Summer is at our doorstep with longer evenings, brighter mornings and warmer days that offer the promise of memories that only summer can bring. Get the most out of summer by moving your parties outside, relaxing your household chores to the essentials and finding the perfect spot inside for lazy afternoons. June is for….
The perfect glass of iced tea. June is National Iced Tea Month and the 10th is American Iced Tea Day. Serve a spiced up Iced Tea infused with Vodka by the pool or enjoy a classic version with your afternoon lunch. Vodka Iced Tea Recipe | Fruity Iced Tea Punch
Enjoy the great outdoors by celebrating National Outdoors Month. Who says camping is the only way to experience the outdoors? Venture into the back yard for a few family games or splash around in the pool for a lazy summer afternoon. Family Outdoor Games | Pool Party Ideas
As much as we love enjoying the outdoors, it comes with a few common pests that can spoil the perfect afternoon.
- Got Wasps? Cut off the top 1/3 of a large soda bottle, then flip the top so that the bottle neck is facing down into the rest of the bottle. Once secure, fill the bottle part way with soda. Wasps will enter the bottle but will not be able to get out.
- Got Ants? Spray the area with Vinegar for a temporary measure. It will confuse the ants and have them looking for another path.
- Got Flies? Mix basil oil with water and spray your kitchen, or better yet plant a few pots of basil in your kitchen, the scent will deter them.
- Got Mosquitos? Keep your lawn cut short and remove any stale water that collects in your garden.
Celebrate Fatherhood on June 19th. e e cummings said it best when he wrote about fatherhood, “my father moved through dooms of love…My father moved through theys of we, singing each new leaf out of each tree (and every child was sure that spring danced when she heard my father sing)… Father’s Day Traditions & History
Enjoy the longest day on June 21st by transforming your kitchen from spring to summer with a bounty of fresh summer produce. This June watermelon, cantaloupe, apricots, and cherries are in season adding a splash of color to your fruit salad. For added fun, try freezing your watermelon and making watermelon ice pops.
Floral shops are bursting with seasonal flowers, take your pick of the summer harvest that includes Gardenia, Cosmos, Dahlia, Heather, Iris or Hydrangea.
Start your summer DIY projects. As we move our lives outdoors for the summer, so does our attention on outdoor maintenance. This June pay special attention:
- To your decking by pressure washing the deck, replacing loose fasteners, fixing warped or cracked lumber and appling stain or sealer to your timber.
- To your mower and garden power tools by replacing tired blades, cleaning the interior, checking for wire repairs and replacing any faulty parts.
- To your screens, windows and doors by checking for tears, cracks or areas that need attention.
Recommended Reading
How to love your BBQ | Housewife Bliss
Cleaning Plan for the summer jet setter | Housewife Bliss
Transitioning your home for summer | Expert James Swan for Housewife Bliss