From Dennis and Jane Guertin | Guertin Family Realty
GuertinFamilyRealty@gmail.com | (952) 442-1300 | www.GuertinFamilyRealty.com
Greetings,
Is the search on for winning last-minute gift ideas? Here's a list of fun and sometimes unusual items, most of which also make great housewarming presents at any time of year.

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Dennis and Jane Guertin
(952) 451-4989 Dennis
(952) 451-5217 Jane

Great Gift Ideas for Home and Family
 
  
Some of the following items are available with expedited shipping.
 
 
For Those Who Celebrate the Outdoors:
 
Collectible tumblers beautifully designed with art that celebrates 15 national parks. Decorated in Nevada.
 
Cost: $20 per glass.
 
 
 
For the Innovative Entertainer:
 
 
A handmade granite server that harnesses the natural heat retaining properties of stone to keep appetizers warm for hours. Made in New Hampshire.
 
Cost: $62.
 
 
 
For the Motivated Standing Desk Worker:
Standing Desk Balance Board
 
 
This balance board engages the entire body to build core strength and balance as you stand at a desk or counter. The base is easy to adjust and safe for floors. Made in North Carolina.
 
Price: $170.
 
 
 
For the Cat Lover:
Motion-Activated Fish Toy
 
 
 
Cats love this interactive cat toy that flops around like a freshly caught fish. It's motion-activated and made from non-toxic materials.
 
Cost: Currently on sale for around $10.
 
 
 
 
 
A whimsically decorated extra-large fleece blanket that keeps everyone cozy while celebrating the love of dogs.
 
Cost: $69.
 
 
 
For Cold Weather Drivers:
The Quick Removal Windshield Snow Tarp
 
 
Save someone the trouble of scraping frost and snow off of their windshield on chilly mornings with this protective fitted tarp.
 
Price: $25.
 
 

For the Entertainer:
The Bottoms Up Wine Bottle Holder
 
 
Recycled granite and New England beach stones create a unique wine holder that saves space while keeping wine at peak flavor. Made in New Hampshire.
 
Price:  $48.
 
 
 
For the Outdoor Stadium Sitter:
The Heated Massaging Stadium Seat
 
 
No more shivering at chilly outdoor events! This rechargeable heated massaging seat is water-resistant and folds up to just 4 inches thick.
 
Price: Around $100.
 
 
 
For the Budding Scientist:
Periodic Table Building Blocks
 
 
Colorful building blocks encourage creativity while teaching children about the periodic table at the same time. Made in Michigan.
 
Price: $40.
 
 
 
For the Lover of Campfires:
The Mobile Stainless Steel Fire Pit
 
 
This easy-to-carry smokeless fire pit lets you bring the campfire with you to a wide variety of outdoor places. It comes with a detachable handle and carrying case and can burn either wood pellets or wood.
 
Price: Currently on sale for around $90.
 
 
 
For the Person Who Has It All
Featured Charity: Heifer International
 
 
It's hard to go wrong giving a gift that helps others in need. Heifer International supports and trains local farmers and businesses around the world so that they can increase their incomes through self-supporting enterprises. Gifts can be made in honor of someone else.
 
Cost: Starting at $20.
 
 
(Screenshots courtesy of Uncommon Goods, Hammacher Schlemmer, Natural Life, Amazon, and Heifer International.)
 
 
What the lawyers make us say: The information here is not presented as expert legal or financial advice. Please use your best judgment and consult professionals when necessary.
Recent Market Highlights
U.S. home prices rose 4.7% year-to-year in October 2023, according to CoreLogic, a data and analytics company. They increased 0.2% month-to-month.

The national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is in the mid-7-percent range.

The October Pending Home Sales Index decreased 8.5% year-to-year, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Pending sales decreased 1.5% month-to-month.
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 Links that Make Life Easier

Sometimes real estate-related, sometimes not... these are assorted links that come in handy:

How to Get Your Furniture Arrangement Right
Tips from pros at the Houzz website on how to get the best from your furniture setup.

36 Best Gifts for In-Laws
Gift ideas to warm the hearts of extended family members, from HGTV.

Chicken Alfredo with Crispy Bacon
A tasty, protein-packed recipe that's low on net carbohydrates (although not exactly low on fat. :)
 
The Lighter Side


Screenshot courtesy of YouTube and @AntLab.

If you could use a calming break that might leave you wowed with the wonders of life, these ultra-slow-motion clips of moths and beetles launching into flight could be just the thing. (The narration is worth listening to as well.)
 
Click here or on the image above to watch the video on the Ant Lab YouTube channel, which has many other amazing slow-motion videos.
 
 
Your Resource for Real Estate
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Please give us a call today at (952) 442-1300 if we can be of assistance!
Have a great day,


Dennis and Jane Guertin
Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, SFR, CBR, e-PRO, GRI, BA
Guertin Family Realty
GuertinFamilyRealty@gmail.com
www.GuertinFamilyRealty.com
Dennis:  (952) 451-4989
Jane: (952) 451-5217

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