Outdoor Activities for Kids
With summer coming to an end, it might be hard to find some activities for your kids to fill the last few days. End this summer on a high note and create fun memories with your kids, all while enjoying the great outdoors! 
Outdoor Activities for Kids
Go to a new park or splash pad
Find a kid-friendly hike
Sidewalk chalk - put out some mallets, water, and paintbrushes for a new chalk experience
Create an obstacle course
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Yard games like corn hole or horseshoes
Night games - classics like kick the can, flashlight tag, and fugitive can never go wrong!
Picnic in the mountains
Make a movie
Homemade slip and slide
Water balloons
What are you going to do with your last few days of summer?
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How to Hang Large Art
Hanging art can be intimidating, especially if it’s an especially large work of art. What do you use to anchor it to the wall? How do you center it correctly on the wall? How do you get the frame to be level and not crooked? If you’ve got a large piece of art just leaning against the wall because you’re secretly afraid to hang it, have no fear! We’re here to show you how to hang large art.
How to Hang Large Art
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First, this will be much easier if you have two people. Have one person hold the piece of art up to the wall where you want it. Mark where you want it with a light pencil mark, making sure you have centered it correctly on the wall.
Measure where the hanging hardware is on the back of your art. If there are two pieces of hanging hardware you’ll need to measure how far apart they are as well as the distance from the top of the frame to the hardware. If your art has a wire, make sure you pull it tight to get a correct measurement.
Using your initial pencil mark of where you want your painting to go and the measurements you’ve taken, tap in the hardware you'll be using to hang the art. Depending on the weight of the art piece you’re using you may need to use different anchors for safety.
Hang your artwork! If needed, use a level to make sure your art is perfectly straight.
Empty wall in your home? Check out all the wall art at RC Willey and get started hanging your next piece of art!
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How to Deadhead Plants
If you’re new to gardening, you may not be sure how to deadhead plants, or what deadheading even means. If you want to have your flower garden look beautiful and colorful all season long, you need to know how to deadhead plants! Check out how below.
How to Deadhead Plants
Deadheading, or removing the dead or spent blooms, helps your plant look better and grow stronger. It's important to remove the dead flowers so your plant has the energy to produce more blooms. With just your fingers or some snips, you can easily deadhead your plants.
I worked in my garden today and it was so satisfying to see how good my garden looked afterward! What is your favorite thing to do in the garden?
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Favorite Things at RC Willey Right Now
Every once in a while I like to gather up my favorite things at RC Willey and share them with all of you! There isn't a lot of rhyme or reason to this list, just some things that caught my eye and are on my wishlist. What do you think?
Check out our website - I'm sure you'll find something you'll love!
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Traeger Recipes: Ribs
Have you tried making ribs on your Traeger grill? They are delicious! Granted, we have a running joke at our house that anything you put on the Traeger is delicious. Seriously, you can’t go wrong. For your next BBQ, why not throw some ribs on the grill? Recipe below.
Traeger Recipes: 3-2-1 BBQ Baby Back Ribs
INGREDIENTS
2 RACKS BABY BACK PORK RIBS
1/3 CUP YELLOW MUSTARD
1/2 CUP, DIVIDED APPLE JUICE
1/3 CUP HONEY, WARMED
TRAEGER PORK AND POULTRY RUB, TO TASTE
PREPARATION
If your butcher has not already done so, remove the thin silverskin membrane from the bone-side of the ribs by working the tip of a butter knife or a screwdriver underneath the membrane over a middle bone. Use paper towels to get a firm grip, then tear the membrane off.
In a small bowl, combine the mustard, 1/4 cup of apple juice (reserve the rest), and the Worcestershire sauce. Spread the mixture thinly on both sides of the ribs and season with Traeger Pork & Poultry rub.
When ready to cook, set temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
Smoke the ribs, meat-side up for 3 hours. Transfer the ribs to a rimmed baking sheet and increase the grill temperature to 225℉.
Tear off four long sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Top with a rack of ribs and pull up the sides to keep the liquid enclosed.
Sprinkle half the brown sugar on the rack, then top with half the honey and half of the remaining apple juice. Use a bit more apple juice if you want more tender ribs.
Lay another piece of foil on top and tightly crimp the edges so there is no leakage. Repeat with the remaining rack of ribs.
Return the foiled ribs to the grill and cook for an additional two hours.
Carefully remove the foil from the ribs and brush the ribs on both sides with Traeger 'Que Sauce. Discard the foil.
Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens, 30 minutes to 60 minutes more.
Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
*Cook times will vary depending on set and ambient temperatures.
Find this recipe and more here!
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Fun Playhouse Ideas
How fun is a playhouse? I’ve always wanted a playhouse in my backyard, and we hit the jackpot. Our neighbor was getting rid of their old, cottage playhouse and, after sawing it apart, lugging it over our fence, rebuilding it, and painting it, we now have one. I’ve been working on finishing the inside and there are so many ideas online on how to decorate a playhouse. If you’ve got an old shed you aren’t using, a playhouse that’s never played in anymore, or are on the search for a new playhouse, these ideas are for you!
Fun Playhouse Ideas
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via Mama i Form
via Project Nursery
via Home and Garden
via Ginger and May
Do you have a playhouse in your yard? If you're in the market check online for free building plans or used playhouses for sale. There are some good deals out there!
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Interior Design Mistakes
It’s so easy to fall into these common interior design mistakes. While doing some research for this post I ended up doing a quick check of some of the rooms in my house and decided that some changes needed to be made. Have you fallen victim to some of these common mistakes?
Interior Design Mistakes
- Decorating with things that are the same size. If everything in your room is the same height, you’re going to have a pretty boring space. Instead, choose furniture and accessories that vary in height, shape, and texture.
- Choosing a rug that is too small. If you aren’t sure what size to get, check out our guide on what rug size you need to help get you started!
- Not hanging art or hanging art incorrectly. Picking the wrong size of art or hanging it too high will not help out your room. Instead, follow this guide on how to hang art correctly.
- Too much clutter. Whether it’s having too much furniture put into one room or it’s a shelf overflowing with accessories, less is more. If you don’t have a place in your room where your eye can rest, your room will not be a relaxing place to spend time.
- Ignoring the importance of good lighting. If you only have your overhead light, your room will feel harsh and overbright. Layer your lighting with a variety of lamps to help create an inviting mood.
Are you having trouble knowing where to start designing in your room or home? Did you recently move to a new place and your old decor just isn't working with the new space? Are you recently living with a new person and running into a design disaster? RC Willey's trained design consultants are here to help. We have an amazing staff of interior design consultants who will help you with anything from furniture layout, color therapy, accessories, or even a whole home makeover! You're only five simple steps away from having a home that reflects your personal style and incorporates those things you love the most. Click here to get started!
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Room Dividers for Large Rooms
If the large room in your home feels overly intimidating to decorate or your couch seems tiny in comparison, it may be time to divide up your space. There are lots of ways to layout a large room, but if you’re looking for a way to create defined spaces you may want to bring in a room divider. Screens, bookshelves, and even sectionals can help break up a large room and make it feel more intimate and manageable. Here are some different dividers you may want to consider using.
Room Dividers for Large Rooms
Keep your space open while still breaking up your space by using a bookshelf. If you want a large divider, this bookcase would be perfect. For less of an impact and a smaller space, this shelf would be great.
via Oh Me Oh My
A screen is a good way to break up your space. I love this wood and aluminum divider, this locker room divider, and this black wood panel divider.
via RC Willey
This leather sectional can work as a room divider. Divide up your room with this sectional and add some cozy seating as well!
How have you divided up your large room?
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Table Setting Ideas
Do you have a party or gathering at your home soon? Don’t underestimate the importance and impact of your table setting! You don’t need to break the bank buying all new plates and tablecloths. Using what you have, you'll be able to create a beautiful spread no one will want to leave. Keep reading for some table setting ideas and tips for creating the perfect table.
Table Setting Ideas
via House Beautiful
Keep it simple and streamlined with a monochromatic color scheme paired with a bouquet of flowers.
via One Kings Lane
If you don't have a table runner use confetti, flowers, or candles instead.
Go all out and make your napkins the statement! There are plenty of napkin folding tutorials online to help you impress your guests.
via House Beautiful
Go all out with color! Who wouldn't want to eat at this table?
Don't forget that RC Willey has so many dining sets to choose from - you'll be able to find exactly what you want!
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Bathroom Vanity Ideas
When it comes to updating your bathroom, changing your vanity is the first step to making the bathroom of your dreams! Everytime I look at the vanity in our bathroom I just want to rip it out and start from scratch. While we aren’t ready to completely remodel the bathroom, I’ve been doing some research on quick things I can do to update the space, as well as some cool vanity ideas I’d love to have in the future. If you’re looking for some bathroom vanity ideas for a quick refresh or for a total overhaul, check out some of these ideas below!
Bathroom Vanity Ideas
Hit up your local thrift store to find a dresser to turn into your own vanity! If you're looking for instructions check out this blog and get started on your own.
If you just want a change, it's so easy to paint your cabinets! Pick out a color you love and some new hardware, and you'll love the difference it will make in your bathroom!
via HGTV
How cool is this step stool? I would love having this in our future bathroom!
via Dwell
If you can't change the vanity and you don't want to paint it but are still looking for a new look, try swapping out the mirror you have now for a new one. It'll completely change the feel of your bathroom!
Are you having trouble knowing where to start designing in your room or home? Did you recently move to a new place and your old decor just isn't working with the new space? Are you recently living with a new person and running into a design disaster? RC Willey's trained design consultants are here to help. We have an amazing staff of interior design consultants who will help you with anything from furniture layout, color therapy, accessories, or even a whole home makeover! You're only five simple steps away from having a home that reflects your personal style and incorporates those things you love the most. Click here to get started!
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