Planning nutritious lunches is only half the battle. Getting your child to eat them is the bigger challenge. Young palates don’t always crave what adults know is good for them. So consider these tips and your child might actually prefer a bag lunch to cafeteria fare. Presentation is Everything The lunchbox has to be awesome. The PlanetBox — part bento box, part TV dinner tray — is
Ask pool owners to describe the value a swimming pool has added to their house, and they’re more likely to talk about quality of life than property value. Sure, it can increase property value, but it’s nearly impossible to put a price tag on enjoyment! A pool’s greatest value is that it enhances the luxury of your home. Not only does it beautify the backyard,
Football season means a lot of time spent on the couch. And no matter how small, every get-together is centered around the TV because no one wants to miss a second of the game! If you’re a football fan and a pool owner, you can enjoy both at the same time with just a few tweaks to your exterior. Instead of the laborious (and risky) process of
Have you noticed that more homeowners than ever are getting into the Halloween spirit? Entire neighborhoods are coming to life as families decorate their yards, walkways and porches with imaginative and haunting displays. It sure makes the month of October a fun time to get out and about! While you’re shrouding shrubs in cobwebs and creeping out your home’s curb appeal, why not carry the
One key advantage of Southwest Florida is the rare opportunity to enjoy refreshing dips in a pool year-round. With the warmer weather, many pool owners enjoy being able to jump into those clear blue waters and cool off after a long day. However, even cool waters can be too cold for a dip, requiring a change in water temperature! While not as dramatic as other
A pool is the ultimate amenity for any homeowner, offering a breathtaking aesthetic and a perfect escape any time of day. Whether it’s a relaxing retreat or the entertainment center for your next party, many agree that the crystal-clear waters are a sight to behold. While a pool’s overall appearance should be at the top of your mind, the material making the foundation of your
One major advantage to living in Florida is the year-round warm weather. This almost endless summer provides us with the rare opportunity to keep our beautiful pools open all year and dive into crystal clear waters at our own leisure. However, with packed schedules and lower temperatures in winter, pools may see slightly less use during the season. With warm weather preventing pool water from
While living in Florida means plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures year-round, it also means facing the possibility of strong storms or hurricanes. After these storms pass, pool owners will begin the task of repairing any damage done to their personal paradises. What were once clear blue waters may now be cloudy and littered with debris and leaves. Post-hurricane cleanup can be a challenge, but
After a long day at the office or school, pool owners and their families count down the moments where they can unwind in their own slice of paradise. Once they arrive home and prepare for poolside fun, they rush out to the water’s edge. This time, the pool isn’t crystal-clear, the deep blue bottom heavily obscured by a new, chalky color. This is cloudy pool
Living in Florida, residents possess an advantage over many other states: the ability to skip the winterization process and enjoy their pools year-round. It is a true delight to splash into those cool waters when desired, but this also means disinfecting your pool should be at the top of your list. Without a proper routine, owners may need to dedicate more days cleaning their private
