Vacation on a Budget

By Home Style Furniture

Is money tight and you’re wracking your brain for vacation ideas this summer? Then don’t fret! We’ll help you think outside the box with creative ways to vacation on a budget. According to BuzzFeed, there are affordable spots where many budget travelers like to vacation. Some of them include Croatia, Macedonia, Istanbul and Vietnam! It seems that the food and accommodations will not break the bank! Obviously some places are further away than others, therefore budgeting your plane ticket as the bulk of your expenses will be necessary.

For some of us this is only but a dream. After a reality check, you can start planning your vacation close to home. Take it as an opportunity to enjoy the good outdoors, and go up north for a long weekend or create your very own retreat right in your backyard. Here are some options you can do at home:

      1)      Create a campground

Who said camping in your backyard is no fun? Although you will not achieve a complete wilderness atmosphere, you may actually appreciate that you can run to the washroom at any given time or grab something you need inside your home. In fact, it will be especially convenient if you have small children!

First and foremost, begin by setting up your tents to accommodate the right number of people. Then, be sure to nestle the inside with comfortable bedding and pillows! Also, you can go the extra mile to create a realistic outdoorsy atmosphere by creating a campfire surrounded with benches – time for smores!

      2)      Your very own resort by the pool

For those of you with a pool, take advantage of being by the poolside to refresh yourself on hot days! Create a little haven either in the shade or below a gazebo. Use a collection of poufs to sit on, or some comfortable decorative pillows to maximize comfort on your outdoor furniture. That way you can have fun in the sun, or enjoy a refreshing drink in the shade. The choice is yours!

It’s a win-win. You save money, all while having fun. All in favor say “aye”!

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Add Candles Around The Pool!

by Home Style Furniture

When summer is around the corner, hot weather is not far behind! And who says hot weather, says… pool time! There is nothing like swimming in fresh water when the sun honors us with its presence, but there is another moment when it’s nice to swim quietly; at midnight!

When the kids are asleep and the neighborhood is quiet, go to the backyard and take time for yourself or as a couple. A good way to create a silent and soft ambiance is to put some candles all around the pool to accompany the moonlight.

White wood and rattan cords are good materials for a soothing mood. You can also add some lanterns on the patio to light the way to the pool.

For more security, to avoid all the little fires around the backyard, you can use tea lights that are battery operated instead of real fire.

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Green Color Home Decor

by Home Style Furniture

During the summer, there are a few colors that we like to have in our home. Vivid colors happen to be part of them and some are more popular than others; aqua marine, yellow, tangerine and… green! Green is a peaceful tint and it helps to relax oneself. That’s why we must have a shade from this palette somewhere in our house. Here are some good ideas on how to add green to your home decor:

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4 Ideas To Celebrate Canada Day!

by Home Style Furniture

Here are four ways to celebrate Canada Day and have fun together!

Celebrate with friends!

Pack a lunch, your joy and bring a couple of friends to a place where you all feel free and love for the sake of the peace that it gives you inside.

Make a picnic with your family!

Prepare sandwiches, veggies, chips, dips and all the things you like. Add a touch of Canadian to it; make little Canadian flags on toothpicks for the cupcakes, give your sandwiches Canadian Prime Minister names to distinguish them, buy some Canadian flag napkins, etc. Ask your children to give a hand, they will love it! Then find a green place to eat and have fun together.

Go to a national park!

Take advantage of this national holiday and bring kids to a national park to let them see why Canada is so beautiful!

Don’t miss the fireworks!

Go see your city’s website to know which activities or special events will be close to home and choose one that seems the most interesting to you. When the nightfall comes, make sure that you don’t miss the fireworks!

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Backyard Family Camping Activities

by Home Style Furniture

Put on some sunscreen, fill up that bottle of water and prepare to stay outside for a while, because we’re going camping. Don’t worry about putting gas in the car or reserving a campsite… simply step outside and pitch the tent right there in the backyard. Best of all, the comforts of home (air conditioning and a clean bathroom, anyone?) are just a few feet away when you need them. So what should you do on your backyard camping excursion? We’ve listed some of our favorite family fun activities below.

Go for a “hike.”

Pay special attention to nature while you walk around the block. Make a game out of finding leaves from different types of trees, and count the number of birds you see. The same old scenery will suddenly seem new and exciting. ​

Get crafty.

Collect small rocks from around the yard and paint them like ladybugs, or make friendship bracelets while you sit around the fire. Create something that will serve as a memento of your special time together.

Make s’mores.

You can’t go wrong with the traditional recipe—two graham cracker squares, a jumbo marshmallow and a piece of milk chocolate. For extra fun, concoct your own recipe! How about chocolate chip cookies instead of graham crackers? Or maybe a Kit Kat instead of plain milk chocolate?

Explore the sky.

There are dozens of cool astronomy apps you can download on your smartphone or tablet. One of our favorites is Star Walk™, an inexpensive app that helps you identify stars and planets in the sky.

Play a game.

How about a round of “Go Fish?" Or, kick things up a notch and play glow-in-the-dark ring toss with glow stick necklaces!

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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall!

by Home Style Furniture

Did you know that mirrors can be added anywhere in the house? Don`t think that they are limited to the bedroom, bathroom or the lobby, because they are NOT!! In fact, it`s a good thing to have mirrors all around the house for the brightness they give to a room and for making rooms seem bigger! Take a look at our following examples:

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Gift Ideas For Father's Day!

by Home Style Furniture

Dad’s big day is coming up. No time like the present to start brainstorming Father's Day gift ideas. There is nothing wrong with a tie or a gift card. But, you can also make Father’s Day special with a little time and thought.

Father's Day Gift Idea #1: Let Dad Sleep In! 

This gift idea is absolutely free. Let your dad sleep in a little later.

Father's Day Gift Idea #2: Photo Albums

Whether you’ve got photo albums full of prints or loads of shots saved to your iPhone, turn what you have into an artful gift for Dad. Have you seen the latest canvas prints? Pull some great pictures of you with Dad through the years and turn them into gallery-quality canvas-wrapped art.

Father's Day Gift Idea #3: Go Outdoors

Take Dad outdoors to a favorite fishing spot, or explore somewhere new to test the waters. Other Father’s Day Gift ideas could be an overnight camping trip, a walk on the beach or a hike at a scenic park. There are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors together.

Father's Day Gift Idea #4: Snack Attack! 

If you’re crafty you’ll love this Father’s Day gift idea. Make your own gift basket! Make your basket themed, such as a beer-lover’s basket with an assorted of microbrews, popcorn, pretzels and nuts. If Dad has a sweet tooth, perhaps gather an assortment of his favorite candies and homemade cookies. 

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Fruits Everywhere!

by Home Style Furniture

Sometimes we have a lack of ideas on how to eat healthy. Then, we feel guilty because we know that it is important to eat well. If you are looking for inspiration to win this battle, here are some tips and ideas for you:

1- Bet on color

Buy fruits that have an attractive look; strawberries, red or green apples, oranges, watermelon, etc. The vivid colors will catch your attention and stimulate your appetite just because they seem more delicious than neutral ones.

2- Leave a fruit basket on the table

It is known; there are more chances to eat fruit if we have them right under our noses; one of the reasons for that phenomenon is the point we raised just above. We usually put fruit in a drawer in the refrigerator and when we are hungry, we take a quick look in the fridge to find something attractive for our stomach. Many times, we peek inside the refrigerator without actually opening any drawers or moving anything around to see what may be hiding way behind. Having the fruit basket at hand will help to avoid any wasting!

3- Add fruit to your decor

In restaurants, we often see paintings or big close-up pictures of fruit on the wall. This is not just to add color to their decor; this is another way to whet people’s appetite! In addition, it’s quite beautiful in a kitchen and a diningroom.

4- Keep it ready to eat

When you come back from the grocery store with all these delicious fruit, take a few minutes to wash them and get them ready to be eaten (cut them into pieces if need to be); sometimes we are too lazy to take the time to wash or cut fruit just before eating them. Now, there are no more excuses, they’ll be ready!

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