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Spring Cleaning + Renovations in Boise DOES YOUR LIVING SPACE NEED AN UPDATE? This month is the perfect time to shop for homes or begin that renovation project you’ve been dreaming about.

Home projects can feel overwhelming, but just take it one step at a time. If you have multiple spaces that need remodeling, ask yourself which one will make the biggest impact in your day-to-day living. Start there and once it’s complete you’ll be inspired to begin the next project.

If your plans include moving to a new home, whether to downsize or expand, check out some of the real estate agents featured in this month’s issue. Their expertise will help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

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One benefit of spring cleaning is finding a way to re-purpose an old piece of furniture into something fresh that matches your new decor. Browse through some of our DIY projects from past issues online at CityLifestyle.com.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2021

FEATURES 26 Interior Refresh Give Your Home a Spring Makeover

32 Treasure Valley Housing Demands An Extraordinary Year for Home Building

38 Where Nature and Luxury Meet Glorious Regeneration in Jackson Hole

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46 The Goodness of Spring Recipes to Celebrate the Bounty of the Season

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DEPARTMENTS 8

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

22 Open House 26 Renovate & Refine 38 Travel Destination 46 Culinary Creations 56 Lifestyle Calendar 58 Our Contributors

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Idaho Potato Drop While the COVID-19 pandemic changed plans, the Idaho Potato Drop still lowered a massive spud to ring in 2021. Held at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater instead of Downtown Boise, the event featured two bands, athletes, and some great fireworks. Attendees included staff and sponsor representatives from the Idaho Potato Commission, Mountain America Credit Union, and T-Mobile.

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1. Dylan Cline presents 1st place winner Ryan Dobie with a $500 check. Photo Credit: Sandi Nahas | 2. Photo Credit: Terry Welch | 3. Dylan Cline checks out the Glowtato’s inner workings. Photo Credit: Terry Welch | 4. Mason Kennedy hangs out with Idaho Potato Commission mascot Spuddy Buddy. Photo Credit: Terry Welch | 5. Mason Kennedy jumped through flame columns at midnight. Photo Credit: Dylan Cline | 6. Lead Singer and Guitar of The Weary Times Band, Ryan Curtis, plays a tune. Photo Credit: Terry Welch | 7. Urban Air and Rail Jam competitors pose with the Big Idaho Potato Truck. Photo Credit: Terry Welch | 8. Dylan Cline, CEO, and Sandi Nahas, CFO, founders of the Idaho Potato Drop, strike a quick pose. Photo Credit: Natalie Jangula | 9. Winners of the Urban Air competition show off their prizes. Photo Credit: Justin Kennedy | 10. Dropping a spud on 2020.

Photo Credit: Dylan Cline | 11. There were rare sightings through the evening of the “Indomitable Spudman.” Photo Credit: Dylan Cline | 12. You can’t have a new year without Spuddy Buddy, blow-up French fries, and a Glowtato.

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ZOO BOISE WELCOMES BABY ANTEATER Zoo Boise announced that anteaters Gloria and McCauley welcomed a new pup on December 23.

The anteaters are visible to the public in their new indoor exhibit. Zoo guests will have to look carefully though, as Gloria carries the baby on her back so their stripes match up. This allows baby anteaters to camouflage from predators.

Gloria and McCauley were paired together by the Species Survival Plan. This is Gloria’s fourth baby and McCauley’s third.

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BOISE POLICE OPEN DOWNTOWN STATION

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WINTER TREE

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AROUND TOWN rather than commuting each day from City Hall West or on a bike from Willow Lane,” Police Chief Ryan Lee said. “Officers who work downtown every day are now physically situated to continue providing tailored police services to the downtown area.”

Officers hope the location will provide them with better ability to respond to nearby service calls and to engage in active efforts.

“For example, the Boise Police bike unit works daily with social service providers," Captain Paul Burch said. "BPD’s traffic teams do regular weekend patrols at night, as well as assist with special events during the day. BPD’s Neighborhood Contact Officers also work closely with the Downtown Boise Association to address crime trends, graffiti, and other quality of life concerns.”

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BOISE AIRPORT REACHES AGREEMENT WITH RIDESHARE PROVIDERS The Boise Airport has reached agreements with Uber and Lyft.

The rideshare companies now have dedicated pick-up locations on BOI's east end upper curb, with signs directing passengers to these areas. Drivers also have a designated area outside the airport loop to wait for requests.

“Ridesharing has become increasingly popular, and based upon feedback from our passengers, this is something that has been desired,” Boise

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5 WAYS TO GIVE YOUR HOME A SPRING MAKEOVER

INTERIOR REFRESH ARTICLE JULIE BONNER

AS WINTER GIVES WAY TO SPRING WE

Speaking of brighter...a fresh coat of paint

FIND OURSELVES IN AN EVER-CHANGING

can do wonders. It’s a small investment but

WORLD. Spring is my favorite season. It brings

can make a huge impact. Take a weekend and

forth new beginnings and a fresh start. As the

freshen up your walls, add a pop of color, or

sun starts to shine, birds are chirping, and fresh,

just brighten up your trim.

green grass starts to grow. It gets you in the mood to start freshening up your home.

Now it’s time to put on your green thumb.

Adding a few green plants will not only enhance

Here are five things I like to do every spring

your air indoors but brings a slice of life and

to brighten and freshen my interiors. We all

movement to any space. You don’t have to go

live very busy lives so sometimes it’s nice to

big, but a few small potted plants placed on

spoil ourselves with a few simple pleasures

your kitchen island, entryway table or even your

that make life just that much better.

bedside table instantly brings a spring fresh feel

First things first....De-Clutter. Clean off

inside. You can easily pick up a few plants at your

those counters, give your windows a cleaning,

local home improvement store, or if your thumb

organize the pantry, go through the closets

is not so green, artificial plants will give you the

and make up a donation box. By simply pro-

same feeling without the watering. I also like to

viding yourself with a clean slate your home

spoil myself with a fresh flower bouquet occa-

will immediately feel lighter and brighter.

sionally, and what better occasion than spring?

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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED)

Now let’s talk about a few luxuries that are always a nice way to start off the new year. New bedding is first on the list. There is nothing like a fresh pair of sheets. They are so welcoming and will assist in a good night’s rest. Look for breathable cotton or linen blends. As the nights start to get warmer you will be more comfortable in a cool fresh bed.

The last thing on my list for a spring makeover are a few new throw pillows and possibly a new area rug. I try to change out my sofa throw pillows seasonally. My secret is to buy the same size covers so I can easily change them out and store my extras folded up in my linen closet. This way I can have multiple looks but not take up a huge amount of space. By just changing out a few pillows and rug you can get a whole new look without breaking the bank.

I hope these tips inspired you to give your home a quick and easy spring makeover. Cheers to spring and be sure to follow me on CityLifestyle.com!

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2020 WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR FOR THE HOME BUILDING AND REAL ESTATE INDUSTRIES IN IDAHO’S TREASURE VALLEY

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treasure valley housing demands

“ T he yea r sta r ted w ith a dema nd for new homes at or

nea r record h ig h levels, w ith i nventor y of ex ist i ng homes at nea r record low.”

2020 WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR. While this comes as

What is less obvious are the multiple pressure points making

no surprise to anyone anywhere, it is an understatement for the

it very difficult to fulfill that demand while keeping home prices

home building and real estate industry in Idaho’s Treasure Valley.

affordable for all Idahoans, whether they have lived here for

The year started with a demand for new homes at or near record

decades or moved here recently.

high levels, with inventory of existing homes at near record low.

In addition to demand, there are three other issues applying

Once the COVID-19 pandemic reached the area, anyone planning

pressure on new home prices. The first is construction mate-

a future move here in the next few years decided “now’s the time.”

rial costs, and the biggest of those is lumber prices. Within

The perception is that home building and real estate industries

two months of the pandemic hitting the U.S, lumber prices

are realizing record revenues, and for the most part that is true.

nearly doubled thanks to tariffs on lumber from Canada and

However, it’s not fair to blame rising home prices solely on those

workforce reductions at U.S.-based lumber mills due to ill-

moving into the area with a lot of cash from elsewhere. If there

ness. Prices came down through August but have climbed

was an ample supply of homes, both existing and new, those buy-

back to near-record level in recent months. In addition to

ers would not have to outbid another prospective buyer. There

lumber, shortages created by COVID-19 include appliances,

would not even be a need to do so.

windows, and lighting fixtures.

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TREASURE VALLEY HOUSING DEMANDS (CONTINUED)

“ T he cit ies a nd cou nt ies

of the T reasu re Va l ley a re ex per ienci ng ver y rea l

g row i ng pa i ns as roads

a nd h ig hways, ut i l it ies,

emergency ser v ices, a nd

other ser v ices essent ia l to

ou r com mu n it y st r ug g le to keep up.”

Another area creating upward pressure on home prices is infrastructure. The cities and counties of the

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for other manufactured products bump their price to the consumer.

Treasure Valley are experiencing very real growing

Related to infrastructure is the movement by some coun-

pains as roads and highways, utilities, emergency ser-

ties and cities toward greater population density. This is

vices, and other services essential to our community

being done to better leverage existing infrastructure as well

struggle to keep up. Residential developers and build-

as preserve open space, both attractive end goals and part

ers are expected to extend this infrastructure, which

of responsible development of our community. County and

they are willing to do (within the state’s laws) to ease

city zoning codes are being reviewed and adjusted with

the pressure of demand. However, infrastructure costs

these responsibilities in mind, and this will take time. In the

ultimately impact home prices just as increased costs

meantime, some residential developments are being delayed

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or rejected. Due to the pandemic, the immediate demand for

work together. This will ensure the homes are delivered

new and existing homes is for less density, which most of

in a timely manner while being of good quality. The more

the rejected or delayed developments address. Many people

these parties know and understand about the challenges

moving into the valley are getting away from more densely

faced by the others, the more likely they will be to create

populated areas to escape the effects of the pandemic. So,

balanced solutions that address those challenges.

given the above, not only is there a shortage of new and existing homes for sale, but there is also a shortage of land

Editor’s Note: Bill Rauer is the Executive Officer of The

on which to build new homes.

Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho

In 2021 and beyond it is crucial that all parties providing affordable homes in responsibly developed neighborhoods

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SPRING IN JACKSON HOLE REJUVENATES AND REGENERATES

SPRING IS A TIME OF REBIRTH: BUDDING FLOWERS, BABY ANIMALS, AND A GOOD TIME TO HIT THE RESET BUTTON. As the world begins to recover and rebuild – businesses, jobs, lives – remember to include the spirit. Take time to nourish your soul as the days lengthen and we leave the uncertainty and chaos of last year in the rearview mirror.

Perhaps there is a greater appreciation in this season for what we have; for our abilities and freedoms and the opportunity to seek regeneration. Whether a staycation in the Treasure Valley or a long weekend in a neighboring state, there is something about a change of scenery, meeting new people, or eating a new dish that invigorates the soul.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION (CONTINUED)

My husband and I recently visited Jackson Hole, Wyo. for a new experience in the “old west,” a secluded mountaintop retreat that exudes warmth and welcome and something out of the ordinary.

The name itself sets the expectation: Amangani means peaceful home. It’s part of the worldwide Aman family of resorts, and one of only two in the United States.

The theme at the luxurious Amangani is one of nature and simplicity, and it’s a perfect complement to the surroundings.

The resort feels more like a tranquil home than an opulent hotel. Rattan and natural sinew chairs are lined with faux fur cushions throughout the lounge areas and suites. The two-story windows facing the valley below greeted us with marvelous views. The wood-lined walls and fireplaces harken back to the pioneer days of the west. Imagine yourself in a cozy, rustic old-west cabin on a mountaintop with a crackling fire and a fur blanket. Then kick it up five stars.

“Our locations are strategically chosen and offer a sense of peace and tranquility,” said Amangani General Manager Stuart Lang. “We create sanctuaries where our guests can unwind and rebalance.”

When I need to hit the reset button, I seek out experiences that create joy.

Big or small, those feelings of enjoyment truly are healing, and my go-to is a spa day. With a menu of curative treatments I opted to start my Amangani Spa day in the eucalyptus steam room to warm up and unwind. Afterward I donned my thick robe and slippers and walked to the infinity pool overlooking the valley. I sank into the jetted hot pool and sat chin-deep in the hot water which gave me a sense of levitation. I felt one with the land as my senses took in the clean air and incredible vista.

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When it was time for my massage I moved into

The secluded location of this home-away-from-

the spa waiting area and enjoyed hot tea in a dark

home, on a small mountain range between Jackson

and cozy room with furry blankets. Spa Manager

and Teton Village, allows for as much or as little isola-

Audrey brought me to the women’s lounge where

tion as you’d like. In 15 minutes I could be shop-hop-

large walk-in showers and lemongrass beauty

ping in town and visiting galleries and museums. Or

products beckoned - and I had it all to myself. Once

I could “stay home” and enjoy the spectacular views

again, Amangani’s “peaceful home” felt like exactly

from the Amangani homes, the many sitting rooms

that. Hot towels and the strong hands of my mas-

and patios throughout the resort, or my own suite. In

sage therapist pushed me further into tranquility. I

fact, we opted to return one afternoon and canceled

left feeling more relaxed, more inspired – and ready

our dinner reservation in town. We just couldn’t get

to book it all again!

enough of the upscale-rustic atmosphere at our tem-

After dinner, my husband and I went back to

porary “home” – or the food. With Amangani’s “The

enjoy the hot pool at night. We were treated to a

Grill” onsite, we never needed to leave. The dishes

brilliant starry sky – something we don’t see as

we ordered from their impressive seasonal menu

often among the city lights of Boise.

were exquisite. A foodie’s paradise!

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“We invite guests to come and experience what we offer,” Lang said. “Ours is a very unscripted, intuitive hotel-stay experience,” Lang said. “Amangani is the base camp. Our guests come to explore and rebalance. ‘Wide open spaces’ is the theme; clean air and natural resources abound,” he added.

SPRING AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES TO PURSUE IN THE AREA: ENJOY A WILDLIFE EXPEDITION. Keep an eye out for bison, moose, and bear, as well as bald eagles and mountain bluebirds. Teton National Park is number one in the nation for wildlife viewing!

SPEND A DAY CRUISING YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Two million acres of diverse flora and fauna make up our nation’s first national park. From mountain lakes and waterfalls to steaming geysers, a daytrip is a must.

HIKE OR BIKE THROUGH THE SCENIC VALLEY OR TO MOUNTAIN LAKES. There are recommended routes for all ability levels, and private guides can help make it happen.

“My sister and I visited Jackson Hole last fall and hiked the Jenny Lake trail, and it was a highlight of our trip,” said Meridian resident Krista West. “The trail makes a 7.4-mile loop with stunning views of the lake.”

During our Amangani stay it was easy to experience their peaceful home. I understand why people come from across the U.S. and from around the world. Nature provides the wildlife, rivers, wide valleys, and the jutting Teton Mountain range. We saw elk, deer, eagles, and hawks. I watched keenly for moose, but they eluded me this time.

We felt a natural calling to drive, hike, explore,

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take photos and soak up the magnificence.

Editor’s note: Read more about Lynette’s Wy-

However, we also slept late, curled up with a

oming getaway on CityLifestyle.com. Lynette

book, and sat by the fire in our room. Why not?

has traveled to Italy for more than 20 years and

We were home. Mother Nature guided us to the

started hosting private small-group tours there

perfect opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the

in 2010. Fluent in Italian, she loves traveling,

unscripted; to take a break and look ahead with

writing, cooking, and making people’s buck-

a renewed spirit at the coming year.

et-list dreams come true.

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BY WATER: join a white-water

BY AIR: take a private plane or

experience with a guided

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horseback ride. Take the Snow

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views. Enjoy the serenity of a

King chairlift for some moun-

Snake River. Rent a kayak or

hot-air balloon ride or a thrilling

tain-top hiking and spectacular

canoe to explore the lakes, or

tandem paragliding experience.

views. Then take the lift back

wade into local streams for

down…or hike to the bottom.

world-class fly-fishing

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CULINARY CREATIONS

t he good ness of spr i n g ARTICLE MCKENZIE JOYNER PHOTOGRAPHY ANNA LEE PHOTOGRAPHY

Hi! I’m McKenzie and I’m so excited to share three of my favorite spring recipes with you! We leave the months of winter and heavier food behind us and welcome in the fresh, light foods that grow abundantly in spring. Crisp peas, long asparagus, crunchy radishes, fresh greens, all nourishing foods that hold so much goodness and radiate vibrant colors.

Starting to implement these lighter, brighter foods back into our meals is like a breath of fresh air. Allow these foods to fill your plate and fuel your body with nutrients and energy.

The recipes I’ve prepared are chock-full of nutrient-dense and delicious ingredients that will have you feeling your best. I practice seasonal eating, which is eating produce that is naturally in season. Seasonal eating allows you to source your food locally, which gives you the opportunity to eat food quickly after harvesting. This means you are ingesting the produce at the height of its nutritional value instead of days or weeks after harvest, which is the case for most foods at the grocery store. If you haven’t found a local farm near you to support, I highly encourage you to find one today. It will change what you put on your plate, the way you feel, and how you live your life!

Follow me on CityLifestyle.com for more recipes and where I share simple and realistic holistic health tips... Now, let’s get to the good stuff!

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IN WELCOMING SPRING, WE TAKE INSPIRATION FROM THE BOUNTY OF THE SEASON, COMING LIKE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Spring Avocado Toast + 1 slice of sourdough bread + 1 avocado + 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced + 2 radishes + Microgreens + Everything But the Bagel seasoning + Dill + Extra Virgin Olive Oil Toast the bread, smash the avocado, and start layering the radishes, eggs, and micro-greens. End with the bagel seasoning and dill, then drizzle with olive oil.

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Veggie Nicoise Salad

+ 12 oz haricot verts (green beans) + 1 lb fingerling potatoes + 1 lb asparagus, trimmed + 10 radishes + Microgreens + Arugula + 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved + Capers + Dill + Kalamata & Castelvetrano olives WHITE BALSAMIC DIJON DRESSING

+ 4 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil + 3 TBSP White Balsamic + 1 Shallot + 1 TBSP Dijon Mustard + 1 TBSP honey + Sea Salt & Black Pepper

Preheat the oven to 350 and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Slice the potatoes in half. Place potatoes, haricot verts and the asparagus on the pan. Drizzle everything with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place in the oven for 15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Hard-boil eggs while you wait. Place all dressing ingredients into a blender or whisk in a bowl and set aside.

Using a serving dish, place the arugula down first and then layer the other ingredients on top, sprinkling the dill and microgreens on last. Serve the dressing as you individually portion out the salad.

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Miso Salmon Bowl + 1 large piece of salmon + 1 TBSP white miso + 2 TBSP Olive Oil + 1 Cup cooked Basmati Rice + Avocado + Arugula + Edamame + Cucumber + Radishes + Carrots + 1 jar sliced pickled Ginger + Microgreens MISO SESAME DRESSING

+ 1 TBSP Sesame Seed Oil + 1 TBSP Miso + 2 TBSP Rice Vinegar + 1 TBSP pickled Ginger Preheat oven to 350 and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Use blender to make dressing and set aside. Whisk one TBSP miso with two TBSP olive oil, spread on salmon and bake for 15 minutes. Slice veggies. Layer all ingredients, driz-

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

ARTICLE GREG GEWALT

HOME BUYING AS A COUPLE

ENSURE YOUR DREAMS OF HOME OWNERSHIP WILL COME TRUE

IF YOU AND YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER HOPE TO BUY A HOME TOGETHER, IT’S IMPORTANT TO GO IN WITH YOUR EYES OPEN. “Couples often go house shopping first before they even think about the mortgage,” said Suzi Boyle of Castle & Cooke Mortgage.

“But that’s like getting married before your first date!”

“When a couple purchases a home together, lenders assess the couple’s ability to purchase jointly,” explains Boyle. “One person’s credit or income could affect the couple’s ability to qualify for a mortgage at all.”

So before you start hitting open houses, there are some questions you can ask of each other, similar to those from a lender.

HOW MUCH DEBT DO YOU HAVE? If you’ve never talked about debt, brace for some surprises potentially the bad kind.

Any credit card debt you’re carrying will show up once you undergo the pre-approval process for a mortgage: car loans, personal loans, and even child support obligations.

All this matters because of your debt-to-income ratio—that’s a number your lender will look at to decide if you can afford to pay back a loan. The lender will add up all your monthly debts and divide them by your combined monthly income. To qualify for a mortgage, that number cannot be over 43%, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but ideally should be under 36%.

WHAT’S YOUR CREDIT SCORE? Your credit score is a number that represents how well you’ve paid off past debts. As lenders see it, that number shows how likely it is that

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you’ll make your mortgage payments in the future. A

WHO OWNS (AND IS PAYING FOR) WHAT?

low credit score could disqualify you from getting a

You should talk about who is going to be respon-

loan, or it could mean you won’t get the best rates.

sible for how much of the payment. Are you going

Both you and your partner will have your own credit

to split it 50-50? How much can each of you afford?

score; even for married couples, they’re not combined.

You should also talk about whether both of your

You can get a free copy of your credit report at

names will be on the title, which is the legal doc-

AnnualCreditReport.com. A credit score over 700

ument proving you own the property. If you’re both

is ideal. The minimum credit score required for a

contributing to payments, you absolutely want both

mortgage among most lenders is around 660.

people on the title.

HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU HAVE FOR A

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE BREAK UP?

DOWN PAYMENT? Ideally, the two of you will be able to put 20% down

We know you don’t want to think about it. But in case of a split, you should have a plan in place.

on a property. That’s a big chunk of change: on a

One recommendation is putting together a contract

$500,000 home, a 20% down payment is $100,000, and

specifying what would happen to the equity and who

you’ll need to pay closing costs, which can be anywhere

is responsible for the payment in case the relationship

from 2% to 7% of the purchase price of the home.

ends. Other considerations include whether one per-

Where is all this money going to come from? Your

son contributed more to the down payment or pays

down payment can come from sources such as sav-

more of the monthly mortgage payment. Will that

ings, a gift from a family member, or part of a retire-

person retain a bigger share of the equity, or will you

ment account that you can cash in. (The latter is not

split things equally?

ideal and can have tax implications.)

Another option is, you can put down less—but then you’ll be required to pay an extra monthly fee

Nobody likes to talk about breaking up, but having these conversations before something happens will protect both of you.

called PMI, or private mortgage insurance.

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MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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with only the flashlight to guide your

FIRST THURSDAY

trails with a new group of peers. This

steps. Come join us in the Boise National Forest as we explore the

18 THIRD THURSDAY VIRTUAL PLANETARIUM SHOW

Downtown Boise

is a perfect time to explore the area

The First Thursday of each month to

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If you're an astronomy fan, you'll want

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to attend this unique virtual planetarium show, hosted by the Boise State

way you’ll only find Downtown. Events typically run from 5:00 – 9:00pm, but each merchant creatively plans their own event so check each listing for individual hours and details.

Virtual

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Department of Physics. Learn how to

2ND ANNUAL RED SHOE SHINDIG

ister, visit boisestate.edu/alumni/

stargaze, how to contribute to citizen science projects, and more. To reg-

Virtual

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Kick up your heels, boots, or sneak-

etarium-show.

JOSH WOLF

House Charities of Idaho, presented

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The Lounge at the End of the Universe,

by Idaho Central Credit Union. The

2417 W. Bank Drive

fun fundraising event is all about red

Josh Wolf is a comedian, actor, and

shoes. You can check out the online

bestselling author best known for

auction from March 8-18. Learn more

With over 200 displays and remodeling/

his work as a round table guest and

at rmhcidaho.org/redshoe.

landscaping inspiration around every

“Shark After Dark” and "Naked and Afraid" on The Discovery Channel.

For tickets, visit loungeboise.com.

Idaho Expo

corner, there’s always something new

writer on E!’s “Chelsea Lately” and “After Lately.” Wolf has also hosted

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WINTER SLEIGH RIDES

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Sleigh rides run Fridays and Saturdays

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these evenings,” she said. “I never know

READINGS & CONVERSATIONS WITH LAILA LALAMI

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The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main Street

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19 BOISE FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW Boise Centre

Boise State University

and "The Other Americans." Get tick-

The biggest flower and garden show

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spring with everything you need to make your yard and garden beautiful. Join the 25th Annual Boise Flower & Garden Show from March 19-21. You'll find spectacular gardens, gardening seminars and demonstrations, a beautiful bonsai display, and more. For tickets, visit iblevents.com/boise-flower-and-garden-show.

19 "FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS" Boise Little Theater (Virtual)

During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in a bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching play. For tickets, visit boiselittletheater.org.

22 BLUEGRASS OPEN MIC Liquid, Downtown Boise

Hear and play bluegrass music by different groups and people! Come with your band to play up to 20 min or come up and sing a song or two with one of the players there. This event from 7-9pm is free (but 21+), listening encouraged, and fun ensured.

24 CHRISTOPHER CROSS

The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main Street

In a career spanning five decades, Cross has sold more than 10 million albums. His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Emmy nomination, and five Top 10 singles. Get tickets at eventbrite.com.

27 IDAHO REMODELING AND DESIGN SHOW Boise Centre

Find everything you need to turn your house into your dream home. This event brings together the most recognized and qualified names in the remodeling industry, ensuring your home is in the best hands. For tickets, visit iblevents.com/remodeling-design-show.

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OUR CONTRIBUTORS

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS

THE CREATIVE TALENT BEHIND OUR PUBLICATIONS ARTICLE KIMBER PATTERSON PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

jordan gray

ke n d a l l houlton

charles k n ow l e s

Jordan Gray contributes regularly to both

Kendall contributes to the Boise and Meridian

An Idaho native, Charles began his jour-

Boise and Meridian Lifestyle Magazines.

Lifestyle digital content and social media

ney in photography in the late 1970’s.

Her journalism background includes TV,

channels. She has a degree in English

Landscape photography is his passion, but

newspapers, magazines, and translating

Literature and enjoys showcasing Treasure

city skylines and still life food are favorites,

engineer into English (aka technical writ-

Valley people, places, and events. As an

too. Charles is always willing to go the

ing). Spot her around town acting in local

outdoor and travel enthusiast, you can find

extra mile or get up extra early to get that

theater productions, snapping photos, or

Kendall exploring the road less traveled

perfect and unique shot.

fawning over a new cake technique guide

within the Western States and abroad.

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on her phone.

Kendall.Houlton@lifestylepubs.com

IG: @knowlesgallery

editorial@BoiseCityLifestyle.com

IG: @BoiseLifestyle and @Meridian.Lifestyle

kristen lynch

lynette s t a n d l ey

shelly we s t

Lynette has traveled to Italy for more than 20

Shelly West is a happily married mother of

years and started hosting private small-group

three and Pacific Northwest native. She

tours there in 2010. She speaks Italian and

has worked extensively with self-publishing

has many friends throughout the boot who

novels and freelancing for clients writing

add to her guests’ amazing experiences. She

blogs, contributing to magazines, website

loves traveling, writing, cooking, and making

content, and business collateral. When not

people’s bucket-list dreams come true.

writing, she enjoys spending time with her

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family and going on adventures.

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Kristen enjoys spending time in the outdoors, hanging out with her children and working on her M.F.A. in fiction.

Her writing credits include an historical fiction novel, Silver, published short stories, and an assortment of poems.

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