My husband always did the grilling. I hated the whole process. Lighting the charcoal, waiting for the coals to "be ready," standing at the grill. Worst of all I hated having my hair smell like smoke! Then he went and took a job as a contractor overseas for "just one year." Since he's a rockstar at his job that year turned into four. Even so, I resisted the grill for … [Read more...]
Don’t cut your summer parties short because of bugs!
If you've ever lived or visited the sunshine state in the summer you know what misery feels like. The summer heat is brutal in Florida. The afternoon thunderstorms cool everything off a bit but come with a nasty side effect. Mosquitoes. The sun beats down on you while the humidity drowns you in your own sweat. Then the mosquitoes come to feast. Needless to say, we tend … [Read more...]
Summertime and the living is easy
Longer days and warm evenings are two of my favorite things about summer. We don't have to rush the kids inside for dinner, showers, and bed time by 8:00pm. In Florida, the sun is still shining until close to 9:00pm in the summers! It's our favorite time to float in the pool and grill. Creating an outdoor retreat is one of the projects I am working on right now. When the … [Read more...]
Create the Ideal Outdoor Hangout Space for Your Family
Yay! The pool is nearly ready. It's my favorite feature of my home. We’re coming into the warmer months and our backyard will get a lot of use. When Pork Chop turned 1 about seven years ago, we had a big bash. The yard was transformed into the ideal entertainment area. Unfortunately, we have enjoyed it but neglected large portions over the year. We are changing that … [Read more...]
