Ever need a little stress reliever? I do. And, though I have a tendency to eat my feelings, I’ve found a wonderful substitute.
I shop for homes. Online. Well, perhaps I am not REALLY shopping, but I am dreaming about shopping (and for the record, when I dream about shopping, I dream BIG)!
Hello million dollar home in Sandy, Utah…
Please tell me I am not alone in this little bit of crazy…
It all started for me last summer when I met SNAP! sponsor Homes.com
About Homes.Com
Whether you’re renting, buying, or just daydreaming like me, Homes.com is an inspiring site. Did you know that they have resources for those looking to pre-qualify, find a real estate agent or search for homes for sale or rent?
The site also offers home owners the ability to check out their home’s value and claim the home. They are clearly the “go to” partner for all stages in the house hunting, buying, living and selling process.
Homes.com is a great site with resources to help you find your dream home, but they’re also ready to help you turn your house into a home.
Homes.com hosts a blog, with tips and ideas on home decorating, entertaining, DIY projects and more! They’ve set it up so that you can easily browse the idea gallery quickly to grab inspirational concepts for in and around the home. Have you seen it yet?
You might even recognize some of the authors featured on the site, like Beth and Shelley.
The Giveaway
Homes.com is such a great partner and source for the inspiration to live creatively, we thought we’d celebrate with a giveaway. Up for grabs? This fun piece from The Vintage Pearl.
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- This giveaway begins: 4/18/2012 and ends 4/23/2012
- You must be a 18 years or older to be eligible to win.
- Prize will be shipped by SNAP!
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I look at homes all of the time. It helps me keep the future in mind.
We bought a new house in the past year, so – yes – I am obsessed with checking out every detail of a house online (…still!).
Just checked out the website and it’s pretty cool. I love the Idea Gallery on their blog.
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Oops…I didn’t answer the question. I deal with stress with a good night sleep. And while I just bought a house, I still peruse them online occasionally.
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Hey Joanna! Thanks for stopping by our blog & checking out the idea gallery. We love providing inspiration for people to make improvements in, on or around their home! Have a great time at SNAP.
I usually grab a Dr. Pepper when I’m stressed!
I LOVE day dreaming about my dream house!
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Hey Zoe! If you LOVE day dreaming about your dream home, you have to check out our Homes for the Imagination board on Pinterest. Talk about drooling over some real estate.
http://pinterest.com/homesdotcom/
Thanks for the giveaway!!!
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I deal with stress by occassionaly locking myself in a room/closet/bathroom and BREATH!
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Sometimes that’s all you can do, huh?!
Good luck in the giveaway. We hope to meet you if you’re going to SNAP!
i like to sit in a quiet room and read a good book. let’s me escape my life for a little bit
Chai tea lattes are a big stress reliever for me! Although I’ve been out of college for almost 10 years I still remember living at the campus Starbucks and drinking them during finals weeks. They always calm me down!
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I am 100% agree with Heather. Whenever I feel stress my mind looks for a cup of tea and after getting this I felt like so calm and cool. It also helps me to think deeper.
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I’m really bad at dealing with stress. But there was a time in my life when I would hit the pavement to release some of my stress!
Kari
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Completely agree!! May not enjoy it before, and possibly during, but running is a great stress reliever!! Have fun @ SNAP; hope you stop by our table & say HI!!
When dealing with stress I try to have some quiet time and close my eyes while listening to soft music….if not, a good pedicure and shopping always does the trick!
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When I’m stressed I tend to eat less and depending how long the stress goes for, I’m lucky if I can lose a pound or two! Lol Working out at the gym also helps me relieve my stress.
Thanks for the giveaway!
First off I want to say awesome blog! I had a quick question in which I’d like to ask if you don’t mind. I was interested to know how you center yourself and clear your thoughts prior to writing. I’ve had a hard time clearing my thoughts in getting my ideas out there. I truly do enjoy writing however it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes are lost just trying to figure out how to begin. Any ideas or hints? Thanks!
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When stressed I either eat or take a walk. I think lately it has been more eating than walking….yikes! I LOVE looking at homes online….thank you for the giveaway!
Coffee and and a cozy spot somewhere, by myself.
We are in the process of designing a custom home so I look at homes online all the time!
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Designing a custom home, huh? That’s awesome!! Be sure to check out Homes.com idea gallery on our blog http://blog.homes.com/idea-gallery/ You’ll get lots of inspiration from the lovely ladies Shelley (House of Smiths & Beth (Home Stories A to Z). Have fun at SNAP & stop by our photo booth to take some pictures.
ITA it can be such a stress reliever to sit down with a glass of wine and daydream about beautiful homes…the kind not littered with toddler toys everywhere haha.
Yes, I’ll admit, I search for homes online even in my surrounding neighborhoods. I love my area but I still feel like there is a house out there just waiting to welcome me home. I also like to look for inspiration to see if there is anything I can do to my existing home to make it more functional.
Yes. Totally gawk at houses online. Mostly in beach cities where they run a cool few mil. ;]
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Beach houses are the BEST to look at & day dream about. A lot of homes in our Pinterest board ‘Homes for the Imagination’ are on the beach http://pinterest.com/homesdotcom/homes-for-the-imagination/ I like to imagine I’m on the patio reading a good book & being served pina coladas by my husband!
(Hey a girl can dream!)
I do crafts or read to relieve stress.
I love looking at homes online! I use it as inspiration for things to DIY at my own home. Sewing is one of my main stress relievers.
I look at homes online all the time….it inspires me to improve my home!
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When we were looking for our first home last year I spent ALL my extra time online looking at houses… I stalked all the listings just in case a new one popped up!
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when I’m stressed i do house work of purge stuff out of the house. I browse homes all day because i am in Real Estate LOL
I read! I LOVE to look at homes all. the. time.
Thanks for the awesome new site to check out. When I am stressed I browse Pinterest for inspiration…now I have a new site to look at!
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I love checking out homes online….one of my favorite pastimes! Glad to have a new site to look at!
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I eat chocolate, yum…