Healthy Food for Healthy Kids-Toddler Lunch Event Announcement

After a very Lonnnngggg Gap, i am Guest Hosting an Event @ my space. Thanks a lot to Nithu Bala of Nithu's Kitchen for giving me this opportunity to Guest host this month's "Healthy Food for Healthy Kids - Toddler Healthy Lunch". 

My 6 year old's first question in the morning would be What have you kept in my "Breakfast Box?". He has Very strictly INSTRUCTED me to make Thursday's as Baked Goodies Day (more specifically, ONLY CAKES/MUFFINS), rest of the days, small poori's, small idlies,and strictly no messy foods in my box!!!!! uffff!!!! even my hubby hasn't given me so much instructions, He doesn't dare to ask me what is cooking for today!!!! 

Cooking for Kids has become a real task now-a-days. They get bored very easily with ususal food @ the table. They need new taste and variety. Toddler's are in no-way an exception to this. As their mind and body develop fast at this age, we need to support their system with healthy food. Try teaching them some healthy eating habits, though they are going to run behind Pizza and Burger at a later stage, atleast they do know what is healthy eating and try keeping these fast food as a treat once in a while. 

So, lets try to Catch them young, this event is all about what to feed a toddler of age 1 - 3. So, if you have a trouble-some two @ your place, send me the recipes to try feed him , if not, do rekindle your old memories and tell us what to give to Keep them upbeat.

Rules :

• Post any vegetarian healthy lunch recipe, without Eggs, suitable for toddlers between 1 to 3 years of age between 10th May and 10th June. 
• Give link to this announcement and Nithu's event announcement page. Logo is mandatory  as it helps spread word.
• Don't worry if you have your recipes in your archives. Just update the post with the link to this announcement and Nithu's event announcement page. Adding logo is important.
• Link your entries in the Linky Tool given below or else Send your entries to vaasu.vrg@gmail.com with the subject line as ‘Healthy Food for Healthy Kids-Toddler Lunch' with the below details.

               Name :
               Blog Name :
               Recipe Name : 
               Recipe URL : 
               Picture of your recipe : 

• Non-bloggers are welcome to send in their recipes. Send recipe in full with the picture and the same subject line as above. 
• Person who sends highest number of entries will be declared as the Winner of the Month. A winner badge will be awarded by Nithu which you can proudly post in your blog:-) 
• I'l acknowledge your entries within 3 days else leave a comment in this announcement.

Roof Coatings & Energy Efficiency

Roof Coatings & Energy Efficiency

 

In recent years, more and more building owners are installing roof coating systems on their buildings as a way to lower energy bills and improving roof performance.  With energy and utility cost rising in North Carolina and South Carolina, as well as across the nation, businesses and homeowners alike are trying to find ways to lower utility bills.  Many roof coating systems have Energy Star ratings, and can lower utility cost by up to 20% for many of our clients.  What we want to talk about in this blog post is the many advantages of using roof coating systems, and how much they cost in relation to traditional roofing products.

First, lets talk about some of the advantages a roof coating system can offer to a building owner.  As we have already stated, roof coatings have a lot of products with Energy Star ratings, making them energy efficient roofing systems.  Another reason why many building owners are using roof coating systems is because of the easy maintenance and repair roof coating systems offer.  The ease of maintenance and repair using this product, also is another reason why this product is so versatile.  This versatility that Roof Coating systems provide also allows it to be installed and applied in many different situations, making it a more affordable for building owners to replace their roofing system.  Roof coatings are also easier to install then other commercial roofing systems, making it a popular choice among building owners. 

With all the advantages that roof coating systems have, it would lead one to believe that this is an expensive roofing product.  However, roof coating systems remain fairly low in price compared to other traditional roofing systems.  As with most other roofing products, roof coating systems are priced by the square foot, making it easy for customers to see exactly how much product will be needed to complete their project.  Prices for roof coating systems vary from project to project, with the main pricing factor being the size of the roof.  Also, removing an existing roofing system to replace with a roof coating system, may also raise the price of installation, as trash and waste cost are figured by weight.  Overall, a roof coating system is a very high performance roofing system, at a very affordable price.

In conclusion, here are some of the major advantages a roof coating system can offer building owners and homeowners in North & South Carolina:

• Energy Efficiency - Lower Building Utility Cost
• Low Maintenance & Easy to Repair - Reduce repair cost from storm damage.
• Versatility - Can be installed on most flat roofing surfaces.
• Easier to Install and Replace
• Affordably priced roofing product for commercial building owners.
• Energy Star Rated Colors

As seen in our blog post, roof coating systems provide many advantages over a traditional roofing system, and also another way building owners in North & South Carolina can lower energy consumption and help save the environment.  We hope this information is helpful, and if your a North or South Carolina building owner looking for a new commercial roofing system, then contact us at the information below.

Myrtle Beach Services & Construction Company
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
706-951-0158
http://www.scroofingcontractors.com

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KHI Quarterly V3 Q2 - Spring 2012

Enjoy the Summer in Your New Outdoor Kitchen

For entertaining friends, hosting the family, or just having more time in the fresh air, outdoor kitchens are becoming one of the hottest items in home building. Outdoor kitchens offer all the features of your indoor kitchen except the outdoor appliances, counters, and cabinets are weather proofed to withstand anything Mother Nature can throw at them. Features of most outdoor kitchens include a grill, fireplace or pit, counters and cabinets, and of course a kitchen sink.

When it comes to an outdoor grill, there are several options. Depending on your needs, you can get something that is prefab, semi-custom, or fully customized. You can purchase something extravagant like a drop-in stove with six burners and a gas kit but if you only barbeque once a week, a grill with a counter and storage cabinet, covered with tile or stucco, should do it. The cabinet will protect supplies from the weather and the countertop will provide work space when you get down to cooking. Other outdoor cooking options include a fireplace, oven or firepit. A fireplace is a great place to congregate while you cook and it really adds an outdoor room feel. A firepit can be used to cook with a rotisserie, skewers or simply grill over the open flame. An outdoor oven is like a traditional oven but can include wonderful features like a brick or stone pizza oven.

Since your family will enjoy spending time in your outdoor kitchen, you'll want storage space and a counter or table for dining, along with a sink and refrigerator. Some additional considerations include brick or stone countertops which can also be used to eat on. Storage cabinets must be made of waterproof materials or stainless steel. Stainless steel that matches your grill is a great option for cabinets.

No kitchen would be complete without a sink. Outdoor sinks are  either fed with a hose or connected to the home's water supply. Good choices for your outdoor sink would be either stainless steel or ceramic.

You might want to consider a roof to keep your kitchen sheltered from the elements but you’ll have to keep the grill exposed to  properly ventilate the smoke.

Finally, it's important to consider the proper flooring. You’ll want to avoid using flooring that is slick, which eliminates tile or marble right off the bat. Good choices for flooring include pavers, composite decking, exotic hardwoods such as Ipe’ or Teak, or cellular PVC tongue and groove porch flooring.

Designing your outdoor kitchen can be a fun experience. Once it’s complete it will provide your family with years of outdoor enjoyment. For more information or to schedule an appointment to design your outdoor kitchen, call Kruse Home Improvement at 860-584-8784.

Looking to add the perfect outdoor living space?  

You may want to consider adding a screened in porch.

Screened porches allow homeowners to enjoy the outdoors while being sheltered from the sun on a hot day. You can still relax and avoid the sun's harmful UV rays in your screened in porch. Getting drenched from the rain and avoiding those pesky insects and bugs can ruin the enjoyment of outdoor plans. Spending more time outdoors is possible with an enclosed porch. Along with offering shelter, you will be able to capture a breeze or entertain regardless of the weather. It is also cooler than entertaining on an outdoor porch and there is no need to cancel your plans if it rains.

Another great benefit of adding a screened porch is that it can be built on a budget. For a low investment,  homeowners can add an increased value to their home. A porch that is enclosed will add more value when the house is on the market than a porch which is not enclosed.

You will need to consider a few things when designing a screened in porch. There are many great designs that can add additional, stunning living space to your home. To decide on the size of your enclosed porch, consider the furniture you will be putting in the room and how many    people you plan to gather in the room. Be sure to match the trim details of your house including the roof. This means deciding between aluminum and 
wood-framed porches depending on the design of your house. 

A nice feature to the porch is the addition of a ceiling fan. This will allow for nice airflow on a warm summer day. Skylights are very common on screened in porches.  They are a great way to bring natural light to the room during the day and keep it warm enough to be comfortable.  You can even place glass panels over the screens to help keep the porch warmer and if you want to take an extra step to make the room useable even in the winter, you could install a heating system in the room.

Screened in porches are built solely for enjoyment and as you can see there are many benefits to having a screened in porch. An enclosed porch allows you and your family to spend quality time together playing games or eating dinner. It is also a great way to relax in a peaceful environment. You will be amazed at how much everyone enjoys it!