Pet Travel Checklist
Do your pets go wherever you go? Ours do! Eliminate the hassle of trying to remember what to plan by using this handy-dandy pet travel checklist. Here’s an outline of how to plan 6 weeks, 1 month, 1 week, and 24 hours before heading to the lake with your pets.
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“Impress Your Guests” BEEF BOURGUIGNON
"Impress Your Guests" BEEF BOURGUIGNON This is one of our very favorite entertaining dishes or just a fun way to spoil the family on a chilly night at the lake house. It takes a few hours to cook, but the prep isn't crazy considering what you get when you're done! The...
5 Lake House Design + Décor Ideas You’ll Want to Implement ASAP
1. Boat Cleat Ideas It doesn’t get more Lake-House-y than boat cleats! Bring a little of the nautical inside your Lake House with these brilliant Boat Cleat decorating ideas. See Boat Cleat Decorating Ideas:...
10 Things to Remember when taking your Dog to the Lake (Pet Health & Safety)
Our dogs enjoy playing at our lake house as much as rest of our family. We have two British Black Labs who are difficult to keep out of the water. They are both strong swimmers but you can’t assume every dog is a water baby. There are a number of things to consider as...
Crowd-Pleaser Cheesy Potatoes
Crowd-Pleaser Cheesy Potatoes This cheesy potato recipe is a family tradition passed down from the Smileys. It is the most satisfying, scrumptious comfort food you have ever tasted. They make a great side dish for any meal-- breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and can be...
LAKE HOUSE TRADITIONS: Friday Fish Fry
Going out to dinner on Friday night for fish fry is a long standing tradition in many lake communities. Lake regions from the Midwest to upstate New York and the eastern Atlantic shores all embrace this tradition to varying degrees. The Friday night fish fry...
10 things to consider before buying a Lake House
Are you seriously thinking about purchasing your own family Lake House? Typical first reactions are to focus on the house of our dreams and perfect spot of the lake. These are definitely important considerations but the first step should be to select the ideal...