Obama Walking On Eggshells With Libya Crisis

2011-03-28T16:08:00.000-07:00

One thing we know for sure, is that foreign countries, and Americans, typically don't support United States military efforts when it comes to issues abroad. The typical consensus is that we have no business impressing upon them our views, and we shouldn't be playing peacekeeper every single time something bad happens.

Obama and Clinton are probably butting heads right now because Clinton most likely wants to tell it like it is, and Obama wants to play it safe to preserve his chances for re-election. Regardless, the Libya crisis is now at the world stage, and everyone is watching. This is Obama's chance to become a hero, or a zero. You can probably expect him to stand in the middle, whereas he can adjust his final speech on the issue later on. Let's watch and see; should be interesting.

Home Price Index Drops Again

2011-03-22T10:38:00.000-07:00

U.S. home prices dropped -0.3 percent in January according, to the FHFA. This index is calculated using the purchase prices of houses financed with mortgages that have been sold to or guaranteed by Fannie Mae (FNMA.OB) or Freddie Mac (FMCC.OB). The index was at 187.0 in December, and slid to 186.5 in January. Previous year was 194.0 (January 2010).

How To Make Your House Smell Great

2010-11-15T19:40:00.000-08:00

Do you have an older home or an older house that doesn't smell like home? Michael Todd Chrisley has a few quick and affordable tips for you

Michael Todd Chrisley says to clean your curtains; they are one of the most neglected items in the house, unless they're being exchanged for an updated set. Also open windows to allow that old muggy air out. Clean up after your pets, empty the litter box often. Experiment with different cat-litters. And for dogs who sometimes miss their wee-wee pads, Michael Todd Chrisley says that after a good carpet shampooing, sprinkle baking soda on those pesky spots (and if you're in hurry, baking soda alone can often do the trick of eliminating those odors). Baking soda is truly the miracle deodorizer that Michael Todd Chrisley swears by. You can use it on the carpet, in your bathroom, in your fridge and even in your car for those mysteriously stubborn odors in the fabric.

Then there is the vanilla-extract myth. There are some that say placing a dab of vanilla-extract onto a light bulb can work to freshen up the air in your home. But as Michael Todd Chrisley points out, these claims are false. After the vanilla-extract is placed onto the light-bulb you cannot smell anything at all, unless you get your nose real close, at which point the heated vanilla-extract smells like a medical disinfectant at a hospital. Furthermore, you can burn your nose!

With each season comes a set of scents and aromas that make them what they are. Now that the holidays are upon us, you want scents that represent the glee and joy of autumn and the fast approaching winter. Among Michael Todd Chrisley's favorite scents of this holiday season are Slatkin & Co. Fresh Balsam and Winter scented candles that can be found at Bath & Body Works for $19.50. A less expensive alternative is Wonderful Wicks' Heavenly Home that can be bought at Dollar General for only $6 bucks.

For a romantically cozy look, Michael Todd Chrisley suggests either tea light burners or electric oil burners. And fortunately for you, he's tested these products out.

We'll begin with tea light burners. Along with several groupings of tea lights meticulously placed around a room, tea light burners fill your home more quickly and even spread to other rooms. Users will not only appreciate the flickering twinkle of the flame, but tea light fixtures are beautiful decorative fixtures that will compliment to the environment and Bath & Body Works has a nice selection Twenty drops of oil is recommended per tea light.

Electric oil burners require less attention. You can turn them on before you leave the house and come back to an inviting scent-filled home. But Michael Todd Chrisley points out one drawback in the electric oil burners is that their power chords restrict their placement. Obviously, they must be close to an outlet of some sort, so you can't put them in the center of the room. if the electric oil burner is placed too high, the weight of the cord may pull it off and possibly breaking it if you have a hard surface beneath. So, be careful with the placement.

There aren't many differences between oil scented candles and traditional wax ones. However, be careful with some of the oils. Michael Todd Chrisley has discovered that some oils and detract from the originality of the wax clones. For example, Slatkin and Co. Winter wax candle has an amazing snow-glazed evergreen aroma that is true to the real thing. But the Winter oil candle (which is supposed to be the same fragrance) has more of sweet, almost fruity smell.

No matter what you choose, Michael Todd Chrisley says you will be delighted by these warm holiday scents.

Michael Todd Chrisley Blog

2010-08-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

Hey guys. Michael Todd Chrisley here. This is my first post. I just wanted to let everyone know that my personal writing will be coming from here, whereas my Real Estate writing will be on Michael Todd Chrisley REO, or www.chrisleyreo.com. Have a great weekend.