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.

Garden Tools & Tips, Outdoor Entertaining

Rain, Rain Go Away!

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I am not exaggerating when I say it has been raining here in Tennessee for the past week, non stop. I have begun to wonder why I keep seeing pairs of everything as I gaze out into my front yard – two dogs, a pair of robins, two squirrels chasing each other up my pin oak tree??

Now it is Monday morning and I am going to have to blame the weather for my tiredness…what else could it be? I slept all weekend BECAUSE of the rain!  One thing I did muster up the energy to do is go to the garden nursery store to get a myriad of lawn products that I am going to need once the rain finally stops. I have so much to do in my yard and I know many of you feel the same way.

One product I was looking at was a wheelbarrow. I didn’t realize how pricey those things can be! I passed on getting one primarily because I don’t have anywhere to store it and the new shoes I saw last week seemed like more of a necessity! Priorities, please! Anyway, today I when I got to the office I saw a new product we have just added to our expansive product portfolio. Check this out – I did and I just love it!  It is the Folding Wheelbarrow – awesome, sturdy, compact, inexpensive, and it won’t rust since you can fold it up and easily put it away.

Now, if it will just stop raining so I can use it.  Rain, Rain Go Away!

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Outdoor Entertaining, Outdoor Lighting Ideas, Outdoor Living Spaces

Unique Patio Lanterns Create Ambiance

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Patio Lanterns

Elegant and unique, Starlight Outdoor Patio Lanterns are made to survive the outside elements. These beautiful ornamental lights create a dramatic, ambient glow in your outdoor living spaces, on the patio, by the pool, or in the garden.

The globes of each Starlight Outdoor Patio Lantern are unique in design, ranging from contemporary to nostalgic. My favorite, the Orion Patio Lanterns, are designed to mimic old street post light globes and bring an old world character to any existing decor. A string of either 50 or 100 mini lights are used to illuminate each lantern. You are sure to find a Starlight Patio Lantern that fits your unique taste and style. Any Shooting Star Lanterns make for stylish indoor accent lighting as well.

If you are looking to add beauty and ambiance to your outdoor patio, lanterns are an excellent choice and can give any space a warm glow that neither overpowers nor disappoints. These lanterns are perfect for creating a warm and inviting atmosphere to any outdoor occasion.

Backyard Fun, Healthy Ideas, Outdoor Entertaining

I Hope To Still Have Fun On A Swingset

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Wooden Swing Set Kit

Bring family fun and excitement into your backyard with a swing set from Backyardcity.com.  Our wooden swing sets come with easy to use kits and plans for do it yourself projects.  We have multi level fort kits, clubhouse plans, slides, swings, rock climbing wall kits and so many more swing set accessories to choose from!  All you need to supply is the wood.  Our wooden swing set kits are professionally engineered and designed and come with 3D illustrated step by step plans.  Not only are our play sets professionally designed, but they are economical and will keep your kids happy for years to come.

If you already have a swing set we have replacement options galore! Backyardcity.com carries most standard sized tarps and canopies for those of you with forts and we make custom sandbox covers. Sandbox covers keep your sandbox clean the debris that often comes with bad weather or wind.

Visit us on-line at BackyardCity.com for all your swing set needs!

Outdoor Entertaining, Outdoor Living Spaces

How to Make an Amazing and Stylish Shelter for your Hot Tub Spa!

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Garden Gazebo Kits can provide a stylish shelter for an outdoor hot tub or spa, or an ideal pool side changing room. In a yard or garden, a Garden Gazebo Kit is easy to build and will be the perfect place to relax or to hold family dinners, weddings, and other special events. Why not indulge yourself with a garden gazebo to help you enjoy your garden?

Gazebos can be constructed of beautiful, long lasting, hand selected western red cedar. Every piece can be precision cut for a custom fit.   Add a decorative cupola for a different look, or perhaps you’d prefer a cedar floor.

Beautifully designed Garden Gazebos enhance any setting and allow you to easily customize them for your pleasure. Make a focal point in your garden area or just build a place for entertaining in your backyard. A gazebo allows you and your family to spend more time outside and to enjoy your patio area.

Backyard Fun, Outdoor Entertaining, Portable Fun

Keep Your Kids Moving with Winter Outdoor Fun!

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As the temperatures drop outside, our kids tend to be less active and spend more time indoors.  Not only do they tend to eat more in the winter they also sometimes push us to our limits with “I’m bored” hours on end.  Send them on their way with these ideas for fun activities outdoors. First, make sure to bundle them up and then send them out to get some fresh air and exercise.  Here are some suggestions: sledding, snowball fights, building a snowman, building an igloo, making snow angels, and snow tubing.

Even as the temperatures are dropping, with good planning, families can keep fit and make great memories throughout the winter months.  Hopefully, after their fun outdoors, they will come in ready for some quieter indoor activities that will keep Mom happy!