Seasonal

Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

By Carlos on October 24, 2019 Seasonal

Whether you celebrate the autumnal equinox, the fall harvest, or Halloween, the noble pumpkin is usually in your decorations somewhere. Rather than just drop a pumpkin on the ground next to your front porch, why not get a little more creative this year? Let out your crafty, artsy, creative side and go wild. Here are some fun pumpkin decorating ideas to get you ramped up and ready for this fall season! The Painted Pumpkin There are two ways to go about this. Either you paint a scene or face on a real pumpkin, or you paint a scene or face…

Fall Yard Cleanup Checklist

By Carlos on September 26, 2019 Home, Seasonal

The cooler winds of autumn are on their way. Now’s the time to get your yard ready for the colder weather ahead. Here’s a yard cleanup checklist for getting and keeping you yard ready for fall. Clean Out Plant Beds Pests love to hide in weeds and leaves caught up in flower beds. Start pulling weeds and raking leaves out of the bed. It will make the beds look better and make pests go find somewhere else to hide. Clear and Till the Vegetable Garden If you have a vegetable garden, fall is the time to get it ready for…

Celebrate Fall 2019

By Carlos on September 23, 2019 Outdoor, Seasonal

Here are some of the best ways to take advantage of the autumn equinox. Pumpkin Spice Coffee Begin your morning by waking up early enough to have a cup of hot pumpkin spice coffee that you make at home or grab on your way to work. Don’t forget to have a pumpkin spice flavored doughnut with your tasty coffee, and savor the breakfast while enjoying the colorful leaves on the trees. Go for a Hike or Walk Dress in a light jacket (if needed) to enjoy the cool breezes of autumn while hiking in the woods or walking at a…

Best Flowers to Plant for Your Fall Garden

By Carlos on September 20, 2019 Outdoor, Seasonal

Do you want the beauty of your flower beds to last well into the fall? The trick is to plant flowers that bloom late in the growing season and enjoy cooler weather. Here are some colorful additions to your flowerbed that display their most exceptional beauty in the autumn. Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums, or ‘mums’ for short, come in gorgeous fall colors such as red, pink, peach, orange and yellow. Not only are mums colorful, but they also come in a wide variety of sizes, from tiny, two-inch mini-mums to huge plants that grow up to several feet across. Planting and caring…

Storing Your Outdoor Furniture

By Carlos on September 19, 2019 Home, Seasonal

If you have ever experienced the frustration of removing your outdoor furniture from storage and finding it rusting or covered in mold and mildew, you know how disappointing this can be. Fortunately, you can make sure that this does not happen next season by following a few simple steps to protect your furniture through the winter months. 1. Give it a Good Cleaning This first step is, perhaps, one of the most important steps in getting your outdoor furniture ready for winter storage. Storing furniture with dirt, debris, or food stuck in the crevices can lead to the development of…

Ideas for Fall Pumpkin Treats

By Carlos on September 10, 2019 Food & Drink, Seasonal

Something magical happens when fall rolls around; a simple, rustic beauty comes from nature. People put out their festive decorations welcoming the harvest as tradition has done for millennia. Comfort foods warm you from the inside out. The kitchen is no longer sweltering from the summer heat and the oven chases the chills from the home. Pumpkin is just one staple scent and flavor of fall. You can satisfy your taste for seasonal pumpkin treats with this wide variety of shareable dessert ideas. Down East Maine Pumpkin Bread Spicy and moist, this delectable quick bread is quick and easy to…

Game Day Tailgating Tips

By Carlos on September 7, 2019 Seasonal

Because a game day tailgate party requires a lot of food and beverages, anyone who hosts this type of event should have solid preparation, cooking, setup, and serving strategies. If this process seems challenging to you, these game day tailgating tips can help. Prepare Food in Advance To stay on schedule, you’ll need to prepare the most time-consuming tailgate dishes in advance. Begin by making a list of foods, which include the ingredients that you’ll need for different dishes. If you’re going to serve people a few yards outside a stadium, review the club’s rules and regulations before creating a…

Summer to Fall Outfit Transitions

By Carlos on August 22, 2019 Seasonal

As the fun summer heat starts to depart and the cool beauty of fall arrives, your wardrobe choices will inevitably change. Each season has its own colors and fashions that work best during that time of year, but transitioning between them can be the toughest part. You don’t want to suddenly ditch your summer clothes for fall fashions. Like the seasons slowly transition into each other, you must also slowly adopt your fall wardrobe over time. Here are some great ways to make your summer to fall fashion transition much smoother. Switch Up Your Sandals and Flip-Flops with Sneakers and…

Five Sure Ways to Add Gnarliness to Your Life

By Carlos on July 26, 2019 Holiday, Seasonal

Did you know that July 26th is National Get Gnarly Day? Celebrating National Gnarly Day each year gives you a chance to do something challenging, cool, and/or unexpected that maybe you wouldn’t normally do. In other words, this is a chance to get out of your comfort zone and take it to the next level. If you’re not sure what you’re going to do to celebrate National Get Gnarly Day, here are some ideas to get your mind moving in the right direction. 1. Plan a Gnarly Day Trip. The best way to decide what to do on your day…

Stress-Free Wedding Day Tips

By Carlos on July 25, 2019 Seasonal

Planning your upcoming wedding doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or unbearable, especially if you are looking to enjoy your big day in a stress-free environment. While weddings can quickly become stressful for some, they can also be just as enjoyable with the proper planning in place. Implementing a few of these stress-free wedding day tips is a way to make the most out of this special day. Learn to Let Go One of the most important aspects of hosting a wedding that often gets forgotten in the midst of planning and coordinating is to simply let go and enjoy your…

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