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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2021 PUBLISHER

Tara Norris | tara.norris@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Spring Has Sprung!

HAPPY SPRING GREELEY! Ah, April. What a wonderful month to reconnect with the Earth and spend some time outside. If you ever needed an excuse to buy yourself a new raincoat and matching boots, you have one now. Go out and explore—maybe get some new Instagram shots a la Singing in the Rain?

While you’re out, take a moment to appreciate the gifts that springtime gives us

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each year. How can you show your thanks? Maybe you join a neighborhood cleanup, plant a tree in your yard, volunteer to help someone in the community, or check out the handmade spring cocktails at a local restaurant. This April issue is filled with community stories and ideas to get you in the swing of spring. We can’t wait to see how you decide to celebrate. Be sure to share your photos with us!

Thank you for all you do to keep Greeley clean, beautiful, and healthy. We wouldn’t be this wonderful city without each and every one of you contributing to the community. Happy Spring!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2021

FEATURES 10 Growing Your Haven Planting Trees with the West Greeley Conservation District

18 Fisher Landscaping Inc. Creating an Outdoor Living Space You'll Never Want to Leave!

22 Spring into Action; Ways to Get Involved Helping the Community through Weld Food Bank

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24 Garden to Glass DIY cocktails with Fresh Herbs Gourmet Grub shares their spring faves

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24 Culinary Creations 28 Inspired By 33 Realty Report 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES

Prairie Heights Students Receive Hoodies Thanks to Donation Thanks to a generous donor to The Success Foundation, Prairie Heights Middle School students and staff all received new school hooded sweatshirts. Thank you to the Shoop Family Foundation that donated the 700 hoodies. Go Hawks!

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CONSTRUCTION ON EAST 8TH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STARTS APRIL 1 In April construction will begin on the East 8th Street Improvement Project. This four-month construction project will expand and improve the significant East 8th Street corridor into and out of the east end of Greeley, from U.S. 85 to Balsam Avenue. greeleygov. com/services/pw/projects/east-8th-street

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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB TO HOLD 40TH ANNUAL ELEGANT NIGHT Our largest fundraiser of the year! Going on 40 years in the making, this event has been vital to the organization's ability to better serve Weld County youth. Over 250 of Weld County's community leaders attend this formal evening as we honor Nick & Jan Francis,our champions of youth!

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PLANTING TREES WITH THE WEST GREELEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

growing your haven ARTICLE RACHEL HAWLEY

A HUGE PART OF GREELEY’S HISTORY IS AGRICULTURAL. West Greeley Conservation District is working to preserve their history by educating and inspiring others to bring conservation home. Planting trees in your backyard is one way to be a good steward of your own land. Soil conservation, wind breaks, pollinator attraction, and fresh air are just a few of the reasons to start growing trees in your backyard. Creating privacy and functionality through the use of natural sustainable growth, is something we can all do. By adding a few trees to your backyard, you are not only creating a more beautiful home for yourself, but you are also creating a more sustainable environment for the whole neighborhood.

When planting new trees, there is a lot more that goes into it than a city person, like me, might think. Proper placement is vital to the health and growth of any plant.

Thinking ahead is important with a project like this and can help your plants thrive by choosing the best environments to sustain them. By following these five steps you can learn the best way to start your long-term tree garden.

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varieties: + Boxelder + Bur Oak + Caragana + Dolgo Crabapple + Eastern Redcedar + Elderberry + False Indigo + Gambel Oak

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:: S TE P 1 :: Join one of the WGCD workshops to discover the perfect tree for you. They’ll teach you where to plant your tree to create wind breaks, attract pollinators, or even how to build a DIY drip system. Using the WGCD as an educational resource is the best way to create lasting care for your trees. :: S TE P 2 :: Once you’ve decided what purpose your trees should have, sign up for the WGCD tree sales! The trees start off as conservation grade seedlings. They have many local tree options to choose from. Sales begin in November and end in March. So, make sure to get your name on the list! They rarely have trees to spare. :: S TE P 3 :: It’s time to start digging! Keep in mind soil quality when choosing a spot to plant your tree - it must be supportive to your tree’s growth. Make sure to ask a WGCD employee what type of soil you need for the tree you want. Bring in a sample of your soil and they’ll tell you what tree works best for the soil you have in place. :: S TE P 4 :: A common misconception is that big trees don’t need to be watered. But in Colorado, where rain may be scarce, watering even the large ones is very important. While getting water straight from the hose is easy enough, watering the trees is a chore that is easily forgotten. This is where the DIY drip system comes in!

WGCD can teach you ways to water your trees in a natural sustainable way. :: S TE P 5 :: The next step? Relax and enjoy! Now that the dirty work is done, you get to watch your small seedling sprout into a full-grown tree. Now sit back and revel in the beauty of your growing estate.

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:: s te p 5 :: West Greeley Conservation District is highly focused on educating local youth on their environmental projects. They provide educational opportunities for both students and teachers to join in on the conservation movement. There are even small grant opportunities for community groups, educators, and students looking to support environmental education.

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TREND SETTER

Benefits of a

chemical-free home

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO TURN YOUR HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL-FREE? It's not as hard as you might think!

We hear a lot about the dangers of chemical ingredients, but it's easy to ignore all of the warnings and keep using our favorite products.

When you don't know of a better alternative, it's just what you do!

However, all of those ingredients add up and can make a big difference in your health, as well as the health of your family and pets.

The products that are most important to swap out depend on your lifestyle and what you use the most.

If your little ones are eating food right off of the counter, you might consider the ingredients from the cleaner you just used to wipe it down and start by switching to a natural method.

ARTICLE BY HAYLEY HYER

If you have sensitive skin, you might start by taking inventory of your beauty and personal care products to see what you can replace.

To get you started, here are three DIY products that you can make yourself for your chemical-free home.

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DIY Scented Body Moisturizer Just like a new candle can brighten your day, a shimmery scented lotion can make you feel like a queen. The only problem is all of the artificial fragrances, alcohols, dyes, and other chemicals that your skin is absorbing from that bottle.

There are some cleaner options such as unscented lotions, but that's a lot less fun. This DIY moisturizer allowed you to customize your own scent while still treating your skin the best you can.

The key ingredient? Olive oil! Yes, any bottle of olive oil from your kitchen works. Pour some in a smaller bottle and add several drops of your favorite essential oils.

Olive oil is super hydrating, feels great, and will make you question why you ever used lotion in the first place. Plus it's safe for your whole body. Just be mindful of the essential oils you choose. Some types—such as peppermint, eucalyptus, or tea tree oils—cause a cooling effect and can feel uncomfortable if it gets on your face or other sensitive areas.

DIY Counter Cleaner: Safe for Granite + Marble!

You probably know that vinegar is a great natural cleaner for most surfaces.

Unfortunately, it can be pretty damaging to delicate countertops made from granite or marble. Here's a DIY cleaning spray that's safe for any type of counters you have!

Ingredients + Rubbing alcohol + Dish soap

+ Essential Oils + Water

Directions In a plastic or glass spray bottle, mix one part alcohol with one part water. Add several drops of dish soap and whichever essential oils you would like to add for your desired scent.

Shake it up each time you use it as the ingredients will tend to separate. Although it's natural and safe, still avoid spraying directly on your skin as the alcohol and dish soap can dry you out.

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DIY Laundry Scent Enhancer If you have ever added those popular scent beads to your load of laundry before, you know how lovely it is to pull your amazingly scented clothes out of the dryer.

The funny thing about a product like that is it truly has no purpose other than adding a good smell, but it does add lots of chemicals to your daily life!

There's a safer and more beneficial way to make your clothes smell heavenly. Try this DIY scent enhancer with your next load of laundry and put it to the test.

Ingredients 3 parts Epsom Salt + 1 part Baking Soda + Essential Oils

Directions Mix your ingredients together in a jar or canister and scoop about ¼ cup directly into the washer basin before adding the clothes—just like you would with scented beads. Continue with your laundry like normal.

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While these three recipes give you a great start, that's definitely not all you can do to kick the chemicals out of your home. For more information on starting a chemical-free household, you can browse online resources such as ChemFreeCom.com or find a social media group to join with like-minded people who have some experience from their own trial and error. If you get overwhelmed, remember that you don't have to get rid of all chemicals in one day. Every swap you make is something to celebrate!

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ARTICLE RACHEL HAWLEY

FISHER LANDSCAPING INC. CREATING AN OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE YOU'LL NEVER WANT TO LEAVE!

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Landscaping Inc. is all about bringing the Colorado landscape into your backyard. Creating luxury outdoor living spaces for you and the whole family. Whether that be a water feature, or a whole outdoor kitchen. A trip into the Rockies used to be the only way to see some of Colorado’s native beauty, but because of Fisher Landscaping those natural Rocky Mountain qualities are available for everyone.

“There is little we can’t do,” says Tyler Fisher, part

Every job they do is custom to your needs and your wants. They

owner. “We care about the

use locally sourced Colorado materials to incorporate the splendor of

customers and we’re all

the mountains into your landscape. Working with Fisher Landscaping

about quality over quantity.”

Inc. means bouncing creative ideas off one another to find the best fit for your landscape and your family. With Colorado terrain comes some difficulties. Having a clay-based soil can prove to be a landscaper’s nightmare. With Fisher, however, they have invested in all the right equipment for any job. This means they won’t turn away from those tougher jobs that have other landscapers running scared.

Hiring a landscaping company usually comes with a fair share of concerns. “Over half of customers call us because their last landscaper didn’t work out, or sometimes they even took the paycheck and ran without finishing the job.” When you know this local landscaping company will be honest, and get the job done right, there is no point in looking any further. This company cares about their customers and will work with you until you’re satisfied with the job. They will lay out their

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" B R I N G I N G T H E M O U N TA I N S T O T H E P L A I N S .

WE D O T H E B AS I C S A N D T H E E X T R AVA G A N T ! " - TYLER FISHER

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bid line by line, so you never have to worry about being

their customers with the same loyalty and compas-

over charged for anything. Not a lot of other landscap-

sion as they would their own family. Their longest

ing companies can say the same.

working employee has been with the company for

From big to small, Fisher does it all. Some of their

over 30 years! Treating their employees well is just

platforms include patios, kitchens, water features,

another reason why we love this company. Knowing

putting greens, sprinkler systems, and raised flower

the importance of community, Fisher Landscaping

beds. Even if you’re just looking for the right materi-

works on your outdoor living space as if it were their

als and want to do the work yourself, they will deliver

own. For customers, this means having a trust-

what you need. If you just want soil or flowers to

worthy group of individuals collaborating to make

plant in your garden, they have your back. But why

your backyard into a relaxing oasis. Fisher under-

do the work yourself, when you’ve got a whole team

stands that the outside of your home should look

of experienced professionals to help you out? They

as beautiful as the inside. Having a creative group

listen to your ideas, and plan around your budget!

like this to help design your outdoor living space is

Fisher Landscaping Inc. provides amazing services

a dream come true.

with honest prices, meaning you never have to worry about the work being done to your home!

“We take our family-oriented side, and it reflects to

and we aren’t going anywhere,” Tyler said with some

the customers. No one works for us; they work with

Greeley pride! No one does landscaping better

us. It’s a team,” Tyler said.

than this hardworking compassionate group. Fisher

With life-long employees that are considered part of the family, you know that they will treat

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Spring into Action Ways to Get Involved HELPING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH WELD FOOD BANK

DID YOU KNOW 1 IN 3 CHILDREN ARE NOW GOING HUNGRY IN WELD COUNTY ALONE? When COVID-19 hit our community Weld Food Bank immediately made the necessary safety changes they needed to keep their doors open, knowing that their community would become more and more impacted by hunger. Struggling families are seeing a severe shortage in food, similar to that of the 2008 recession. While food banks are no longer able to host food drives, donations from the community are still powering this life saving nonprofit.

DONATE One dollar can provide four meals for a family. This is an easy way to help the community without having to leave your home. On the Weld Food Bank website, you can even choose specific items you would like to donate to struggling families.

VOLUNTEER There are many ways to volunteer your time to the food bank. From packaging perishables, to delivering emergency food boxes to senior citizens; from calling partners, to putting food straight into the car of someone who desperately needs it.

ADVOCATE Check out the Weld Food Bank social media pages and share with friends! Spreading the word about this hardworking nonprofit is the best way to give the community the support it needs. Help kids in hunger by using your voice to share this information with everyone.

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“It cou ld be you r neigh bor, the mom dow n the street, or the k ids at school.

You can’t tel l who needs help just by look i ng at them.”

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Mr. Brown

ga rden to g lass ARTICLE TARA NORRIS

PHOTOGRAPHY ADALYN SINCLAIR

NOTHING SAYS SPRING LIKE THE AROMA OF FRESH CUT HERBS IN A CRISP, COLD, COCKTAIL. With warmer weather finally here, growing herbs at home can transform your cocktail hour and add a fresh kick to your springtime favorites.

Growing herbs is incredibly easy and can be done in a variety of ways- from a container in a window, to a planter box in the yard. With a container or garden full of fresh herbs, you will be ready to take your cocktails up a notch.

We partnered with Cheyenne Rising, the front of house manager over at Gourmet Grub to talk about a few herbs and share her favorite spring cocktails.

Growing herbs onsite at their restaurant helps them create incredibly refreshing, and spectacular drinks.

Basil is a bright herb that is easy to grow and perfect for cocktails. Make sure to harvest immediately before mixing drinks and take leaves from the top, to ensure a continual harvest. Fresh muddled basil leaves lend a crispness to Cheyenne's GBC cocktail.

Sage is easy to grow and does well in containers.

The leaves add an earthy freshness to a refreshing cherry infused bourbon, Gourmet Grub calls it their "Mr. Brown".

Mint is also easy to grow, but give it lots of room. It like to spread out, and is virtually indestructible in the garden. Because it is such a versatile herb, Gourmet Grub uses it throughout their menu, but they especially love it in their unique Rhubarb Mint Mojito Try recreating these refreshing cocktails with herbs grown at home and take your cocktail game to new heights!

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DIY COCKTAILS WITH FRESH HERBS - GOURMET GRUB SHARES THEIR SPRING FAVES

the Mr. Brown + 2 oz. cherry-sage infused bourbon + 0.75 oz. apple brandy or apple jack brandy (Gourmet Grub’s favorite) DIRECTIONS + Place over an ice ball in an old fashion glass + Top with ginger beer and garnish with Bordeaux Cherries and leaf of sage

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Rhubarb Mint Mojito

+ 2 oz. white rum + 1 oz. rhubarb puree (2 cups rhubarb, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water) + 0.5 oz. fresh lime juice + 8-10 fresh mint leaves + Soda water + Lemon Lime Soda + Ice DIRECTIONS + Muddle mint, lime juice, and rhubarb puree in a glass or small cocktail shaker + Once muddled, add the white rum and ice + Top with large cocktail shaker and shake for a few seconds + Remove large shaker and pour everything into a glass + Top with more ice + Add soda water and lemon lime soda (equal parts to your liking) + Garnish with mint leaf and lime wheel

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GBC

GBC + 2-3 fresh basil leaves + 0.5 oz. fresh lime juice + 0.25 oz. simple syrup + 2-3 cucumber slices DIRECTIONS + Muddle together in a small cocktail shaker + Add 2 oz. gin (Boodles) + Add ice to shaker + Shake well + Strain over an ice ball + Top with tonic water and garnish with basil leaf and a cucumber slice

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY AUDREY KUETHER

H A N D M A D E H O M E A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ALL THINGS DIY WITH EXPERT AUDREY KUETHER

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Before I made these cute gold leaf dishes, my jewelry was a tangled mess. Now I actually enjoy keeping it organized and displayed! Don’t let gold leaf intimidate you – it’s a game changer. Check out the tutorial to learn how to make some of these pretties for yourself or for gift giving.

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ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

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DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

1221 103rd Avenue Court

$397,974

$416,135

101%

92

4

3

8205 Surrey Street

$419,900

$420,865

100%

71

3

3

513 54th Avenue

$438,000

$448,000

100%

41

6

3

5414 W. 16th Street Lane

$450,000

$450,000

100%

43

5

4

1415 41st Avenue Court

$449,900

$456,500

100%

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4

4

7326 W. 21st Street Road

$469,900

$465,000

98%

40

5

4

225 Dundee Avenue 21

$475,000

$469,000

98%

46

3

3

5110 W. 26th Street

$495,000

$503,150

101%

6

4

3

6705 W. 21st Street Lane

$549,900

$535,800

97%

27

5

3

27088 County Road 51

$550,000

$525,000

95%

235

3

1

1269 49th Avenue Court

$550,000

$540,000

98%

78

6

6

1944 26th Avenue

$575,000

$580,000

100%

37

6

4

9016 18th Street

$585,000

$575,000

98%

42

5

4

1850 26th Avenue

$590,000

$560,000

94%

125

4

5

1914 18th Avenue

$595,000

$550,000

92%

50

4

3

5300 Arrowhead Drive

$625,000

$625,000

100%

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5

4

7608 Plateau Road

$625,000

$625,000

100%

37

5

4

4273 W. 14th Street Road

$650,000

$650,000

100%

56

3

4

34244 County Road 25

$700,000

$700,000

100%

1

3

1

1937 15th Avenue

$749,900

$672,460

89%

135

4

4

650 54th Avenue Court

$815,000

$795,000

97%

86

4

5

6346 Lesser Drive

$975,000

$950,000

97%

99

5

5

$1,399,000

$1,350,000

96%

1

3

4

25620 Highway 392

This data is a sampling of sold properties from January 1, 2021 to March 12, 2021. Source: IRES MLS. When this Publication is delivered, the market is expected to reflect a more competitive Sellers’ Market. Call Shawna Blair for market updates at 720-203-7400.

AFRAID TO UPSIZE OR DOWNSIZE? The front range real estate market remains a seller’s market—the perfect time to sell. At the same time, even with low inventory it is still very doable to find your ideal replacement home whether it’s larger or smaller. If you’re holding off buying and selling because of the scariness of the market, I encourage you to give me a call. I will listen and talk to you about your options, possibilities and risk factors with no obligation. I’ve helped clients buy and sell through difficult market trends in the past with much success. With years of experience under my belt, I have many tools and resources to help navigate safely and efficiently.

Call or email Shawna today.

720.203.7400 Shawna@TCREG.info If you’re looking for excellence, you have found it.

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WINTER FARMER'S MARKET

Are you or your kids looking for work?

Zoe's Cafe and Events

The City of Greeley Youth Enrichment

The Winter Farmers' Market will take

Program and Employment Services

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place on the first and third Saturdays

of Weld County is sponsoring a hiring

of the month, through mid-May. Shop

event with local businesses.

SUCCESS FOUNDATION'S 11TH ANNUAL DRIVE-THRU BREAKFAST

for local food and products from 9

Opportunities are for young people

a.m. to noon. This season features

ages 15 through 24.

a great lineup of vendors. Shoppers

Please bring your Social Security #

Northridge High School Parking Lot

will enjoy hardy root crops, winter

for registration.

We have developed a drive-thru

squash, greenhouse-grown produce,

For information call: 970-400-6715

format that will still allow for a lot of

locally raised meat, fresh bread, cof-

Pre-register at: connectingcolorado.com

student participation, and provide a

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and be a part of your local music community. 970-302-0910.

little of the human interaction that we are all craving. Our students need our support more than ever!

Come support students in GreeleyEvans School District 6! We will have BREAKFAST BURRITOS made

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by our Nutrition Services Department!

The largest event of its kind in the

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Greeley using the Get In Touch link

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workshops. 970-351-4849.

and let us know what you think.

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