This past year, my son and daughter in law fulfilled a dream that they had for their family. They decided to invest in a cottage for their growing family! A restful place that will have the kids and parents making memories that will last a lifetime!
What I would like to do is focus on a few things that are quite IMPORTANT
for anyone who has a cottage!
First and foremost, get to know your neighbors! If there is ever a
problem at the cottage, it's nice to know that your neighbors can contact
you with details or just keep an eye out if you are not there every
weekend.
Second, get to know what's around you! If you are in the
"boonies" away from civilization as we know it, it would be
especially helpful for you to know where the closest medical facility,
veterinarian (if you bring your animals with you), hardware, and grocery stores are located. It might not just be a quick
trip, if you run out of something that you need!
Third, and this is the one that stopped me in my tracks,
Plasticware!
Plasticware you say? Think about it for a minute! You have
three children that are all excited to be at the cottage and ready to run
around and let loose the minute you arrive. Now that's all great and
good, but then they get thirsty or hungry and run up to the cottage to fill
their needs. You send them away with a glass of juice/water/soda or whatever
they want and a plate of snacks to take down to the dock.
Ooops, one little slip on a rock with wet little feet and there is glass
now shattered all over the place and at least 2 other kids in bare
feet! This is NOT a good combination and will see you using the
Second most needed information on the list!
It's a little thing to do when you have youngsters in the cottage.
Keep the glass dishes and tumblers for use in the house only or don't have
any there at all (depending on how responsible your children
are).
So for house warming (cottage warming in this case) we are sending up
some nice, functional and pretty Plastic "Glassware" that everyone can enjoy
their favorite drinks in! No worries about broken glass cutting
fingers, feet or anything that could be harmed!
Cottage life is meant to be carefree and fun. Playing in the water
from sunrise to sunset is one of the many perks! My Grands love
water! Mom and Dad don't have to be slaves to the kitchen
either. Hot dogs and hamburgers on the campfire with marshmallow
treats to follow make a day at the cottage memorable and easy!
All that's needed for clean up is some really good soapy warm water and a
good rinse afterwards and the Plastic glasses will be ready for the next
use. Good quality Plasticware will last for years too! After
years and years of use, they can sometimes break too, but you won't be
having small shards of glass to worry about!
Summer safety is always on my mind! You can read more about what to
do during those relaxing and lazy days and still remain safe a secure.
Children and water are one of my biggest worries and I make many suggestions
for safety around water! Cottage life falls into that category
too! Please take the time to ensure your family is safe and has a
wonderful adventure when holidaying at the cottage! You can read
more
here about personal floatation devices!
The other things that I would highly recommend for everyone, is
books! Sitting on the dock, with a great story under your nose is
relaxing and enjoyable for everyone! There is always a great list of
books available right here on
Review This Reviews.com!
Cottage life, whether it's for a week or two at a time or for a lifetime
at your own place, should be enjoyable, memorable and fun! Please
stay safe and have a Blast of Summer to make those wonderful
memories the whole family will enjoy!
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