Splurging the Patio with Solar Lanterns

When you own a big space either front or back yard, all you could think about is splurging it into a functional area right? How would you like to have a backyard oasis? I bet you dreamed about it! To have a beautiful lawn that has the curb appeal in the neighborhood is what we always wanted to have. Like you, I wanted to have a manicured lawn too with booming flowers. A good size garden space and a gazebo in the backyard where I can enjoy my garden oasis would be nice. To have a beautiful garden needs time, planning and love of gardening. It should be well taken care off and it needs someone who has the passion to make it an awesome yard. If you have that passion then, start splurging your patio project now.

I am heading to midnight Black Friday shopping in an hour to buy home accessories and garden decors. I am done checking and comparing prices of solar lanterns online and I found a favorite solar lantern. All I hope is to find it in store. I wanted to buy a solar lantern because it is very cost effective and safe to leave in the garden.

My husband and I spent time in the patio especially when the weather is nice and cool. The scented wax candles add the ambiance but, when it is too breezy, the flame will be off before we could cover it good. To avoid the hassle, a friend told me that I should check on flameless candles. The product is battery operated and I think it is a perfect garden accessory.

I found a Website that has all these gorgeous and elegant outdoor accessories. You should check out batteryoperatedcandles.net to see their battery operated candles and lanterns. The picture above is an elegant hanging lantern which I really like to have in the patio. If you are looking for home and garden accessories, Christmas decors as well as ornaments, this company has it all. Go and check it out. I am sure you will love their products as much as I did.

Solar Energy Panels

It is a little chilly today but, it did not stop me from swimming in the pool. A friend invited me to come for lunch and since hubby and I are having a lazy Sunday, we accepted the invitation. I enjoyed swimming the heated water and I stayed for about two hours. They have installed solar pool heating which provides warmth during cool season. Their electric bills are lower since they installed it. It is very cost-effective. My husband is not comfortable with low “pool water” temperature but, he loves swimming in a heated pool.

Solar works year round in southern climates and extends the season in northern climates. My friend recommended that we should have Solar Energy Panels at home. She pointed out two reasons: good savings and best for the environment. It is the cleanest, safest and quietest source of energy. We keep the idea open because we really wanted to have a solar hot water too. Using the free energy from the sun, it will definitely reduce our utility bill. If you support clean energy then, have an expert install solar energy panels in your home. Solar power reduces the amount of greenhouse gasses therefore, it is good for the environment.

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Solar Lamp Project: Guiding Light to Learning "Tanglaw sa Pag-aaral"

Guest Post by Antonio Ingles:

 

In the Philippines, around 15 million Filipinos living in more than 2500 barangays (communities) nationwide have no access to electricity.

 

This Christmas 2012, Aral Pinoy is launching "Tanglaw sa Pag-aaral" (Guiding Light to Learning). Aral Pinoy is giving a ST1 Solar Lamp to one barangay (community) engaged in education. It is in the Community Learning Center for Palawano or the Pala'wan, an indigenous ethnic group in Sitio Magagong, Malis, Brooke's Point, Palawan. The community is 21km motorcycle-ride from the town proper and then 3-hour hike from the foot of the mountain.

 

Join Aral Pinoy and be part of "Tanglaw sa Pag-aaral" (Guiding Light to Learning) so that more ST1 Solar Lamps will be given to more barangays (communities).

A ST1 Solar Lamp + Shipping = approximately is Php 5,000.00 (122 USD) more or less.

A ST1 Solar Lamp is product of Hybrid Social Solutions, Inc. (HSSi)

www.hybridsolutions.moonfruit.com/#/suntransfer/4553662505

"A durable, high-capacity solar lamp designed for off-grid use. The ST1 enables users to safely light up their houses without any risk of fire, save money spent on kerosene and batteries, and generate income through enhanced productivity. The ST1 is a top of the line solar lamp designed specifically for rural users. Manufactured for lasting performance, it provides income, security and economic opportunities." ~ HSSi

Any amount you donate to Aral Pinoy will go a long long way.

To donate please go here:

http://aralpinoy.blogspot.com/2012/11/donate.html

Php 50 (1.25 USD) = 50 nights of guiding light for learning

Php 250 (6 USD) = 9 months of guiding light for learning

Php 600 (5 USD) = 21 months of guiding light for learning

Php 1500 (37 USD) = 4 1/2 years of guiding light for learning

Php 4000 (98 USD) = 8 years of guiding light for learning

Thank you very much!

Antonio Levy S. Ingles, Jr., Ph.D.

Founder

ARALPINOY.ORG INC

 0917861006