Any man can be a Father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad. The grill is fired up and the family is gathered – it’s Father’s Day! Finding a gift for dear old dad can be a challenge. How can we show appreciation to our heroes – and give him something he actually wants? It’s time to put a twist on Father’s Day gifts. Drop that ‘Best Dad Ever’ mug and that silky bow-tie – we’ve gathered an array of gift ideas for all types of dads that are just as awesome as he is. For the Fixer Upper The fixer upper is the type of…
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Gone Campin’ – Let’s Make Memories
It’s that time of the year – camping season! Pack up your RV or four-door and get ready for a road trip to your favorite lakeside destination. Some of my favorite memories are of me and my family packing up the car (even though waking up early was no fun…) and setting off on the road again towards the coast. My cousins and I are cramped into the back of my grandparent’s van while the adults chatted about seemingly important things like taxes, while us kids talked about what’s even more important: Truth be told, we wanted to hunt bigfoot. Though the question still stands, after the tents are pitched…
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Cool for the Summer: Pet Care Under the Sun
Finally, it’s summer! The sun is shining, the weather is warm and everyone’s enjoying the day. The smell of your favorite foods waft from the barbecue and rumbles your stomach as you sip on an ice-cold beverage…is dinner ready yet?? The laughter of family and friends combined with a (pre-set) track list of your favorite music creates a festive atmosphere that brings the party to life. Even your favorite furry (or hairless!) friend is catching a tan while the backyard party continues. With blue skies comes the intoxicating sun that just gets a tad too hot for us during the day. We all know to take precautions to ensure…
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Sun Shades and Awnings for Tiny Houses
With the sun shining and the tiny house movement thriving, there has been a huge upsurge in tiny house builders adding sunshade products to the exterior of their tiny homes—and it makes a lot of sense! With the average tiny ranging from 120-300 square feet, it’s vital to maximize all usable square footage. For many folks, this means creating a patio area just outside the front door. Sun Shade Sails Sun Shade Sails are a favorite for their versatility, fun geometric shapes, light weight, simple installation process and super affordable price tag. For a lot of tiny houses owners, an appealing aspect the tiny lifestyle is the ability to move…
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Outdoor Kids Birthday – Activity Ideas!
Create Memories I don’t usually remember what I did for my birthday last year, or the year before, but I absolutely remember my childhood birthday parties. What sticks out the most is the unfiltered bliss I felt when my family and friends were gathered especially for the sake of fun and celebration. A memorable birthday party can come in so many forms, from a backyard picnic with lawn games to an ice skating extravaganza. You don’t need to spend a fortune to throw a great party—a bit of creativity and of course, fun, can go quite far. Below I have selected some of my favorite backyard party activity ideas that…
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A Gift Guide to Mother’s Day
Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. From stomach aches to graduation day and beyond mothers are here to nature, nurture and guide us along the roads of life. With Mother’s Day around the corner, we’ve highlighted a multitude of gift-giving ideas for her to let her know she’s the light of our lives. Mom On-the-Go To travel is to live. The hotel is booked and the plane tickets are bought, it’s time to jet! In between the cooking, cleaning, child care and career, moms work hard to provide for the family over the years and she deserves the vacation of a lifetime. Travel is good for the…
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These Packing Tips Will Simplify Your Entire Vacation
I have gone on a lot of trips in my life and there are two things that I learned right away: don’t over pack, and always organize the suitcase. These two basics allow me to relax fully from the flight out of town to the cab ride back home. I learned that just a slight change in my packing habits can go a long way, and ultimately help me have a better time while on vacation. The best part about travel is focusing on the things that truly matter. The less complicated your packing is, the less you have to deal with on a day to day basis, especially if…
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Get Inspired: How You Can Start Using Green Energy Today!
Solar Power is More Accessible Than Before Just a few decades ago, the thought of going off-grid while still enjoying modern appliances and indoor plumbing seemed like a utopian plotline in a science fiction novel. Within the past few years, however, huge leaps in green energy technology and community movements that promote sustainable lifestyles such as tiny living, natural building, and the societal shift toward being environmentally friendly have shown that the dream of a sustainable future powered by clean energy is a new and exciting reality. Even better, as solar products gain traction and demand continues to rise, solar technology has improved to the point that entire homes can…
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The City Farming Movement is Thriving – And You Can Join It!
City Farming? Huh? Even just a decade ago, many people thought that city farming was impossible – lucky for us, that isn’t the case! It turns out that there is a thriving movement of city farmers who produce a large amount of food despite their limited space – and they love it! Beyond the delight of digging your hands into dirt and watching sprouts grow, producing your own food is a smart idea because you can control the manner in which your food grows, including soil quality, pesticide use and waste control, just to name a few of the many benefits. Whether you have a bit of land to spread…
