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Little Garden Gnomes Bring Big Whimsy to the Yard

Posted by Linda Trzyna on May 26th 2026

Garden gnomes are quirky little statues that pop up in flower beds throughout America and Europe. But where did gnomes come from? Love them or leave them, gnomes have an interesting history.For hundreds of years, these mythical beings have figured in folklore and legends in cultures across Europe, from Germany to Iceland.The word gnome is believed to come from the Latin “gnomus” or G … read more

Little Garden Gnomes Bring Big Whimsy to the Yard

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Americana Decorations: This is the Year to Go All-Out on Red, White and Blue Decor

Posted by Linda Trzyna on May 21st 2026

America celebrates summer with a number of true-blue, flag-waving celebrations. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we march in parades, attend picnics, host barbecues and family reunions. We head for the beach, the lake or the hills for a little adventure, rolling down highways or soaring from sea to shining sea.The casual freedom summer represents for many is revealed in a wide ar … read more

Americana Decorations: This is the Year to Go All-Out on Red, White and Blue Decor

Start Summer with a Bang: Our Most Spectacular 4th of July Decorations for 2026

Posted by Linda Trzyna on May 20th 2026

Get ready to kick off summer with a bang! With Fourth of July just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than by decking out your home in spectacular red white and blue decorations?Whether you’ll be hosting a backyard barbecue or simply want to do a little flag waving, Christmas Central can get your celebration started with our top picks for Fourth of July decor.Send patrio … read more

Start Summer with a Bang: Our Most Spectacular 4th of July Decorations for 2026

Save Your Summer Fun: How to Quickly Fix a Leaky Pool Float

May 18th 2026

Few things can deflate a perfect day in the pool faster than a leaky pool float. But you can save the day – and the pool floaty! – with a quick repair. Follow these four steps to patch punctured pool floats:1. Find the LeakYou may be able to find the leak while you’re still in the pool. If the pool toy is still partially inflated, place it under water one section at a time. Squeeze l … read more

Save Your Summer Fun: How to Quickly Fix a Leaky Pool Float

Savor Summer More Completely with These 11 Simple Suggestions

Posted by Linda Trzyna on May 13th 2026

Why is the thought of summer so alluring? Is it the endless sunshine, the warm, lazy days, the long evenings that slowly dissolve into dusk? Maybe it’s that we’ve been conditioned from childhood to think of the season as a release from the drudgery of routine for the freedom to do, be, explore.If you live in an area with strong seasonal divides, summer can be fleeting. There are only … read more

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