Category Archives: Outdoor Entertaining

When the weather warms and your parties move outdoors, try these simple ideas. Entertaining doesn’t demand any elaborate decor, just simple food, good company, and your patio.

Holidays & Gift Ideas, Outdoor Entertaining

What’s Better Than a “Hot Stuff” Apron?

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Grilling Tool Set

When holidays and special occasions roll around, there’s really only one way to go when you’re searching for that “just right” gift for your Grill Master.  Grill-related gifts abound, but it can be a challenge to sift through them all.  Instead of that selection of internationally inspired barbecue sauces or spice rubs that your Grill Master may or may not ever use, and instead of the amusing apron that reads “Hot Stuff!”, consider choosing a gift that is not only useful and practical, but that would be appreciated by even the most seasoned Grill Master.

The one thing that every Grill Master needs are grilling tools, and well-made grilling tools make a welcome gift.  Choosing a high quality grilling tool set containing a variety of tools that are built to last will help your Grill Master take his or her grilling skills to the next level.  Don’t be surprised, though, if you’re feeling a little selfish about giving a gift such as this — it’s natural to hope for the opportunity to taste some deliciously grilled specialties that your Grill Master will create using the new tools.  What a scrumptious way to say thank you!

Innovative Solutions, Outdoor Entertaining, Outdoor Lighting Ideas

Lamp Style Patio Heaters Provide Unique Heat!

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New Orleans Lamp Style Patio Heater

If you are looking for a unique and beautiful way to heat your outdoor porch or patio during the cooler fall and winter months, I have got a great suggestion for you. Lamp style electric patio heaters are amazing! Available in both tabletop and floor varieties, these heaters look like a decorative lamp and plug into any standard outlet. They are energy efficient and designed to warm an area up to 12 feet wide with their gentle heat waves. They are even designed to be weather resistant. Your guests will be amazed that they are warm and comfy because of your lamp! It is such a beautiful alternative to classic outdoor heaters.

Backyard Fun, Outdoor Entertaining, Portable Fun

Enjoy a Picnic This Afternoon!

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My daughter and I have “afternoon adventures”, as we call them, at least once a week. Some times we go to the park, sometimes the museum, but we almost always have a picnic at the end of our adventure. There is something exciting and relaxing about enjoying the nice afternoon temperatures and dining outdoors. With the amazing new picnic baskets available today, adults and children alike can easily enjoy dining al fresco any time they choose! These are not the wicker baskets of the past. They come with not only a fully insulated container that holds food and drinks, but also a full place setting for two! Plates, silverware, cloth napkins, cutting board, and even a cork screw come tucked inside. They are super convenient, super stylish, and super fun! Plan your own afternoon adventure, and don’t forget your picnic basket.

Outdoor Entertaining, Outdoor Lighting Ideas, Outdoor Safety Tips

Path Lights Offer Safe Passage

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Path Lighting

As the evenings grow darker earlier, it’s important to consider safety in and around your home.  When you come home from work or when guests arrive for dinner, be sure that the paths and walkways leading up to and around your home are properly and safely illuminated.  Path Lights help prevent tripping and falling accidents, especially when there are steps or uneven ground to negotiate.

Aside from providing safe passage, path lights add a warm and welcoming touch to your property.  They can also dramatically highlight your favorite outdoor living spaces, and protect your garden beds from being accidentally trampled by visitors who are unable to see clearly where they are walking.

Backyard Fun, Outdoor Entertaining, Portable Fun

Create Campfire Fun With Outdoor Fire Pits

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 Fire Pits and Fire Bowls

The nights are growing deliciously cooler, and it’s the best time of year to let your senses soak up the seasonal changes.  One of the best outdoor smells in the fall months is that of a campfire, and creating your own backyard campfire is as easy as loading up the Outdoor Fire Pit with the proper fuel and setting it ablaze.   Outdoor fire pits are an ideal place around which friends and family can gather for cozy evenings of storytelling, marshmallow toasting, and star-gazing.  Most fire pits come with spark guards so you’ll never have to be concerned about fire hazard from flying sparks.  Plus, a spark guard makes it safer to sit closer to the warmth of the fire pit when those fall temperatures turn especially crisp.