In Italy, I shop at local markets every week for fresh produce. Every village has at least one weekly market. I have noticed a pattern in every market. When I approach a market for the first time, I …
How Smart Is Your Use of Technology?
I have often written about our desire to unplug and spend more time connecting with each other and less with our devices. It seems my oldest son’s desires are sometimes stronger than mine! He won a …
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Colleen was just published on the home page of International Living! We are not sure how long it will be on the home page so CLICK HERE to see the entire post. Merry Christmas from the Mariotti's! …
Are Your Lists Controlling Your Life?
I have had the same “holiday list” for 10 years. On my list was everything from Santa pictures, to holiday card photo sessions, ordering gifts, shipping gifts, teacher gifts, clients gifts, special …
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The Lights Are on but Nobody's Home: Marketing Vacant Homes So They Sell
Vacant is defined as, “Containing nothing. Empty.” Vacant homes can take 50% longer to sell and have more issues than occupied homes. Vacant homes also have more price reductions because they sit on …
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Do You Know The Whole Story?
When I was talking to my parents on the phone, describing a day we spent in a knife makers workshop a few weeks ago, my dad said, “You know your Great Uncle was a blacksmith and he used to fabricate …
