The big project for our summer was renovating the backyard. In a space the dogs would tear up in grass and drag in mud and dirt, we had a patio poured. Then we got lucky and bought our cedar gazebo just before lumber prices skyrocketed. It took a bit of effort to build and erect, but once we finished it was time for furniture shop. I had a fire table and bought furniture. Since then I have been finding access pieces to make the space complete. My favorite addition is The Bonfire Bluetooth Speaker that gives me ambient lighting and quality sound.
I simply got a hook and found a spot to hang it. It is weather/water resistant so I could hang it anywhere around the gazebo. I like to keep it low enough so I can get to the controls and grab it for a charge. At full charge I can get 30 hours out of just the light. Using it as a light and speaker, I get about 7 hours. It is plenty if I am hosting a dinner or BBQ for outdoor music.
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The flame ambiance is real nice, especially at night. It does a great job flickering to resemble flame. You can also choose a second mode to have it stay lit without flicker or have the light off and use just as a speaker. The +/- buttons control both sound and track selections. Each speaker comes with USB charging cable that can be used with any phone charger or USB charging unit.
The sound from this speaker is impressive. You can head to the Spice of Life website to learn more about The Bonfire Bluetooth Speaker as well as other products you will love. Also find this on Amazon.
I just had a quiet afternoon to myself after a very busy weekend and turned off my laptop to give myself a work break and watch a feel good movie. I am so glad I had the opportunity to watch, When We Last Spoke. I had seen that it won Best Picture, Best Narrative, Best Supporting Actor, and more at the Crown Awards at the National Religious Broadcasters 2021 Christian Media Convention among others! I just had to watch it!
When We Last Spoke is a heartwarming story of faith, family, and forgiveness, based on a book by Marci Henna. It was beautifully filmed and they could not have cast better actors or actresses. It stars Melissa Gilbert (Little House on the Prairie), Cloris Leachman, and Corbin Bernsen. They truly make this film so beautiful. You get all the emotions in this movie and it all ends in a beautiful way.
Don’t miss this heartwarming story of faith, family, and forgiveness! Watch it on Amazon Prime or visit their website to find all the ways to view this powerful movie with the whole family!
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If you are a hot sleeper or if you are like me, I love to have a blanket nearby which can be a challenging in hot weather, this Elegear 100% Bamboo Lightweight Arc-Chill Cooling Blanket is your fix! It is easily available on Amazon and we now keep this in our family room for family TV nights because we are always grabbing blankets for the couch to relax and end the day with.
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The blanket comes in 2 sizes and 4 color choices. I have the larger size and there is plenty of blanket to share or entirely wrap up in. You have to wrap up in it or snuggle with it to really have a sense as to how this blanket feels as a cooling blanket. It is sort of like grabbing a blanket from a cooler and putting it around you. It is not cool to the touch, it is soft like a standard blanket. It is thing and breathable yet you feel like you have plenty of blanket, but it does give off this cooling effect. It is subtle but plenty to make you feel like you are craving this exact temperature on you for a hot night. It actually works quickly reduce body temperature 2-4 degrees.
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