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August 2017

8/1/2017

SUMMER'S SIZZLIN'
WITH
FUN IN THE SUN...

Summer is wrapping up with school starting in mid-August, so making the most of these next couple of weeks is important for families. Stop to enjoy the beauty of summer & relax a bit with your family before diving into the school frenzy!

DECORATING FOR SUMMER FUN...

Getting school supplies, wardrobes, & electronics needed for school can all be expensive. Decorating doesn't have to be expensive if you re-purpose items that you already have @ home.

Tired of gold, paint it silver or copper! You can change the whole look of a room by painting items in similar colors without having to purchase anything new, except a little paint. Keep in mind the type of paint being used should be for the type of material being painted & whether the item will be inside/outside.

If you are tired of the old & want to revamp your style completely, sell the old to help fund the new purchases. I recently helped a couple sort through, organize, & price items for a moving sale to maximize space in their new home.

ORGANIZING FOR SUMMER FUN...

Pack summer floaties & water gear in plastic totes with labels for easy toss & go trips; no more fussing or searching for items @ the last minute... that takes forever & leaves you regretting the trip before you even head out the door. Several stores put all of their summer storage & party supplies on sale around the middle to late summer, so this is a great time to organize those summer time toys!

FUN SUMMER ART...

Finger painting is always a kid favorite, but some adults love it too! Join the kids in a little fun creating unique pieces that can be made into a collage. This way you can quickly change out the pictures every now & then to keep it fresh & new.

SUMMER'S SIZZLIN' & GRILLIN' WITH GOOD EATS...

S'mores are a great way to utilize the coals that still burn hot after the meat & veggies are off the grill & eaten!

The ooey-gooey mess of a s'more can't be beat. This time we tried two different marshmallows than the regular flavor marshmallows. Caramel & Vanilla Swirled, as well as, Chocolate & Vanilla Layered.