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There are several things to take into consideration when you are planning on hanging anything, whether it’s on a wall or a ceiling. This doesn’t matter if it’s a plant with a planter or some form of furniture. Making sure that you have the right hooks or bolts is important for safety.

If you are planning on hanging hammocks in your home you want to make sure that you have enough space. You need to make sure that you have enough horizontal space. Make sure that you locate the studs in your wall so you know that it is a secure spot. Heaven forbid that your hammock falls down and essentially destroys your wall and hurt yourself in the process.

Growing up my Aunt was the coolest and most eclectic person that I had ever met. She lived in the city, so every other weekend I would go visit her. Her house, by far was the coolest place ever.

She didn’t believe in traditional furniture. Her house was a huge loft with hardwood floors and twelve foot high ceilings. She decided to hang hammock chairs from her ceiling. It was very inventive and it made watching movies so much fun. I enjoyed our weekends very much.

In the summertime I would go to visit my Gramps. I used to love it. He would have so many cool things at his house. Climbing trees was a favorite pastime. I also enjoyed riding my bike.

My fondest memory is of these two patio hammocks that he had in his back yard. We would swing and talk for hours. He shared amazing stories. There was a time when we were swinging and we both fell asleep. It was so peaceful just to swing in the sun completely relaxed, with not a care in the world. Oh, how I miss those days.

It’s great to relax in your backyard or even your front yard, just reading a book or watching the kids play in the neighborhood. There are a lot of ways that you can relax in your yard. Anywhere from lying on a blanket or sitting in a lounge chair.

The best way to relax is with outdoor hammocks. You can rock yourself to sleep and take a nap in the sun. You can accessorize your hammock as well. Put some throw pillows on it or maybe a blanket and you’ll feel as comfortable as if you where lying in your own bed. It is a perfect way to relax.

Hanging a hammock doesn’t have to be a difficult activity. All you need are two sturdy trees or two sturdy posts at approximately 15 feet apart from one another. Trees are preferred, especially ones with high boughs, as they provide shade while you’re lounging.

Drill a hole five feet off the ground using a 3/8 inch drill bit. Take a ½ inch screw eye and hook and attach them tightly to the hole. Hang your hammocks on the hooks and get ready to lie back and relax. If your trees or poles are too far apart, add an S-hook or chain links for length.

Up in the Pacific Northwest we’re finally getting our first taste of spring. To me, spring means spending lots of time in my backyard reading books in my hammock. Last year, my husband bought me several hammock accessories for our anniversary.

The hammock accessories included several hammock pillows and a drink holder. Now I can read with my head propped up and a cool drink at my side. It makes reading outdoors all the more pleasurable. Now if only I could get my husband to bring me refills of lemonade!

A dear friend of mine, Cynthia, goes on cruises quite frequently. She invited me along on a Caribbean cruise this past summer. With so much experience cruising, I looked to Cynthia for tips on how to have the best experience possible.

One tip I was not expecting was when she told me to bring along a portable hammock. “Aren’t there lounge chairs on the deck?” I thought. Yes, there are, but it turns out bringing a portable hammock was a wise choice. During peak hours in the afternoon all the lounge and deck chairs are likely to be taken. With a portable hammock you may get interesting looks from the passengers and crew, but you’ll be able to comfortably soak up the sun.

I affectionately call my son “little monkey” because he’s always climbing onto and into things. He’s very inquisitive and creative. His father and I gave him the opportunity to pick a theme for his bedroom. Naturally, he settled on a jungle theme, complete with a hammock bed.

At first I was skeptical about letting an elementary school boy sleep in a hammock. What if he fell out in the middle of the night? My husband rightfully pointed out that that scenario could happen with a bunk bed, lofted bed, or even a regular bed. So far there have been no incidents. Plus, having a hammock for a bed has opened up a lot more floor space for him to play.

I’m fortunate to live in a sunny, warm environment year round. Some days it gets so hot and muggy (and buggy!) that being outside is just intolerable. In order to enjoy the outdoors without having to actually be outdoors, I’ve added a sunroom onto my home.

The sunroom has ceiling to floor windows so the sunlight can stream in. I’ve filled the room with plants and colorful throw rugs. To complete the feel of bringing the outdoors in, I bought two hammock swings. They’re similar to traditional hammocks but they hang from the ceiling and have adjustable reclining mechanism. I love my sunroom; it’s the perfect way to embrace the outdoors and still have access to air conditioning!

I know, it’s winter now and in most parts of the country it’s oppressively cold. Not a lot of us are looking for more excuses to go outside and endure the biting chill of the holiday season. But that doesn’t mean we can’t start planning for the warmer months that are right around the corner. And, if I start planning now, I can save a lot of money on products that aren’t very popular right now. With all the leftovers from last summer, winter is the ideal time to shop and save on outdoor gear and supplies.

Since my family likes to spend so much time outside we’re always on the lookout for anything that can make our time in the sun a little more fun and relaxing. This year we’re talking about getting one of those cotton hammocks. Not only are they versatile, they’re also extremely comfortable. This means every member of the family can enjoy their time outdoors in comfort. And the best part is I didn’t have to spend an arm and a leg!