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Hot Summer Reads

For book enthusiasts, summer is the best time to tear into a new book, or ten! In fact, during summer, with schools out and loads of time in your hands, it’s the perfect time to lounge by the pool with a drink and a new favorite read. We have compiled some of the hottest page turners for you this summer. From gripping fiction to nail-biting detective stories, there is something for every book enthusiast this summer.

“Sorority” by Genevieve Sly Crane

The title of the book gives away what the thread of the story is about. For undergrads and those who have just left college life, this page-turner is sure to take you back to the days of college sisterhood and all the drama surrounding it.

“The Mars Room” by Rachel Kushner

The acclaimed novelist Rachel Kushner is back with another novel. This novel is actually a follow-up of her previous release in 2016, “The Flamethrower”, a gripping read that was difficult to put down. Therefore, “The Mars Room”, which is the tale of a mother who has been handed a life sentence in prison, promises the same grit.

“Welcome to Lagos” by Chibundu Onuzo

African writers have become a force to reckon with on the international book scene, and Chibundu Onuzo has definitely caught our attention. This novel offers the reader an uninhibited look into life in Lagos through the uncanny narration of the lives of a rebel fighter, an army officer, a beautiful runaway and a teenage girl. This one promises to be a page-turner for sure.

“Bad Blood” by John Carreyrou

For those book enthusiasts who have the knack to put a book down only when it’s finished, this is a perfect read for you. Find out how a Silicon Valley start-up engineers a blood testing machine, whose work is legendary- if only it would work. A gripping tale about passion, frustration, and greed that is bound to make your summer reading all the more hotter.

“Some Trick” by Helen DeWitt

This collection of 13 short stories is a great read for the reader who prefers a lighter read. Helen DeWitt will take you on a humorous trip down the twistiest of rabbit holes while throwing in her unique brand of unpredictability as she goes. Tuck this one into your beach bag, it is worth your lazy afternoon nap.

“Goodbye, Sweet Girl” by Kelly Sundberg

A gripping and heart-wrenching true account about domestic violence and fury, the author bares her soul about her own marriage in this page-turner. Furthermore, this novel is an expanded of her earlier memoir, “It Will Look Like A Sunset”, a tale about her own husband and his bouts of vicious anger.

These are just some of the hot reads out for you this summer; we have barely scratched the surface. Look out for some more compelling and gripping reads in your bookstores and catch up on your reading fun. Can you imagine spending time in a beach chair with one of these hot reads, next to one of our hired waterslides? That is our specialty, call us today to hire any one of our massive and backyard sized waterslides.

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Host A New England Style Clambake

Nothing screams summer like an authentic New England style clambake. A New England Clambake is a tradition that dates back over 100 years and is regularly observed to date during summer. This traditional practice marks the day, hundreds of years ago, when the First European Settlers learned how to cook in a pit, a concept the Native Americans taught them. Today, to be able to host a successful New England Style Clambake, all you need is a sunny and sandy seashore, loads of clams and sausage, corn and potatoes, coal for your grill and a nice grill set-up. Here is how all these play out to helping you host a New England style clambake.

  1. Traditional Style Cooking

Look for a sandy and sunny seashore near you, whose laws permit you to grill in the open near the ocean. Once you have selected a nice spot, you can begin to set your grill up. First and foremost, you have to dig a shallow, oblong hole in the sand. Secondly, line this hole with large stones, on top of which you can then lay your coals. Next comes your wood which you should light and allow to burn for a while, about an hour or two, after which you will rake off the ashes. Lastly, set your grill up on top of some blocks of cinder and ensure that it is stable.

  1.  Loading on the ingredients

A classic New England clambake must comprise of loads of clams, sausage, some corn, and potatoes. Additionally, be sure to have seaweed on which you will pile your ingredients. The trick is to layer the ingredients, with the ones that take longest to cook being placed at the bottom. Naturally, the potatoes or starchy tubers will come first, followed by a layer of seaweed on which you will add the corn, followed by the sausage and finally, the clams.

  1. Cover to cook

After covering the last layer of clams with seaweed, it’s time to throw on a sea-water soaked burlap sack. The cooking will take about an hour, during which all the clams should have opened and the potatoes will have become tender. Remember to pour seawater over the burlap sack as needed during cooking. As you wait to feast on your New England clambake, this would be a good time to enjoy some drink as you frolic on one of our gigantic beach-side water slides.

  1. Serve

Set up your New England Clam Bake on your beach blankets and get ready to enjoy a massive feast whose roots begun over a hundred years ago.

Summertime is a great time to sample and try new ideas such as the New England Clambake as detailed above. Be sure to gather your friends around and try your own clambake, it is such fun and will get you and your friends in on the action. For more fun, contact us to hire any of our mega-sized water slides today. We deal in all types and sizes of waterslides that can be enjoyed by both adults and children.

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Keeping Safe In The Summer Heat

During summer, you want to make the most of the summer sun before the chilly fall weather sets in. Summer always seems to rush by, and the colder months drag along. Understandably, this would make you want to stay out longer in the sun, getting that tan in as much as you can before you have to pack the shorts away.

As you enjoy time in the sun, be sure to stay safe in the heat of summer. It is likely that one can get sunstroke, heat stroke or even a nasty sunburn if you do not take the following precautions.

  1. Take lots of fluids

During summer, you are bound to lose more water through perspiration than in the colder months. It is wise to keep a cold drink close by and sip from it often; do not wait until you are thirsty to drink. Furthermore, avoid alcoholic and sugary drinks because they can actually dehydrate you! The best drink to reach for is a cool bottle or glass of water. However, you should avoid very cold drinks as these are known to cause stomach cramps.

  1. Stay indoors

What? Stay indoors during summer? Well, when the temperatures are really high, especially in the early afternoons, you should stay away from the direct sun. By staying indoors, you can choose to take your outdoor fun indoors to a mall for some shopping or a movie theatre to catch the latest blockbuster. A few hours in an air-conditioned area will help your body to stay cooler once you get back outside under the sun.

  1. Your dressing

During summer, choose light-weight, airy fabrics to keep your skin free from any build-up of sweat. Furthermore, you should wear clothes that are loose-fitting and have light colors, not dark colors. It is a widely proven fact that dark colors absorb heat while light colors deflect it away from you. Additionally, you should put on a wide-brimmed hat to protect your head, face, neck, and shoulders from the sun’s glare. Don’t forget to put on some sunscreen with a high UV filter to protect your skin.

  1. Children and pets

Keep children and pets in shady areas away from the direct glare of the sun. Ensure that you apply child-sensitive sun-screen on your children before you step out with them. Furthermore, ensure that they are well hydrated by keeping them on fluids continually. Do not, under any circumstances, leave children or pets in a locked car even for a few minutes, this is very dangerous.

If you observe these tips, you are sure to enjoy your summer without rushing to the ER this year. Another great way to keep safe in the summer heat is renting any one of our waterslides which come with a shaded area to protect you from the sun as you keep cool in the water. We have a wide variety of waterslides that can fit in your backyard for some cooling summer fun. Contact us today and we will be sure to provide you with what you need this summer.

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No Pool? Rent A Waterslide For Your Little Ones

Summer is here, time to invite friends over and throw that pool party for the little ones. Oh, wait, you don’t have a pool? That should not be a problem because we have tons of waterslides you can choose from to rent. We have some of the biggest and tallest waterslides in South Florida, however, these may be a little intimidating for your little ones. This summer, you can provide some fun in the water for your little ones with one of our fantastic smaller waterslides.

We have a wide variety of water slides for all ages, but here are a few that are great fun for the little ones;

  1. The Elite Slide

This slide is just the right size for a kiddie party in your backyard. It has an easy to climb ladder at the back, which goes right to the top of the 13-foot slide. Nothing will stifle the little squeals and giggles of delight as your little party goers slide down this slide and land safely in a little pool of water right at the bottom of the slide. This little pool also creates a cool splashing area for the little ones if they want to take a break from all the climbing and sliding.

  1. The Super Splash Water Slide

This 20 ft waterslide comes with a great feature; you can customize it for your party! Yes, that’s right! Besides having a 20-foot slide that ends in a big pool, you can add features that are part of the theme of your party. How cool is that!

  1. The Thunder Storm

A waterslide whose bigger version is aptly named the “Ultimate Storm”. This waterslide not only fits easily in your backyard, it features a ladder at the back of the wide lane water slide. You and your guests will have a thunderous time sliding down this water slide that ends up in a nice splash at the bottom.

  1. Lightning Storm

Who’s up for some two-lane waterslide action? This is what the “Lightning Storm” promises to add to your backyard party fun. Not only does it have a hooded cover at the top for safety, “Lightning Storm” promotes friendly competition as well as a colorful theme to your party with its vibrant, warm and cool colors.

  1. Volcano w/ Pool

This water slide stands at a towering 18 feet of sliding fun, which ends with a great feature; a detachable pool! Your party will take your guests to the lava mountains of Hawaii with the opportunity to climb to the top of our Volcano waterslide and whoosh down into the decent sized pool at the bottom.

  1. Surf’s Up

“Surf’s Up” is a fantastic waterslide for added backyard fun to your outdoor party this summer. The slide couples climbing up a double lane at the back with a whooshing slide down a double lane slide at the front. Who said you can’t have some surfing fun right in your backyard?

For these and other fantastic and fun waterslides that can fit in your backyard, you can contact us today. We have all types and different sizes of waterslides to add all that pizzazz to your party and outdoor event even if you don’t have a pool. In fact, once you experience our slides, you will be glad you don’t have a pool!

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