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Holidays & Gift Ideas, Outdoor Entertaining

Gift Baskets That Sizzle

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I love getting gift baskets, no matter what special day or holiday it is — it feels like I’ve hit the gift jackpot!  I love giving gift baskets, too, and it seems that there is a gift basket to fit just about anyone’s personal interests and preferences.   Even your favorite Grill Master can find all of his or her grilling needs met with one of the many Grill Gift Baskets available.

Grill Basket contents vary, but most include delicious marinades and sauces as well as indispensable grilling tools.   What I love about these gift baskets is that they are loaded to the brim with everything the Grill Master could imagine and desire.  They’re a great idea for any time of year, and it doesn’t matter if your Backyard Chef is a novice or a true master at the grill — he or she will appreciate the variety of useful grilling paraphernalia that comes in each Grill Gift Basket.

Holidays & Gift Ideas, Outdoor Entertaining

Outdoor Decorating For The Holidays!

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Holiday Decorating with Garden Torches

Now is the time to decorate for the holidays, but in doing so, don’t forget to pay attention to the ambiance your outdoor spaces create during this season. From wreaths to holiday lights in the front, we seem to stay busy decorating our outdoors. My question is….. are really doing it for those inside… or for those we don’t even know….Me a Grinch…who me …no way!!!!  Seriously, it is time we inspire ourselves to decorate our own outdoor living spaces like decks, patios and backyards to warm the hearts of those who we know and love the most. Try adding some garden torches for light, and an outdoor fireplace for warmth.  Add a little a holiday cheer with some simple greenery with holiday colors like poinsettias to bring in the season.  Now you can sit back and relax and actually take some time to reflect on the true meaning  of the season.  And remember what makes a house a home………comfort, joy and the company of those we hold dear!

Holidays & Gift Ideas, Outdoor Entertaining

Which One Do You Think Makes The Best Holiday Gift?

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Wildlife Motif Fire Pit

Trying to find the perfect holiday gift for my favorite uncle???? He is an avid outdoor sportsman yet he also loves to entertain guests in his backyard even on the coldest winter weekends! My choices are between a Big Sky Wildlife Fire Pit or an Aspen Outdoor Fireplace.   Check these out and let me know what your vote is!

Holidays & Gift Ideas

Shopping for the Holidays is Easy

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With so much to choose from, how do you even decide what to get your kids, friends or family members for Christmas?  That in itself creates enough chaos to last the whole year.

I suggest shopping on-line to begin with.  Many people have become professional on-line shoppers already.  But a way to capture some unique gifting is to purchase “fun” pool supplies that normally wouldn’t show up until the warmer months and have them shipped right to your door.

A pool slide is the perfect gift to put under the tree so to speak.  Well, you may have to set it up by the pool but you can dress it up with a huge red bow!

If that sounds too big to deal with then go for a smaller pool gift like the Remote Control Water Soaker.

The Remote Control Water Soaker lets you sneak up and soak unwary poolside travelers from the other end of the pool. The full-function, battery operated radio controller controls movement around the pool , elevates the nozzle, and controls the soaking stream. The Remote Control Water soaker features a nozzle that will shoot a stream of water up to 20 Feet!

The water resistant remote control can be used in or out of the water so hide around the corner and secretly soak your unsuspecting friends. The remote has two channels for interference free fun.

With tons of options for easy “click shopping”, there really is no reason for people to get so stressed out about traffic and lines.

What tips do you have for making holiday shopping easier?