Three Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast – To Die For!

October 28, 2016 by Laura Kubicki Leave a Comment

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Hello my busy, fabulous, friends!

Fall is in full swing. Cooler temps rule and Halloween is right around the corner, as we all gear up to head smack into the holidays.

So before it all hits my dear readers, I want to give you an early gift. The gift of more time – all wrapped in a saucy, tender, mouthwatering, 3 ingredient, pot roast meal.

I submit to you that this may in fact be the easiest and most delicious slow cooker pot roast of all time…(and I’ve tried a lot of them)! Three ingredients friends…just 3!!!!!!!!!!

Heaven!

I promise friends, this recipe will quickly fill your house with a warm, savory, smell that will cause your family to gasp – Umm! What are we having for dinner??? That’s exactly what my brother and I used to say when we ran in on a chilly day after school and smelled this amazingly simple concoction!

Look at all that simmering flavor!

…And all you’ll need to do to plate this perfection is cook up some noodles or rice (I use whole wheat egg noodles most of the time – but have you seen the frozen, microwave in the bag rice that’s ready to go in 4 minutes with no clean up?) and a veggie side – usually frozen spinach in my house, and you’re all done…

Oh and while you’re at it, grab a quick glass of red to go with!

Enjoy everyone and thanks for visiting! And if you haven’t already…please don’t forget to subscribe to Laura’s Choice!

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Course

Main Dish

Servings

Ingredients

2-3 lbs Pot Roast bulky fat trimmed away
1 packet french onion soup mix Lipton’s has best flavor I think
8 ounce can of tomato sauce

Course

Main Dish

Servings

Ingredients

2-3 lbs Pot Roast bulky fat trimmed away
1 packet french onion soup mix Lipton’s has best flavor I think
8 ounce can of tomato sauce

Instructions

Coat slow cooker crock with cooking spray
Place trimmed pot roast inside cooker
Sprinkle with french onion soup seasoning mix
Cover with tomato sauce
Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
Serve over egg noodles, rice, or potatoes.
I frequently have spinach on the side and horseradish for those who like it spicy!

Recipe Notes

**You can also add mushrooms, potatoes, and carrots to recipe if you want a little extra something in there! My family likes it best plain…:o)!

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Renegotiating After the Home Inspections

October 1, 2016 by Laura Kubicki Leave a Comment

Hi Friends.

You know residential property negotiations don’t necessarily end when you and the seller sign the contract to purchase. That’s of course because you have the right to have the home you’re buying inspected for soundness, which you can include as a contingency to your offer during the due diligence period. This protects you, if the inspection reveals a serious issue, so you and the seller can address it through renegotiations.

During the inspection process, the inspector is required to tell you about the major components of the home such as, condition of the appliances, heating and cooling, electrical and plumbing systems, foundation, roofing, exterior materials and so on.

I also highly recommend you get separate inspections for pests and environmental issues such as radon, and also learn if your future home is up to current building code standards and if not what needs to be done to bring it up to code. You’ll also want to be sure and check., if applicable, any updated or added space such as a renovated basement or porch for current permits!

Once the inspections are complete, you have to decide if any problems found are worth renegotiating. This is a risk because your existing contract is no longer in force when you go to renegotiate, and the seller is free to accept another offer and/or refuse to update or fix the home. You’ll want to think about renegotiating only for large problems such as a system that is unsafe or expensive to replace.

Most sellers expect to make reasonable repairs and replacements if the inspection reveals an issue that wasn’t obvious when you first agreed to terms. As long as communication remains open and civil, the seller should have as much desire to make the sales contract work as you do. Questions? Message me and I’ll be more than happy to help!

And don’t forget to subscribe to Laura’s Choice by typing in your email in the right hand column of this blog! Remember to check out and like me at Laura Kubicki Realty on Facebook too for even more useful tips and real estate information!

Thanks for reading and good luck!

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So What Are YOU Having For Dinner?

September 23, 2016 by Laura Kubicki Leave a Comment

So friends! Here are some questions for you!

Do you ever stress out trying to come up with what’s for dinner every day? Sick of eating out?

Are there nights when extra curricular activities, work demands, or sudden out of town company derails your dinner designing?

Are you looking to eat “healthier”? Or maybe you’d like to get your kids to try something new, outside their world of chicken nuggets and pizza?

Maybe you’re a five o’clock “hmm, what are we going to do about dinner tonight” panic person? Or the opposite – a huge OCD Meal Planner (guilty)…who would just love to conveniently sprinkle in already prepped, healthy, and ready to make in a flash meals to turn to on your busiest of days…

Then…you SIMPLY MUST TRY THIS! Go to or host a Wildtree Freezer Meal Party (not an affiliate). So. Much. Fun!!!!!!

I’ve been to them, and I just hosted one last weekend (with my adorable friend Sarah), and it is just such a great experience every time!

Here’s what you do.

Step 1. Normal grocery shopping – convenient list provided by Wildtree!

Step 2. Prep your proteins the day before the party into ten freezer resealable bags.

Step 3. Attend/host party with your friends, sip refreshing drinks, chit chat, and nosh away on delicious Wildtree provided apps (thank you Sarah), while you finish adding the low sodium, organic, Wildtree Seasonings and Sauces to your prepped bags.

“Squish” or shake said ingredients together inside bags, add labels provided by Wildtree with simple cooking instructions, and take home to your freezer to be thawed and quickly cooked up later.

See for yourself…

Delivered to the host's door! — Delivered to the host’s door!

Party Apps and WT Display – thanks Sarah!

Final dinner packed complete with instructions for cooking!

Of course we had party favors... — Of course we had party favors…

And then I made one for dinner that night!

Wild Tree Mongolian Beef Stir Fry. I added lots of veggies, cause we're just like that here! — Wild Tree Mongolian Beef Stir Fry. I added lots of veggies, cause we’re just like that here!

And that’s it.

A fun social with friends where you come home with ten meals for your family ready to go. AMAZING and DELICIOUS meals. Right there. Done. Finished.

And the peace of mind…it feels so liberating…even for those of us who generally love to cook, the daily grind can always catch up. But with Wildtree dinners in your fridge – you’re ready to go!

10 ready made healthy meals in your freezer!

So click on this link if you want to check it out…and let me say again, this is NOT an affiliate link. It’s just a great idea I loved and had to share with you, in case it can help you too!

Of course this freezer meal concept can be just expanded to all sorts of things so…just go for it!

And remember…you can refrigerate or freeze any cooked leftovers for yet another lunch or dinner another day! Smiles…all smiles!

And the price? Only about $4-$5 per person (cheaper than going out)!

Each meal serves about six. And if there’s only two of you – yep – you guys get 20 dinners out of the 10…wow.

So think on it friends! This idea may just be the one you’re looking for! And lemme know if you try it! Bet it’ll help ya “live happy”! And you’re family – they’ll be happy too! Message me if you’d like more info…and PLEASE subscribe to Laura’s Choice and like me at Laura’s Choice on Facebook! Thank you!

XOXO!

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Fall Is In The Air!

September 1, 2016 by Laura Kubicki Leave a Comment

Our House

STILL A GREAT TIME TO SELL – OR TO BUY!

Here’s why.

FALL LAURA

In the Triad, home inventories remain historically low – down 25% from this time last year! That means, if you’re wanting to put your home up for sale, buyers out there would love the chance to see it (perhaps jazzed up a bit with some fun fall decor?) and make an offer!

And for folks looking to buy, there’s good news for you too – interest rates are still low! Not to mention cooler temperatures and fall’s beautiful color are heading our way, making it such an enjoyable time of year to look for your new home.

So if you’re ready to go, so am I! Give me a call or text at 336-413-9197 or click here to get started.

And if not…please keep me in mind for any friends or family who may be “on the move”! I’d love to help them too!

Thank you!

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My Advice to Sellers: Don’t Overprice Your Home

August 27, 2016 by Laura Kubicki Leave a Comment

Hi there! Here’s another tip for you when you’re thinking of selling your house…

One of the most well-known real estate mantras your real estate professional should tell you is this: “If you overprice your home, it will take longer to sell and it will sell for less money.” Yet, many sellers continue to believe their homes can defy market physics. I understand. You have a lot of great memories and have put a lot into your home and you want it paid back.

But the real truth is, if you really want to sell, overpricing seldom works because buyers search for homes online according to their loan qualifications. If their ceiling is $500,000, they’re not going to search for more expensive homes (in this case over $500,000), and if your home is priced at $505,000, it won’t be found by the buyers who are most qualified to buy it. And remember, when buyers can afford more, they’ll compare your home to other homes in the same price range and your home may fall short in features, location or condition.

Also, remember search price increments vary depending on scale. Buyers use $10,000 increments for $100,000 homes and $100,000 increments for million-dollar homes. Pricing just over a logical range end point like $255,000 or $505,000 will exclude that home from some search results. If you price just under a range end point, like $498,000, your home will be seen by the buyers who are most likely and able to buy your home.

And, while some buyers’ search in higher price ranges than their rounded end point, their intention is to offer less, so that makes setting a higher price for your home counterproductive. And buyers like to feel they’re getting a ‘deal’, so pricing it a little lower, could help generate the attention of multiple buyers and get the price bid up.

Your best chance of selling your home quickly for the highest price possible is to attract buyers who see your home as well priced. You’ll attract more serious buyers who make higher offers with fewer negotiations. And that my friends is what all sellers really want!

I hope this is helpful – remember for tips and other up to date real estate information – “like” me on Facebook at Laura’s Choice Realty! And don’t forget to enter your email and subscribe to Laura’s Choice!

Thanks for visiting the blog today! Come back soon…

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