Summer is here, but many of us won't be going too far this year - mostly due to the current travel restrictions. Without the chance to find relief in crystal clear waters, your home does not seem like the perfect place to enjoy the sunny season ahead. However, you can make a few adjustments to turn your home into a summer paradise and enjoy your nights in with friends and family! Get Your Garden Ready Summer is a synonym for outdoor living, and you should not miss out on your favorite open-air activities. While this year you might have … [Read more...] about 5 Unmissable Tips to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer
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10 Fun Outdoor Family Games to Play this Summer
When it comes to spending time with your family, whether that is indoors, outdoors, at home, or on vacation, it’s important that the time you spend together is made memorable. Creating memories with loved ones is a priceless pastime that cannot afford to be missed. This could be done through various means. Some might be through stories being shared, wisdom being imparted, or simply sitting in front of the old goggle box. However, we think that the longest lasting and most positive memories have their roots in fun and games. Playing games and … [Read more...] about 10 Fun Outdoor Family Games to Play this Summer
Summer Heat Means Summer Problems
Summer is well underway for most of the world, and for the rest of it, it’s right around the corner. But whilst everyone usually gets excited about the thought of summer, our homes might not. It’s so easy for the heat to cause problems, more so than people realize. But not only that, and problems seem to be amplified in the summer because it’s a time where you have so many things going on. Plans after plans are made to enjoy the summer, but instead, you’re dealing with problems around the home. What’s worse, a lot of you will have holidays … [Read more...] about Summer Heat Means Summer Problems
Week 237 Sunday’s Best
Welcome to Week 237 of Sunday’s Best Linkup. This is our last week for our Beach Party theme. So, we’re looking for all things relating to the beach. This includes safety tips, travel destinations, activities for kids, road trip games, beach crafts, dining options and more. Blow the dust off those old posts and share them. Also, we’re looking for parenting, SEO, cocktails, DIY, makeovers and more are welcome. Additionally, we’ve added a new category, Mom Needs a Cocktail. So, we will be featuring … [Read more...] about Week 237 Sunday’s Best
Week 236 Sunday’s Best Linkup
Welcome to Week 236 of Sunday’s Best Linkup. We are continuing to kick the sand off our feet and dive into the Beach Party theme. So, we’re looking for all things relating to the beach. This includes safety tips, travel destinations, activities for kids, road trip games, beach crafts, dining options and more. Blow the dust off those old posts and share them. Also, we’re looking for parenting, SEO, cocktails, DIY, makeovers and more are welcome. Additionally, we’ve added a new category, Mom Needs a … [Read more...] about Week 236 Sunday’s Best Linkup
Recipe: Soaked Watermelon Slice Popsicles
Nothing says 'summer' like watermelon and popsicles! Today we are combining the two to give you the ultimate grown-up treat! Ingredients: 3/4 cup tequila1/2 cup Sparkling Ice Strawberry Watermelon1/4 cup lime juice1 pound watermelon Directions: Stir together tequila, Sparkling Ice Strawberry Watermelon, and lime juice in a large bowlCut watermelon into wedges and soak in Sparkling Ice mixture for 15 minutesInsert popsicle sticks into wedges and then freeze on a rack-lined baking dish for 1 hour Connect with Sparkling … [Read more...] about Recipe: Soaked Watermelon Slice Popsicles
Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade Jello Shots
Summer is here and fresh fruit abounds from the local farmer's market. BBQ parties in the backyard, movie nights with the kids camped out under the stars, hanging out with good friends and playing games. These are what memories are made of. For your next get-together with friends, whip up a batch of these Strawberry Lemonade Jello Shots, recipe courtesy of our friends at Sparkling Ice. Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut rum1/2 cup vodka1 package strawberry jello1 cup Sparkling Ice Strawberry Watermelonsliced strawberrieslemon for garnish … [Read more...] about Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade Jello Shots
Recipe: Pomegranate Margarita
Pomegranate ANYTHING is my favorite. Whether those delicious little red morsels are in a drink or food, I am THERE. If you are a pomegranate lover as well, you are going to love this margarita from our friends at Sparkling Ice. Ingredients: 2 oz. tequila2 oz. pomegranate juice1 oz. lime juice1 oz. simple syrupSparkling Ice Classic LemonadeVanilla flake salt rim, for garnishLime wedge, for garnish Directions: Rim glass with a lime and dip into saltFill glass with ice and set to the sideIn an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine … [Read more...] about Recipe: Pomegranate Margarita