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Happy Birthday To You!

2/20/2022

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It’s your birthday and you want to be remembered on your special day. It’s a day that is filled with love and joy and special gifts from your friends and loved ones (for most of us).

After all it only comes around once a year, so we can celebrate it the way we choose.
Each year someone will ask, What do you want to do for your birthday? Now is the time to plan a quick trip, a spa day, sports event, a meal, or just money – the list goes on.

Sometimes people have special traditions that they like to stick with and consider it good luck, while other have a hard time deciding. It basically depends on your lifestyle, age, introverted, or a need to be center-staged- the choice is yours. 

For the ones who have trouble deciding or want to do something different here is a list of birthday ideas:

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1. Birthday weekend- Book a weekend trip at a hotel that is affordable one that isn’t 4 -star hotel but a little retreat in the mountains or by the sea. Bring your significant other, family or friends. Some boutique hotels have restaurants on premise or a hot tub- nice!
2. Brunch- A brunch is very trendy and popular with birthdays now adays. You can do a local spot with music, a fabulous brunch menu, and endless mimosas. Look up places in your area that specialize in brunches, usually they are on weekends.
3. Outdoor Hike- if you are a hiker you can go to your favorite spot or if you have never done hiking ,a new adventure would be a perfect idea. You can choose high mountains if your ambitious, or a hike for a couple of miles.  Nothing beats getting in touch with nature on your birthday
4. Sip & Paint Party – If you have always wanted to join a painting class, this would be a good opportunity to try out your creative flair. Book a party, bring finger food, friends, and booze! The instructor will show you some techniques on a simple patten and the best part is you don’t have to worry about setting or cleaning up.
5. Casino Weekend- Depending on where you live you could drive to a casino or a plane. Ofcourse you will need money. Hint: Suggest it before your B’day and someone may spring for you! Some casinos will comp you or give you freebies on the birthday, and it could be your lucky day and win back some money!
6. Get a Tattoo- Yes-that’s right! Many people decide to get a tattoo for their birthday. Where you’re a newbie inker or have a “sleeve” and want to add something new and intriguing on the other arm or anywhere else on your body-  it is a great idea for a birthday.
7.Extreme Sporting- Birthday goers want to have their day to remember. This is your chance to try something daring. If you’re afraid of heights book a helicopter ride

Tips for the Gift givers:
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Always ask what they want before their birthday so that you can plan the day with a booking, reservation and shopping for a gift.
The best gifts come in baskets- so try a themed gift basket depending on what they want. Extreme Sport- bungee jumping, hand gliding or snowboarding (weather permitting)

Just call Gloria and she can personalize your gifts for you and check out her page for birthday gifts – in case you are short on time.

​Gloria K. 

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How to be a Stand-Out Realtor

2/18/2022

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​There are over 4,000 realtors in the Grand Strand. That is a lot of competition. So, how do you stand out from the crowd in an area saturated with realtors? We have a few ways to help you be a stand-out realtor. 

1. Specialize Yourself - Develop a specialty such as beach-front condos, vacation rentals, luxury homes, new builds, townhomes, etc. When you show a specialization in a certain area, you help differentiate yourself from your competitors. Having a niche gives you an edge and shows that you are a seasoned pro in your niche. 

2. Use Social Media to Your Advantage - Different social media platforms work best for different types of content. Use social media to your advantage by understanding the different platforms and using them accordingly. For example, posting about new listings on Facebook while also sharing a large set of pictures of your new listing on Instagram is a great way to use those two platforms. Provide video walk-throughs of your properties on YouTube or super short teasers about your properties on TikTok. Become a social media maven! 

3. Diversify Your Online Presence
- Don't just stick to social media. There are a lot of other ways you can diversify your online presence to reach buyers. Post blogs on your website about neighborhoods you specialize in, talk about community events and provide other useful information for your audience or in your niche. But don't stop there, create a mailing list and send out newsletters. You can also offer an ebook about your specialization area or even just about the buying or selling process. Make it informative and useful to get the most out of this objective. 

4. Be Client-Focused - This sounds like a no-brainer but take your client focus a little deeper. Offer them options that they haven't considered. Be their guide for stepping outside the box. Make house shopping (a usually stressful process) fun and engaging. Go over the top to ensure your clients actually enjoy the process of looking for their dream home. 

5. Don't Forget to Gift - Gifting is a great way to stand out from the crowd as a realtor. A small gift basket at the beginning of the relationship says, "thank you for choosing me". A larger gift basket at closing is always a thoughtful surprise that clients really appreciate. Use gifting and gift baskets to mark milestones throughout the process to show your clients they are valued and appreciated. 

Standing out in a crowd of over 4,000 realtors is tough to do. We hope our suggestions help you see how to be a stand-out realtor here in the Myrtle Beach area. For your gifting needs, King's Gift Baskets is your partner for beautiful, thoughtful and customized gifts for your clients at any stage of the buying or selling process. We'll create a gifting strategy with you that helps you stand out from the crowd. 
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St. Patrick's Day Traditions

2/13/2022

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Saint Patrick’s Day is a day when everyone is Irish. For decades this holiday is celebrated with the traditional corn beef & cabbage, parades , church services, and green beer.

It has a reputation for allowing extra indulgences with alcohol for many adults, and gives people a “pass” to take off work or school to watch the parade and continue to celebrate at  the local bar.  Others see it as a very holy day of remembering the patron Saint Partick. 

​Who was Saint Patrick of Ireland? 

According to History, Saint Patrick was a fifth-century Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, and turned many pagans toward Christianity. Regardless of how you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day it is always full of different traditions. 

Traditions with St. Patrick’s Day

The holiday is celebrated  in different ways around the globe, ranging from the preparation of corn beef, potatoes and Irish Soda Bread to decorating the home with shamrocks and gold coins. 

The Shamrock

How did this little piece of greenery come into the Irish tradition of St. Patricks day?
 
According to Time, the shamrocks are a trefoil plant, and were worn by poorer Irish citizens to church ceremonies on St. Patrick's Day to look cleaner.
When the Irish started to move to America they wanted to pay tribute to their heritage and culture by sharing with everyone the symbol of the Shamrock also meaning the “rebirth of spring”. 

The Leprechcaun

You know that little guy with the green hat?
This wee person called the leprechaun is another staple of Irish folkure, often described as a mythical mascot of St. Patrick's Day celebrations. He is always looking for his Lucky Charms! 

​Don't forget, King's Gift Baskets is here to help you create the custom basket you've had in mind, whether it's one of our suggestions or something completely different! And we can do custom printed ribbon displaying your thank you message so you can show your thanks... with a gift basket. Call King's Gift Baskets today! 

Thanks Gloria

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