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Lifestyle, Recipes
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Best Winter Beverages to Enjoy at the Lake

When it’s winter at the lake, outdoor activities aren’t always in the cards. Sometimes, you just want to get cozy on your front porch with a nice, hot beverage. Whether you choose a simple cup of herbal tea or a flavorful peppermint mocha, nothing is better than a little wintertime warmth. For some recipe inspiration, check out these best winter beverages to enjoy at the lake. All you need is a mug! Morning Mocha Mochas are the delicious intersection between chocolate and coffee. With this sweet, caffeinated beverage from Taste of Home, you also get hints of cinnamon. The mix…
CEO Insights, For Buyers, Real Estate
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Whiteboard Topics: 3 Reasons Why Fall and Winter Are a Great Time to Buy a Lake Home

Now that fall is officially here and winter is approaching,  Lake Homes Realty’s CEO, Glenn Phillips, explains why now is the best time to purchase your dream lake home! 1. Summer Enthusiasm Has Faded: Now that summer has ended, the initial wave of enthusiasm has worn off. This will prompt more homeowners to list their lake homes. 2. Winter Water Levels: You’ll get insight into the water levels of the lake during the fall and winter seasons. Seeing it firsthand can make all the difference. 3. What is Open Year-Round: You can see how active this lake is during the fall/winter seasons. Are shops and…
Lifestyle, Product Reviews
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Best Shoes for Waterfront Living (Winter/Spring Edition)

The worst of winter is behind us, and the first day of spring is finally approaching. That said, March 19th (the first day of spring) is still a few weeks away, and in the meantime, there’s one thing those of us who live on the waterfront need this time of year– a good quality pair of shoes. Whether you’re a hiker, a muck-about, or a fashionista, these best shoes for water will keep you warm, dry, and fashionable for many wet seasons to come without breaking the bank. For Hiking  Everyone enjoys a trek around the lake, but sometimes it’s…
Lake Activities, Lifestyle
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Lake Home Activities for the Winter Season

Pick Up a Book Enjoy the solitude of your lake home and enjoy one of our favorite winter lake activities by catching up on that pile of books that you’ve been neglecting. It always feels like we have lists of books that we should read, but life gets in the way. Now is the best time to delve into another world, read the biography of your favorite historical figure, or enjoy the romance novel of the year. Whatever you’re inclined to pick up, do it! If it’s not your cup of tea, there are loads more books from which to…
Home Improvement, Lake Activities, Lifestyle
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Wood Fireplace This Winter

Although winter is well underway and spring is just around the corner, the January nights still feel cold and the days feel short.  But just because the snow is taking forever to melt away doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of fun activities to do before the weather heats up. Picture a quiet evening spent cuddled on the sofa, your favorite drink in hand, with soft music punctuated by the crackling of a sweet-smelling fire. In the throes of winter, there’s nothing better than that cozy fireside feeling. Before you start that flame, though, here are some tips that will help…

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