Entertain In Your Backyard

Your pool is great for many reasons - one being entertainment. Here are some events we love to celebrate around our pool and backyard.

Children Birthday Parties 25th/50th Anniversary Crab Feast

Bridal Showers Summer Cookout Engagement Party

Milestone Birthday Parties Family Reunion Graduation Party

Try a few of our favorite recipes for your next celebration:

1. Avocado and Grilled Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette
2. Peach Margaritas
3. Beer Battered Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Mango Avocado Salsa
4. Strawberry & Broccoli Orzo Pasta Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
5. Smith Island Cake
6. Key Lime Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Feeling Creative? Try adding a burger or taco bar to your outdoor party!

Illuminate Your Pool

Planning an outdoor party this weekend? Check out a new way to light up your backyard.

What you'll need:

- Bamboo stick or dowel, 6 feet long and 1 inch in diameter
- 50-bulb string of lights
- Paper lanterns (pictured: 14 inches in diameter) Paper Lantern Store sells a variety of sizes.

How To:

1. Drive the pole deep into the ground until it's solidly anchored. Run a 50-bulb string of lights up one side of the pole and down the other, securing it with masking tape.

2. Stack paper lanterns over the stick. Secure the lanterns to each other with tape. Note: If you intend to place these fixtures by a swimming pool, it is imperative that you plug the lights into GFCI outlets and use extension cords approved for outdoor use.

3. You can find white beach balls at the dollar store to toss into your pool to add an extra design element to your backyard space.

via martha stewart

Challenge Yourself: Pool & Spa Exercises

Aquatic fitness has become a popular way to stay in shape, here are a few fun ways to get a great workout in your own pool or spa:

Aqua Zumba

The Noodle Workout

Hot Tub Yoga