>
<h4><strong>Want a tangy sweet barbecue sauce? Try this Apricot Pineapple glaze!</strong></h4>
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<p><span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">2 slabs baby back ribs (about 2 lbs.</span> <span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">each)</span></p>
<p><span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">Rib Dry Rub</span></p>
<p><span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">Rib Liquid Seasoning</span></p>
<p><span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">*Sweet Barbecue Glaze</span></p>
<p><strong><span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">Sweet Barbecue Glaze Ingredients:</span></strong><br />
<span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">2 tablespoons vegetable oil</span><br />
<span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">1 cup finely chopped yellow onion</span><br />
<span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">2 teaspoons finely minced garlic</span><br />
<span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">1 1/4 cups apricot preserves</span><br />
<span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">1 cup ketchup</span><br />
<span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">1/3 cup honey</span><br />
<span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">1/4 cup rice vinegar</span><br />
<span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">2 tablespoons soy sauce</span><br />
<span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce</span><br />
<span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotles in adobo plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can</span><br />
<span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">1 tablespoon yellow mustard</span><br />
<span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper</span></p>
<p><strong><span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">For the sauce</span></strong><span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">: See –</span> <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/09/apricot-glazed-barbecue-pork-ribs-recipe.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">Serious Eats</span></a> <span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">for full recipe:</span></p>
<p><span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">1.</span> <span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.</span> <span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.</span> <span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.</span></p>
<p><span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">2.</span> <span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">Add apricot preserves, ketchup, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, jalapeño jam, chipotles, adobo sauce, and mustard and stir to combine.</span> <span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly, about 20 minutes.</span></p>
<p><span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">3.</span> <span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">Puree sauce with an immersion blender, or transfer sauce to the jar of a regular blender, and process until smooth.</span> <span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">Season with salt and pepper to taste.</span> <span class="blast tbn-flight-sentence">Let cool to room temperature, transfer to a jar or container, until ready to use; sauce can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.</span></p>
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<h3><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to make sure your barbecue grill is clean:</strong></h3>
<p>Take a look at <a href="https://stagetecture.com/grill-cleaner-green-ways-clean-charcoal-grill/">green ways to clean your grill</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/grill-cleaner-green-ways-clean-charcoal-grill/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-81707 size-full" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/grill-bbq-food.jpg" alt="grill bbq food" width="700" height="761" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/grill-bbq-food.jpg 700w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/grill-bbq-food-276x300.jpg 276w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/grill-bbq-food-478x520.jpg 478w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/grill-bbq-food-55x60.jpg 55w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/grill-bbq-food-300x326.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p>
<h3><strong>Need a Variation on your BBQ Ribs Recipe?</strong></h3>
<p>We always love finding variations of good ribs recipes across the net. Take a look at these barbecue ribs ideas:</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/best-ever-barbecued-ribs" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">Best-Ever BBQ Ribs</a> from Bon Appetit look delicious.</p>
<p>These <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/whats-for-supper/spareribs-barbecue-ribs/honey-soy-appetizer-ribs" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">10 rib recipes</a> from Southern Living will have you trying a new recipe each week.</p>
<h3><strong>Are you on a Paleo Diet? This Paleo friendly BBQ sauce recipe is delicious</strong></h3>
<p>The <a href="https://stagetecture.com/paleo-diet-food-make-bbq-sauce-recipe/" target="_blank">paleo-friendly bbq sauce</a> is great to brush over your grilled meats, <a href="https://stagetecture.com/how-to-make-homemade-bbq-ribs-recipe/" target="_blank">grilled vegetables</a> and more.</p>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/paleo-diet-food-make-bbq-sauce-recipe/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-81545 size-full" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/paleo-diet-food-bbq-sauce-recipe-e1461071556323.jpg" alt="paleo diet food bbq sauce recipe" width="700" height="468" /></a></p>
<p>Click here for more <a href="https://stagetecture.com/?s=bbq+recipe" target="_blank">bbq recipes</a> on Stagetecture.</p>
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		<title>20 Of Our Best Christmas Cookie Recipes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rehana Akter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 12:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Of - Round Up]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Who does not love to have some tasty Christmas cookie recipes? Baking some flavorsome, beautiful cookies is a classic Christmas tradition. Stagetecture presents you with 20 wonderful Christmas cookie recipes from our archives and shared from Blogger friends that taste great and look fantastic. Share the happiness with everyone by using them as a decoration...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who does not love to have some tasty <a href="https://stagetecture.com/easy-fudge-recipe-for-christmas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christmas cookie recipes</a>? Baking some flavorsome, beautiful cookies is a classic Christmas tradition. <em>Stagetecture</em> presents you with 20 wonderful Christmas cookie recipes from our archives and shared from Blogger friends that taste great and look fantastic. Share the happiness with everyone by using them as a decoration for the Christmas tree and giving them away as a treat present.</p>
<h3>20 Of Our Best Christmas Cookie Recipes</h3>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Our-Best-Christmas-Cookie-Recipes.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-84623" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Our-Best-Christmas-Cookie-Recipes.jpg" alt="our-best-christmas-cookie-recipes" width="585" height="1190" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Our-Best-Christmas-Cookie-Recipes.jpg 585w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Our-Best-Christmas-Cookie-Recipes-147x300.jpg 147w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Our-Best-Christmas-Cookie-Recipes-256x520.jpg 256w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Our-Best-Christmas-Cookie-Recipes-29x60.jpg 29w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Our-Best-Christmas-Cookie-Recipes-300x610.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px" /></a></p>
<h3>1. Kids’ Stained Glass Cookies Recipe</h3>
<p>Baking cookies with your kids during the holidays is fun and these stained glass cookies will double that fun with their great taste and fantastic decorative look. These are normal cookies with a fun and yummy twist given with various colorful candies. Your kids will just loving making and having these cookies. Get the recipe at: <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2013/12/christmas-cookie-recipes-stained-glass-cookies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christmas Cookie Recipes: Kids’ Stained Glass Cookies</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/christmas-cookie-recipes.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-84745" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/christmas-cookie-recipes-e1481065051827.jpg" alt="christmas cookie recipes ideas" width="700" height="812" /></a></p>
<h3>2. Holiday Snowflakes Christmas Cookies Recipe</h3>
<p>Looking for some quick to prepare and easy to bake cookies that also look gorgeous? Try our <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2012/12/holiday-snowflakes-christmas-cookie-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Holiday Snowflakes Christmas Cookie Recipe</a>. These cookies look so lovely that they can easily be the star of your Christmas table! Feel free to make them in your favorite shapes and enjoy their sumptuous taste.</p>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/snowflake-christmas-cookies-ideas.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-84640" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/snowflake-christmas-cookies-ideas.jpg" alt="snowflake christmas cookies ideas" width="700" height="1050" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/snowflake-christmas-cookies-ideas.jpg 700w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/snowflake-christmas-cookies-ideas-200x300.jpg 200w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/snowflake-christmas-cookies-ideas-347x520.jpg 347w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/snowflake-christmas-cookies-ideas-40x60.jpg 40w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/snowflake-christmas-cookies-ideas-400x600.jpg 400w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/snowflake-christmas-cookies-ideas-300x450.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p>
<h3>3. Wreath Shaped Cookies Recipe</h3>
<p>Cookies that are not only delicious but are also visually appealing are just perfect for holidays! Our festive wreath shaped cookies will add a special holiday touch to your tray of sweets. We have made them in red and green but you can use any color of your choice. See the procedure here: <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2014/12/christmas-dessert-wreath-shaped-cookies-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christmas Dessert: Wreath Shaped Cookies Recipe</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/holiday-best-christmas-cookies-recipes-ideas.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-84626" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/holiday-best-christmas-cookies-recipes-ideas.jpg" alt="holiday best christmas cookies recipes" width="700" height="468" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/holiday-best-christmas-cookies-recipes-ideas.jpg 700w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/holiday-best-christmas-cookies-recipes-ideas-300x201.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/holiday-best-christmas-cookies-recipes-ideas-60x40.jpg 60w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p>
<h3> 4. Linzer Cookies Recipe</h3>
<p>Linzer cookies are one of the traditional Christmas cookies that both please your tongue and fill your home with their delicious aroma. These nutty, wonderful looking cookies are simple to assemble and easy to make. See how to make them at <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2014/12/christmas-cookies-linzer-cookies-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christmas Cookies: Linzer Cookies Recipe</a>. These cookies are normally shaped like stars but you can use any cookie cutter you like.</p>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/linzer-christmas-cookies-recipes.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-84681" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/linzer-christmas-cookies-recipes.png" alt="linzer-christmas-cookies-recipes" width="700" height="703" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/linzer-christmas-cookies-recipes.png 700w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/linzer-christmas-cookies-recipes-167x167.png 167w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/linzer-christmas-cookies-recipes-300x301.png 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/linzer-christmas-cookies-recipes-518x520.png 518w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/linzer-christmas-cookies-recipes-60x60.png 60w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/linzer-christmas-cookies-recipes-125x125.png 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p>
<h3>5. Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe</h3>
<p>Gingerbread is a classic Christmas dessert favored by kids and adults alike. This Christmas, delight everyone in your family with this <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2013/12/gingerbread-men-cookies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Classic Homemade Gingerbread Cookies Recipe</a>. Making the cookies in different shapes such as snowmen, snowflakes, Santa hats, mittens, etc. will amuse your kids and add a decorative touch to your Christmas table.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gingerbread-man-woman-christmas.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-84324" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gingerbread-man-woman-christmas.jpg" alt="gingerbread-man-woman-christmas" width="700" height="676" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gingerbread-man-woman-christmas.jpg 700w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gingerbread-man-woman-christmas-300x290.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gingerbread-man-woman-christmas-538x520.jpg 538w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gingerbread-man-woman-christmas-60x58.jpg 60w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>15 Christmas Cookie Recipes from our Blogger Friends</strong></h3>
<p>1. <a href="http://megiswell.com/ritz-cracker-peppermint-cookies/" target="new" rel="dofollow">Ritz Cracker Peppermint Cookies</a><br />
2. <a href="http://www.torviewtoronto.com/2016/11/win-your-own-trudeau-holiday-baking-and.html" target="new">Ginger Bread Star Shaped Cookies</a><br />
3. <a href="http://livingsweetmoments.com/walnut-snowball-cookies-recipe-polvorosas/" target="new">Walnut Snowball Cookie Recipes</a><br />
4. <a href="https://bakerspartyshop.com/blogs/news/snickerdoodle-pie-crust-cookies" target="new">Snickerdoodle Pie Crust Cookies</a><br />
5. <a href="http://yupitsvegan.com/2016/11/12/vegan-maple-pecan-cookies-gluten-free/" target="new" rel="dofollow">Maple Pecan Cookies</a><br />
6. <a href="http://www.familylifeinlv.com/2015/12/easy-holiday-sugar-cookies.html" target="new">Easy Holiday Sugar Cookies</a><br />
7. <a href="http://www.displacedhousewife.com/?p=3870" target="new">Cranberry Bark Peace Cookies</a><br />
8. <a href="http://www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com/festive-chocolate-crinkles/" target="new">Festive Chocolate Crinkles</a><br />
9. <a href="http://www.thegraciouswife.com/raspberry-ganache-thumbprints-christmas-cookies-recipes/" target="new">Raspberry Ganache Thumbprints</a><br />
10. <a href="http://www.hotbeautyhealth.com/food/candy-cane-kiss-cookies-recipe/" target="new" rel="dofollow">Candy Cane Kiss Cookies</a><br />
11. <a href="http://thegardeningcook.com/lemon-snowball-cookies/" target="new">Lemon Snowball Cookies</a><br />
12. <a href="http://serendipityandspice.com/chai-latte-snickerdoodle-cookie-recipe/" target="new">Chai Latte Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe</a><br />
13. <a href="http://www.dizzybusyandhungry.com/mint-chocolate-shortbread-snowflakes/" target="new" rel="dofollow">Mint Chocolate Shortbread Snowflakes</a><br />
14. <a href="http://www.thefullhelping.com/vegan-molasses-ginger-cookies/" target="new">Vegan Molasses Ginger Cookies</a><br />
15. <a href="http://www.thegraciouswife.com/chocolate-cherry-shortbread-christmas-cookies-recipes/" target="new" rel="dofollow">White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies</a></p>
<p>Are you looking for holiday cake recipes too? Check out our favorite 19 <a href="https://stagetecture.com/best-holiday-cake-recipes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christmas cake recipes</a> too!</p>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/19-best-holiday-cakes-recipes.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-84487" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/19-best-holiday-cakes-recipes.jpg" alt="19-best-holiday-cakes-recipes" width="700" height="850" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/19-best-holiday-cakes-recipes.jpg 700w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/19-best-holiday-cakes-recipes-247x300.jpg 247w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/19-best-holiday-cakes-recipes-428x520.jpg 428w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/19-best-holiday-cakes-recipes-49x60.jpg 49w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/19-best-holiday-cakes-recipes-300x364.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p>
<p>For more Christmas desserts search Stagetecture&#8217;s <a href="https://stagetecture.com/category/inspiration/food-recipes/desserts-food-recipes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dessert</a> archives.</p>
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		<title>The Best Eco-Friendly Apartment Living Ideas</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronique]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eco-friendly apartment living ideas can often be a challenge, but are slowly gaining popularity as more people insist on green living solutions for rental spaces. Creating an eco-friendly apartment space is all about going back to the basics. From incorporating natural materials, a selection of plants and flowers and sunlight in interior spaces, there are...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eco-friendly <strong>apartment living ideas</strong> can often be a challenge, but are slowly gaining popularity as more people insist on green living solutions for rental spaces. Creating an eco-friendly apartment space is all about going back to the basics. From incorporating natural materials, a selection of plants and flowers and sunlight in interior spaces, there are various low-cost <a href="https://stagetecture.com/composite-worktops-kitchen-remodeling/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">green living decor</a> options you can try out. </span></p>
<h3>The Best Eco-Friendly Apartment Living Ideas</h3>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ecofriendly-apartment-ideas.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-87099" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ecofriendly-apartment-ideas.jpg" alt="ecofriendly apartment ideas" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ecofriendly-apartment-ideas.jpg 700w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ecofriendly-apartment-ideas-300x200.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ecofriendly-apartment-ideas-60x40.jpg 60w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here are some eco-friendly apartment ideas to make your space chic and green: </span></p>
<h3><strong>Add Plants to Your Interior Spaces</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plants and flowers are the easiest eco-friendly decor items anyone can incorporate into one’s apartment living. Choose flowers and plants that are eco-friendly and easy to maintain. According to the developers of </span><a href="https://ownatlantic.com/" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">Atlantic</a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Private Residences, there is no better way to liven up a room than going green with colorful flower arrangements and potted plants. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Indoor plants serve double duty as inspirational decor and air filters. For a cool decor statement, hang a wall small herb garden in an artistic container, place some colorful flowers on a central table to make a statement or consider different creative flower arrangements and place them in a corner, just below open windows and even in your bathroom or bedside cabinet. </span></p>
<h3><strong>Natural Color Coverings and Textiles</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Opt for natural, washable fibers when buying eco-friendly coverings and textiles for your apartment decor. Materials like sisal, wool, and jute are earth-friendly and add a natural feel to any space. Opting for eco-friendly apartment living means skipping synthetic materials in sofas, beddings and area rugs. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Natural textiles and coverings add a unique decor element and texture to your apartment living space. Going all-natural with your home decor fabrics and textiles doesn’t have to be expensive. While you can always order decor items online, you can also visit thrift shops to find some Victorian textile pieces and vintage area rugs for your spaces. </span></p>
<h3><strong>Consider these Ecofriendly Apartment Living Decorative Options</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While wood is widely used in apartment and home building flooring and even decor, there are alternative decorative options you can consider such as metal, stone, glass, and bamboo. They require a lot less work when it comes to care and maintenance due to their harder and more durable surfaces. You can experiment with different color options for your alternative materials to add warmth and visual intrigue to your rooms. </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/home-and-garden/5-design-ideas-go-green-apartment-interiors/" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">Bamboo veneer panels</a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> can be a great substitute for traditional wallpapers or a painted accent wall. Glass, metal and stone decor options can be incorporated in kitchen counters and other surfaces, walls, floors, and cabinets. These alternative decorative options add an unintrusive modern character to your apartment spaces and provide the perfect eco-friendly accent. </span></p>
<h3><strong>Bring in Better Air Quality in your Apartment</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While today’s windows are highly energy efficient and seal your home really well, ventilation is often overlooked. </span><a href="https://stagetecture.com/composite-worktops-kitchen-remodeling/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">indoor air quality</a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is very important, especially in apartment buildings where the luxury of enjoying outdoor spaces like in a traditional home is not available. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make it a habit of opening your windows and doors frequently to let the fresh air circulate indoors. Even in the winter, just a few minutes of fresh air from the outside could do you some good. To ensure better ventilation, opt for apartment rentals that come with floor to ceiling windows and also make use of curtains and other window treatments to control room temperature.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Embrace Vintage or Retro Furniture </strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">New furniture may contain a number of chemicals that have years of off-gassing into your spaces ahead of them. If you’re considering going all eco-friendly for your apartment living, consider vintage or recycled furniture that is often free of any toxic chemicals or retro furniture that has already off-gassed toxic chemicals years back.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Retro home styling ideas are a big thing now. You can easily get mid-century modern, vintage or art deco pieces at flea markets or from antique dealers.</span></p>
<p>For more <a href="https://stagetecture.com/category/home-wellness/green-living/">green living ideas</a> on Stagetecture, visit our archives.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[These days, slow cooker recipes are becoming the most popular appliance of choice, and for a good reason. From side dishes to dinner to desserts, you can throw almost anything in the crock pot for scrumptious, slow-simmered flavor. As the season of slow cooker meals is almost upon us, we point you our favorite recipes so...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These days, <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2014/09/fall-dinner-pumpkin-turkey-chili-recipe/">slow cooker recipes </a>are becoming the most popular appliance of choice, and for a good reason. From side dishes to dinner to desserts, you can throw almost anything in the crock pot for scrumptious, slow-simmered flavor. As the season of slow cooker meals is almost upon us, we point you our favorite recipes so that you can have your meal practically cook itself.</p>
<h3>20 Of Our Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes<a href="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Our-Favorite-Slow-Cooker-Recipes.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-84199" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Our-Favorite-Slow-Cooker-Recipes.jpg" alt="our-favorite-slow-cooker-recipes" width="700" height="950" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Our-Favorite-Slow-Cooker-Recipes.jpg 700w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Our-Favorite-Slow-Cooker-Recipes-221x300.jpg 221w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Our-Favorite-Slow-Cooker-Recipes-383x520.jpg 383w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Our-Favorite-Slow-Cooker-Recipes-44x60.jpg 44w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Our-Favorite-Slow-Cooker-Recipes-300x407.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></h3>
<h3><strong>1. Slow Cooker Recipes: Pulled Pork or Chicken Sliders</strong></h3>
<p>Looking for some perfect addition to a relaxed menu? Try these delicious, mouthwatering <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2014/01/ultimate-slow-cooker-meal-pulled-pork-sliders-recipe/">pulled chicken sliders</a>. The intelligent slow cooker does all the work for you, so that when you come back home six to eight hours later, you will have juicy pork or chicken ready to be shredded and served in a sandwich with your favorite barbecue sauce.</p>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/chicken-sliders-ideas.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-82699" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/chicken-sliders-ideas.jpg" alt="chickens sliders ideas" width="700" height="840" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/chicken-sliders-ideas.jpg 700w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/chicken-sliders-ideas-250x300.jpg 250w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/chicken-sliders-ideas-433x520.jpg 433w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/chicken-sliders-ideas-50x60.jpg 50w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/chicken-sliders-ideas-300x360.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p>
<h3><strong>2. Butternut Squash Soup is the perfect Crock Pot Recipe</strong></h3>
<p>This one is one of our all time <a href="https://stagetecture.com/butternut-squash-soup/">favorite soups</a>. We love the recipe because you can throw everything in the crock pot and walk away. In about few hours you have a tasty soup all ready waiting for you. And of course, your home will smell just amazing while it’s cooking way. Simply open the cupboard and add what you desire. Freeze for another meal!</p>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/butternut-squash-soup-recipe.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-83638" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/butternut-squash-soup-recipe.jpg" alt="butternut-squash-soup-recipe" width="700" height="467" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/butternut-squash-soup-recipe.jpg 700w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/butternut-squash-soup-recipe-300x200.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/butternut-squash-soup-recipe-60x40.jpg 60w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Don&#8217;t you love <a href="https://stagetecture.com/butternut-squash-soup/">butternut squash soup</a> in a slow cooker?</em></p>
<h3><strong>3. Easy Crock Pot Recipes: Herb Chicken with Mushrooms</strong></h3>
<p>Flavorful spices and herbs, onion and mushrooms give this plain<a href="https://stagetecture.com/2015/02/slow-cooker-meal-herb-chicken-with-mushrooms/"> herb chicken recipe</a> a rich flavor. Vegetables and cooking juice complete the meal. If you don’t wish to use the wine, you can use cooking sherry instead and omit the salt. Serve it with mashed potatoes or a side dish like steamed green beans and you will have a satisfying meal.</p>
<h3><strong>4. Slow Cooker Recipes: Delicious Cranberry Pork</strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/2014/09/slow-cooker-meals-cranberry-pork-recipe/">Cranberry pork</a> tenderloin is a tasty, easy dinner any time of the year, but it’s especially a great choice during cooler weather. It’s healthy, simple, and just as good reheated the next day. A slow cooker really helps to bring out the best in pork loin, leaving it juicy and tender, and saving you hours in the kitchen.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">5. <strong>Thai Pumpkin Soup Slow Cooker Recipes</strong></h3>
<p>The smell of fresh pumpkin soup with Thai spices has to be one of the best wafting through your home during the colder months. Try this delicious Crock Pot <a href="https://stagetecture.com/thai-roasted-pumpkin-soup-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thai Pumpkin Soup recipe</a> and delight your senses!</p>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/thaipumpkin-soup-recipe.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-83633" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/thaipumpkin-soup-recipe.jpg" alt="Thai pumpkin soup recipe" width="700" height="845" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/thaipumpkin-soup-recipe.jpg 700w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/thaipumpkin-soup-recipe-249x300.jpg 249w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/thaipumpkin-soup-recipe-431x520.jpg 431w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/thaipumpkin-soup-recipe-50x60.jpg 50w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/thaipumpkin-soup-recipe-300x362.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p>
<p>Slow cooker meals are such a time saver. Set and forget at the beginning of the day and come back home to a hot dinner. Let us know through comments what you think about our collection of recipes?</p>
<h3><strong>15 Slow Cooker Recipes from Blogger Friends</strong></h3>
<p>1. <a href="http://diethood.com/crock-pot-balsamic-chicken/" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken</a><br />
2. <a href="http://www.pasturedkitchen.com/recipes/beef-butternut-stew/">slow Cooker Butternut Stew</a><br />
3. <a href="http://livingsweetmoments.com/slow-cooker-lasagna-recipe/">Slow Cooker Lasagna</a><br />
4. <a href="http://www.nospoonnecessary.com/slow-cooker-chicken-teriyaki-quinoa-bowls/" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Quinoa Bowls</a><br />
5. <a href="http://backtoherroots.com/2016/09/16/slow-cooker-beef-broccoli-quinoa/">Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli</a><br />
6. <a href="http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/slow-cooker-pizza-meatloaf/">Slow Cooker Pizza Meatloaf</a><br />
7. <a href="https://slowcookingperfected.com/slow-cooker-beef-stroganoff/" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff</a><br />
8. <a href="http://fitslowcookerqueen.com/slow-cooker-herbed-cornish-hens/">Slow Cooker Herbed Cornish Hens</a><br />
9. <a href="http://www.momendeavors.com/2014/09/slow-cooker-apricot-bbq-chicken-wings.html">Slow Cooker Apricot BBQ Chicken Wings</a><br />
10. <a href="http://fedandfit.com/2016/09/07/loaded-carnitas-trash-can-lid-nachos/">Slow Cooker Loaded Carnitas</a><br />
11. <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2016/09/15/crock-pot-shredded-chicken/" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich</a><br />
12. <a href="http://www.frugalmomeh.com/2013/06/slow-cooker-chicken-curry.html">Slow Cooker Chicken Curry</a><br />
13. <a href="http://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/2016/09/slow-cooker-italian-sausage-tortellini-soup.html">Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup</a><br />
14. <a href="http://lisagcooks.com/recipe/slow-cooker-mongolian-beef/" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef</a><br />
15. <a href="http://kristineinbetween.com/healthy-beef-stew/" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">Slow Cooker Healthy Beef Stew</a></p>
<p>For more <a href="https://stagetecture.com/apple-dessert-slowcookermeals-win-hamilton-beach-slow-cooker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">slow cooker recipe ideas</a> on Stagetecture, click here.</p>
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		<title>34 of Our Favorite Fall Apple Recipes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2017 14:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fall apple recipes never get old, do they? Regardless if it&#8217;s fall or spring, this versatile fruit makes delicious recipes! As the old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While it may take more than an apple to keep the doctor away these days, there’s no denying the fact that apples...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Fall apple recipes</strong> never get old, do they? Regardless if it&#8217;s fall or spring, this versatile fruit makes delicious recipes! As the old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While it may take more than an apple to keep the doctor away these days, there’s no denying the fact that apples are still great fruits packed with many nutrients. Versatile in every way, they can be used in virtually every dish. Once apple season rolls around, it’s time to make the most amazing recipes with apples. We travelled to the past to bring you some of our standout <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2015/09/recipe-roundup-5-delicious-fall-desserts/">fall apple recipes</a>. If you want to impress, be sure to make one.</p>
<h3>34 of Our Favorite Fall Apple Recipes</h3>
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<h3><strong> 4 Stagetecture Fall Apple Recipes We Love!</strong></h3>
<h3>1. Mini Apple Pie Recipes: Apple Tart Recipe</h3>
<p>If pies and tarts hold a special place in your heart, making this recipe will be a breeze. Aromatic and delectable, your kids will gobble it up. You can top it with apples, nuts, and even syrup. The best thing about the recipe is that you can tweak it to make your personal dessert. For a perfect outcome, follow the instructions in this post: <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2015/09/fall-dessert-apple-butter-tart-recipe/">Fall Dessert: Apple and Butter Tart Recipe</a>.</p>
<h3>2. Sweet Caramel Apple Fantans Recipe</h3>
<p>If we were to choose one word to describe these Fantans, it would be fantastic! These delicacies perfectly blend caramel and apples. You will be licking your fingers after you eat them. The glaze completes them beautifully adding a soft texture. Learn how to make the Fantans with this recipe: <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2014/09/fall-dessert-sweet-caramel-apple-fantans-recipe/">Fall Dessert: Sweet Caramel Apple Fantans Recipe</a>.</p>
<h3>3. Apple Crumble Bars Recipe</h3>
<p>If you are looking for a dessert that will warm your heart and sate your appetite, this is it. The crumble bars are perfect for those with busy schedules as they can be eaten on the go. You can make them on a weekend, freeze them, and warm them whenever you want to eat them. Unlike their name, they do not crumble and stay intact in cold or hot conditions. Here are the directions: <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2014/09/fall-dessert-apple-crumble-bars-recipe/">Fall Dessert: Apple Crumble Bars Recipe</a>.</p>
<h3>4. Apple Dessert Recipes: Sugar-Free Applesauce Cake</h3>
<p>When most people think of cake, they think of getting fat. This is because most cakes are filled with sugar, a major contributor to weight gain. But what if you could literally have your cake and eat it too? Well, if you’re determined to lose weight, here’s a cake you can eat and not feel guilty afterwards. And the good news is that it tastes just as sweet as regular cake. Get the instructions here: <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2014/12/sugar-free-dessert-applesauce-cake-recipe/">Sugar Free Dessert: Applesauce Cake Recipe</a>.</p>
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<h3><strong>30 Fall Apple Recipes from Blogger Friends</strong></h3>
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<li><a href="http://7onashoestring.com/apple-cinnamon-muffins-gogo-squeez/">Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/peanut-butter-apple-smoothie/">Peanut Butter Apple Smoothie</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/easy-skillet-apple-pie/">Easy Skillet Apple Pie</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/caramel-apple-smoothie/">Caramel Apple Smoothie</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ahelicoptermom.com/caramel-apple-cookies-easy-recipe">Caramel Apple Cookies</a></li>
<li><a href="http://seasonalfamilyfun.com/cinnamon-apple-muffins/">Cinnamon Apple Muffins</a></li>
<li><a href="http://leelalicious.com/apple-caramel-pie-bars/">Apple Caramel Pie Bars</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.greenmomscollective.ca/apple-pie-smoothie-recipe/" rel="dofollow">Apple Pie Smoothie Recipe</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cookingwithk.net/2009/10/kays-fresh-apple-cake-with-apple-cider.html">Fresh Apple Cake With Apple Cider Glaze</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.callmepmc.com/favorite-caramel-apple-blondies-with-browned-butter-frosting/">Favorite Caramel Apple Blondies with Browned Butter Frosting</a></li>
<li><a href="http://allshecooks.com/almond-and-apple-cake/">Almond and Apple Cake</a></li>
<li><a href="http://loveofhome.net/apple-raspberry-pie/">Apple-Raspberry Pie</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mamaldiane.com/apple-cheddar-bread/">Apple Cheddar Bread</a></li>
<li><a href="http://livelaughrowe.com/apple-cheese-danish/">Apple and Cheese Danish</a></li>
<li><a href="http://nerdymamma.com/apple-pie-pancakes/">Apple Pie Pancakes</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.frugallivingmom.com/apple-pie-baked-in-the-apple/">Apple Pie Baked in the Apple</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cookingonthefrontburners.com/2014/11/butternut-squash-and-apple-soup.html">Butternut Squash and Apple Soup</a></li>
<li><a href="http://nerdymamma.com/eggless-and-dairy-free-caramel-apple-doughnuts/">Eggless and Dairy-Free Caramel Apple Doughnuts</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bakingbeauty.net/easy-apple-cider-doughnuts-recipe/">Easy Apple Cider Donuts</a></li>
<li><a href="http://livelaughrowe.com/easy-breezy-apple-crisp/">Easy Apple Crisp</a></li>
<li><a href="http://dukesandduchesses.com/apple-cinnamon-roll/" rel="dofollow">Apple Cinnamon Roll</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thecrumbycupcake.com/caramel-apple-napoleons/">Caramel Apple Napoleons</a></li>
<li><a href="http://todayscreativelife.com/hot-apple-pie-dip-recipe/">Hot Apple Pie Dip</a></li>
<li><a href="http://avirtuouswoman.org/the-perfect-apple-dip-for-fall/">The Perfect Apple Dip for Fall</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.graceandgoodeats.com/pumpkin-apple-butter/">Pumpkin Apple Butter</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kidsstuffworld.com/2015/11/roasted-butternut-squash-with-cranberry-apple-walnut-stuffing/">Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberry-Apple Walnut Stuffing</a></li>
<li><a href="http://avirtuouswoman.org/apple-spice-marmalade/">Apple Spice Marmalade</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.simplystacie.net/2016/04/caramel-apple-tarts/" rel="dofollow">Caramel Apple Tarts</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.graceandgoodeats.com/caramel-apple-cheesecake/">Caramel Apple Cheesecake</a></li>
<li><a href="http://beyondfrosting.com/2013/09/08/apple-pie-lasagna/">Apple Pie Lasagna</a></li>
</ol>
<p>While fall brings with it a chill in the air, it also brings with it many delicious foods that can be used in different recipes. Apple is one of them. If you love apples, use them creatively in these recipes. Your family will love each one, and they will become your go-to <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2014/10/fall-dessert-apple-cranberry-mini-pies-recipes/">fall apple recipes</a>. Celebrate the season stylishly with these flavorful delights.</p>
<p>If you love apples then Fall is the perfect time to get out and experiment! We are sure you will find a few of these apple recipes become your seasonal favorites.</p>
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		<title>My Festive Porch Fall Decorating with Lowe&#8217;s Fall Wreaths</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronique]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2017 10:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This post was sponsored by Lowe’s as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Fall wreaths are the best way to welcome guests into your home and set the tone for beautiful curb appeal this season. Before Hurricane Irma, we had removed all of...]]></description>
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<em>This post was sponsored by Lowe’s as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.</em></p>
<p>Fall wreaths are the best way to welcome guests into your home and set the tone for beautiful curb appeal this season. Before Hurricane Irma, we had removed all of our front porch furniture and it stayed looking dark and dreary until I partnered with Lowe’s to feature their Fall Harvest outdoor decor items, including <a href="http://goic.io/ryJHE1">fall wreaths</a>. Take a look at how I welcome autumn to my porch with their wreaths for autumn, as well as fresh flowers and harvest finds!</p>
<p><em>(Roll over the picture to find out more details on where you can find these items at your local Lowe&#8217;s or on Lowes.com)</em></p>
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<h3><strong>I Loved the Fall Wreaths at Lowe’s for my Front Door</strong></h3>
<p>As you already know wreaths are a huge part of my life from my <a href="http://howtomakeaburlapwreath.com">How To Make a Burlap Wreath</a> sister site. On that site, I highlight gorgeous wreath tutorials for every season, occasion and also list by materials. The fall wreaths at Lowe’s are perfect for any decorative style and I chose their <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Holiday-Living-22-in-Orange-Indoor-Gourd-Artificial-Thanksgiving-Wreath/1000276357?crl8_id=27de1ef2-1011-45c2-a43c-e435211932d7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Holiday Living 22-in Orange Indoor Gourd Artificial Thanksgiving Wreath</a>. The mixture of gourds, <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Holiday-Living-8-26-in-in-H-Painted-Orange-Polyurethane-Craft-Pumpkin/1000276485?crl8_id=d1fdd2e1-31a4-4500-83b9-7cadb72f3085" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pumpkins</a>, feathers, and leaves is the perfect grapevine wreath to celebrate the season. What I love even better? That I can keep this up throughout October and November! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p><a href="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/outdoor-porch-before-fall-decorations.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-87004" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/outdoor-porch-before-fall-decorations.jpg" alt="outdoor porch before fall decorations" width="700" height="524" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/outdoor-porch-before-fall-decorations.jpg 700w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/outdoor-porch-before-fall-decorations-300x225.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/outdoor-porch-before-fall-decorations-695x520.jpg 695w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/outdoor-porch-before-fall-decorations-60x45.jpg 60w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Our &#8220;Before&#8221; front porch was dark and dreary</em></p>
<h3><strong>Fall Wreaths Pair Beautifully with Lowe&#8217;s Pumpkins, Topiary and Planted Flowers</strong></h3>
<p>Color and textures are the simplest way to bring warmth to your front porch. After I put my own porch furniture back, I used Lowe’s potted yellow mums flowers and their craft pumpkins in varying sizes around the porch.<br />
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<p>I think fall wreaths always look better when they have another element to pull them together. The <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Holiday-Living-Pumpkin-Topiary-with-White-LED-Lights/1000107953?crl8_id=27de1ef2-1011-45c2-a43c-e435211932d7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Holiday Living Pumpkin Topiary with White LED Lights</a> also adds vertical height next to the front door. I love how the grapevine pumpkin topiary also lights up at night.</p>
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<h3><strong>Here&#8217;s the Lowe&#8217;s Fall Decorating Pieces I Paired with My Wreath</strong></h3>
<p>I couldn&#8217;t resist getting these happy <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/1-75-Gallon-Yellow-Mum-L7453/1000249857?crl8_id=d1fdd2e1-31a4-4500-83b9-7cadb72f3085" target="_blank" rel="noopener">yellow mums</a> and playful pumpkins to go alongside the <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Garden-Treasures-Red-and-Green-Striped-Square-Throw-Pillow-Outdoor-Decorative-Pillow/1000176827?crl8_id=262d0cf5-31d0-4f12-ab51-e012be2e08d2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pillows</a>!</p>
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<h3>How Will you Decorate your Fall Porch this Season?</h3>
<p>I encourage you to take a look at Lowe&#8217;s Fall and Halloween outdoor decorations. They have a wide array of styles that will perk up your outdoor home.</p>
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<p>If you need inspiration ideas peruse through your local Lowe&#8217;s and see what ideas they have.</p>
<p>For more wreaths ideas I encourage you to visit the <a href="https://howtomakeaburlapwreath.com/category/wreaths-by-season/fall-wreaths/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fall Wreaths</a> category on How To Make a Burlap Wreath.com</p>
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		<title>How to Keep Your Energy Bills Low This Fall</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joy M]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2017 10:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When fall rolls around, your home’s heating works around the clock. Due to this, your energy bills can go through the roof. When temperatures start to go down and days become shorter, utility bills are bound to rise. This fall, avoid racking up energy costs by doing the following. How to Keep Your Energy Bills...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When fall rolls around, your home’s heating works around the clock. Due to this, your <a href="https://stagetecture.com/2011/10/guest-blogger-how-to-save-on-your-upcoming-winter-energy-bills/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">energy bills</a> can go through the roof. When temperatures start to go down and days become shorter, utility bills are bound to rise. This fall, avoid racking up energy costs by doing the following.</p>
<h3><strong>How to Keep Your Energy Bills Low This Fall</strong></h3>
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<h3>Carry Out Inspections</h3>
<p>It is no secret that heating accounts for a large portion of your power bill. Therefore, fall is a great time to examine your HVAC unit. Inspect the heating and cooling units and change filters. Call a professional to examine the unit and to carry out maintenance. After he gives your unit a clean bill of health, do not stop there. Check with your local utility if there are any incentive programs going on. There may be incentives for energy audits or energy-efficient appliances. Comprehensive home evaluations by energy raters can help you know which updates to make in order to lower your energy bills. Go through this <a href="https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=heat_cool.pr_maintenance" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">HVAC unit checklist</a> to check your system this fall.</p>
<h3>Keep your Energy Bills Low: Change the Temperature</h3>
<p>One of the best ways to save money is by lowering your thermostat. Set your thermostat to 70⁰ and below in fall. During the day, lower the temperature and put on warm clothing. When you are asleep, turn it back up. Also, use warm bedding to cater for the difference in temperature. Close all the windows in your home when the heat is on to avoid energy loss. If you don’t have a programmable thermostat, get one as it allows you to easily change the temperature.</p>
<h3>Open Window Treatments</h3>
<p>Your drapes and blinds can help you to save energy. On days when the sun shines brightly, open window treatments so it can warm your home. Solar energy is the best energy because it is free. At night, close window treatments to prevent heat from getting out. You can also get window treatments which help you to save energy. Some window treatments – like honeycomb shades – minimize heat loss during the cold season and heat gain during the warm season.</p>
<h3>Prevent Air Leaks and Save your Energy Bills</h3>
<p>Air leaks can wreak havoc on your energy bills. They let in cold air during fall and winter and make your HVAC unit to work harder. The more your unit works, the more you pay for energy. Set aside time to look for air leaks around doors, windows, utility pipes, and gaps in the basement, attic, or chimney. Seal air leaks in your home with weatherstripping or caulk. You can also add excluders to the base of your doors. This helps regulate indoor and outdoor air and improves air quality. These tips from Energy.gov are great <a href="http://energy.gov/energysaver/fall-and-winter-energy-saving-tips" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">fall energy bill savers</a>.</p>
<p>If your windows are drafty, you can cover them from the inside with clear plastic film or clear plastic sheet during the cold months. Make sure the plastic sheet is sealed tightly to a frame to lower penetration. If the windows still feel drafty after weatherizing, install insulating shades or drapes to enhance energy efficiency.</p>
<h3>Take a Look at Your Fireplace</h3>
<p>When it comes to energy loss, most fireplaces are culprits. They allow warm air to go up the chimney and escape outside. To prevent this, close your fireplace when there is no fire burning. When using the fireplace, minimize energy loss by opening the closest window slightly or by opening dampers at the bottom (if provided). Close doors that lead into the room and set the thermostat to 55⁰ or below. These <a href="http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/maintenance-and-repair/repairing/10-tips-for-maintaining-a-wood-burning-fireplace" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">fireplace maintenance tips</a> are good to try out.</p>
<p>If you want to cut down on your energy bills this fall, following these guidelines is a no-brainer. They will help you to save energy and to get ready for winter. Sure, it’s important to stay warm during the cold season, but you can stay warm without expending lots of energy. Prepare for the low temperatures in advance.</p>
<h3><strong>Need more Energy Bills Savings Ideas?</strong></h3>
<p>Take a look at this <a href="https://stagetecture.com/home-maintenance-checklist-with-lennox/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fall &amp; Winter Home Maintenance Checklist</a>!</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-83995" src="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/iComfort_S30_Bedroom-home-maintenance-checklist.jpg" alt="icomfort_s30_bedroom-home-maintenance-checklist" width="700" height="700" srcset="https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/iComfort_S30_Bedroom-home-maintenance-checklist.jpg 700w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/iComfort_S30_Bedroom-home-maintenance-checklist-167x167.jpg 167w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/iComfort_S30_Bedroom-home-maintenance-checklist-300x300.jpg 300w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/iComfort_S30_Bedroom-home-maintenance-checklist-520x520.jpg 520w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/iComfort_S30_Bedroom-home-maintenance-checklist-60x60.jpg 60w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/iComfort_S30_Bedroom-home-maintenance-checklist-400x400.jpg 400w, https://stagetecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/iComfort_S30_Bedroom-home-maintenance-checklist-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p>For more <a href="https://stagetecture.com/how-to-increase-home-efficiency-with-energy-savings-tips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">green living energy ideas</a> on Stagetecture, click here.</p>
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		<title>The Best Solar Energy Uses for your Home this Season</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronique]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2017 11:12:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you noticed more and more solar energy uses are becoming available for your home? This is the year for solar energy. The demand for solar power is at an all-time high and panels are cheaper and more efficient than ever. Residential solar energy systems are still one of the most popular uses for clean energy...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you noticed more and more <strong>solar energy</strong> uses are becoming available for your home? This is the year for solar energy. The demand for solar power is at an all-time high and panels are cheaper and more efficient than ever. <a href="https://ionsolar.com/how_it_works/" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">Residential solar</a> energy systems are still one of the most popular uses for clean energy from the sun, but today homeowners are going all out by using solar power in new ways.</p>
<h3>The Best Solar Energy Uses for your Home this Season</h3>
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<p>If you’re like many other people who are interested in living a more eco-friendly life and lowering your energy bills at the same time, there are a lot of ways to use solar power. Here are a few interesting ways you can utilize it around the house, even if you’ve already made the investment in a <a href="http://www.energymatters.com.au/residential-solar/buying-a-solar-system/" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">solar panel system</a> for your home.</p>
<h3><b>Solar Energy is even in Solar Powered Tree Houses</b></h3>
<p>More and more adults are beginning to rediscover the tree houses they enjoyed in their youth. But these tree houses are outdoor retreats that offer creature comforts. One of those creature comforts is electricity.</p>
<p>But using traditional electricity hook ups is just too expensive and impractical for most tree houses. The solution – solar power. We touched on the <a href="https://stagetecture.com/fun-solar-powered-tree-house/">solar powered tree house</a> trend a little while back, highlighting a stand out example called The Skysphere. Some solar powered tree houses double as an office and others can accommodate guests. Getting electricity through a solar system truly makes these additional outdoor abodes fully functional, smart spaces.</p>
<h3><b>Keeping your Garden Green With Green Energy</b></h3>
<p>First, there were solar powered garden lights. But gardeners tend to be among the most environmentally friendly people so it’s no surprise the solar powered options are expanding. People with a green thumb can now incorporate solar energy to power their irrigation system.</p>
<p>Solar powered irrigation systems are outfitted with a pump that has solar cells built into the electric motor. Many systems can also be automated for maximum efficiency and are carefully tuned to minimize water waste.</p>
<p>Want to add another unique solar element to your garden? Put a few plants in color changing solar powered pots.</p>
<h3><b>Solar Powered Home Security for Home Safety</b></h3>
<p>Security is important to many homeowners for good reason. But making your home safe doesn’t have to increase your eco-footprint. You can now buy solar powered, motion detector LED security lights that also have a video camera. The camera connects wirelessly to transmit video in real time. No hard-wiring is needed, which means you can install the system in a spot that gets adequate sunlight.</p>
<p>You can also find solar powered security cameras that are on their own. Geckoeye makes a camera that can be stuck to a window to provide surveillance inside your home.</p>
<p>Take a look at these <a href="https://energy.gov/energysaver/planning-home-solar-electric-system" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">solar power tips</a> from Energy.gov.</p>
<h3><b>Solar Powered House Numbers</b></h3>
<p>Strategic lighting can make a home more aesthetically pleasing while serving a purpose. That’s certainly the case with solar powered house numbers. Throughout the day the solar cells build up a charge, and as soon as the sun goes down the numbers automatically light up for 8-10 hours. They make your home easier for guests to find without adding to your monthly electric bill.</p>
<p>For more <a href="https://stagetecture.com/category/home-wellness/green-living/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">green home energy tips</a> on Stagetecture, visit our archives.</p>
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