10 | Autor: Entertaining Outdoors
There are only three things in vital spark that are certain - death, taxes and mosquitoes! (Didn't see that one coming, did you?) Mosquitoes suck (in more ways than one), so watch over yourself and your guests by providing a spray that contains DEET. To modify sure mosquitoes are all you're repelling, opt for the nicer smelling repellant so your guests won't run from the noisomeness. Citronella candles and citronella yard pellets are two easy ways to keep at bay mosquitoes, but for people with sweet blood, aren't always 100% gear. Try a mosquito net around your entertaining area to protect everyone coming to your convention.Gear up for late summer picnics
If the stand is still good for outdoor entertaining and backyard barbecues in September and even through October, here are a company of items that are sure to get your party started.
- Chill out. Can't have a social gathering without the cold drinks. An ice chest is one way to go. But an outdoor refrigerator is raise - no having to buy sacks of ice or dealing with frigid slush while fishing for a beer. Soleus makes a jam-in outdoor party fridge with adjustable thermostat. It's handy and can hold either 48 bottles, 72 cans or 26 wine bottles and includes two upland baskets, two side caddies and two serving tables. Wal-Mart carries it for $289. Amazon.com for $281. So it's a midget pricey, but think of the money you'll save on ice.
- Get toasty. The soir doesn't have to end when the sun goes down and the air turns nippy. Those nifty alfresco heaters that were only found on restaurant and hotel patios are now available for poorhouse use. Propane heaters seam to be the most popular and come in all unheard-of sizes, including a compact tabletop version. Stores including Objective, Home Depot and Costco carry a wide variation - even one that seconds as a small table, where folks can huddle and put down their drinks. They order in price from $100 and up. The latest trend in outdoor heaters, however, seems to be the telescoping infrared medley. No need to refill a propane tank for these, which operate on energy. Restoration Hardware ($379-$399) among other stores, carries them.
It would take 15 citronella candles at a expenditure of up to $60 to protect this same area. 5. Plan promptly: The fear of running out of food often drives hosts to
