Saving the Sights & Smells of Autumn
With the cold weather upon us, you may think that its time to be inside for the next few months. But now is a great season to take a walk out with the kids, the dog, or just on your own. Enjoy the colors and scents of autumn, and then bring them home with you. Bring them home? Yes. A walk, even in your back yard at this time of year can bring you a treasure trove of natural beauty that you can use to make your own potpourri. This ancient craft originated with the Pharaohs. The French coined[...]
It’s a Fall Wrap Up
With the first frosts behind us, and the holiday season fast approaching, November offers one last set of golden days in which to clean up the back yard and make ready for the winter months ahead. Recently, we spoke to experts in the Outdoor Living experience to help target some great clean up and winter preparation projects you may want to tackle while the weather is still reasonably warm. Adam Guilford, client services representative from DeckTec had these pieces of advice for taking good care of your deck: After putting your furniture away, this is a good time to[...]
Birds Out The Back Door
The sign on the store shelf read: "Warning! Watching television gives emotional distress—Watch birds instead." What a great idea for people of all ages. And you can watch birds right out your back door. The hobby is easy, low-cost, and ever-changing. And simply by sitting on your deck for a while, you can enjoy Outdoor Living at its finest. "You don't have to know birds, to enjoy watching them," said Scott Menough, co-owner of Lakewood's Wild Birds Unlimited, himself an enthusiast for over twenty-five years. Here in Colorado, birding is especially rewarding as we sit in the midst of[...]
Joy of the Pigskin
Along with crisp autumn air, turning leaf colors, and kids heading back to school, the season reminds us of that great American sport, football. The game, started in the United States in the mid 1800s as a variation of rugby and soccer, has grown to become a popular sport worldwide. While we in the States call it "football" our friends around the world may refer to it as "Gridiron" to keep the sport separate from soccer. Do you want in on the game? Dash outside this fall with the ol' pigskin and enjoy some of the following trivia: The name[...]
Welcome Trick-or-Treaters To Your Front Porch In 7 Easy Steps
With the start of school and autumn days growing chill, thoughts of a hauntingly happy Halloween begin. With these 7 tips for your front porch, we hope you'll enjoy an eerily fun holiday: Make a List – Think of the candy, the decorations, and the music you may want to set up for a successful trick-or-treat event on your front porch. From your list of tasks, decorations, and treats, you can bundle activities to keep your workload light, and the howls of delight coming. Box it Up --If you haven't done so before, this might be the year to make[...]
