We were edged out of placing in the #CloverdaleRodeo chili cook. Even though Kara's chili was the best! :) But that's ok the three of us had a lot of fun! We were still mentioned...because we had the longest lines.

http://www.cloverdalereporter.com/community/152665725.html

Come out next year, because we will be voted the best!

Premier Christy Clark finally announced that Family Day will become an official holiday starting on the 2nd Monday of February 2013.

With the fast paced busy lifestyles we seem to lead, it's good to see the province getting on board with a day set aside specifically for families.

http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/adds+Family+holiday+second+Monday+February/6690732/story.html

Of course, today is the first day of bike to work week and it is pouring rain out! Such is life in BC....:)

Are you going to bike to work this week? I wish that I could, but unfortunately I don't think clients would appreciate me doubling them on my handle bars as we tour potential homes for them to buy. :)

You can actually register a team and log your mileage for the week...not sure that there is a prze other than knowing you have been a little more active this week and done something good for the environment.

To learn more about bike to work week BC...visit their website:
 http://www.biketowork.ca/

Looking forward to helping out at our 11th annual Homelife Charity Golf Classic today! We are helping to raise funds for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and the new Fraser Valley extension that is being built in Abbotsford. Last year together with the Ride for Hope we raised $137,000.

www.homelifegolfclassic.com

Have you ever checked out the Farmer's Market in Langley? The market opened today and will be at Kwantlen University Campus every Wednesday 2:00-6:00pm from now until October 3.

I missed today's but I am really looking forward to purchasing some fresh local produce over the few months.

http://www.langleycommunityfarmersmarket.com/

Who couldn't use some clever tips to make life easier???

I came across this article posted by a twitter friend and I loved a few of the ideas and had to share. Click on the following link if you'd like to learn some neat little tips.

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2pUNUa/:1CIBcBWWr:M_sh+HQ+/

www.thedailybuzz.com.au/2011/11/25-clever-ideas_household-tips_storage-ideas/

Come on out Friday May 18th from 4:30-6:30pm to Clover Square Village Mall on Hwy 10 in #Cloverdale and meet the Bettina Reid Group as we serve up chili on behalf of Homelife Benchmark Realty. Don't forget to vote our chili as the best!

The Cloverdale Bed races signal the start to the Cloverdale Rodeo. What started off as a publicity stunt has turned in to the 35th year for the bed races. Who would have ever thought that would be something fun to do....

Click  on the following link to find out how it works and see the races from 2010 and how much fun everyone seemed to be having.

 http://www.cloverdalerodeo.com/country-fair/bed-races/

Don't forget to check it out in downtown Cloverdale this Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00pm.

One of my family's favourite types of food is Greek. My husband worked in a greek restaurant for many years as a teenager. Which is where he developed his love for good Greek food and in turn introduced it to me. We haven't been able to find a good Greek restaurant since we moved here from Ontario. We are told Kitsilano is the place to go and have yet to make our way out there.

Then a couple months ago my clients were telling me about a great place for good Greek food. It's not a restaurant but a specialty food shop. I'd forgotten all about them until today when I had to pick up strata documents right next door to their shop. Greco's Specialty Foods on King George in Surrey, a quaint little shop tucked into a little strip mall. They have my absolute favourite-- homemade tzaziki. Beware it's garlicky, but delicious...might want to pack a mint for after you eat it. They even carry real greek pita as well as the bread stuff you get in the restaurants (not very fond of the bread...it's not really pita). I picked up a couple pieces of spanikopita as well, and all I had to do was bake and serve...again delicious! That was only a couple of the many things they had to offer. From a variety of not only Greek but other European foods, to fresh olives, vinegars, oils, deli meats, cheeses and so much more.

Greco's Specialty Foods is located at 6886 King George in Surrey. Visit their facebook page to find out more about them:
 
https://www.facebook.com/grecosspecialtyfoods

To all Women out there we hope you have a wonderful day with your family!

When determing the market value of your home, there are a number of things to consider. Visit the following link to see what the 5 main ingredients are for a successful sale!

https://balancerealestategroup.com/the-recipe-for-a-sale.html

Hillcrest Village and Clayton Village Shopping centre kick off the Rodeo events this weekend with their 2nd annual Pre-Rodeo Party on the Hill this Saturday May 12th from 11am-3pm.

https://www.peacearchnews.com/community/sunshine-and-smiles-at-saturdays-clayton-community-festival-2827519