Recipes for a Memorable Evening at Home
Forget the stress of trying to score that coveted restaurant reservation, going out on Valentine’s Day is overrated anyway. It doesn't need to be February 14th to treat yourself to a date night at home. Whether you’re celebrating with that special someone, hanging out with friends, or treating yourself, give these delicious recipes a try for a 5 star, 4 course, home cooked meal any time of the year that will surely be more memorable than any restaurant dinner. After all, the key to anyone’s heart is food! COCKTAIL | Grapefruit Mojitos for twoIngredients: 2 limes 1 handful of mint 2 grapefruits 3 oz. white rum 2 tbsp. honey 1 bottle sparkling water Directions: Squeeze the juice from 1 grapefruit and 1 lime into each glass, then divide, add, and stir all of the ingredients per glass, and finish by muddling the mint leaves. STARTER | Bruschetta HeartsIngredients: 8 slices whole wheat bread 4 oz. goat cheese, softened 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tbsp. extra-vigin olive oil 1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped salt and pepper to taste Directions: Cut the slices of bread using a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Arrange the bread hearts and toast them in a preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until light brown and crispy. Spread each toast heart with a thin layer of goat cheese. Next, in a small mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, basil leaves, and salt and pepper. Distribute tomato mixture evenly over each toast heart, spreading it to emphasize the heart shape. Serve immediately. ENTREE | SURF AND TURFSkip the steakhouse and serve shrimp and beef tenderloinwith a side of asparagus at home. Get the Recipe DESSERT | Raspberry Cheesecake BrowniesIngredients: Fudge Brownie Layer: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 8 oz. coarsely chopped semi-sweet chocolate 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled) 1/4 tsp. Salt Raspberry Cheesecake Layer: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup raspberry preserves or raspberry jam* optional: raspberries, for topping Click here for the directions!
Making it Happen in 2022
It’s a new year… So it’s likely that you’ve made at least one new year’s resolution. Good for you, you took the first step towards self-improvement! But here’s the not-so-good part: only 8% of people are likely to achieve their new year’s resolutions. Yikes. You have to be determined to achieve your goals this year. To help you get in the right mindset for success, we’ve compiled some of our favorite quotes, strategies, and flat-out truthbombs. And now, we present you with our goals + mindset inspiration board for 2022. WRITE IT DOWN. “If you have a goal, write it down. If you do not write it down, you do not have a goal. You have a wish.” - Steve Maraboli We came across some remarkable statistics from a Harvard Business study relating to goal setting and success. 83% of the population do not have goals; 14% have a plan in mind, but goals are unwritten; and 3% have goals written down. 14% who have goals are 10 times more successful than those without goals. The 3% with written goals are three times more successful than the 14% with unwritten goals. Writing your goals down sets you up to be exponentially more successful! MIND YOUR MINDSET. “Watch your thoughts, they become your words.Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your habits.Watch your habits, they become your character.Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.” - Lao Tzu ELIMINATE NEGATIVITY. “Unfollow your limiting beliefs” -Cara Alwill Leyba KNOW WHAT MATTERS. “Achievers do sooner what others plan to do later and defer, perhaps indefinitely, what others do sooner. The difference isn’t in intent, but in right of way. Achievers always work from a clear sense of priority.” - Gary Keller TAKE MASSIVE ACTION. “The best way to do it is to do it.” Amelia Earhart FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CHANGE. “You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.” -Jim Rohn DON’T RUSH IT. “If you’re an overnight sensation, you can be yesterday’s news in no time. Whereas building something slowly and carefully that has quality, that’s what’s going to have legs.” - Anna Wintour BE REALISTIC AND BE REASONABLE. “I realized this week that I just can not do it all. So I will choose to do what I can, fabulously.” - Clinton Kelly KEEP GOING. EVEN AFTER SETBACKS. “Even if you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward.” -Victor Kiam DON’T FORGET TO SELF-LOVE. “Don’t forget to fall in love with yourself first.” -Carrie Bradshaw We hope this helps you achieve your personal goals and journey through 2022! And, as a wise man once penned in The One Thing, “Remember, anyone can do it - not everyone will. The only question is: will you?” If buying, selling, or investing in real estate happens to be one of your goals this year, we’d love to help you make it happen! Let’s chat about your real estate goals. Contact us today!
Download Your FREE Interactive Holiday Social Graphics!
Want to show off the festive things you've done this season, your holiday favorites, or your holiday playlist top picks? Or do you just need something fun and festive to do during your time off this winter break? Either way, we've got you covered! Download and post one of these Lucido Holiday Story Graphics! These are meant for your Instagram or Facebook story. If you're on a desktop, right click on the graphic(s) you want to post and save the image as, or just save the photo/screenshot to your album on your mobile device. Once you seleet the graphic you're posting, you can add text, stickers, draw on it, etc! Don't forget to post a blank version so your followers can screenshot and play along too! Tag @BobLucidoTeam and @LucidoMarketing for a chance to be reposted on our team pages. GRAPHICS: Happy Posting and Happy Holidays :)
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