FUN ACTIVITIES TO DO AT THE LOGGERHEAD MARINE LIFE CENTER

January 10, 2020 by

Loggerhead marine life center is a sea turtle rehabilitation and conservation point. Located on Juno Beach, Florida, the center also researches sea turtles and other sea life, while offering education and awareness to the members of the public. However, things are not all serious there. In fact, there are just as many fun activities to do, and for all ages. The center opens daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, and each day has a unique program of events to engage the visitors. The best part about most of the daily activities is that they are free. Here are some of the fun things to do at Loggerhead Marine Life Center.

Daily tours

The Loggerhead Marine Life Center offers daily tours for all visitors aged eight years and up. During these tours, visitors get to learn more about the sea turtle research perpetually ongoing at the center. Of course, the tour guides tailor the one hour tours to be simple, fun, and engaging, especially for the younger participants. You will get to come up close with the turtles, and get to learn more than you would from a book or any other second-hand source. Some of the areas you will get to visit are the sea turtle hospitals where hurt turtles get treatment before the center releases them back into the ocean. You will also get to visit live sea turtle aquariums

 

Playground for the children

If you are planning to spend the whole day at the center with your kids, you might need a break from the tours and indoor activities. Thankfully, the Loggerhead Marine Life Center has a playground where children of all ages can play and have fun. The playground is big enough for all children to be in together. Here, kids get to enjoy themselves and make friends, while adults take a breather before going back to the remaining tours.

 

Picnics

What is more fun than having a picnic surrounded by sea turtles, palm trees, and the sound of ocean waves? The Loggerhead Marine Life Center has a designated picnic point at the back where its visitors can sit and enjoy a meal after the day’s activities. During the picnic, you can go through what the kids learned during the day while enjoying a meal together. The children can then play or even take a nap before you plan on going back home.

 

Beach and pier tours

You cannot visit the Loggerhead Marine Life Centre without taking the beach tour and visiting the pier. The Juno Beach tour is all about letting members know how to have eco-friendly fun at the beach. You will also get to visit the 900-foot pier where conservation-based fishing activities take place. The views from the dock of the ocean and surrounding area are also quite breathtaking.

 

Long term activities

Apart from the daily tours and activities that occur at the Loggerhead Marine Life Center, there are more extended events, which you can register for, from the center’s website. These activities happen all year round, while some happen at specific seasons. They include:

  • Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs
  • Fishing lessons
  • Sea turtle release events
  • Turtle walks
  • Camps, hikes, and excursions

 

Conclusion

If you are looking for fun places to visit locally, then the Loggerhead Marine Life Center is a must. It offers fun for both adults and children. To add to all this, you will also get an education from it.

Loggerhead marine life center is a sea turtle rehabilitation and conservation point. Located on Juno Beach, Florida, the center also researches sea turtles and other sea life, while offering education and awareness to the members of the public. However, things are not all serious there. In fact, there are just as many fun activities to do, and for all ages. The center opens daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, and each day has a unique program of events to engage the visitors. The best part about most of the daily activities is that they are free. Here are some of the fun things to do at Loggerhead Marine Life Center.

Daily tours

The Loggerhead Marine Life Center offers daily tours for all visitors aged eight years and up. During these tours, visitors get to learn more about the sea turtle research perpetually ongoing at the center. Of course, the tour guides tailor the one hour tours to be simple, fun, and engaging, especially for the younger participants. You will get to come up close with the turtles, and get to learn more than you would from a book or any other second-hand source. Some of the areas you will get to visit are the sea turtle hospitals where hurt turtles get treatment before the center releases them back into the ocean. You will also get to visit live sea turtle aquariums

 

Playground for the children

If you are planning to spend the whole day at the center with your kids, you might need a break from the tours and indoor activities. Thankfully, the Loggerhead Marine Life Center has a playground where children of all ages can play and have fun. The playground is big enough for all children to be in together. Here, kids get to enjoy themselves and make friends, while adults take a breather before going back to the remaining tours.

 

Picnics

What is more fun than having a picnic surrounded by sea turtles, palm trees, and the sound of ocean waves? The Loggerhead Marine Life Center has a designated picnic point at the back where its visitors can sit and enjoy a meal after the day’s activities. During the picnic, you can go through what the kids learned during the day while enjoying a meal together. The children can then play or even take a nap before you plan on going back home.

 

Beach and pier tours

You cannot visit the Loggerhead Marine Life Centre without taking the beach tour and visiting the pier. The Juno Beach tour is all about letting members know how to have eco-friendly fun at the beach. You will also get to visit the 900-foot pier where conservation-based fishing activities take place. The views from the dock of the ocean and surrounding area are also quite breathtaking.

 

Long term activities

Apart from the daily tours and activities that occur at the Loggerhead Marine Life Center, there are more extended events, which you can register for, from the center’s website. These activities happen all year round, while some happen at specific seasons. They include:

  • Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs
  • Fishing lessons
  • Sea turtle release events
  • Turtle walks
  • Camps, hikes, and excursions

 

Conclusion

If you are looking for fun places to visit locally, then the Loggerhead Marine Life Center is a must. It offers fun for both adults and children. To add to all this, you will also get an education from it.

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Outdoor DIY Tips

May 6, 2019 by

Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features.

Whether it’s as simple as installing some lighting or a little more time-consuming like re-plotting plants, a fresh look for the lawn always gives your home a fresh look as well. Here are our top five easy landscaping projects!

Create a pathway.

To guide you and visitors throughout your yard and link different areas together, install a pathway. You can use materials from a variety of materials, including reclaimed pallet wood, flagstones, gravel, and more to add texture and color.

Add a wall or border.

Installing a flagstone, rock, or brick wall around flower beds or trees adds a sleek, clean look to your landscaping and helps separate different sections of your yard.

Install a water feature.

Nothing says zen quite like the sound of trickling water as you relax in your backyard. You can start simple with by purchasing and installing a small feature powered by a solar panel or create a larger focal point in your yard by installing a waterfall wall or small pond.

Light your way.

An easy way to transform your yard is to strategically use lighting. Place cool-colored lights high in trees to recreate a moonlight feel, use pathway lights to naturally guide the eye, or highlight objects or plants.

Plant upwards.

Expand your yard space by drawing the eye to the sky with a trellis fence or screen made of wood or metal. Once you install your trellis, select your climbing plants and vines and get to planting!

 

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Cleaning tips for moving into your new home

May 1, 2019 by

Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first.

Change the locks

Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can never be too careful. It’s worth the money to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that no one else has the keys to your home. Changing the locks can be a DIY project, or you can call in a locksmith for a little extra money.

Steam clean the carpets

It’s good to get a fresh start with your floors before you start decorating. The previous owners may have had pets, young children, or just some plain old clumsiness. Take the time to steam clean the carpets so that your floors are free of stains and allergens. It’s pretty easy and affordable to rent a steam cleaner—your local grocery store may have them available.

Call an exterminator

Prior to move-in, you probably haven’t spent enough time in the house to get a view of any pests that may be lurking. Call an exterminator to take care of any mice, insects, and other critters that may be hiding in your home.

Clean out the kitchen

If the previous occupants wanted to skip on some of their cleaning duties when they moved out, the kitchen is where they probably cut corners. Wipe down the inside of cabinets, clean out the refrigerator, clean the oven, and clean in the nooks and crannies underneath the appliances.

 

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What to repair before you list

April 26, 2019 by

 

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs to make before selling your home.

Repaint walls.

Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to spruce it up, and generally, it can be a do-it-yourself project. Make sure cover any walls with scratches and chips and consider updating any accent walls with a more neutral coat.

Repair floors.

Hardwood floors are a very desirable feature in a home, so you want to ensure they look their best by fixing scratches or dull areas. If your carpet is worn or stained, consider replacing them. And don’t forget the tile in your kitchen or bathrooms. Re-grouting can go a long way in making dingy tile work look brand new!

Refresh the landscaping.

Show buyers your home is the full package by dressing up the outside as well as the in. Clean walkways and driveways, plant seasonal flowers and plants, trim hedges and trees, install outdoor décor pieces and fill in mulch and gravel.

Fix your fixtures.

Leaky faucet? Rusted drains? Loose drawer handle? Making these small fixes can make a big difference to potential buyers with detailed-orientated minds. Improve your kitchen. An outdated kitchen can be a real eyesore in a home. Updating cabinetry, repairing or replacing countertops, and installing new faucets and sinks may be worth the investment

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SPRING FORWARD INTO YOUR NEW HOME

March 12, 2019 by

 

This weekend, most of us will be turning our clocks an hour ahead as we ‘spring forward.’ We may be losing an hour of sleep, but that doesn’t mean you should lose hope on finding a home you love. If you’ve been thinking about buying a home but haven’t seen anything on the market that checks off the list of everything you’ve been looking for, this spring might just be when your dream home hits the market. At the end of every year, we see a major drop in the housing inventory. Homeowners are less likely to sell in the winter months, and most closings happen before it gets too cold. The good news for you is that this encourages sellers to put their homes on the market after the new year when both the weather and the market start to warm up again!

We have seen the inventory climbing, and we expect spring to bring the biggest jump in available homes. So why should you buy now, if this is a yearly spring trend? According to CoreLogic, a leading provider for housing market statistics, home prices are projected to increase by 4.3% over the next year. If you’re thinking of waiting a few seasons, think again. Get a head start and beat the summer rush and higher prices.

Don’t wait to find your dream home – save some of your hard-earned money and call me. I’ll help you spend spring in your new house! 

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2019 Can Cost You Ten’s of Thousands

February 19, 2019 by

 

 

“I’ll hold off buying a home until next year.” If you’ve thought of purchasing a home, but don’t want to deal with the process now, you’ve probably had this thought cross your mind a time or two. A pretty common tendency to hold off things on our to-do list, especially the ones that seem like a lot of work. But would you hold off the task if I told you that waiting could make a difference of tens of thousands of dollars? Meaning it could cost you a $10,000-$50,000 (or more) difference to get the home you want today, in 2019’s market.

It’s anticipated, by the national historical trend report, that homes are on the rise by over 5% each year. That house you’ve been eyeing online, listed for $225,000, could be listed next year for $236,250. That is over $10,000 more just for waiting till 2019. This isn’t even bringing into question the rising APR rates for mortgages, that can increase your monthly payment amount on a home pretty significantly, as well.

I get it, the home buying process can seem pretty intimidating. But with an experienced agent on your side, it can actually go pretty smoothly. Let’s get in touch. It won’t hurt to connect you with a preferred lender and run the numbers through to see what you qualify for. The right time is always right now, I want to help you save the money you deserve to keep, by avoiding the wait.

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The Catch You Shouldn’t Fall For

January 8, 2019 by

With the growth of online tools, companies are quickly building products to serve the real estate community. After all, it’s a lucrative industry, home buying and selling will always be a thing – even if it does slow down, and companies around the world are diving in to make as much money off consumers as possible.

What are they selling? The ease. The ease of buying or selling a home online. The catch? You actually don’t benefit from these online quick-sale services. In fact, you could find yourself out of tens-of-thousands in cost difference.  If you’re in the market to buy or sell, and are considering foregoing a real estate agent for an online service, be sure you read the fine print. You’ll often times find that you aren’t benefiting at all. Will they buy your home upfront to resale, so you don’t have to worry about the headache? Sure, but you may have been able to get $50,000 more for your house using a Realtor. Can you see and purchase your dream home through said services and “save” on agent commissions? Sure, but you’ll probably be overpaying for the home anyway.

The real estate industry is heavily regulated for licensed professionals to ensure the consumer is always getting the best representation for the best savings. These online services don’t require regulation and licensing, therefore, they can get away with fine print “scams.”

Be sure you do your research. A Realtor is there to make YOU the most money. Quick online services are focused on making their business the most money – not focused on how much you can sell your home for or how much you can save when you buy. Licensed professionals exist for a reason, be sure you don’t lose more than you can afford to by using a gimmicky online service that dubs buying and selling an “easy” process. Any good agent will make the process easy, minus general lending issues that may arise.

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You’re Making Your Landlord Rich

December 18, 2018 by

While you’re fussing over your bills, did you realize you’re making your landlord rich? Rentals are the most lucrative business to get into. It turns ordinary people into multi-millionaires. The next time you’re afraid of committing to a mortgage, keep in mind that you’ve already committed to paying off the mortgage of someone else – every single month you rent. The only time home buying doesn’t make sense is if you’re still living with your parents rent-free. Or you prefer to live out of an R.V. or tent. But if you prefer to live in a home, or a condo, it always makes the most sense to buy.

Stop making your landlord rich and start building your own net worth. You can still enjoy owning a home – even if you don’t intend to stay in an area for long. You can always resell your home, most often for more money than you put in, or turn it into a lucrative side business by hiring a property management company to rent it out on your behalf. Whatever you decide, don’t be afraid of a mortgage commitment – you’re paying one regardless. Now ask yourself, do you want to make yourself money or make your landlord money?

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Using Baking Soda In Your Laundry Room

December 6, 2018 by

 That orange box of baking soda tucked away in your fridge or kitchen cabinet can also be an inexpensive, and earth-friendly, solution for your laundry needs. It’s safe to use in both standard and high-efficiency washers and is one of the best products available to reduce your dependence on chemicals. Let’s take a look into the top 5 ways baking soda can be used in your laundry room:

  1. Reduce and Remove Laundry Odor

    The body odors found on our clothing and linens are caused by different types of bacteria. These bacteria are removed when the detergent’s molecules break them up and flush them away from the clothing. Less expensive detergents generally don’t have strong enough enzymes to remove all of the bacteria, so baking soda will be a great boost to your detergent’s bacteria fighting power. Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to each laundry load to make your detergent work more effectively.

  2. Boost Bleach Performance

    Bleach is often used to removed odors and stains from our laundry; however, if the water is to acidic, bleach doesn’t do it’s job as effectively. Just as it boosts detergent performance, baking powder can also help how effectively your bleach works. Which equates to less use of bleach and it’s negative impact on our environment.

  3. Use As A Natural Fabric Softener

    Baking soda is great for regulating your water’s pH level in your washer. It does this by making sure the rinse water is not too acidic or full of alkaline. 1/2 cup of baking soda to each rinse cycle with balance the mineral deposits in the water and keep them off of your clothes. It’s the minerals that make your clothing feel stiff, baking soda is a shield for your clothes from these minerals.

  4. Great For Cleaning Irons

    Baking soda is a gentle and earth-friendly abrasive. The face plate of an iron is notorious for building up starch and scorch deposits. To remove this build-up, mix a paste of water and baking soda and rub the paste over the face of the cool iron with a white cloth. Gently wipe the build-up away. You can finish with a wipe of white vinegar with a fresh towel.

  5. Controls Water Suds

    If you accidentally use regular laundry detergent on a washing machine that requires HE detergent, you’ll get a mess of suds. They might be fun to look at, but they are a pain to clean up. If you make this mistake, just grab a box of baking soda and sprinkle it directly on the suds to break them down. The baking soda is good at absorbing the moisture and will make clean-up much easier.

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Tips To Get Settled In A New Home

November 13, 2018 by

Moving into a new home? We know how exciting it can be! We’ve compiled a list of a few things you can do after your move to make sure your experience is comfortable. The hardest part of a move is getting settled in, after that, let’s handle a few loose ends that sometimes get forgotten about till the last minute.

CHECK MAJOR APPLIANCES

Be sure to check all the appliances to ensure everything is still in working order after the move. You want to make sure nothing was broken in the move or stopped working suddenly. Look at things such as your stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer, refrigerator, and microwave. If you brought any appliances yourself and you used movers, you’ll want to make sure everything still works with them, since mover’s insurance companies give a limited timeframe for when you can make a claim.

CHECK ALL OF YOUR BOXES & FURNITURE

Be sure to go over all your boxes and furniture to make sure nothing got damaged during the move. Be sure that everyone has arrived and didn’t get lost in the process. If you notice something is missing a month later, it may be too late to file a claim with the moving company. Even if you don’t plan on unpacking everything as soon as you move in, just do a quick review and inventory everything you brought to protect yourself and your belongings.

SET UP UTILITIES

Did you remember to set up your utilities before moving in? There’s nothing more frustrating than moving into your home to realize the lights don’t work. Make sure you’ve gotten with all of the necessary utility companies to have everything turned on in time for your move.

REGISTER INTO A GOOD SCHOOL

You may have already known to look for a school for your kids prior to your move, but if you haven’t yet found one, be sure to research all the schools local to you to find the right fit for your family. The sooner you can find the right school and register, the easier and less stressful it will be to get them in and settle.

REGISTER YOUR CAR

If you’ve moved to a new state or country, you’ll want to make sure to register your car in your new hometown and update your driver’s license, tags, and plates.

CONNECT TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Join sites like Nextdoor.com or get a subscription to your local magazine/newspaper to stay in touch with what’s going on in your neighborhood. Be sure to also join local community Facebook groups. You can find out about events or concerns relating to your community.

GETTING YOUR MAIL

Have you updated your address from all the people you’ll be expecting to get mail from? Like your bank, friends, family, and services you still pay for after your move. Check with the post office to have things redirected to your new address while you work to update your info with everyone else.

 

FIND THE RIGHT PROFESSIONALS

If you’re moving far from your last home, you’ll want to have the right connections. Find a new doctor, dentist, vet, handyman, plumber, etc. Add them into a contact book that’s easily accessible.

EMERCENY CONTACT LIST

If you’re moving to a new country, 911 won’t be the local emergency number. Make sure you have all the correct numbers in the case of an emergency. This can also include doctors, the local police station, a vet, etc.

INSURANCE COMPANIES

More than likely, you handled home insurance and home warranty during the purchasing process. If you haven’t, be sure to get those taken care of right away. You’ll also want to get your auto, health, and any other necessary household insurances sorted for your move.

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