New Year's Eve Fireworks!
Sponsored by the POA
December 31st, at 9pm
Come view them at Windemere Golf Course.
Hot Chocolate and Snacks will be available for purchase starting at 8:30.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Friday, December 13, 2013
Christmas Entertaining
This time of year often means getting together with friends and
family.
Take some of the stress out of hosting by serving some of these easy holiday appetizers! Then enjoy celebrating the season with those you love!
Organize your cheese tray into the shape of a Christmas tree!
Make a grinch out of grapes, strawberries, bananas and a marshmallow!
Fill up bread bowls with spinach dip and use Rye bread to form the hat!
Don't forget to invite Santa to the party! Use ricotta cheese, crackers, capers, pepperoni and celery to form the jolly old St. Nick!
Take some of the stress out of hosting by serving some of these easy holiday appetizers! Then enjoy celebrating the season with those you love!
Organize your cheese tray into the shape of a Christmas tree!
Make a grinch out of grapes, strawberries, bananas and a marshmallow!
Fill up bread bowls with spinach dip and use Rye bread to form the hat!
Don't forget to invite Santa to the party! Use ricotta cheese, crackers, capers, pepperoni and celery to form the jolly old St. Nick!
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Oh Christmas Tree!
It's December 5th and many people have their decorations up for Christmas! If you are still looking for just the right tree, here are some tips for picking one out!
Live Trees:
- Before you buy, run your hand down the tree and see if needles fall out. Too many means the tree is already beginning to dry out. Look for a fresh tree that can withstand the length of the season.
- Have the place where you buy the tree make a fresh cut. This will help the tree to absorb water more effectively once it is in the stand at home.
- Looking for the most fragrant option? Choose Balsam or Fraiser Fir. These varieties are also less prone to shed their needles once inside.
Artificial Trees:
- For the best proportions, look for a tree that is 6 inches shorter than your ceiling height. Don't forget to account for your stand and tree topper.
- Look for 75-100 lights per foot of tree. Also look for lights on a continuous light source that won't go out when one bulb dies.
- Shop somewhere that they have sample trees on display. Look at the front view and side profile of the tree.
- A tree with more tips will look more natural. Also check to see what materials the branches are made from.
What do you look for in picking out the perfect Christmas tree?
Live Trees:
- Before you buy, run your hand down the tree and see if needles fall out. Too many means the tree is already beginning to dry out. Look for a fresh tree that can withstand the length of the season.
- Have the place where you buy the tree make a fresh cut. This will help the tree to absorb water more effectively once it is in the stand at home.
- Looking for the most fragrant option? Choose Balsam or Fraiser Fir. These varieties are also less prone to shed their needles once inside.
Artificial Trees:
- For the best proportions, look for a tree that is 6 inches shorter than your ceiling height. Don't forget to account for your stand and tree topper.
- Look for 75-100 lights per foot of tree. Also look for lights on a continuous light source that won't go out when one bulb dies.
- Shop somewhere that they have sample trees on display. Look at the front view and side profile of the tree.
- A tree with more tips will look more natural. Also check to see what materials the branches are made from.
What do you look for in picking out the perfect Christmas tree?
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