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Ways to Clean your Patio Furniture before Summer

By Carlos on April 29, 2018 Seasonal

Regularly cleaning outdoor furniture is essential if you want an attractive lawn or patio. This task is particularly important after a long, messy winter. Harsh weather can leave lawn furniture and patio sets looking dirty. Follow the tips below and keep your outdoor living space looking beautiful. How to Get Started Clearing away loose debris such as leaves, dust and dirt is a great place to begin. Use a dry cloth or brush to wipe away loose materials. After you are finished, spray down plastic, metal, wood, mesh and wicker items to dislodge any surface debris that has managed to…

How to Pack Away and Protect your Summer Wardrobe

By Angela on September 12, 2017 Seasonal

Wintertime is approaching, it’s time to pack away your summer wardrobe and bring out the sweaters, scarves and other warm things. Take time this year to carefully pack away your seasonal clothing. Come next summer, you will be so glad that you took the time now to protect and store your summer wardrobe. Sort and Decide If you are like me, you probably have a lot of things in your closet that you haven’t worn in months. Pull everything out of your closet, bureau and dresser drawers. Sort through all your clothing and decide what you will keep, what you…

Ways to Soak in the End of Summer

By Angela on September 1, 2017 Seasonal

Now that the coffee shops have announced the return of all things pumpkin spice, football is back on television and the kids are heading back to school, it’s time to stop denying the fact that summer is over. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent a little bit excited to send the kids back to school or one who dreads the day your kids go back, you still want to enjoy the last days of summer. It’s these days your family makes the sweetest memories, has the best time, and it’s the final hours of a great season. It might be time…

Foods that Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage

By Angela on July 3, 2017 Food and Dining

Sunshine is very important for your body. Outside of foods rich in vitamin D, it is a great way to get natural vitamin D. The issue, as everyone now knows, is that too much sun can burn you and predispose you to skin cancer. You can dress appropriately to minimize your exposure to the sun’s rays, but what if you want to bask in the glory of the sun? Commercial sunscreens are filled with potentially harmful chemicals, and natural sunscreens are not so effective. However, natural protection can also come from the foods that you eat. The following is a…

Fun Ways to Exercise Outdoors

By Angela on July 1, 2017 Health & Wellness

If you’re like many people, chances are that you sometimes want to exercise outside when the weather is nice. But if you’re used to working out in a gym or in an otherwise-structured environment, you might not know where to start. Exercising outdoors can be invigorating and give you a break from the gym environment, so if you’re ready to mix up your workout routine a bit, read on to discover a few fun ways to start exercising outdoors. Get Some Friends Together for Recess You might remember freeze tag, keep away, and pickup basketball from recess as a child.…

Tips for grilling the perfect burger

By Angela on June 24, 2017 Food and Dining

Grilling a burger to perfection is no easy task. We’ve all been to those cookouts where we were forced to politely choke down a charred, dry patty that may or may not have tasted like lighter fluid. To keep you from being “that person” this summer, we’ve compiled all of the best, tried-and-true tips for a juicy, perfectly seared burger that your friends and neighbors will remember for years to come. What Makes a Burger Great? Sure, everyone has their own opinion of what condiments and buns make for the best burger, but there are a few basic things that…

Tips to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer Even Without an AC

By Angela on June 22, 2017 Home

For many people, staying cool in the summer is not as easy as turning on an air conditioner. A lot of houses are not equipped with an air conditioner. In some cases, the existing unit is broken and too expensive to fix. Of course, plenty of people have some kind of air conditioner system in their home, but they do not want to use it, so they can save money on electricity bills. No matter what scenario fits your situation, there are many ways to keep the heat at bay in your home without a standard air conditioner. Create a…

Food on the Barbie Need not be Unhealthy

By Angela on June 18, 2017 Health & Wellness

While outdoor grilling is a year-round thing for many (think tailgating in the fall and winter), the arrival of warmer weather creates an almost primal desire to cook and eat in the great outdoors. In addition to the temperatures just being too high to cook inside, the outdoor barbecue is an integral part of summer, something that everyone looks forward to through the gray days of winter. Unfortunately, grilling, especially meats, can cause carcinogens to form in significant amounts. One study showed that people who regularly consumed well-done meat (including grilled meat) were 60% more likely to develop pancreatic cancer.…

How To Clean Your Grill During Summer Party Season

By Pennysaver Plus on May 26, 2017 Seasonal

It’s that time of year, again, where your dinner plans and your party plans have you heading outdoors, from your kitchen stove to your BBQ grill. And, just like your kitchen stove, your BBQ grill, requires regular cleaning to keep it up and ready for this year’s summer parties. Keep reading to find out how to get your grill clean at the beginning of the grilling season, make clean-up easier while you’re grilling, and how to keep it clean between uses, throughout the summer party season. Prepare your grill for your first summer party If your grill has been neglected…

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