Add Curb Appeal with this Budget Friendly Porch Makeover!

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If you are anything like us, we are constantly trying to find ways to add curb appeal to our homes. Well by fixing your front porch up and adding a little pop of color really seems to do the trick! Follow these easy steps and let us know what you think!

When the weather starts getting warmer and the days get longer, our attention turns toward the outdoors and spending time outside. That means prepping your backyard or patio (obviously), but don’t forget your front porch, either!

If you don’t want to blow a bunch of cash on the front porch, try a few of these simple and affordable decorating ideas.

Colorful Rugs

Make your front porch a bit cozier by getting an outdoor rug. Green will compliment the foliage around your porch, oranges and yellows will brighten the space, while blues will soothe. For an affordable options, check out IKEA’s selections. Look for the material details and consider getting one that is mold resistant.

Welcome Mat

Make a fun first impression by personalizing a doormat to welcome guests into your home. Grab a plain woven doormat from the nearest home improvement store. Use stencils to paint whatever design or expression you’d like. For step-by-step instructions, check out this postby The Sits Girls.

House Numbers

Make a rustic wooden display of your home’s address numbers with some wood boards and stain. Just make sure the house numbers are large enough to see from the street. This is especially important for emergency responders to easily identify your home.

Hanging Plants

If you have a smaller porch or not much green space, try adding a few hanging baskets. These are easy and low maintenance. To cut down on costs, look for hanging baskets at farmers’ markets instead of greenhouses – they tend to be a bit cheaper if they’re coming directly from farms.

Porch Chairs

Now that the weather is warmer, it’s garage sale season! That means you can likely find a beautiful pair of porch chairs (bonus points if they are old-fashioned rockers). Clean them up by sanding them down, then give ‘em a fresh coat of spray paint.

Welcome Signs

Create your very own welcome sign with a little bit of chalkboard paint and a wood trivet. Drill a hole through the trivet and hang it on your front door with a bit of craft twine.

Front Door Flowers

Try something different than a typical flower wreath! Hang a lightweight decorative pot or flower bucket with a bit of thick ribbon. This bucket-wreath from Etsy is upwards of $100, but you can certainly make your own! 

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ERA Skyline Real Estate

Movies in the Park!

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Summer is here and that means movie nights in the park. Grab your popcorn, candy and drinks! Bring your family for a fun-filled night watching your favorite movies under the stars! Check here for movies in the park near you!

Ogden: Monday Night Movies

Time: Movies start at dusk from June 8 to Aug. 10

June 27: “The Sandlot”

July 11: “The Peanuts Movie”

Aug. 1: “The Princess Bride”

Salt Lake City: Friday Night Flicks

Time: Every Friday from June 3 through July 15. Locations vary.

June 3: "Jurassic Park" shown at Liberty Park, 900 S. 700 East at 8 p.m.

June 17: "The Avengers" shown at Jordan Park, 900 W. 1000 South

June 24: "Guardians of the Galaxy" shown at Reservoir Park, 42 S. University St.

Snowbird Resort: Snowbird Family Flicks

Location: Snowbird Center Plaza Deck, 9385 S. Snowbird Center Drive

Time: Movies begin at dusk every Friday from June 24 through August 5

July 1: "Pan"

July 29: "Guardians of the Galaxy"

Aug. 5: "Tomorrowland"

Sundance Mountain Resort: Sundance Institute Summer Series

Location: Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre

The schedule for movie showings will be released later this month

Venture Out! Festival Series

June 3: "Tangled" shown at Canyon Rim Park, 3096 S. Grace St.

July 8: "Jurassic World" shown at Mt. Olympus Eastwood Elementary, 3305 Wasatch Blvd.

August 5: "The Martian" Mt. Olympus Eastwood Elementary, 3305 Wasatch Blvd.

Sandy: Movies in the Parks

Time: Movies start every Friday at dusk from June 10 to Sept. 2.

July 29: “Wreck It Ralph” shown at Flat Iron Park, 1705 E. 8600 South

Aug. 12: “Brave” shown at Bicentennial Park, 530 E. 8680 South

Aug. 26: “Up!” shown at Bell Canyon Park, 11400 S. 1700 East

Sept. 2: “Michael Jackson – This is It” Sandy Amphitheater, 1245 9400 South

Uintah: Movies in the Park

All movies start at dusk at the Uintah Community Center except for Princess Bride which will be held at Western Park.

June 3: "Hotel Transylvania 2"

June 8: "Princess Bride" (at Western Park)

June 17: "Cinderella"

July 1: "Minions"

July 15: "The Good Dinosaur"

July 29: "Woodlawn"

Aug 12: "Zootopia" or "Inside Out"

Hope to see you all there! 

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ERA Skyline Real Estate

Slow Cooker Black Bean and Corn Salsa Chicken

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Hope everyone had an amazing Fourth of July weekend! If you are like us the last thing you want to do is go home and cook over a hot stove after a long hard days work. So here is an easy dinner idea that can be prepared and even frozen ahead of time. So all you have to do is pull it out of the freezer and throw it in the slow cooker and go to work. When you come home dinner is practically already done! Check out these easy steps!

Slow Cooker Black Bean and Corn Salsa Chicken

Author: Six Sisters' Stuff (via Jamie)

Recipe type: Freezer Meal

Prep time:  5 mins

Cook time:  4 hours

Total time:  4 hours 5 mins

Serves: 4

This is one of the easiest freezer meals to assemble - just dump all the ingredients in a resealable bag and place in the freezer. When you are ready to eat it, dump it in the slow cooker and dinner is done!

Ingredients

·         1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

·         1 (14 oz) can corn, drained

·         ½ package taco seasoning (about 1 tablespoon)

·         ½ cup salsa

·         ⅓ cup water

·         1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Optional garnish toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado (diced), lettuce (shredded), tomatoes (diced), hot sauce

Instructions

1.    If making a freezer meals, label a gallon-sized resealable freezer bag with the title of the recipe and how to long to cook in the slow cooker.

2.    Dump the black beans, corn, salsa, taco seasoning, and water in the resealable bag and mix until all the ingredients are combined. Add the chicken breasts and zip the bag closed. Place in the freezer until ready to use.

3.    When ready to cook, remove bag from freezer and place in fridge overnight so that it can thaw. Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and dump bag ingredients into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-7 hours (until chicken is completely done).

4.    Shred meat and serve however you want (in tacos, burritos, nachos, salads, etc). Garnish with cheese, sour cream, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and hot sauce.

5.    Put beans, corn, taco seasoning, and water in crock pot and mix together until seasoning is dissolved. Place chicken breasts on top and spread salsa on chicken. Cook on high for 4 hours. Shred meat and serve however you want (see explanation above). Garnish with cheese, sour cream, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and hot sauce.

Notes

You can also skip the freezing step of this recipe and dump all ingredients directly into your slow cooker, then cook on high for 4-5 hours (or low for 6-7 hours).
You can cook this recipe ahead of time, wait for it to cool, and then put it in the freezer for a quick and healthy dinner!

Share your easy dinner recipes with us, we would love to hear your ideas!

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ERA Skyline Real Estate

We've got all your firework needs covered this holiday weekend! Check out one of these amazing firework shows with your family!

Hello Friends,

The Fourth of July is right around the corner – have you figured out your fireworks plans yet? Last year, we gave you a list of the patriotic holiday celebrations all around the state. This year, we’re highlighting five of the biggest entertainment and fireworks shows, plus we’ve listed all the smaller, hometown celebrations, too! Here’s a list of some amazing fireworks shows all around the state.

1. Four Nights In A Row!: Oakley Recreation Complex, Oakley

There’s nothing like a rodeo on the Fourth of July! See the PRCA rodeo starting on starting at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30th, Friday, July 1st, Saturday, July 2nd and Monday, July 4th. Fireworks display every night after the rodeo. 4300 N. SR-32, Oakley.

2. Friday: Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy

Watch the Real Salt Lake vs. DC United soccer game, then stay for fireworks! The game starts at 8:30 p.m.; fireworks afterwards. 9256 S. State Street, Sandy.

3. Friday: USU Maverik Stadium, Logan

Don’t miss the Freedom Fireworks Show in Logan on the Utah State University campus. Gates open at 7:00 p.m.; entertainment starts at 8:00 p.m. and includes Caleb Chapman’s Crescent Super Band, Journey Unlimited The Tribute, and Ryan Innes. Fireworks at dark. 899 E. 1000 N., Logan.

4. Saturday: Smith’s Ballpark, Salt Lake City

Enjoy the Salt Lake Bees game (Salt Lake Bees vs. Fresno Grizzlies), then take your blanket right down onto the field to enjoy the fireworks. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. 77 W. 1300 S., Salt Lake City.

5. Saturday: Stadium of Fire, Provo

The 36th annual Stadium of Fire (LaVell Edwards Stadium) features Tim McGraw in concert. Entertainment begins at 8:00 p.m., followed by fireworks. This is one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in the country! 1700 N. Canyon Road, Provo.

Here is a full list of celebrations in the state:

Saturday, July 2nd

6. Centerville: Founder’s Park, 300 N 100 E
7. Hurricane: Ballparks at 200 W. 600 N.
8. Gunnison: Fireworks at the park.
9. Midway: Town Square
10. North Salt Lake: Eaglewood Golf Course, 1110 E Eaglewood Dr.
11. Scofield: Fireworks on the lake.

Monday, July 4th

12. Blanding: Centennial Park, 900 S. 300 W.
13. Brian Head Resort: 329 S. Hwy. 143.
14. Cedar City: Cedar City Airport, 2560 Aviation Way.
15. Clearfield: Bernard Fisher Park, 920 S. 1000 E.
16. Enoch: Old Town Park.
17. Farr West: Mountain View Park, 1500 N. 1700 W.
18. Grantsville: Cherry Street Park, 115 E Cherry Street.
19. Holladay: City Hall Park, 4580 S 2300 E.
20. Huntington: Rodeo grounds.
21. Huntsville: No specific location details available.
22. Hyrum: Soccer fields.
23. Kanab: No specific location details available.
24. Kaysville: 550 S. Main Street.
25. Layton: Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N Wasatch Drive.
26. Lehi: Thanksgiving Point,3003 N. Thanksgiving Wa.y
27. Lewiston: Lewiston Rodeo Arena.
28. Liberty: Liberty Park, State Route 162.
29. Magna: Magna Copper Park, 2600 S. 8941 W.
30. Manti: MHS Stadium, 100 W. 500 N.
31. Millard County: Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta.
32. Moab: Fireworks are visible throughout the town of Moab.
33. Morgan: Riverside Park, 195 E. 125 N.
34. Moroni: Center Street Ball Park.
35. Mt. Pleasant: Mt. Pleasant Outdoor Rodeo Arena, Hwy. 89.
36. Murray: Murray Park Softball Field, 296 E Murray Park Ave.
37. North Ogden: Barker Park, 2375 N Fruitland Drive.
38. Panguitch: Rodeo Grounds, 775 N. Main Street.
39. Park City: Canyons Resort
40. Riverdale: Riverdale Park, 4300 South Parker Drive.
41. Salina: Provided by the Salina Fire Department.
42. Salt Lake City: Jordan Park, 1000 W. 900 S.
43. Salt Lake City: Liberty Park/Herman Franks Park, 600 E 900 S.
44. Tropic: Tropic Town Park.
45. Washington: Legend Solar Stadium, 204 Playa Della Rosita.
46. West Point: Loy Blake Park, 3500 W. 550 N.

Happy Fourth of July from all of us here at ERA Skyline Real Estate. We hope you have a safe and fun-filled weekend with your family and friends!

Thanks so much,

ERA Skyline Real Estate

ERA Skyline Giveaway!

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Please go and enter our first ever giveaway! Simply follow the steps and you will be entered to win a $25 gift card to Slackwater Pizzeria!

Step 1: Like our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/ERASkyline/

Step 2: Share this Post on your page!

Step 3: Comment below using #MyWeirdNeighbor and share any story that relates!


Good luck and may the best story win!


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House Plants that actually improve the air quality in your Home! Check these out!

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Adding a houseplant or two always seems to improve the look of a room. But as it turns out, certain houseplants can also improve your health. According to recent studies by NASA, some houseplants filter out dangerous compounds that are commonly found in most homes – the kind of compounds that are often associated with respiratory illnesses, cancer, and other conditions.

Because they are enclosed spaces, our homes are vulnerable to gaseous toxins that build up over time. These include:

·         Benzene – caused by paints, detergents, and furniture wax,

·         Formaldehyde – caused by disinfectants or preservatives in consumer products

·         Toluene and Xylene – caused by a variety of household and consumer products

·         Ammonia – caused by commonly used aerosols and sprays

But 10 NASA-approved houseplants are says to be effective in removing air pollutants:

·         English Ivy – a trailing ivy plant that requires partial shade and light weekly watering

·         Florist’s chrysanthemum – A lovely floral that needs direct light and frequent change of water

·         Peace Lily – Produces small, white flowers. Needs weekly watering. But consider carefully before buying, because this plant can be poisonous to house pets

·         Variegated Snake Plant – Has tall, broad, green and white leaves. Requires partial shade and weekly watering

·         Red-edged Dracaena – Almost cactus-like in appearance, this plant needs direct sunlight and weekly watering

·         Cornstalk Dracaena – Produces cornstalk-type leaves. Wants partial shade and weekly watering

·         Broadleaf Lady Palm – Fern-like plant that likes partial shade and weekly watering

·         Flamingo Lily – Also known as anthurium, this plant produces shiny red flowers and requires partial shade and weekly watering

·         Devil’s Ivy – produces luxurious ivy leaves, likes partial shade, and needs only monthly watering

·         Lilyturf – Produces purple flowers. Requires partial shade and weekly watering.

*Take note: Water lightly in most cases, as over-watering can cause root rot and kill the plant.

Which House plants are your favorite? Let us know!

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ERA Skyline Real Estate

Hill Air Force Base Air Show June 25 & 26! You can't miss this!

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It's that time of the year again, a local favorite - The Hill AFB Air Show! You won't want to miss this. Plan to arrive early to avoid long lines, and don't forget the sunblock as shade is limited.Check out Hill Air Force Base's Air Show on June 25 & 26 starting at 8 AM!

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — Hill Air Force Base’s biannual air show is set to return in 2016.

Base officials announced Wednesday, Dec. 9 the open house and air show, titled “Warriors Over the Wasatch,” will take place June 25-26.

Hill spokesman Micah Garbarino said the two-day show is open to the public and will feature the Air Force’s aerial F-16 demonstration squadron, the Thunderbirds, the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team and several other aerial demonstrations. No special security clearances are needed to attend the show. 

“We're excited to host the Thunderbirds and Golden Knights in 2016,” said Col. Ron Jolly, 75th Air Base Wing and Installation commander, in a prepared statement. “These events are important for our service's recruiting efforts and give us the opportunity to showcase the capabilities of our military.”

Hill’s last air show took place in 2014 and had an operating budget of about $500,000. The show is typically paid mainly through private donations, but Hill also uses funds from its Operations and Maintenance Budget. For the 2014 show, Utah lawmakers voted to give the show $100,000 in one-time state funds. 

• RELATED: Hill AFB readies for Warriors Over Wasatch air show

More than 500,000 spectators attended the 2014 show. 

As the show date nears, the base’s public affairs office will provide updates on additional performers and attendance procedures at www.hill.af.mil/warriorsoverthewasatch/.

We hope to see you all there!

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ERA Skyline Real Estate