Light Up Your Night – Inside and Out!
Now that summer is just around the corner, folks are starting to get pretty serious about planning summer soirees. ‘Tis the season for backyard grilling, pool parties, camping, and day trips to the beach! Of course, the summer nights follow the summer days, and who can blame you for wanting to stay up and out as long as possible to enjoy the incredible weather?
My favorite lighting product for the summer are our LED Candelas by OXO. The sleek, modern designs look great sitting on my coffee table, my dining table, my bedside table, my end tables, lining on my patio, or sitting upon a picnic table to keep the darkness at bay – because they are just that portable! Pop any of our flame-less candles on the charging base to get them powered up, and you’re good to take it anywhere you want to light for the next 6-10 hours. The OXO Glow makes a great outdoor lighting option – no open flame, so it’s safe and won’t blow out, and it doesn’t leave any messy candle wax or oil residue behind!
Personally, my favorite way to use the Oxo Demi-Glow is in the bathroom during a relaxing soak, since a curious kitty in my household has forced me to institute a house-wide candle ban.
But back to the barbecue – nothing says “summer time” like a heaping mound of grilled goodies with friends! Kitchen Daily has some great eco-friendly grilling ideas, from healthier grill fuels to reducing waste. Also, our pals at Let’s Go Green have the scoop on some compostable silverware for those who have more guests than forks. Just toss ‘em in your compost bin after use, and they’ll break down into fertilizer. Who doesn’t love guilt-free disposables?
With barbecues come lots of barbecue sauce and eating with your fingers. While recycled napkins are widely out there (and are recyclable), think about getting some fabric napkins! You can make your own from just about any prewashed fabric of your choosing, so they’re easy to custom to any theme or décor! Constructing cloth napkins also make a great arts & crafts project to do with free-until-Fall kids. If sewing just isn’t your thing, consider buying handmade from the great selection at Etsy.
Now that you’ve got your friends and family gathered around, some hardwood charcoal, your compostable eating utensils, and lots of cloth napkins for all those saucy, sticky fingers, what are you waiting for? Get outside and enjoy that gorgeous sun – and remember to grab your Oxo Flameless Candles to illuminate your party long after dusk.
