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Last Minute Gift Wrapping Ideas!

When the weather outside is frosty, you can spend a little zen holiday prep time inside wrapping packages to put under the tree or drop off to friends, family or secret Santa exchanges! We found both hacks and ideas, including faux flowers, hand-lettering paper, evergreen sprigs and fabric “paper,” plus some outstanding (and possibly more time consuming) options for the truly crafty among you. Take a look!

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Christmas present wrapped with white furoshiki fabric on fir branches. Eco friendly gift.

Ornaments to Make and Give

It’s tempting to use only your holiday ornaments from Christmases past to decorate your tree this year, but why not try your hand at a few DIY ornaments to commemorate 2020? And we’re not talking about the corona virus ornament we’ve seen on Pinterest. Might as well make a skull and cross bones ornament! No, we’re talking unique, handmade creative and crafty ornaments that you’ll want to hang on your tree every Christmas Yet to Come!

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Photo Ornamensts

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Buying a home will likely be the biggest investment you can make – and for the first-time buyer, the home-buying process can be daunting. And no one wants to make an expensive mistake. But first-time buyers can enjoy some special advantages that have been created to encourage homeownership, so if this is “your first rodeo,” consider these tips as you explore owning your own home.

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Couple Attending Home Buying Consultation In Real Estate Agency

Get Cozy on the Couch with a Thanksgiving Movie

This holiday weekend will be a good one for outdoor walks along the paths and trails in Colliers Hill, AND, for getting cozy on the couch with a bowl of buttered popcorn and a watchable Thanksgiving-themed or otherwise four-star movie. Here are a few to consider!

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Little Women

Alternative Meal Ideas for Thanksgiving!

Whether you will be hosting a much smaller holiday dinner or are willing to try some new ways to liven up Thanksgiving, it’s a good year to revisit Founding Father Alexander Hamilton’s proclamation: “No Citizen of the United States should refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day.” On the contrary, from wild pheasant to turducken to vegan, there’s an alternative bird for everyone!

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Cornish Hen Meal

Beyond Catnip and Jerky – Recipes for Pets

The move to eat healthier has extended beyond the human realm! Who doesn’t want to treat our four-legged-best-friends to the best possible foods? Check out these simple, nutritious AND delicious treats and meals you can make for your dogs and cats.

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Dog waiting for feeding

Meaty and Meatless Dump and Bake Casseroles

Simple. Fast. Delicious. That’s all you need on a busy weekday evening for dinner, isn’t it? Though we often get stuck in a rut with our tried-and-true recipes, adding a few dump-and-bake casseroles to your dinner rotation is a genius way to liven up your meal plan, without sacrificing speed or ease.

From the classic chicken and rice casserole you know and love to buffalo cauliflower chickpea casseroles, add some comfort-food dishes into your routine this week to save on time, money, and most importantly, cleanup!

Yummy Dump and Bake Casseroles

We love dishes that we can make no matter what we have in the pantry. Recipe Tin Eat’s Emergency Chicken Rice Casserole hits that sweet spot between delicious and foolproof — and the best part is you don’t even have to have canned soup to make it!

Add a little Tex Mex spice into your dinner with a Chicken Taco Casserole — we think it definitely still counts for Taco Tuesday, don’t you agree? A jar of salsa adds a lot of yummy flavor for The Busy Baker’s Baked Salsa Chicken and Rice, a surprisingly healthy alternative to your favorite Mexican takeout. 

If you’re craving Italian but you don’t want to eat the same old pasta and sauce meal you typically make on a busy night, a flavorful Dump and Bake casserole is just what you need! Mommy’s Fabulous Finds has the yummiest Tomato Basil Pasta with Grilled Chicken that bakes up in just 40 minutes. If you’re craving the comfort food of spaghetti and meatballs instead, try Geni Recipe’s Meatball Casserole and you’ll never again have to wait for pasta to boil! 

Easy Vegetarian Casseroles

Whether you still plan for Meatless Monday, have a vegetarian in your family, or simply want to add more veggies into your diet, vegetarian casseroles still pack a punch without losing any flavor.

We love recreating our faves with veggies, and cauliflower seems to be a delicious addition to our vegetarian meals each and every time. Like My Bowl’s Buffalo Cauliflower Chickpea Casserole — perfect for when you’re craving wings. We can see this hot dish quickly becoming a recurring football night staple.

When you hear casserole, you might be thinking cream soup and lots of shredded cheese, but dump and bake dishes can actually be super healthy and nutritionally-packed! Vegan Yack Attack’s Chipotle Brown Rice Bake is bursting with flavor and the best part is, you don’t even have to cook the rice first! Stuffed peppers can be time consuming, but toss all of the ingredients into a baking dish for a super easy Mexican Stuffed Pepper Casserole for a zero fuss, pantry-staple meal. 

And of course, who would we be if we forgot Baked Ziti, one of our absolutely favorite dump and bake recipes for generations. No need to wait for pasta water to boil — it’s done in less than an hour!

Dream Kitchens at Colliers Hill

Throwing together a quick meal on a busy night is easy-peasy in your very own gourmet kitchen. With dozens of options to customize the kitchen of your dreams, you can choose the latest appliances and thoughtfully designed touches like kitchen islands and walk-in pantries.

You’ll be busier than ever checking out all of the amenities in our master-planned community, Colliers Hill, one of the safest and fastest-growing communities in Northern Colorado! Choose from dozens of floor plans with ranch and two-story layouts available from Richmond American, Century Communities, and coming soon — K.B. Home with plenty of variety to suit your budget and style, starting in the high $300s.

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Broccoli casserole

Favorite Apple Recipes From Around the World!

It doesn’t get any more American than apple pie—but with all the great apples in season right now, why stop there? Check out these apple-centric recipes that are inspired by different cultures from all around the world! 

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Apple pie dessert