Tag Archives: winter

Winter Swimming Pool Maintenance: Preparation and Tips

stairs in a swimming pool
Photo by KoolShooters on Pexels.com

As the golden hues of autumn give way to the stark chill of winter, pool owners confront a unique set of challenges. The task of winterizing your pool isn’t just about protecting it from the freezing temperatures but also about ensuring that when the warm sun graces us again, your pool is ready and inviting.

Continue reading Winter Swimming Pool Maintenance: Preparation and Tips

The Top 4 Ways to Fight Off the Winter Blues

tompkins square park in winter photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail Worley

Some people have either been diagnosed  — or have a sneaking, yet undiagnosed suspicion — that they’re living with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), which is more colloquially referred to as the winter blues. Regardless of your age, your lifestyle or your professional career, you could at any point begin to feel less motivated, lack energy and generally feel lower when the nights draw in and the temperature drops.
Continue reading The Top 4 Ways to Fight Off the Winter Blues

Revolutionize Your Skiing Experience with FastStik’s All-Temperature Wax

photo of two women skiing
Photo by Tiffany Bui on Pexels.com

Skiing is not just a sport; it’s an exhilarating adventure that allows you to conquer the snowy slopes with finesse. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie hitting the slopes for the first time, the key to an enjoyable skiing experience lies in proper equipment and maintenance.
Continue reading Revolutionize Your Skiing Experience with FastStik’s All-Temperature Wax

Eye On Design: Egidio’s Pastry Shop Gingerbread Display

egidio pastry shop gingerbread scene photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

As a fun and innovative way to celebrate the 2022 Holiday Season, the Museum of the City of New York invited top bakeries and amateur bakers from across the city to enter Gingerbread New York City: the Great Burrough Bake-Off – the museum’s first-ever holiday event aimed at honoring the communities in each of the five boroughs. Select bakers created their own unique gingerbread display to represent their respective neighborhoods, inspired by the theme Winter in New York. A group of prominent New York City-based bakers, curators, and restaurant owners judged the final designs.

Continue reading Eye On Design: Egidio’s Pastry Shop Gingerbread Display

Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Christmas Tree Retail Display

pink christmas tree store display photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

I wish I could remember where I was when I took this photo of a little Pink Christmas Tree decorated with fluffy pom-poms instead of traditional glass balls. I suppose it’s meant to match the knitted hats you see on the display, you know,  for thematic cohesion, or something.