Happy Labor Day from HomeSeasons.com!

We’re a little early to the celebration, but HomeSeasons.com would like to wish everyone a Happy Labor Day! We want everyone to get started on Labor Day weekend (LDW) right, so we’re going send our best wishes to you starting today!

But before we start enjoying our weekend, let’s  remember the meaning behind Labor Day. Every year, on the first Monday in September, we celebrate the hard work and achievements of the workers of America. All our hard work, past and present, has contributed to the welfare of our country. This national holiday rewards many of us with a day off of work.

So to everyone celebrating a 3 day weekend for Labor Day, don’t forget the meaning behind it! We hope everyone will enjoy a great LDW, and we’ll be back next week to start off Halloween and Fall themed ideas!

 

Summer Begins Today! + Summer Must-Haves

We’ve marked it on our calendar for weeks, and it’s finally here! Today is the first day of summer! Bring out the SPF and beach umbrellas, everyone!

Summer is the season of fun and activities! To prepare for all the things we’re going to be doing for the next 3 months, we’re going to share with everyone our fashion and beauty must-haves that will make this summer the best one yet. Check it out!

1. Sunglasses – Choose one with a large frames to protect your eyes and cheeks from the sun. Make sure it’s your favorite pair so you’ll remember to wear it!
2. Beach bag – If you’re heading to the beach or pool, use a large beach bag to bring a change of clothes for more fun afterwards
3. Sun hat – We always forget this one, but we’re going to remember this year!
4. Large beach towel – To share with friends and family at the beach!
5. Sunblock – Choose one with high SPF, and reapply about every 2 hrs, even more frequently if you’re in the water
6. Oil blotting sheets – Sunblock can make your skin feel greasy, so blot the excess oil with blotting sheets
7. Tinted lip balm – Make sure it has SPF!
8. Tinted moisturizer – A quick swipe of tinted moisturizer will cover any redness from the sun

What are some of your summer must-haves? Share with us below! We can’t wait for all the fun that will be happening in the upcoming months. We hope everyone has a great start of the summer!

Tie Inspired Gift Ideas for Dad

In the midst of all the 4th of July and graduation festivities, we can’t forget that Father’s Day is coming up soon. Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 16, 2013 (we have a countdown widget on the right)!

When compared to Mother’s Day, we can honestly say that it is definitely harder to prepare a gift to our dad. How many of you can agree? So today, we have a fun gift idea post dedicated to our favorite tie wearing role models out there–our dads!

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Though these ideas are for dads for Father’s Day, they are also great for a new graduate, or a gift to congratulate a promotion. We’re planning another Father’s Day themed post this week, so stay tuned!

Happy Earth Day 2013! + 5 Earth Day Tips

Home Seasons would like to wish everyone a Happy Earth Day, 2013!

Earth Day is dedicated all things Earth related, in particular, protecting our environment. Though we should be protecting our Earth and environment everyday, today is a great reminder for all of us!

We’re going to share with you 5 tips to help us protect our environment, for Earth Day and year round!

Reducing the use disposable plastic
Many times when we’re hosting a party, we opt for easy plastic utensils, plates, and cups to minimize work during clean up. However, the amount of plastic waste accumulated at the end of the day can add up! Reduce the use of these one-time use plastic supplies by using reusable tableware whenever possible.

Go paperless
We can minimize the amount of paper waste also by going paperless with our bills. Many accounts now offer online bill paying, which not only minimizes the use of paper, but also a lot quicker!

Shop locally
It’s great to support our local farms by buying our fruits and veggies at the farmer’s market. Many cities host weekly farmer’s markets, where you can find an abundance of locally grown produce  (many grown without the use of pesticides, which means great for you AND the environment)!

Upcycle/Donate old clothing
We all hoard clothes, and you know it! Sometimes it’s hard to say goodbye to old clothing because a) it still fits! or b) I’ll wear it one day! But we all know that it ends up at the bottom of our closet a few months later. Instead of collecting, it’s great to clear a little closet space by bringing clothing to the donation center, or upcycling to make new items. For example, old shirts can make fun DIY pillowcases or towels!

Conserve water
Though it may seem like the Earth is abundant with water, only a small percentage of it is suitable for drinking, or accessible for use. There are many different ways to conserve water, but here is a few to try:
– water plants in the morning when it’s still cool out (minimizes the water from evaporating too fast)
– adjust the setting to the load size of your laundry, or try to wash full loads as much as possible (same with dishwashers)
– check for leaky faucets

By being a little bit more conscious about our actions, we can lighten the load off the Earth. We only have one planet Earth, so we must do what we can to make it enjoyable for our future generations, starting with Earth Day! What will you be doing on Earth Day to protect our environment? Please share with us below!

Upcoming Spring Holidays

Though the winter holiday season is over, we can’t forget about all the holidays that will be coming up in the spring. Any reason to celebrate more, right? We certainly think so (we are a holiday decorating blog, after all)!

To get everyone ready for all the spring holidays, we’re going to give you a quick run through of what holidays will be coming up from now until the summertime!

April 15 – Tax Day (not really a holiday, but still important!)
April 22 – Earth Day (thanks to B.Lovely Events for the reminder!)
April 26 – Arbor Day
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
May 12 –  Mother’s Day
May 27 – Memorial Day
June 14 – Flag Day
June 16 – Father’s Day
June 21 – June Solstice = end of spring/start of summer!

..and these are just to name a few. There are many more spring holidays in between! We hope you all with have a fun time celebrating these upcoming spring holidays. We can’t wait to start posting on these holidays soon! Stay tuned to our blog for more!

Ways to Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day (Eco-Friendly!)

We know St. Patrick’s Day is synonymous with all things green. But for the sake of this post, by going green we mean eco-friendly! There’s no better holiday to go green than St. Patrick’s Day!

This holiday is all about parties and festivities. Here are some tips and tricks to really go green (eco-friendly) this St. Patrick’s Day!

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Instead of buying disposable party cups and plates, invest in a set of nice green glassware to use year after year!

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Opt for eco-friendly crackers for less mess and pollution to our air!

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Shop at your local Goodwill and thrift shop for your St. Patrick’s Day party outfit! Done with your outfit? Donate it back to the organization.

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Instead of serving artificially dyed green foods for St. Patrick’s Day, try ones that are naturally green, such as green veggies and fruits! These naturally green foods are better for you, too!

Will you be going green (eco-friendly style) this St. Patrick’s Day? Let us know! We think there’s no better holiday than St. Patrick’s Day to start being good to our environment!

 

Rose Themed Valentine’s Day Ideas

Want to decorate your home for Valentine’s Day, but don’t know where to start? The easiest would be the choose a theme! One theme that we can’t wait to try for this holiday is rose accent home decorations.

As with all decorations, if  you want to stay simple and chic, moderation is key! If you want to go all out, find a wide variety! Today, we’re going to share with some rose themed ideas for Valentine’s Day!

• A rose scented reed diffuser is a great way to add a delicate scent to the home
• Rose candles can be great for a quick scent booster
• Float rose shaped candles into a bowl of water to make easy centerpieces
• Many places also sell rose teas, made from real roses!
• Try a satin rose pillow to accent your couch

Will you be using roses to accent your home for Valentine’s Day? Let us know in the comments below! Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! Are you ready?!

 

 

 

Lovely Valentine Macarons

We’re always interested in new holiday themed macarons, but then again, who isn’t! They’re undeniably cute and fun to eat. With Valentine’s Day coming up next week, wouldn’t we all love to get a box of these from our Valentine? I sure would!

Today’s post will be all about festive Valentine’s Day macarons! We’re sharing some of our favorite finds for Vday themed macarons. Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart, or with your closest friends, these macarons will surely impress (it certainly impressed us)!

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All of these macarons are just so lovely! Click the link to be lead to the source. Let us know if you’ll be making macarons for Valentine’s Day!