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Found 3 posts tagged as "Outdoors"
 A relaxing day poolside or at the beach is a summer treat we look forward to all year long. There are many items and accessories that can help you enjoy your day in the sun, but the costs can rise faster than the temperature! These 8 essential tips can help you be your beach best, without spending a bundle.
- Bargain beach accessories. For your day at the beach or poolside you need beach chairs, a cooler, extra towels and a large sturdy beach bag to carry it all. A colourful beach umbrella provides much needed shade when you’ve soaked up too many rays. See the Walmart flyer on Flyerland.ca for the best bargains on beach basics
- Slather on the sunscreen. One of the most important beach essentials is sunscreen. The higher the SPF (sun protection factor) the better, especially if you’re fair-skinned. Be sure to reapply every two to three hours and after swimming, even if the label says it’s water-resistant. Keep an eye on the Shopper’s Drug Mart, London Drugs and Rexall flyers for great deals on sun protection.
 Victoria
Day is the official kick-off to summer… and that means
cottage time! You can look forward to a long, lazy summer of swimming, boating,
barbecues, glorious sunsets and marshmallow roasts. But before all the fun, there’s
work to be done! And turning your cottage into a cozy second home can be
costly. These tips and tricks can make it easy to open the cottage without
spending a bundle, so you can unwind and enjoy the glorious summer season.
Do an early inspection. Head to the cottage for a day
before the long weekend to check if any repairs are required, bring supplies
and take an inventory of items you need. While you’re there, turn on the water
and power, inspect the boat and dock, make sure the barbecue is working and the
tank is full, and get a jump start on cleaning.
Hire local help. If repairs are needed, you can find local help
to fix the damaged water pump or replace a broken window. Consider hiring a
housekeeper to give the cottage a thorough cleaning including the fridge and
cupboards to get the whole cottage sparkling clean and fresh for the season.
 Garden centres everywhere are gearing up for the spring planting season, and gardeners are itching to dig in and get their hands dirty. But while it’s tempting to load up on beautiful blooms, it pays to plan ahead. Whether you’re a gardening guru or a budding botanist, here’s the dirt on how to create a lush backyard oasis that’s fresh, flourishing and bursting with colour… without busting your budget.
- Picture your perfect garden. Clip magazine photos of gardens you admire or photograph neighbourhood yards and bring them to your garden centre. Make a sketch of your own yard, indicating the direction each area faces and how much light and shade they receive. The experts at centres like Home Depot can help you plan your perfect garden. View their flyers on Flyerland.ca.
- Shop early for the best selection. Plan your garden early so when the garden centre sales begin you’ll be ready to buy and can choose from the cream of the crop. Know how many plants and flowers you’ll need so you don’t buy too many, or buy too few and have to go back for more. Check the Canadian Tire flyer on Flyerland.ca for special offers.
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