- Outdoor
Living Spaces to Keep You Cool
- Mind
Your U's & V's with Sunscreen
- Start
Saving for the Holidays Now!
- Recipe:
Watermelon Tomato Salsa
- Read
on and don't forget to share with your friends and family.
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What
is better than ducking into a nice shady spot after standing too long in the hot
summer sun? Having permanent shade to keep you cool, of course! A barren
backyard with the sun bearing down can quickly steer you away from throwing
outdoor birthday parties, barbeques or even just weekend relaxation. Have you
considered an outdoor living space to help keep you cool and get more use out of
your backyard this summer? Here are a few popular choices:
- Partial
coverage with a pergola.
Pergolas are a great way to add some shade to your backyard without blocking
natural light from entering your home. They are often simple to install, and
compliment landscaping, creating a new space for plants to grow, or the perfect
amount of shade for picky varieties of flowers and vegetables. You’ll be able to
beat the heat, while still maintaining a light and airy aesthetic for your home.
- Complete
shade with a patio cover. If
you prefer to have complete shade right outside your door for a cool sitting or
outdoor dining area, the covered patio may be the option for you. With full
coverage, this outdoor living space can also protect your furniture from rain
and sun-fading. If your home receives too much sunlight during the day and
you’re compromising in energy costs, adding a cover outside of your windows can
help keep things cool indoors, too.
- Extend
the indoors with a screen room.
Want the fresh air of the outdoors, but with the comforts of being inside?
Adding a screen room to your home allows you to relax outdoors while staying out
of the sun, and away from bugs. This outdoor living space also gives you the
same design freedom that you have inside your home, which means bonus ceiling
fans and comfortable seating!
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School
is out and summer is here, which means it’s time for more fun in the sun – and
more care with sun protection. July is National UV Safety Month, and for a good
reason. Most people tend to spend more time outdoors in the summer, and even
just a few minutes under afternoon UV rays can cause sunburn for those with
sensitive skin. However, even if you don’t show physical signs of sun damage, UV
exposure can cause harm.
The
best way to protect you and your family from harmful UV rays this summer is to
apply sunscreen on days you plan on being outdoors for more than a few minutes
(yes, even when it’s cloudy). But, what is the difference between the plethora
of sun protection out there, and which is best?
Chemical
V Mineral Sunscreen
The
word “chemical” may make you want to steer clear of this type of sunscreen, but
it simply means that the ingredients are chemical compounds, whereas a mineral
sunscreen is made of natural ingredients. Some people with sensitive skin, or
who use other chemical skincare products may choose to avoid chemical
sunscreens. If you aren’t sure which is right for you, always do a small patch
test on your arm or leg to see how your skin reacts first.
SPF
Different
SPF ratings refer to the amount of UVB protection the sunscreen provides, while
“broad spectrum” will protect from UVA rays as well. According to
skincancer.org, “The
Skin Cancer Foundation recommends a water-resistant, broad-spectrum sunscreen
with an SPF of 30 or higher for any extended outdoor activity. Regardless of the
SPF, though, it’s important to apply one ounce (two tablespoons) 30 minutes
before going outside and reapply it every two hours or immediately after
swimming or sweating.”
Environmentally
Friendly
If
you are swimming in the ocean or other natural water sources, avoid sunscreen
containing the coral-harming chemicals oxybensone and octinoxate. There is a new
addition offered by the leading brands - reef safe
sunscreen. | | | |
It’s
mid-summer, and everyone has the same thing on their mind: sun, fun and sand.
School is out and vacation season is here, which means the last thing you’re
probably thinking about is the holiday season, still months away. But, think
about it from a different perspective: we are already seven months into the
year, and your spending habits are guaranteed to start increasing in this later
half. You may not be ready to start buying gifts or making plans, but NOW is the
time to start saving for the holidays.
Set
Your Budget
If you’re
someone who always ends up spending more than they anticipate on gifts, decor or
food during the holiday season, setting your budget and putting money aside now
may help you stick to your plan. Use your spending from last year as a base - do
you want to spend the same amount, or less? Do you have other goals you need to
save for this year?
Use
An App
Thankfully,
technology is on our side when it comes to finances. There are many helpful apps
out there that allow you to put a decided amount of money aside for a set goal
each time you make a purchase. Your bank may already have this option available,
or you can look into trusted third-party apps - just be sure to read the reviews
before connecting any phone applications to your bank account.
The
Change Jar
If you
aren’t much of a planner but want to start putting funds aside for the holidays,
there is always one tried-and-true method: the change jar. You’ll be surprised
to see just how much spare change can add up between now and the end of
November, and it won't feel like you’re saving money when it isn’t coming
directly out of your paychecks and into a savings
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Refer a
friend or family member to
New
Windows for Americaby
Expert Exteriors, and
we
will gladly give you a $50 restaurant gift card!*
Simply provide the following information for the
referral - name, phone number, and address and we’ll do the
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Thanks to all of our customers who
graciously referred their family and friends to our business. Our company is
nothing without your loyalty and faith in us.
Please accept our heartfelt thanks
for
your support. We truly appreciate
it. Thanks for your continued business.
We build our business on your
positive comments. We couldn’t do it without your
help! | |
This month we'd like to thank
the people listed below for referring
their friends and families
to our care and service:
Logan
Zvolena | Greta Liubakka | Provia
Greensboro
Square | Jack Brock
Gretta
Liubakka | Onyx
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Recipe
Courtesy of: All Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups
chopped red onion
- 1 cup
chopped cantaloupe
- 1 cup
chopped watermelon
- 1 tomato,
seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeno
pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup
fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup
chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Mix red
onion, cantaloupe, watermelon, tomato, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, and cilantro
in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate at least 4 hours
before
serving. | | | |
What Our
Customers Are Saying...
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Great Job and
Good Service...
"After the window the installation, I recently didn't
think the caulking on the windows were done messy, so I called in, and they
responded out to the same employee to come back and redo the caulking. A+ they
really care about their customers. They came back quickly and responded quickly
to my concerns. Thanks Windows for America”! — Mai V.
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