Here comes prime outdoor time. Crisp temperatures, cool evenings, and the heat waves -hopefully- coming to an end. Although, your outdoor space may be living in bright blues and yellows with hanging lemons and an ocean wave patterned umbrella that was “the perfect staple in an outdoor oasis”. (I know, I’m guilty.) That may have worked for a month or two, but optimizing your outdoor space for any season or occasion will give you even more reason to be outdoors. Here’s how to keep your space in the ideal transition condition – and how to perfect it for the summer to fall transition. 1. With an Accent Begin with neutral color decor…
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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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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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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…
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Bougie on a Budget: Backyard Ideas for Lounging Like Royalty
Whether your slice of the outdoors is a small humble patio or a large manicured garden, you can create a posh space that looks and feels luxurious with just a few affordable additions. To begin, select a couple feature items to build your design around—patio furniture, sun shades, and other large pieces are a great place to start. Once you’ve chosen your favorite centerpiece items, integrate your personal style by embellishing with patterns, pillows, plants, art, chachkies and anything else that elevates your experience. Go ahead and live it up (you deserve it!) and enjoy the following design ideas to help you create a lavish (and affordable) patio space. …
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Gear Up for Spring!
With spring on its way, there’s nothing more enticing than getting back outside! While staying inside is restorative during the winter months, the act of getting fresh air literally improves the brain’s ability function. At ALEKO, we’re gearing up for spring with a range of fun and useful outdoor items to get you outside, including inflatable hot tubs, patio furniture, camping gear, fishing equipment, and so much more. A Few Benefits of Going Outside: –Higher levels of oxygen in the brain. We’ve all heard that getting fresh air makes people feel better, but did you know that it has a physiological impact on our brains? The brain is hyper-sensitive to…
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