1. Agave Premier Properties & Investments
Over the Fence Yvette M. Palmer
Associate Broker, Realtor®
1859 N. Grand Avenue, Suite 4
Nogales, AZ 85621
Phone: 520-313-0352
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Love Your kitchen! What Color are
Three Ways to Liven Up Your Roses?
a Drab Kitchen Did you know that every rose color carries its
own meaning? Take a look at the list below
(ARA) When you have a big gathering at to see the significance of some of their
your house, no matter where you try to set
up the food and beverages, the crowd
Sweetheart of a Deal— various hues in your Valentine's Day life.
inevitably ends up gathering in your Early Tax Planning Tips Red roses are classic
kitchen. The problem is you may not be
proud of the kitchen you have. for Your 2009 Tax Return and a popular choice
since their message is
(ARA) The American Recovery & an unmistakable
So what do you do? There are many Reinvestment Act makes early tax planning expression of love. The
different ways for you to take your existing increasingly important. The number and color red symbolizes
kitchen and turn it into a place that you are complexity of the changes has prompted enduring romantic
proud to show off to your friends. the IRS to release educational e-mails, love and passion.
1. Appliances: Adding new appliances is videos, podcasts and other tools on a
Pink roses symbolize
one of the easiest things you can do to regular basis since the ARRA became law in
joy or thankfulness
change the look of your kitchen. February 2009.
and are employed to
2. Cabinetry: You can rip apart your entire “With so many credits requiring you to act express your gratitude
kitchen and replace all of your cabinets, or before a certain date, do your tax planning towards your beloved
just sand and paint existing cabinetry or now to determine where your money will for loving you. They
change the hinges and handles for a new be best spent over the coming months,” are also expressions of
look. says Jessi Dolmage, spokeswoman for 2nd gentility, happiness
Story Software, Inc., makers of TaxACT. She and appreciation.
3. Countertops and floors: If you want a also recommends the following steps:
completely new look or shape to your White roses signify
countertop, concrete has become a surface 1. Preview your tax situation using TaxACT innocence and girlhood. They also
that is extremely popular. 2009 Free Federal Edition. It will walk you symbolize impeccable love, silence,
through the ARRA credits and deductions, reverence and humility.
When it comes to flooring, concrete is as giving a more complete preview of your
viable an option as wood, linoleum or tile. Coral roses are an ideal choice for the more
return. TaxACT releases preview versions of
passionate as they reveal desire and passion.
Concrete floors and counters not only look its software every October for use until
great but are also very durable and easy to final versions are released in January (any Orange roses speak of desire, fascination
maintain. Check out ConcreteNetwork.com data entered into preview will transfer to and enthusiasm. They are good choices to
to find a contractor in your area that can final). Start your free federal return at hint your interest in going ahead with a
help in redesigning your kitchen. www.TaxACT.com new relationship.
2. Review your federal withholding. Yellow roses are not for romantic
TaxACT offers a Making Work Pay purposes. They signify 'congratulations,'
Calculator that will estimate how much the joy, gladness and delight, caring, 'Welcome
February 2nd: Groundhog Day credit is worth to you. back,' and 'remember me'. They can also
suggest jealousy.
February 14th: Valentine’s Day 3. Compile receipts and documentation for
purchases that will result in credits. Lilac or Lavender roses say love at first sight.
February 15th: President’s Day Holiday
4. Visit www.IRS.gov/recovery to review all Peach roses portray feelings of gratitude,
of the ARRA provisions. TaxACT also has an admiration, sociability,success and
ARRA site at www.TaxACT.com/recovery-act. friendship.
OVER THE FENCE

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Yvette M. Palmer - Associate Broker, Realtor®
1859 N. Grand Avenue, Suite 4
Nogales, AZ 85621
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RED VELVET CAKE —THE EASY WAY!
Cream Cheese Frosting
4 ounces butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 box (1 pound) confectioners’ sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
Valentine’s Day Fun Facts Preparation:
l About 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, oil,
exchanged in the US each year. That’s the eggs, cocoa, vinegar, and food coloring;
largest seasonal card-sending occasion of beat for 4 minutes on medium speed,
the year, next to Christmas. 1 box white cake mix (2-layer size) scraping the sides and bottom of the
1 box (4-serving size) instant vanilla bowl several times. Grease and flour 3
l Women purchase 85% of all valentines. cakes pans. Distribute the batter among
pudding mix
l Parents receive 1 out of every 5 valentines. the pans evenly. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25
4 large eggs minutes or until the cake springs back
lAbout 3% of pet owners will give when lightly touched in the center. Cool
Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets. 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
cake on racks.
powder
l Worldwide, over 50 million roses are Frosting:
given for Valentine’s Day each year. 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Beat the butter and cream cheese until
1 cup milk smooth and light. Add vanilla and
lApproximately 110 million roses, the
confectioners’ sugar; beat until smooth.
majority red, will be sold and delivered 1/2 cup vegetable oil Spread frosting over layers and sides,
within a three-day time period.
2 ounces red food coloring sprinkling each layer with chopped pecans.
l73% of people who buy flowers for
Valentine’s Day are men.
OVER THE FENCE