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Christmas Traditions from the ICC Family

December 7, 2020 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

We’ve been asking ICC Floors Plus team members to share their holiday traditions with us so that we can share them with you. This comes from Lou, our production account manager!

“Here are a couple of fun traditions we hold at the Snyder household…I have put my children, grandchildren, etc… in matching Christmas PJ’s every year. I give them a package to open on Christmas Eve that contains their new Christmas PJ’s. PJ’s are worn most of Christmas Day. The pictures are my oldest Daughter and her family.” – Lou A Snyder, Production Account Manager

Another holiday tradition that Lou shared was one that you might participate in yourself: The UGLY Christmas Sweater Party!

What are some holiday traditions that your family enjoys?

Holiday Traditions: 2 Recipes You Need to Know About!

November 24, 2020 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

Today we are continuing to share recipes and traditions from the ICC Family. If you missed the previous post on German Chocolate Pie, please check it out here!

“This dessert recipe was handed down from my Grandma to my Mom, and it makes an appearance at every holiday gathering. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but I never pass this one up.” – Nate

Pineapple Pretzel Salad

Ingredients

2 cups crushed pretzels

1 cup butter, melted

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

1 cup white sugar

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple

½ (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

Directions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2: Place crushed pretzels in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour melted butter carefully over top. Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes.

Step 3: Cream together cream cheese and sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust. Combine pineapple and pudding mix. Spread over whipped topping layer. Chill until serving.

Baked Potato Casserole

“At every holiday gathering, my mom makes my favorite baked potato casserole.”

Main Ingredients

8 cooked and diced potatoes

1 pound American cheese

1 cup may

½ cup onion

Salt & Pepper to taste

Toppings:

1 lb cooked bacon

½ cup stuffed olives

Directions

Toss main ingredients together and turn into buttered 8×10 baking dish

Top with 1lb cooked bacon and ½ cup stuffed olives

Bake at 325 for one hour (uncovered)

We hope you enjoy the recipes from our family to yours!

Family Traditions and German Chocolate Pie

November 19, 2020 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

At ICC Floors Plus, family is so important. As are family traditions! We asked our staff to share some of their family traditions and are excited to share this tradition and recipe from Matt, our Director of Customer Experience.

“This is something my Gramma Fee would always make for Thanksgiving & Christmas. After she passed my mom picked it up and the last 10 or so years I’ve taken to make this for the holidays. I always freeze mine but it’s pretty darn good any way you slice it. It’s really easy to make too. I started taking this to friends and family kind of like you might bring a bottle of wine and now if I don’t for some reason, I never hear the end of it. It’s very popular. Give it a try!” – Matt Settimi, Director of Customer Experience

Keep in touch for more traditions from the ICC family. We would love to hear about any family traditions or family recipes that your family uses to celebrate the holidays!

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

November 4, 2020 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

During the fall months, meals become heartier for most families. But with busy schedules, not everyone has time to make complex meals. This recipe for Chicken and Dumplings is filling and warm but requires very little time and is ready for you when you walk in the door! Imagine the stress of your day rolling off your shoulders as you finish your busy day and walk into your home to the smell of a warm home cooked meal.

Pair this with a crusty loaf of bread and a side salad for a wonderful home-cooked meal tonight!

Ingredients:

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1 can of Chicken Broth 14.5 oz.
2-10 oz. cans of Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can Creamed Corn
1 can of Biscuits 16.3 oz.
1/2 White Onion chopped
1/8 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper

Instructions:

Place the chicken breast in the crock pot. Cover chicken with broth, soup, creamed corn and chopped onion. Sprinkle on the garlic powder, salt and pepper then place the lid onto the crock pot.

Cook on high for three hours. After three hours, spoon the chicken out of the pot and shred it, using two forks. After the chicken is shredded place it back into the crock pot.

Cut the biscuit dough into bite size pieces. Place biscuit pieces in the pot and cook on high for an hour.

Now you are ready to serve this delicious comfort food!

Pet-Friendly Floors.

January 9, 2018 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

If you consider your pets a part of the family, you probably will want to choose a flooring that is great for everyone including your furry friends. With a lot of options to choose from, the selection process can become overwhelming and time-consuming. But before you go shopping, here are four things that you will want to focus on when choosing your floors.

How to Choose Pet-Friendly Floors:

When you are looking for the perfect pet-friendly floors, you will want to focus on these four points:

Easy-to-Maintain.

When you are searching for the perfect floors, be sure to focus on a flooring that is easy to clean and maintain. Pets can track in unwanted dirt and debris from the outdoors; therefore, the easier to clean, the better. But before you clean your flooring, make sure you go to the manufacturer’s website and go over their guidelines. All cleaning products should be advised by the company before you use them.

Stain Resistant.

With pets and children, stains become inevitable. Finding a flooring that is stain resistant will help you in the long run because you do not want to have a stain lingering for years to come. Be sure to ask a sales associate for flooring options that focus on stain resistance.

Moisture Repelling.

Unfortunately, our pets can get a little smelly at times. According to Mohawk Floors, to reduce odors spreading through your floors, you will want to focus on a floor that has “0% moisture absorption.” You can actually find this quality in some carpets which helps to broaden your choices. For expert help, ask one of our sales staff for their advice.

Durable.

The durability of your floors can be one of the greatest decision factors for homeowners. You want a flooring that can withstand it all. If you are having trouble choosing, one of our sales associates will be eager to assist you.

For advice and expert tips on choosing the right flooring, be sure to visit one of our showrooms. Our knowledgeable staff will work hard to help you choose the best flooring for your lifestyle. Stop in today and let us help you put your family and pets first.

Take Our Lifestyle Quiz!

March 1, 2017 by iccfloors Leave a Comment

What’s your decorating style? Visit our website to find out what your personal decorating style is. As creative individuals, we are drawn to different interior design styles. Therefore, determining what type of design to can be difficult. The style quiz can help you to pinpoint particular styles and make selections based on your set preferences.

From wood to laminate flooring there are a plethora of options. Choosing what type of flooring to select for your home can be a challenge. Our tool can provide in-depth insight on what flooring option would be best. Also, it can assist you in helping you understand what type of furniture would complement your home’s features.

So how exactly does it work? A user can complete the quiz in under five minutes. The tool asks a series of questions, and it’s able to make suggestions based upon the answers that you provide. Also available is educational information provided for each suggested style design. Where a particular design originated, characteristics of the style, as well as tips on how you can achieve that style, are included in the tool.

The Lifestyle Quiz encompasses a wide variety of styles. In fact, the results are broken down into percentages. For instance, your results will include the following combination: 50% Rustic Romance and 50% Urban chic. The results can help you gain a better understanding of your style and open your eyes to other types of interior design styles.

Once the user completes the Lifestyle Quiz, it’s followed with detailed tips on how you make your design style a reality. Yes, it provides architectural, paint colors and furniture accessory suggestions. By just following the instructions you can achieve all your fashion dreams. Take the free Lifestyle Quiz today.