Fire Pits, Impromptu Campouts, and Other Great Ways to Close Out the Season Ah, summer. The sun is out late, the weather is warm, and it is officially time for fun. In fact, summer is the perfect part of the year to spend the majority of your evenings outside, exploring and enjoying all that nature…
Sometimes here in South Florida, it seems like a lot of parties and events share similar themes: often something tropical with Caribbean-style foods. And we get it: it’s the perfect setting for a bright and beautiful tropical-themed party. But it’s time to get a little extra creative, friends! Here are some truly unexpected backyard party…
Just Because It’s Hot Out Doesn’t Mean You Should Neglect Your Fitness Routine We get it. It gets pretty hot here in South Florida. (And by pretty hot, we mean extremely unbearable and unreasonably uncomfortable). Because the sun just loves glaring down on us throughout the summer, heating up our backyards, the roads, and the…
Because There’s No Better Place to Celebrate Our Independence than in One of the Nation’s Most Tropical Spots Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate the joys and blessings of living free in our own, prosperous country. And it’s the time of year when we get to show off just how proud we are to…
Because you’ll never develop that green thumb until you get out there and try Maybe you’ve lived in Florida your whole life. Or maybe you’re a transplant. Regardless, gardening in South Florida can be a challenging task, thanks to the excessive heat and sub-tropical rainy summers. Want to know more about what it takes to…
Smart, sensible precautions can mitigate the possibility of this threat spreading to South Florida By now, you’ve probably heard about Zika, which gained a great deal of attention early this year as people started contracting the virus from mosquito bites in Latin American countries and dependencies. Up till now, avoiding it seemed relatively easy: just…
Because having a really cool pool is the perfect way to keep cool Pools are a big deal down here in South Florida. And with good reason! With an average year-round temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit (much higher than most other states), pools aren’t simply a luxury. Some would say they’re a necessity. So, since…
Work up a sweat and enjoy nature in South Florida now that summer’s nearly here Now that the warm weather’s here to stay, you’ll want to spend as much time outdoors as possible – and look good for beach season. Here in subtropical South Florida, early mornings and evenings are excellent times of the day…
Because life in South Florida is sweet! Pie is one of America’s most iconic desserts. No matter the season, there’s always a pie for you to enjoy: pecan and pumpkin are perfect for fall; Apple is a summertime favorite. But the staple pie choice for South Floridians is key lime. The key lime pie was…
Because Spring’s Greatest Impact Takes Place Outdoors. With spring in full swing, there’s undoubtedly been some cleaning on your mind recently. But one space that’s often neglected during this furious cleaning season is the great outdoors. As you’re checking off your list of spring cleaning to-do items left and right, most people forget to include…