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Here we are in the month of June and I have not washed off the patio furniture in the backyard. The dirt from the Winter and Pollen from the Spring are coating the table and chairs. I look at it everyday out my window and tell myself I have to get out there and clean it off. That would entail UN-raveling the hose and finding some cleaning solution in the garage, a bucket full of water, and me being the recipient of the dripping hose. Having the chance to try Washdrops Wash and Shine Solution , and not having to dig it out of a shelf in the garage, I put it to work on the patio. This is all I need to clean: One bucket, one gallon of water, one ounce of Washdrops wash and shine solution(tm), a sponge, and off I go to clean that patio set...  You don't need a hose to rinse, you can use it pretty much anywhere, anytime. There are no suds to shoe down the Storm drain, keeping pollutants out of the marine environment. The solution is biodegradable, solvent free, ...

Summer in the backyard:   Hydrangea  fountain grass   Hydrangea  Apple Tree  Lambs Ear  Lilly   Nicotiana    Grapes   Fever Few  Holly Hock      

The Summer Season is almost officially here!  Among the vacations, picnics, and parties families make memories to last a lifetime,  photos help us to remember those special times. Your photos can be entered into Hershey's contest, the details can be found on Facebook  .The contest is happily named:  Say S'mores.  Beginning today, June 16, 2011 you can capture and share your Summer Memories  for a chance to win Prizes!  The grand prize is a Cannon Rebel Camera! Prizes also include; a slate marble outdoor fire bowl, $250.00 SnapFish gift card, roasting skewers set and the ingredients to make S'mores including Hershey's  Chocolate Bars.   S'mores are one of those childhood memories that are still fond to share around the campfire while fireflies light up the Summer night. My very favorite Chocolate in all shapes and sizes, YUM!  Visit them on Facebook , fill out the application, upload your photo...

Reading a book is a great way to relax, take some time for yourself, and maybe even find yourself thinking about another time or place in life.  The latest book I read was;    Here, Home, Hope  written by Kaira Rouda.  Her web site is http://www.kairarouda.com/ .  The story centers around Kelly Mills Johnson, she is married to a successful attorney, has two boys, and  a dog named Oreo. Living in a nice house in a nice neighborhood she is a Mom and housewife. Her children are in Maine for the Summer at Camp, her days are spent doing the everyday things until her friends and neighbors lives impact hers and she discovers the old and new Kelly Mills Johnson. Her home becomes a place where her friends and neighbors come to visit, she connects with old friends, and takes on a teenage girl for the Summer.  In the midst of all this visitation, she finds herself in a new career that fits her well and with the support of her husband...

Even Though where we live our school is still in session for another two weeks, I am thinking of activities to do for the Summer Vacation.  I just signed up for AMF Summer Unplugged for Kids 16 and younger.  By filling out a registration form HERE  I will be emailed a coupon for 2 FREE games (shoe rental is extra, but the games are FREE) good for everyday of the week! That is right, two free games per day every day. All you have to do is fill out a simple registration form, and watch your email for the coupons on Sunday!  Get your Friends to sign up and you all can have Summer fun For FREE!  Cool off and get out of the house while getting some exercise too.  When I registered I was able to select a location near our town, I also had the opportunity to sign up for AMF Summer 17 Plus Pass. A one-time payment of only $27.95 buys 2 games per DAY for 4 people all Summer Long   This program is for kids over 17 and Adults, which is a great deal if you wa...

Summer time is so much fun for Reading!  Reading Kingdom has some great tips and information for you to help keep your kids reading all Summer. The party is for  Reading Kingdom ( http://www.readingkingdom.com)/  . 1-2pm ET on June 7.   Plus learn more about  Reading Kingdom program, and have some fun with lots of PRIZES including a $100 Amazon gift certificate and a free year subscription to the Reading Kingdom.  You will need to register for the party:  use this link :   http://www.facebook.com/readingkingdom#!/event.php?eid=119221498164247 Follow them on twitter:    www.twitter.com/readingkingdom and www.twitter.com/colbydevitt  Use hashtag #learn2readRK Reading Kingdom on Facebook  click here to register for the party Like Reading Kingdom on Facebook Reading Kingdom on Twitter

If you live near Baja Fresh, join club baja .  I have received a few emails with coupons to use in the  restaurant.  Great savings!  Baja Fresh has changed their plastic plates out for bigodegradalble paper plates! (made from a byproduct of wheat harvest) They also are using more recycled paper in their wrappers and bags. Learn more about Baja Fresh and to find a location in your area HERE .  Fresh food, and good food  are available at this restaurant.  The owner of Baja Fresh. David Kim, was recently on Undercover Boss .  Click the link to watch this episode, the owner shows the restaurant life and how important his own family is to him.