Jen Knapp, Realtor

Politically Incorrect Childhood Games & Recollections

I enjoy remembering how things were back in the 1970’s when I was a growing up. As children we seemed to have had more unstructured free time than kids do these days. For entertainment we had broadcast T.V. and radio, Cassette tapes, and L.P.’s (otherwise known as vinyl long-playing records, for anyone born after 1985 who has no idea what I’m referring to), in addition to sibling rivalry.

There…

I had the recent opportunity to attend a motivational event hosted by Priority Lending that featured an amazing speaker:  Hal Elrod.  I’ve started reading his book, “The Miracle Morning”, and I am committing myself to getting up earlier and dedicating the first hour of my day to his principles of self improvement.  He is well read and is inspired by so many of the other great success coaches of…

Mediterranean Style Bean and Greens Soup

Here is a great healthy recipe that I modified from the Allrecipes website – the inspiration was “Dad’s Escarole and Bean Soup“.  The recipe is consistent with a Mediterranean style diet which I am following.  I added Kohlrabi, cut down on the olive oil and used Kale instead of Escarole for the greens.  I used chicken bullion for the broth but by using vegetable stock I could share this with my…

Earth Salad

I was craving something that incorporates my husbands recipe for sauteed mushrooms (in wine, butter…

Here is my first contribution to yummy food and continued health in 2014.  I made this for our family get together on Christmas eve this  past year.  I used chicken stock and leftover turkey meat, but it could easily be made vegetarian (my sister and her…

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Thank you DC Hillier for this gorgeous photo, shared on the Facebook page Mid Century Modern

Mid-century modern dresser

Seen on tour at a listing recently (the home is for sale, but not the dresser!)

I Had Kittens when I was growing up...

I have decided to write some memories and stories from my childhood.  I’ve been remembering some…

Article from HouseLogic/Realtor.org By: Jan Soults Walker (additional content contributed by Jen Knapp) Originally published: December 27, 2012

If clutter trumps cars in your garage, get organized (and make room for your vehicles) with these smart garage…

Quick and easy veggies and cous-cous

For the last 6 years or so, I’ve planted zucchini in my garden.  I haven’t had much of a bumper…