Stretch Out That Pool Season!

Most people associate pools with only summer. But, weather permitting, swimming pools can be enjoyed through Indian Summer and well into fall in many areas around the country. The only caveat about mixing pools and autumn is the amount of time you’ll spend skimming leaves!

You pool owners know what I mean—one stiff September breeze, and suddenly that placid blue glassy surface is covered in gross yard debris! This is why a pool cover is an imperative tool in getting the most and best of your pool. Come this time of year, a cover not only helps retain the precious heat during those ever-shortening days, but it saves you the headache and annoyance of having to skim and clean filters every day.

I grew up with a large in-ground pool in Massachusetts, and the cover bought us

Let Sears Outlet Be Your Outlet to 4th of July Fun

I grew up in what some would call a small town. Every 4th, we’d all make our way over to the high school’s football stadium for the fireworks. The fireworks themselves were never as good as we had hoped, but it was fun to see everyone—tanned and carefree, wearing the summer well. I always looked forward to those nights.

Now, it’s not quite as easy to have such simple delights. We need more than fireworks and some old friends to make this 4th of July special. And what could spice up this anniversary better than finding some incredible deals on much needed items for a greatly anticipated celebration?

Of course, everything needs to start with a little preparation. So, be sure to make your backyard spectacular with a state-of-the-art lawn mower. Sears Outlet has amazing

How to Be a Vintage Beach Goddess

Ahoy Mates! The sun is shining, summer is just around the corner, you are starting to shed those extra winter pounds…now all that is need is the right swimsuit to flatter and support you. Whether you plan on sailing the high seas, or just lounging around the resort pool, Speedo is a classic choice for just the right coverage and fit.

The Hana Beach Collection has a 1950s-inspired feel Ms. Monroe herself would have been proud to wear; with two slimming, curve-hugging features. The Printed One-Piece and the Wrap Maillot, in bold, yet understated graphic prints, have side shirring sure to flatter any waistline. The lime in particular has a timeless tropical appeal and with a slightly more daring, but still conservative, neckline and deep-dipping back that exudes pure vintage

Word to Your Mother

It’s that time of year again, where you give thanks to the woman that carried you into this world; Mother’s Day! So what do you give the woman who gave you life? Traditionally, that gift has been flowers.

Flowers are a reminder of the beauty in life; perhaps even a microcosm of life itself. They start off as buds, and over time, bloom into their full potential, just like people. And mothers are the ones who really watch that process with love, regarding the growth of their children with tenderness and pride. And so it makes sense that mothers should receive flowers for Mother’s Day…but which kind? Roses tend to be thought of as romantic, daisies have a child-like whimsy…what is the right arrangement for a mother?

The first thing to consider is that it is spring.