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Thanksgiving Entertaining Ideas

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Hosting the holidays doesn’t have to be stressful. With a little advanced preparation, you can feel relaxed this holiday season, even if you’re hosting Thanksgiving! Here are some Thanksgiving entertaining ideas to help you prepare for the holiday season.

Tablescape

Pinterest has a plethora of creative ideas for seasonal table settings. By incorporating natural elements like tree stumps, pine cones, pumpkins and squash, you’ll create an affordable yet seasonal tablescape. Unleash your creativity this holiday season!


Meal Plan

Sit down about 3-4 weeks out and put together a meal plan. Search websites like www.recipes.com and Pinterest for new recipes to mix things up a bit. Instead of only using the same recipes you used last year, try something new! Serve homemade apple sauce instead of cranberry sauce, or make stuffing from scratch instead of using a boxed mix. Proper planning gives you more time to try out new recipes without stressing out!

Be sure to test the recipes in advance. Don’t wait for the big day to try a new recipe. If you’re thinking about trying a new recipe, give it a test run before the holidays arrive. You can make a smaller batch for the first go-around to make sure it’s something you want to serve to guests.

Prepare for Your Guests

Assign Dishes to Guests – Once you’ve made your meal plan and collected all of your recipes, assign small side dishes for your guests to bring. One guest can bring the sweet potatoes, another is assigned green bean casserole, beverages or dessert. This way, your guests will feel like they are contributing and there is less for you as the host to do.

Cut Coupons – Pretty much all grocery stores have specials during the holidays. Watch the free circulars that come in your mailbox and buy non-perishable items in advance when they are on sale. Search online for digital coupons and subscribe to the free rewards program for the grocery store you most frequently shop with to take advantage of preferred customer pricing.

Make it Memorable – Create simple notecards for everyone to jot down what they are thankful for, then go around the table and share. This will create lasting memories and meaningful conversation. For more ideas on bringing “thanks” to your thanksgiving table, click here!

Buy Affordable Containers for Guests to Take Home Leftovers – There are always plenty of leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner. In fact, many people prefer the leftovers to the meal on the actual holiday. Prepare by picking up inexpensive semi-disposable containers from the dollar store so that your guests can take home various entrees and side dishes (and don’t forget dessert!) to enjoy later. This way, you’re not sending everyone home with your good storage containers that you may or may not ever see again.

For more ideas on how to prepare your home for Thanksgiving, visit our website here or call us at 855-212-7337.

Preparing Your Bathroom for Holiday Guests without the Stress

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It’s mid-November and the holidays are just around the corner. It can be a very stressful time of the year with lots of shopping and cooking and preparing the home for guests, not to mention having the family together. The to-do lists can be overwhelming and it’s easy to overdo it and expect everything to be perfect.

The reality is, even when the holidays are approaching, regular life is still happening. The kids need help with homework. Dinner needs to be prepared. The laundry needs to be done. The dog needs to go to the groomer. The furnace is acting up, and to top it all off, your son dropped the handheld shower nozzle and chipped the side of the tub.

Take a deep breath, a chip can easily be repaired. You don’t have to call a contractor to rip out the tub and replace it. Miracle Method can help. Not only can Miracle Method refinish the entire tub, but we repair chips and cracks all the time. You want your guest bath to look nice for your guests and Miracle Method provides a great alternative to costly and time consuming replacement.

So, you’ve got the chip fixed, what are some other things you can do to make your bathroom look and feel great for guests?

  • A deep clean – clean the floor and baseboards and clean around all of the fixtures. Put on some music and get the family involved in helping.
  • Purchase a new bath rug at an online or local discount retailer. There are sales everywhere during the holidays. Don’t pay full price!
  • Pick up a scented candle and some decorative soaps to display on the counter
  • Place some travel-sized toiletries in a basket such as deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, a spare toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner and hand lotion. If your guests have forgotten something in your luggage, no need to worry – you’ve already got it on hand.
  • Wash the shower curtain and liner to freshen them up.
  • Clear out some storage space for guests to store their personal things.
  • Make sure there is extra toilet paper under the sink.

If your guests feel comfortable and at home, they will enjoy their stay more and you won’t have to be catering to them as much. Preparing for their stay ahead of time means less running around for you and more time for conversation and fun.

For more information how Miracle Method can help prepare your guest bathrooms for holiday guests, give us a call at 855-212-7337 or visit http://www.miraclemethod.com/find-a-location.php to find a location near you.

Miracle Method Introduces Holiday Remodeling Sales

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Huge Holiday Remodeling Sales

As the holidays are approaching, homeowners are starting to take a look around the house and take stock of any updates they can do quickly and affordably before guests arrive. Whether family is coming in to stay with them, or they are hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner for a crowd, it’s important that the home looks nice and everything is in working order.

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Surface Refinishing is a fast and affordable way for homeowners to update their kitchens and bathrooms before guests arrive without the mess of complete renovation. The closer the holidays, the higher the stress level and no one wants to have plumbers, tile setters and contractors parading in and out of their home. Score amazing holiday remodeling sales this season!

As a result huge holiday remodeling sales , the winter season is a very busy time of the year for Miracle Method Franchise Owners. They are not only in the business of making kitchens and baths beautiful, but also saving homeowners the stress of remodeling and saving them money in the process.

We are in the process of rolling out our holiday savings event across the United States and Canada. Look for holiday remodeling sales in local print magazines, online, and in Miracle Method Showrooms. Savings vary by location and all work is guaranteed.

For more information on bath and kitchen updates in time for the holidays, visit http://www.miraclemethod.com/find-a-location.php or call 855-212-7337 to find a location near you. All  in home estimates are free of charge and no obligation.

Completely Transform Your Fireplace With Surface Refinishing

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Can The Tile Around My Fireplace Be Refinished?

Removing and replacing tile is a messy, time consuming and costly endeavor.  Rather than replacing the tile, refinishing is a great alternative that can completely transform the look of the tile and often save over 50% compared to replacement costs. The gorgeous new look and cost savings alone makes refinishing an excellent choice for remodeling. Plus, fireplace refinishing will permanently seal all of those hard-to-clean grout lines for ease of future cleaning care and maintenance. No more difficult kneeling and scrubbing with a toothbrush trying to get the dirt, dust and stains out of the grout!

Fireplace Refinishing

While the majority of tile refinishing is done in kitchens and bathrooms, those are not the only rooms where tile can be refinished. Tile refinishing can occur in many areas where tile exists- around a fireplace, in a bedroom or living area, tile backsplashes and even some tile floors. Refinishing is a quick and affordable alternative to replacement-making a dramatic change in the look of a space in just two days or less. Only Miracle Method uses Natural Accents® stone-look finishes to give you the beauty of natural stone, without the high-end costs.

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Take a look at some other cost-effective ways to freshen up the look of your space include:

  • Give your walls a fresh coat of paint
  • Change out lampshades and throw pillows
  • PMix and match picture frames for a unique look
  • Change out hardware on doors and cabinets

Bottom line, updating the look of your home does not have to break the bank. If you’d like to speak with a representative from Miracle Method to discuss ways that we can update the look of your home at an affordable price, give us a call at 855-212-7337 or click here to find a Miracle Method location near you!

Miracle Method Helps You Get Top Dollar When Selling Your Home

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If you are trying to sell your home and are looking to update your bathroom before you put it on the market, there are a few things you should consider. For starters, you DON’T have to rip out and replace your old tub and sink.  Traditional replacement remodeling is very time consuming and you can expect your bathroom to be out of use for several weeks or even months. Replacement also happens to be very expensive, the average cost of a bathroom remodel can ranges between $5,000 and $10,000.  If you’re looking for a remodeling solution that’s flexible, time-efficient and affordable, avoid any process that involves removal and replacement.

At Miracle Method, we can take any worn, damaged, hard to clean unit, and repair and refinish it, adding 10 – 15 years to the life of the fixture and make it look like new.  Not only is refinishing/repairing a bathtub or sink much less expensive than replacing it, but it is also much greener, keeping the excess tub or sink out of a landfill.

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Realtors around the country  know that bathrooms and kitchens in a home can make or break a sale.  Homeowners are encouraged  to make these upgrades, as it adds significant value to the home. Notably, HGTV’s Lisa LaPorta from Designed to Sell tells viewers that “Tub refinishing is a great improvement to make, and it saves you a lot of money in labor because you don’t have to pay someone to rip out your old bathtub.”

If you are looking to get top dollar when your selling your home without spending the big bucks give Miracle Method a call 855-212-7337.

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