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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With Takeout from These Restaurants
When we're showing Minneapolis homes for sale one of the selling points about the area is the cultural diversity it offers, especially when it comes to dining options. The Twin Cities are home to plenty of authentic Mexican restaurants where you can celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
Although this year will be much different from what we're used to, you can still order takeout and have your own mini celebration at home. When you head out to pick up your food, you can also drive around and check out the curb appeal of some of the beautiful Saint Paul homes for sale.
Not sure where to go? Here are a few of our favorite local Mexican restaurants that are currently offering takeout and delivery options.
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Homeowners: 2020 Outdoor Living Trends
Lawn and garden season is right around the corner, and now is the ideal time to take a look at what landscape designers recommend to create a stunning atmosphere right outside your home. When it comes to 2020's hottest trends, the following are some that are worth talking about.
- Low-Maintenance
If there is any single point to zero in on, low-maintenance landscaping is most certainly the one you want to focus on. Time is precious in the 21st century, and homeowners don't have time to dedicate to endless hours of landscaping chores. At the same time, homeowners still want their landscape to be the talk of the neighborhood. When designing your landscape, strike a balance between keeping it low-maintenance while still including enough grass, shrubbery, plants, and other features to make it enjoyable.
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Take in These Scenic Spots Around the Twin Cities
Minnesota is proudly known as "Land of 10,000 Lakes," and there are certainly multiple bodies of water near Minneapolis homes for sale. But lakes are only part of the beautiful scenery that makes St. Paul homes for sale so desirable. Every day's a vacation when you visit these amazing spots around the Twin Cities.
- Lake Nokomis Park - 4955 W. Lake Nokomis Pkwy., Minneapolis, MN 55417
Named for Hiawatha's grandmother in Longfellow's epic poem, Lake Nokomis Park is visual poetry. The 204-acre lake and its surroundings provide a peaceful oasis rarely found in an urban setting. Enjoy the view while you drive around the lake, or stroll the 2.7-mile pedestrian trail that circles the perimeter with your leashed dog. Watch for colorful butterflies at the four-acre Nokomis Naturescape Garden and its landscape of native grasses and wildflowers. Park hours are 6 a.m. - midnight daily. The garden is open 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
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8 Deep Cleaning Chores You Never Have Time to Do
Let's face it. Deep cleaning your house isn't exactly on the top of everyone's list of favorite things to do. But it's an important first step to get your Minneapolis homes for sale ready to be seen by buyers. If you have a little extra time and want to know where to start, put these often overlooked chores on the top of your to-do list.
- Vacuum or dust behind and under the furniture. Most of us don't move the furniture every time we vacuum and dust. Even when it's time for this chore, it's often neglected to save time. That makes it a good place to start.