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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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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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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Groundhogs are Really Just Big Squirrels–And Other Fun Facts!
Fun Facts About Groundhogs Punxsutawney Phil is the name of the celebrity groundhog who predicts the seasonal outcome each year A typical weight is 13 pounds Groundhogs are also known as woodchucks and whistle pigs Groundhogs are actually the largest member of the squirrel family Groundhogs are one of the 14 species of marmots Groundhogs dig multiple underground chambers with sharp claws and their iconic incisor teeth to create a complex system of burrows and tunnels Burrows can be up to 6 feet deep and 20 feet wide, including a separate “bathroom” chamber Groundhogs remove dirty bedding material and exchange it for clean, fresh bedding on a regular basis Hibernation begins…
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Thrive in 2018: Three Products to Keep Your Fitness Goals on Track
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a healthy body and mind. Whether you exercise for weight loss, disease prevention, or to improve your mental wellness, a commitment to physical activity is the best decision you can make in 2018. Here are three of our favorite products to keep your fitness goals on track so 2018 can be your best year yet. Grid Textured Massage Roller Click here for more information about Aleko’s Grid Textured Foam Roller Even when your fitness goals are on track, many people are caught off balance by sore and tight muscles…
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Create a Backyard Oasis – On a Budget!
Why the Backyard? Now that winter has come, you probably can’t wait for the warm summer heat to arrive and get outdoors again. The sunshine and warm blue skies, fresh air – what more could you ask for? How about creating that backyard oasis where you can kick back and relax and entertain a family friend or two? ALEKO can help you create a beautiful living area that’s not only comfortable, functional and stylish, but affordable too. Other than the occasional barbeque and gardening, backyards are the most neglected part of any home. However, when the weather permits, you can use the outdoors effectively for entertaining guests and hosting parties…
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6 Important Safety Tips for Fire Pit Use
It is time of the year that weather is cooler and can be too cool if you want to say outside and enjoy fun time with friends or relatives. One way to help warm you up when you are outside is to use fire pit to heat up. But hold on while you are exited about getting warm, you need to be cautious about fire safety. There are a few ways you can burn fire, you can build a fireplace yourself or use a portable fire pit. We will talk about using a fire pit in this post. Fire pit is very portable. You can move it around and put…
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Refresh Your Summer Space With Gazebos & Outdoor Patio Enclosures
Enjoy your summer months in style.The summer is the time for relax and to enjoy the cool natural beauty near the beach and the surroundings after the hectic winter period. Here we highlight on the summer products that are helpful for the people to enjoy all through the summer season. As the days become longer and the temperature rises, we mean that summer is finally on its way. Now, where does one find these amazing products? Here’s a rapid look at some summer essentials for your summer days to come.These summer products are an easy way to be a part of your lifestyle. Summertime should be a fun time and…
