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As we go into the colder seasons, the farmers markets are closing up shop and packing away for winter hibernation. What will your Italian soups be without the flavor-enhancing qualities of farm-fresh herbs and zucchini? How will your harvest bowls go on without a butternut squash brought to you farm-to-table? As hard as it may be to eat fresh veggies without the accessibility of the farmers market – don’t fret too much. There is a really excellent solution to this troubling predicament.

Why Eat Farm Fresh Produce?

There are so many benefits to eating farm fresh produce. For starters, fresh produce grown in season just tastes better. One of the most common chef recommendations for how to have better-tasting food is to pick out your own produce from a farmers market. But there is also an added nutritional benefit of farm-to-table. Some (but not all) local non-commercialized farmers use chemicals that are less harsh on produce that do not strip the crop of its nutritional properties. Plus, by buying locally, you’re helping support your community’s agriculture and business.

Never Fear – Farm to Table is Here!

So you’re probably asking, “if the farmers markets are closed, where am I supposed to get all these farm-fresh vegetables?” We’re glad you asked – we have the solution. We suggest getting a box from a Georgia-based CSA like Fresh Harvest! Fresh Harvest is a customizable, locally-grown community supported agriculture (CSA) delivery service that connects you with farmers in your area. And it doesn’t just stop at fruit and veggies; you can also add meat, milk, eggs, baked goods, and more. You’ll have a variety of seasonal and sustainable options to choose from, and Fresh Harvest will deliver them right to your door.

Being Busy No Longer Has to Get in The Way

We’ve all been there – you have every intention of making it to the farmers market this weekend, your reusable bags are waiting expectantly to be brimming with veggies, your Birkenstocks sit longingly by the door…but Saturday morning comes around, and you remember you made brunch plans (and who can resist the siren call of Saturday morning mimosas?) Balancing work, family, friends, drinking enough water, weekly yoga, making overnight oats, and grocery shopping – it’s a lot to juggle. Your life is busy, and you’re doing important things, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice what’s important to you. With convenient monthly deliveries, you get all the benefits of going to the farmers market without the Saturday morning rush.

Drop the stress of home searching! Scroll with intention and jumpstart your home search by focusing on these few key elements. Our Dallas community Oakleigh Pointe is a good example! The new construction homes here in Dallas, GA are built in a variety of floor plans to fit different lifestyles. Continue reading to discover the key elements for evaluating a home floor plan, so it’s even easier to find the right floor plan for you. And if one of these Oakleigh Pointe floor plans is a great fit for your lifestyle, feel free to contact our reliable sales agents. 

Take a Look Into Your Lifestyle

Before you begin looking for floor plans, you’ll want to take the time to evaluate your lifestyle. Do you shower more than you bathe in a tub? You might want to choose a home with a jaw-dropping owner suite shower. Do you and your family spend more time indoors or outdoors during play time? You might want to consider an extra bedroom for a playroom or a home with a spacious backyard. Write down the features that are required to make you feel most at home from day one. 

The Sutton

Size of Your Rooms & Square Footage 

After your needs are listed out, you’ll want to assess your size needs and square footage for your next home. Consider the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and flexible spaces that can accommodate your lifestyle for years to come. Our new construction homes in Dallas, GA come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 square feet. Homebuyers can choose from 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 5.5 bathrooms in their next home. You’ll also want to consider the size of your common areas that you’ll use often, like the kitchen and family room. Check out the Sutton plan, one of our 3 bed, 2.5 bath new construction homes in Dallas, GA.

The Southampton

Ranch vs Two-Story? Owner-on-Main? 

Thirdly, the specific layout of your new home is a big consideration! In Oakleigh Pointe, you have a lot of choices to make it just right for your family. To start, you can choose between ranch plans and two-story layouts. The ranch plans are convenient for families with small children, with easy access to all the common areas and bedrooms. We have an array of layouts in our two-story homes, like owner-on-main plans and plans with formal dining rooms! The Southampton plan above features an exciting and livable floor plan. All the bedrooms and common areas are located on the main floor, but upstairs features a game room and optional media/storage room.

See It All in Person 

After digging through all the digital blueprints, virtual tours, and photos, what really brings it all to life is to come see the home in person. Scheduling a tour is easy with Paran Homes. We have contact information for our sales center and individual numbers for our sales agents on our community pages. And, you can also message an agent with our contact form after hours or when you can’t speak on the phone. Our Oakleigh Pointe model home in Dallas, GA is beautifully designed to help you picture your new lifestyle in these new construction homes.

Discover Oakleigh Pointe’s Floor Plans

If you’re considering a new construction home in Dallas, GA, we invite you to view our Oakleigh Pointe floor plans. Oakleigh Pointe offers a variety of floor plans and resort-quality amenities, waiting for you to call home. So with these steps, you can evaluate all 10 floor plans with ease and envision your new life! Then, reach out to our agents to learn more and schedule a tour. 

Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, according to the EPA. Whether you work from home or in the office, you spend a chunk of your life in your home. It’s where you eat, sleep, possibly work, and relax (hopefully). So, it’s critical to make sure your home is a space that you actually want to be in. Whether you are ready to start fresh in a new home from Paran Homes or just need to take back control of your space, here are 3 simple steps to making your home a sanctuary. Self-care at home doesn’t have to be complicated! 

Create a Dedicated Home Office for Better Self-Care

Many companies are still work-from-home or have flexible schedules where employees can  work hybridly. This means your 90% of indoor time is spent in significant part at home, so work/life balance can feel nonexistent. Creating a dedicated work space can save you a lot of stress and help you separate work and home life. Plus, you’ll be less distracted compared to a high-traffic area like a dining room table. Add some art, a desk lamp, and plant to make the space feel welcoming each day! You’ll not only be more productive in a home office, but you can unplug and shut the door until the next day. 

Our Oakleigh Pointe community offers floor plans with up to 5 bedrooms and flex space, like game rooms in the Sutton and dedicated studies in the Cambridge Plan. This community is priced from the $400s, and has available homes now! 

Wonderful Smells Affect Your Mood

Your sense of smell plays a part in your overall mood, as well as the atmosphere in your home. For example, lavender is known to help relieve stress and promote natural sleep and relaxation. It is the perfect scent for a night of self-care at home. Citrus, another highly-used scent, will bring the sunshine inside for the colder months when the days are shorter, or on any rainy day! Citrus is a mood-booster that helps you stay focused and happy. 

Our communities across Metro Atlanta are designed with open-concept layouts! Add a candle, diffuser, or wall plug-in, and the aroma will extend throughout the house for maximum effect. 

The Psychology of Color 

Color plays a major visual factor in determining your mood. Picking colors to add into the room like for accent walls, pillows, and rugs can trigger different emotional reactions. Blues are great for the bedrooms, because of their calming effect. Green, like in the dining room of our model home at Traditions of Braselton, associates with nature and is a refreshing color. It promotes peace, harmony, and good energy so when guests are over the atmosphere is always right! 

Self-Care at Home Made Simple with Paran Homes 

A new home in a Paran Homes community is filled with style and features that make spending time at home more fulfilling and relaxing!. We build new construction homes – you will be the first person to live in your new home. You can easily make your new home a sanctuary when you start with a fresh canvas! Browse our communities in Metro Atlanta and choose the community and floor plan that is right for you. Then, contact one of our on-site agents to schedule a tour – you’ll be in your new home before you know it.