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Can you believe the 4th of July will be here in 13 days? Not only does this holiday celebrate the anniversary of national independence, but it also is another way to get together with friends and family.
The EGuide in Tyler, Texas will take you to a calendar of local events going on all over East Texas. Maybe this year, you could visit another city in East Texas to celebrate the USA?
Although it is on the 4th of July, it may be the first 4th of July in your new home. Some of my clients have asked me When to Throw a Housewarming Party? Pairing your housewarming party with a holiday is a wonderful way to warm up to inviting people over. Maybe your friends and family can bring their favorite potluck dish, and enjoy the opportunity to tour your new home. Especially with this time of year, you could even encourage your guests to dress in red, white, and blue!
When people think about the 4th of July, and red, white, and blue, fireworks are associated with this holiday. Fireworks are a very popular choice, but Please Celebrate With Caution. Sometimes friends can get the “wanderlust”, and go all out for fireworks. Adults, children, pets, and even your home could be at risk for a firework gone wrong. With that in mind, please think about safety while you are celebrating America.
One of my favorite ways to celebrate being an American, and Independence Day, is by listening to music. Some of my favorite songs are:
Ray Charles America the Beautiful
Lee Greenwood God Bless the U.S.A.
Brooks and Dunn Only in America
Toby Keith Courtesy Of The Red, White, And Blue
However, you celebrate Independence Day, be proud to be an American! I am so incredibly thankful to call this country my home. I hope you and your family have a wonderful and safe 4th of July.
Kelly Raulston
“Reliable and Ready” REALTOR® since 2016. I was born in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, but was raised in Texas since 1997. When I found out we were moving to Plano, Texas, I remember looking forward to riding a horse to school and a brand-new pair of cowboy boots! Growing up in Plano prepared me to be competitive, quick, and to have a strong work ethic.
I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Axe’em Jacks! That is where my love for East Texas began. The nature, warm smiles, football games, and community values can't be beat! I graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I was a middle school math teacher in Tyler, Texas. I met my husband, Travis, in Sunday school, and we have been married since September 2016.
I love being a REALTOR® in East Texas! Relationships are genuine, the area is beautiful, and the market is rockin’! I am an involved REALTOR® to better the community. Some of the organizations I am involved with are: The Professional Development Committee, Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee, and Tyler Educational Networking Group. Some awards I have won were “The Hustle Award” in 2016, and “Rookie of the Year” in 2017.
When I am not working with my clients, I like to spend quality time with my friends and family doing the following: running, target practice, read and participate in book club, and playing with my dachshund Greta.
