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Cooking Picadillos Houk Style

Welcome to the best online recipe for cooking Picadillos Houk style. Call (225)-234-0022 for more information!

One of Tim’s military friends taught him the perfect Picadillos, see below for the recipe! Check out this video to be taken back to Cinco De Mayo! We want to see your creations, so post a picture on your Facebook or Instagram and tag us on it!

Ingredients:

2 medium sized potatoes
2 jalapenos
1 onion
1 lb ground beef
Salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic
Home made taco seasoning OR
1 small can of green chilies

Instructions:

Cube the potatoes & dice the onions and jalapenos.
Saute the potatoes in olive oil for 10 minutes on medium heat. Make sure to toss and not let them get too brown.
Add the onions, garlic, and jalapenos & saute until soft. Add water if necessary to keep veggies moist.
Add the ground beef and cook until well and browned, drain meat and return to pot.
Add ¼ cup taco seasoning (or can of green chilies), ¾ cup water, and bring to boil. Reduce heat and cook for 5-7 minutes.

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Moving During Covid-19: Helpful Tips

Welcome to the best online resource for helpful tips on moving during Covid-19! Call or text (225)-234-0022 for more information. Moving into a new house in the middle of a pandemic can be very nerve-wracking, so we wanted to give a few helpful tips to keep in mind while making the move!

How Covid-19 Might Affect Your Move

Know what the CDC considers “social distancing” – click here to see those guidelines!
Plan around CDC travel restrictions that might affect your move – click here to see how your move could be affected.
If traveling long distance, plan your drive out and determine which restaurants or gas stations that are open and you will want to stop at.
If you are hiring movers, choose them carefully! Ask lots of questions and check their Covid-19 protocols before deciding who you want to use.

How To Prepare For Your Move

Avoid getting free boxes from businesses that provide them.
Buy all your moving and cleaning supplies at once – and get more than you think you will need!
Clean each room thoroughly as you pack it up so you do not have to clean everything all at once.
If you hired movers, make sure you finished packing and cleaning at least 24 hours before they arrive.
Provide cleaning supplies and protective gear for your movers.
Most importantly, if you have been feeling sick with Covid-19 symptoms – let everyone who will be near you know!

Supplies You Will Need

Cleaning supplies including hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and/or spray, etc. Make sure to wipe down all frequently touched objects like door knobs, light switches, handles, counters, faucets, etc.
Protective gear including masks and gloves (disposable and/or rubber gloves). Make sure you are washing your hands and avoid touching your face.
Moving supplies including, boxes (again – do not use free boxes), packing tape, bubble wrap, dollies, sharpies, etc.

Donating Items You Don’t Want

Many organizations are still taking donations either as pickups or drop-offs, but some are handling it differently. Make sure to check the website for where you would like to donate your items to and see what their guidelines are with taking donations.
Check any shelters in your area and see if they are accepting donations.
Sell or donate your items on Facebook marketplace.
If you are donating your items, make sure they are cleaned very thoroughly no matter who you donate them to!

Moving With Kids During Covid-19

Establish systems and routines before and after the move, this will help not only your kids with processing the move, but it will help you as well. Also, make sure your children understand and are comfortable with the move.

Finally, enjoy your new house!

Once you are finally moved in, enjoy it! Throw a virtual housewarming party, because even though it is not quite the same, you deserve to celebrate and show off your new home to your family and friends.

Click here for additional tips on buying a home, or here for selling your home!

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How To Sell Your Home With Pets

Selling your home with pets can be challenging. While our furry family members are really important to us, additional steps are often necessary to get your home ready to list on the market. We’ve compiled the best tips to make preparing your home a bit easier!

Start by cleaning up the exterior

Ensure that you are picking up after your pet if they use your backyard as their bathroom. Fill any holes and replace any damaged landscaping. Having your home in tip-top shape on the exterior will ensure that you make the best first impression on potential buyers.

Make interior repairs
Start by assessing the flooring. Not all pets damage the carpet and wood flooring, but it’s definitely the best place to start. Other items to check for damage are cabinets, baseboards, window screens and furniture. Repairing these items ahead of time will ensure that you are presenting a home that is move in ready!

Put away your pet’s belongings
De-cluttering is the best way to get your home market ready and this includes pet items! Put away toys in a basket or pile that is out of the way. Other items to tuck away are litter boxes, pet beds, and cat trees.

Give your home a deep cleaning
A deep clean is going to be the finishing touch that helps to seal the deal with potential buyers. On top of your regular cleaning tasks, clean underneath all furniture, baseboards, have carpets shampooed, and wipe down cabinets.