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Sneak Peak

It's day three of the makeover & the yard is really starting to take shape. We now have a beautiful arbor & paver patio with retaining wall seating that is perfect for a cozy firepit & of course the pond is starting to take shape. Thanks to Michelle Don… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on October 9, 2009 at 7:36am — No Comments

What's new: makeover updates

It’s hard to believe two weeks have gone by since the Backyard Makeover voting has ended & the winners were chosen. You probably think it’s been a quiet two weeks after all that craziness of the voting frenzy. In fact the opposite is true, we’ve have been busy organizing, scheduling, ordering & meeting with the winners, contributing business members & local reporters. So busy in fact that I am writing this during the only free time I’ve had this week, as we drive to Orlando to pick u… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on October 3, 2009 at 10:39am — No Comments

Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month?

Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? Did you know there is a gold ribbon much like the breast cancer pink ribbon to symbolize childhood cancer awareness month? Please read this blog by a women who has lost a child to this terrible disease then share it with all your friends! Let's help raise awareness before September ends! http://www.wqmagonline.com/profiles/blog/sh… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on September 29, 2009 at 10:03am — No Comments

What the Flock?

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Added by Backyard Getaway on September 24, 2009 at 9:40am — No Comments

The winner has been chosen!

Congratulations to Heather & Joey Patoray they are the winners of our $16,000 Ultimate Backyard Makeover Contest. Joey & Heather are so excited & are extremely greatful for all the votes they received during the contest. The actual makeover will take… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on September 21, 2009 at 11:10am — No Comments

Support Backyard Getaway in the 2009 StartupNation Home Based Business Competition

Support Backyard Getaway in the 2009 StartupNation Home-Based Business Competition Vote for us today in the StartupNation Home Based 100 competition. We are entered in two catagories : most innovative & greenest business. If we win we will be included in a national campaign promoting home based businesses http://www.startupnation.com/homebased100/contestant/7431/index.php Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on September 17, 2009 at 8:24am — No Comments

Water Drive

WATER DRIVE FOR MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER Making Strides Against Breast Cancer needs your help for bottled water donations to keep our walkers hydrated at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 24, 2009! One of our large sponsors are not able to contribute their normal 300 cases of bottled water to this event this year. Therefore, we need your help!!!!! Please bring a case or more of bottled water to the following locations: VALUE SELF STORAGE 5150 University Pkw… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on September 15, 2009 at 9:57am — No Comments

Bigger than American Idol?

Have you checked out the voting frenzy for the $16,000 Ultimate Backyard Makeover Contest going on over at www.wqmag.com? It's like our own little American Idol of ugly backyards. The 10 finalist were posted on September 3rd & the site has been abuzz ever since. People are casting their vote day & night for their favorite ugly backyard! Click on the following link to go directly to the finalist & voting page: http://www.wqmagonline.com/forum/topic/show?id=2298959%3ATopic%3A38179. In… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on September 5, 2009 at 11:40am — No Comments

Congrats to our finalist

Congratulations to Gale, Tracey, Heather, Cathie, Tracy, Michelle, Derek, Lisa, Jim & Cindy our 10 finalist in the $16,000 Ultimate Backyard Makeover Contest! Vote today at http://www.wqmagonline.com/forum/topic/show?id=2298959%3ATopic%3A38179 Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on September 3, 2009 at 8:39am — No Comments

Backyard Makeover Contest

If you didn't enter our $16,000 Backyard Makeover Contest it's too late now. The contest has ended. But it's not to late to help pick the winner. Voting begins on September 3rd & runs through September 18th. You can vote daily for your favorite "ugly" backyard.Log on to www.wqmag.com & help one lucky winner get the backyard of their dreams. Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on September 1, 2009 at 9:04am — No Comments

And now a word about our sponsor

We want to thank www.wqmag.com for sponsoring our $16,000 Ultimate Backyard Makeover Contest. WQ Magazine is Sarasota’s premier women’s magazine. WQ recently launched Wqmag.com an interactive online community “e-zine” for women, where you can become a member & contribute… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on August 29, 2009 at 7:44am — No Comments

Web Presence

How many 17 year olds do you know that own their own company? I know of only one & am proud to say she is my niece. Kayla Wakefield started her company www.Clickwebcreations.com when she was 16 years old. She started… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on August 28, 2009 at 9:27am — No Comments

Behind the scenes

For the last couple of weeks I have been sharing information with you about all the great companies that are donating their products & services to our Backyard Makeover Contest. I would like to also tell you about some of the businesses that are sort of behind the scenes. Premier Video Productions, Inc. established in 1989 by LaJuana Pruitt, a local videographer, will be producing a digital video of the entire makeover from start to finish & a copy of the video will be donated to the win… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on August 27, 2009 at 8:26am — No Comments

Living your passion

“What is the single illuminating thing which shines its light on all the elements of the best parts of your life (the sound of which makes your heart sing and your feet dance)?"Answer that and then you know: that is the thing you must do..” Mary Anne Radmacher This quote was… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on August 26, 2009 at 8:03am — No Comments

Free Staycation

Every so often we need to get away from our daily routine & recharge our batteries. This can be difficult to do with work, kids & the demands of our busy schedules. Why not consider a staycation? Take a long weekend or even a single night & stay in one… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on August 25, 2009 at 8:57am — No Comments

Get away in your own backyard

There is nothing I enjoy more than sitting on our porch in the evening listening to the sound… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on August 24, 2009 at 8:34am — No Comments

Hurricane Season

It’s that time of year again, hurricane season. This is a good time to start thinking about replacing your old windows & doors with hurricane impact resistant windows & doors. Installing impact-resistant windows will not only protect your home from high winds, rain, and the destructive force of wind-borne debris they will also provide energy savings, noise control, UV protection and peace of mind. There is a bonus, installing Energystar impact resistant or energy saving rated windows in… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on August 21, 2009 at 8:29am — No Comments

Gulfcoast Plumeria Society

Palma Sola Botanical Gardens in west Bradenton has a new Lei garden containing over 75 Plumeria Trees thanks to the Gulfcoast Plumeria Society. You may not know that the Plumeria is the beautiful flower that is used in traditional Hawaiian Lei. Plumeria are actually know by many names including, Frangipani, Melia, or Temple Tree. Native to tropical America these trees are considered Florida friendly & are widely used in tropical landscapes around the world & is usually associated with te… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on August 20, 2009 at 9:31am — No Comments

Carbon footprint, greenhouse gases what does it all mean?

Have you thought about updating your home or office to make it more environmentally friendly but don’t know where to begin? Maybe you are overwhelmed with all the “green” information that you think why bother, it will cost too much or take up too much time. Did you know that going green can be as simple as changing your halogen light bulbs to fluorescent bulbs & unplugging or turning off electronics that are not in use. Of course there are larger steps you can take like adding solar panels t… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on August 19, 2009 at 10:28am — No Comments

Keeping it Clean

It doesn’t matter where you live these days in every neighborhood you will find at least one house that is empty because the owners are either trying to sell the property or it’s in foreclosure. You know the one that has grass & weeds growing knee high, paint peeling & is basically an invitation for trouble. That property doesn’t have to be an eyesore. There are companies that are available to help maintain the property. D & T Handy Girlz is one such business. Doris & Terry have… Continue

Added by Backyard Getaway on August 18, 2009 at 9:42am — No Comments