Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:55 AM

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Vacations to the beach or day trips to the beach are incomplete with something delicious to snack on throughout the day. But not everything is good for the beach! You need the perfect treats to fuel you for more fun all day in the sun. What do you like to snack on at the beach? Here are some great ideas and recipes from the Kitchn.
Packing food for a picnic in the park is pretty easy. But when your picnic happens to be on the beach, there's a new set of rules and a few more factors to consider before filling your basket or cooler.For starters, there's the sand. It's totally obvious, but no matter how hard you...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:09 AM

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Living in apartments can be confining when there isn’t much room. Living rooms in particular can feel stifling when there isn’t room to stretch out and relax. Being cramped into a tiny room where you’re trying to relax is stressful. These tips from Apartment Therapy can help you get the most out of your small space.Living in a small living room, like living in a small home, is a delicate balance of aesthetics and sacrifice. Your living room is often the central hub of your home, and so should have special attention paid to it, particularly if it's on the small side.
1. Add a collage of mirrorsInstead of (or in addition...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:43 AM

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Cleaning your whole home can be difficult. But cleaning in smaller sections can make it easier. If you adopt these 4 cleanly habits, you can cut down on your cleaning time. These 4 tips from Apartment Therapy can help you become a cleaner person.
Want a cleaner home? One that gets cleaner easier, stays cleaner longer, and doesn't feel like the act of cleaning dominates your life? There are four habits that can be life-changers; could they change yours?
Carve out (and schedule) your cleaning chunkWe have provided you with a lot of different cleaning schedules over the years. What they've all got in...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:48 AM

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Summer can get hot so you’ll need some help cooling down. What’s better than a yummy popsicle? Not only is it delicious and chilling, but it’s healthy too! These fruit popsicles from Sally’s Baking Addiction will hit the spot and keep you cool on stifling summer days.
Ingredients:
1 large ripe banana, peeled, cut into chunks, & frozen
12 large strawberries, sliced in half
1/2 cup pineapple juice (or orange juice)
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Popsicle mold (here is the one I own)
Directions:
Blend all of the ingredients together on high speed until smooth - about 2 minutes. Scrape down the...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:47 AM

Happy Independence Day! We hope your weekend is filled with friends, family and fun...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 1:12 PM

The first day of summer was yesterday and with this weather heating up, we’re in for a sunny summer! Keeping your skin protected from the sun’s rays is smarter than lying out and soaking them up all day. You can enjoy the sunshine while still staying safe. These tips and facts from Real Self will help keep you safe from the dangerous UV rays.
Summer's almost here, and you know what that means: outdoor festivals, backyard barbecues, and days at the beach! Unfortunately, there's nothing like a sunburn to put a damper on the fun, not to mention leave behind some pretty unsightly tan lines.However, there's more to using sunscreen...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:30 AM

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there doing their best to be role models for their children. Thanks for everythi...