Is Your Sunscreen Toxic? Most of us who enjoy summers at Smith Mountain Lake know that sunshine in moderate amounts in beneficial to our skin in a variety of ways. However, if you plan to be in the sun for …
The Essential Rules of Keeping Your Kids Safe Around the Water
Summer is the perfect time to pack your beach bag, scoop up your little ones, and head to the nearest watering hole. Unfortunately, beaches and pools can be a dangerous place for kids, with more than 800 children drowning each …
How to Naturally Repel Pests With Essential Oils
Maintaining a home while keeping out unwanted pests is no easy feat. And the challenge is even tougher when you’re living near the water. Food crumbs, trash cans, and warm temperatures can attract a variety of rodents and creepy crawlies …
SML Have You Heard About Coconut Oil?
It’s a shame we can’t grow coconuts at Smith Mountain Lake, as they have been getting more and more press about their incredible healing properties. There is a tremendous amount of research out regarding the health benefits of coconut oil …
The Importance of Sleep (Part 2)
Those of us at Smith Mountain Lake who sleep soundly all through the night should be incredibly thankful. There are many folks who have not had a good nights sleep in many years. Thankfully there are some things you can try …
The Importance of Sleep (Part 1)
One of the things we often take for granted is a good nights sleep. We don’t think too much about the importance of sleep until we start to lose it. I don’t know the statistics for the number of people …
To Your Health
The health of those you love at Smith Mountain Lake may possibly be improved by a service or health care opportunity offered by nearby groups and businesses. Have you ever considered trying yoga? Classes are now available. Do you have …
10 Cucumber Cures
Our garden and many others at Smith Mountain Lake are running over with delicious cucumbers this season. Maybe you love them as much as we do. We eat them in salads, sprinkled with salt for a snack, made up in home-made pickles, …
Beware the Summer Heat Part 2
The summer sun turns Smith Mountain Lake into a gorgeous playground for water lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. There are a thousand fabulous things to do at the lake in this beautiful season and it is good to breath the …
Beware the Summer Heat Part 1
The summer is so full of promise at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. The air is clear, the water is blue, vacation time is coming, tons of fun things to do in the area, and plenty of gorgeous hot weather to …