Tag Archives: summer

Should I Use “2 in 1″ Sunscreen And Insect Repellent Or Separate Products?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

When preparing for a beautiful summer hike most likely you’ll have sunscreen and insect repellent in your handy backpack or a combination cream including both ingredients. Any time we can reduce the number of items we need to bring along … Continue reading →

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Planning Your Landscaping – Which Are The Best Trees For Shade?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

At the end of last year we took out our massive Ficus tree as it’s thirsty roots were a danger to our plumbing, and its weighty branches and even bigger danger to ours and our neighbors houses. However this will … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Living – Give Your Old Patio Furniture A New Look

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

We bought our pation furniture quite a few years ago, living in So Cal we get very little “winter” so we leave it outside year around and it takes quite a battering from the elements. It was not the prettiest … Continue reading →

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DIY Fly Trap – put an end to nasty pests – FREE

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

We spend a lot of time outside & one of our big challenges with outdoor living are a huge quantity disgusting flies! In the past I’ve bought traps and bait (that smelled foul) & they have been really helpful. However … Continue reading →

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Take the scream out of applying sunscreen

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

One of the biggest challenges parents face each summer is getting sunscreen on kids. One of our biggest mistakes is trying to do too much too fast. The biggest tip for tear free sun screen application is schedule it. It … Continue reading →

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Applying Sunscreen – Put it where you want it – quick tip

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

Even the best sunscreens won’t give you the protection you want if you don’t: a) Apply enough B) Put it where you need it Quick Tip When applying sunscreen, squeaze the amount you need on the TOP of your hand … Continue reading →

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Summer Solstice- It’s the longest Day of the Year

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Today is the Summer Solstice which officially kicks off the beginning of summer! The summer solstice also marks the longest day of the year, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. The amount of daylight only goes down from here….for the … Continue reading →

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