Ann Fitzgibbons | San Antonio Lifestyle

Featured Listings 220 BELVIDERE | OLMOS PARK | $714,900

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016

FITZ

Each office is independently owned and operated.

Lifestyle S A N

A N T O N I O

Thanks & Giving

FOR A MEANINGFUL SEASON

INTERIOR FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• 4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms • Details and Décor Suitable for Architectural Digest • Updated with Taste and Attention to Detail • Kitchen with Handsome Slate Floor, Custom Cabinetry • Cozy Family Room with Fireplace and Built-Ins • Master with Vaulted Ceiling & Sitting Area with Fireplace • Master Bath with Separate Shower and Tub

• Beautiful Limestone Home • Detached Quarters with Living Area, Bedroom & Full Bath • Sparkling Pool • Backyard Perfect for Entertaining • Nestled in Distinguished Olmos Park • Alamo Heights ISD

FitzGibbonsandAssociates.com Ann FitzGibbons Broker Associate FitzGibbons and Associates Keller Williams Portfolio Ann@FitzGibbonsandAssociates.com 210.723.3093 Direct 7701 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209

If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

With Ann’s local real estate knowledge and Keller William’s international presence, now is the time to sell your current property or find your dream home.

Produced by DLP Marketing • (877)660-0996 • DLPmarketing.com

Home Sharing

Hotel Alternatives for the Holidays

Fleming’s Steakhouse Chipotle Mac & Cheese

The FitzGibbons and Associates Team®

Ann FitzGibbons | 210.723.3093 Ann@FitzGibbonsandAssociates.com

For a Meaningful Holiday...

EVENTFUL

San Antonio Zoo | November 19 – January 1 SAZoo.org | 210.734.7184 A jaw-dropping array of lights transform the San Antonio Zoo into a winter wonderland of treats and treasures. Humans aren’t the only one who have decorated their homes for the h olidays!

Over 300,000 environmentally-friendly LED lights set to a musical s oundscape, have transformed your zoo into a holiday light display like none you’ve ever seen. Join visitors of all ages and make Zoo Lights a part of your annual holiday tradition.

3rd Annual Benefit Concert Featuring Dolly Parton Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | December 8 TobinCenter.org | 210.223.8624 The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts presents The 3rd Annual Benefit Concert featuring Dolly Parton in the H-E-B Performance Hall.

VIP Packages are available. All proceeds benefit the Tobin Center’s Generation NEXT Education Initiative with the mission to inspire, enrich and educate the City of San Antonio.

River City Run – 5K Running Tour Alamo December 31 – January 1 RiverCityRunUSA.com 210.201.3786 Looking for a unique, active way to see San Antonio? River City Run is a 5K course through the heart of San Antonio that takes place every Saturday and Sunday morning.

The tour passes by many of the key sites that the downtown/River Walk area has to offer. There are 15 stops with landmarks to observe and learn about through entertaining history and trivia compiled by your tour guides. The tour runs at a pace that’s comfortable for all participants, and stops frequently so runners of all abilities can participate.

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ave you ever wanted to join the millions of people who rent out their second home or portions of their primary home to guests from all over the world? The term “bed and breakfast” has been popular for years, but the digital world has taken this concept to the next level – assisting vacationers in easily finding you and your property.

First, determine whether you want to rent out portions of your residence and act as “host” to guests or multiple guests. The upside to this concept is meeting lots of interesting people and sharing your experience in the local culture with those guests. The downside is opening your private residence to others.

If you own a second home, you may want the home rented out during the times that you choose not to occupy the property. In either case, how do potential guests easily find and rent your property? There are a plethora of vacation rental websites with the most popular ones listed below. You may find that one or several of these fit your needs.

Airbnb With over a million properties around the world, Airbnb.com is probably the largest rental website. Travelers can select whether they want to rent an entire property, a private room, or a shared room. Airbnb also has a social component, where guests can review hosts and viceversa. Airbnb doesn’t pay the host until 24 hours after guests have checked in to ensure that everything runs smoothly, and there’s also a 24-hour emergency line in case of problems.

HomeAway HomeAway specializes in the traditional private vacation home where guests rent out the entire property for a specific length of time. This service is top ranking on industry-leading search engines like Google. Their advanced web search ability allows travelers to quickly find the property they are looking for. The property owner is allowed up to 24 free photos as part of their subscription. HomeAway provides additional protection options for your vacation rental and provides customer service over the phone, online and via email.

VRBO

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fter the turkey, stuffing, and pies have vanished, wouldn’t it be nice to look back at this Thanksgiving season and feel good about how you have made a difference and helped your community? Why not make this Thanksgiving the one that truly evokes the meaning of the words “giving thanks.” Make this fall season the time you reach out to someone in need and find ways to give back for all your blessings. Here are a few ideas on how to get started.

Many cities and even smaller towns have soup kitchens or food pantries that help feed those in the community in need. If you’re not sure where to find a food pantry, contact local religious groups or community centers to get details on where to volunteer with your time or how to donate food items. Consider giving of your time or through donations year round to make your contributions

INGREDIENTS 1 gal 2 tsp 1 lb

6 oz 4 oz 3 tbsp 2 c 3 c

Water Kosher salt Cavatappi pasta Corn oil, as needed Onions Butter, lightly salted Flour Heavy cream Half & half

2 tsp Kosher salt 1 tsp White pepper, fine grind ¾ lbs Smoked cheddar cheese, grated 4 oz Cheddar cheese, grated 1 tbsp Corn oil 1 tsp Chipotle chili powder ¾ c Panko crumbs

DIRECTIONS In a large pot bring water and salt to a boil. Add pasta and cook 8-9 minutes.

Drain pasta and cool down under cold running water and reserve. Pasta should be slightly firm. Toss in corn oil and reserve.

HomeAway owns both popular vacation rental websites VRBO and VacationRentals.com. All three sites share the same features, provide the same services and insurance and display many of the same listings. Both HomeAway and VRBO are very efficient marketing channels, but you should try both to see which works best for you because performance for each site varies by property location and property type.

Melt butter in a large sauce pot set on medium high heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Do not brown.

Add cream, half & half, salt & pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook until thick for about 5-6 minutes. Grate both cheeses and blend into the sauce. Add cooked pasta and place into separate baking crocks or a 12” X 9” baking dish.

REAL ESTATE

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Other easy ideas? Many grocery stores offer “meals in a box” at the checkout line. The shopper simply pays the cost of a Thanksgiving meal at checkout and that food is delivered to a person in need at the holidays. Couldn’t be easier than that. Or consider sending holiday greeting cards and gifts that give back, such as UNICEF cards, proceeds of which benefit vulnerable children around the world. Even simple acts of kindness—taking an elderly neighbor out holiday shopping, raking their leaves, or bringing them freshly baked cookies—will help spread gratitude this season. The simplest idea of all? Inviting someone who may be alone on Thanksgiving to your dinner table. Now that’s giving thanks.

Chipotle Mac & Cheese

IN GOOD TASTE

Zoo Lights

Majestic Theatre | December 6 - 11 MajesticEmpire.com | 210.226.5967 Jersey Boys is the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30!

You can also look around for “angel trees” or “adopt-a-family trees” during the holidays, often sponsored by local houses of worship, businesses, and schools. Select one or a few tags off the trees and donate these items in need. Requests are usually small items, such as a toy for a 10-year-old boy or a sweater for a woman in her 70s. Involve the whole family and have your children pick out items that they themselves purchase for another child their age, to teach the true meaning of the season. To further encourage and carry on the spirit of giving, help your children organize a coat, book, or toy drive on their own or via their school. The feeling they get when dropping off their gift for those less fortunate will be the greatest gift they receive all season long.

Home, Sweet Vacation Home

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016

Jersey Boys

count. Get your children involved by setting up a food drive via the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.

210.824.9463 | FlemingsSteakhouse.com

In a sauté pan set on medium high heat add oil and chipotle chili powder. Heat for 30 seconds until it starts to smoke. Remove from stove and quickly stir in the bread crumbs. Sprinkle the crumbs over the pasta and bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until slightly golden brown and crisp. Yields 5 servings.

For a Meaningful Holiday...

EVENTFUL

San Antonio Zoo | November 19 – January 1 SAZoo.org | 210.734.7184 A jaw-dropping array of lights transform the San Antonio Zoo into a winter wonderland of treats and treasures. Humans aren’t the only one who have decorated their homes for the h olidays!

Over 300,000 environmentally-friendly LED lights set to a musical s oundscape, have transformed your zoo into a holiday light display like none you’ve ever seen. Join visitors of all ages and make Zoo Lights a part of your annual holiday tradition.

3rd Annual Benefit Concert Featuring Dolly Parton Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | December 8 TobinCenter.org | 210.223.8624 The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts presents The 3rd Annual Benefit Concert featuring Dolly Parton in the H-E-B Performance Hall.

VIP Packages are available. All proceeds benefit the Tobin Center’s Generation NEXT Education Initiative with the mission to inspire, enrich and educate the City of San Antonio.

River City Run – 5K Running Tour Alamo December 31 – January 1 RiverCityRunUSA.com 210.201.3786 Looking for a unique, active way to see San Antonio? River City Run is a 5K course through the heart of San Antonio that takes place every Saturday and Sunday morning.

The tour passes by many of the key sites that the downtown/River Walk area has to offer. There are 15 stops with landmarks to observe and learn about through entertaining history and trivia compiled by your tour guides. The tour runs at a pace that’s comfortable for all participants, and stops frequently so runners of all abilities can participate.

H

ave you ever wanted to join the millions of people who rent out their second home or portions of their primary home to guests from all over the world? The term “bed and breakfast” has been popular for years, but the digital world has taken this concept to the next level – assisting vacationers in easily finding you and your property.

First, determine whether you want to rent out portions of your residence and act as “host” to guests or multiple guests. The upside to this concept is meeting lots of interesting people and sharing your experience in the local culture with those guests. The downside is opening your private residence to others.

If you own a second home, you may want the home rented out during the times that you choose not to occupy the property. In either case, how do potential guests easily find and rent your property? There are a plethora of vacation rental websites with the most popular ones listed below. You may find that one or several of these fit your needs.

Airbnb With over a million properties around the world, Airbnb.com is probably the largest rental website. Travelers can select whether they want to rent an entire property, a private room, or a shared room. Airbnb also has a social component, where guests can review hosts and viceversa. Airbnb doesn’t pay the host until 24 hours after guests have checked in to ensure that everything runs smoothly, and there’s also a 24-hour emergency line in case of problems.

HomeAway HomeAway specializes in the traditional private vacation home where guests rent out the entire property for a specific length of time. This service is top ranking on industry-leading search engines like Google. Their advanced web search ability allows travelers to quickly find the property they are looking for. The property owner is allowed up to 24 free photos as part of their subscription. HomeAway provides additional protection options for your vacation rental and provides customer service over the phone, online and via email.

VRBO

A

fter the turkey, stuffing, and pies have vanished, wouldn’t it be nice to look back at this Thanksgiving season and feel good about how you have made a difference and helped your community? Why not make this Thanksgiving the one that truly evokes the meaning of the words “giving thanks.” Make this fall season the time you reach out to someone in need and find ways to give back for all your blessings. Here are a few ideas on how to get started.

Many cities and even smaller towns have soup kitchens or food pantries that help feed those in the community in need. If you’re not sure where to find a food pantry, contact local religious groups or community centers to get details on where to volunteer with your time or how to donate food items. Consider giving of your time or through donations year round to make your contributions

INGREDIENTS 1 gal 2 tsp 1 lb

6 oz 4 oz 3 tbsp 2 c 3 c

Water Kosher salt Cavatappi pasta Corn oil, as needed Onions Butter, lightly salted Flour Heavy cream Half & half

2 tsp Kosher salt 1 tsp White pepper, fine grind ¾ lbs Smoked cheddar cheese, grated 4 oz Cheddar cheese, grated 1 tbsp Corn oil 1 tsp Chipotle chili powder ¾ c Panko crumbs

DIRECTIONS In a large pot bring water and salt to a boil. Add pasta and cook 8-9 minutes.

Drain pasta and cool down under cold running water and reserve. Pasta should be slightly firm. Toss in corn oil and reserve.

HomeAway owns both popular vacation rental websites VRBO and VacationRentals.com. All three sites share the same features, provide the same services and insurance and display many of the same listings. Both HomeAway and VRBO are very efficient marketing channels, but you should try both to see which works best for you because performance for each site varies by property location and property type.

Melt butter in a large sauce pot set on medium high heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Do not brown.

Add cream, half & half, salt & pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook until thick for about 5-6 minutes. Grate both cheeses and blend into the sauce. Add cooked pasta and place into separate baking crocks or a 12” X 9” baking dish.

REAL ESTATE

corner

Other easy ideas? Many grocery stores offer “meals in a box” at the checkout line. The shopper simply pays the cost of a Thanksgiving meal at checkout and that food is delivered to a person in need at the holidays. Couldn’t be easier than that. Or consider sending holiday greeting cards and gifts that give back, such as UNICEF cards, proceeds of which benefit vulnerable children around the world. Even simple acts of kindness—taking an elderly neighbor out holiday shopping, raking their leaves, or bringing them freshly baked cookies—will help spread gratitude this season. The simplest idea of all? Inviting someone who may be alone on Thanksgiving to your dinner table. Now that’s giving thanks.

Chipotle Mac & Cheese

IN GOOD TASTE

Zoo Lights

Majestic Theatre | December 6 - 11 MajesticEmpire.com | 210.226.5967 Jersey Boys is the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30!

You can also look around for “angel trees” or “adopt-a-family trees” during the holidays, often sponsored by local houses of worship, businesses, and schools. Select one or a few tags off the trees and donate these items in need. Requests are usually small items, such as a toy for a 10-year-old boy or a sweater for a woman in her 70s. Involve the whole family and have your children pick out items that they themselves purchase for another child their age, to teach the true meaning of the season. To further encourage and carry on the spirit of giving, help your children organize a coat, book, or toy drive on their own or via their school. The feeling they get when dropping off their gift for those less fortunate will be the greatest gift they receive all season long.

Home, Sweet Vacation Home

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016

Jersey Boys

count. Get your children involved by setting up a food drive via the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.

210.824.9463 | FlemingsSteakhouse.com

In a sauté pan set on medium high heat add oil and chipotle chili powder. Heat for 30 seconds until it starts to smoke. Remove from stove and quickly stir in the bread crumbs. Sprinkle the crumbs over the pasta and bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until slightly golden brown and crisp. Yields 5 servings.

Featured Listings 220 BELVIDERE | OLMOS PARK | $714,900

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016

FITZ

Each office is independently owned and operated.

Lifestyle S A N

A N T O N I O

Thanks & Giving

FOR A MEANINGFUL SEASON

INTERIOR FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• 4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms • Details and Décor Suitable for Architectural Digest • Updated with Taste and Attention to Detail • Kitchen with Handsome Slate Floor, Custom Cabinetry • Cozy Family Room with Fireplace and Built-Ins • Master with Vaulted Ceiling & Sitting Area with Fireplace • Master Bath with Separate Shower and Tub

• Beautiful Limestone Home • Detached Quarters with Living Area, Bedroom & Full Bath • Sparkling Pool • Backyard Perfect for Entertaining • Nestled in Distinguished Olmos Park • Alamo Heights ISD

FitzGibbonsandAssociates.com Ann FitzGibbons Broker Associate FitzGibbons and Associates Keller Williams Portfolio Ann@FitzGibbonsandAssociates.com 210.723.3093 Direct 7701 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209

If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

With Ann’s local real estate knowledge and Keller William’s international presence, now is the time to sell your current property or find your dream home.

Produced by DLP Marketing • (877)660-0996 • DLPmarketing.com

Home Sharing

Hotel Alternatives for the Holidays

Fleming’s Steakhouse Chipotle Mac & Cheese

The FitzGibbons and Associates Team®

Ann FitzGibbons | 210.723.3093 Ann@FitzGibbonsandAssociates.com