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Lake-Inspired Gift Guide for Mother’s Day

Posted on April 30, 2022May 16, 2022 Camille Smith

Mother’s Day is finally here! As the day is quickly approaching, many are doing some last-minute shopping for a mom in their life who loves the lake. But just because you procrastinated your shopping doesn’t mean you can’t find a special gift! Whether she loves sitting by the lake with a book, fishing, or hiking, we’ve got you covered with these lake-inspired gifts for Mother’s Day.

For the Mom Who Likes to Lounge

Throughout the year, many moms are always on the go. The lake is their sacred spot to relax and get away from all the hustle and bustle. For those who simply enjoy lounging around at the lake and taking some me-time, get them some cute casual clothes. This “Lake Mom” shirt pairs perfectly with jeans, sneakers, or a pair of sweatpants.

For the Mom Who’s Always Up for an Adventure

If the mom in your life loves exploring nature and is always up for a hiking adventure, get her a gift that’s perfect for the outdoorsy-life. This heat mapping watch from Suunto is a wilderness must-have. It pairs with Google’s WearOS to show you the most popular routes on your hiking path. That way, if she’s ever unsure of what trail to take, this watch will be her guide. Plus, its sleek high-tech look will complement her hiking ensemble. While this gift is on the pricier side, it’s definitely worth it.

For the Mom Who Drinks Wine on the Boat

Cue up the song “Boat Drinks” by Jimmy Buffett! For the mom in your life who’s always got a beverage in hand while going boating, invest in one of these drink tumblers. The Avex sundowner rocks glass is excellent for any wine, cocktail, or small beer. With double-walled insulation, your drinks will stay cooler for longer. Perfect for long, summer days lounging on a boat!

For the Mom Who Loves Fishing

Summer and fishing season is coming up very soon! If the mom in your life is happiest in a canoe waiting to reel in a fish, get her a gift she can actually use on the water. However, baits, hooks, and other fishing gear will fade with time. Instead, get her the gift that keeps on giving — a subscription. Lucky Tackle Box delivers baits and hooks monthly to your door. Each box comes with 7-14 baits, lures, and an educational magazine!

For the Mom Who Embraces Hygge

Nothing says hygge — the Danish concept of cozy comfort — quite like a candle at the lake. A scented candle can enhance the peaceful ambiance that a lake home already embodies. Plus, a natural scent specifically is in keeping with the indoor decorating trend of bringing the outdoors in. For moms who are all about making their lake home as comfy, stress-free, and welcoming as possible, these candles are perfect. You can also personalize this gift with a handwritten note on the packaging!

From our lake home to yours, we wish you all a Happy Mother’s Day!

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Lake Dwellers

Posted on November 21, 2020December 7, 2020 Camille Smith

Photo courtesy of hipandhumblestyle via Instagram.

With the holiday season fast approaching, you’re probably thinking about gifts for your friends and family. And if you’re visiting our website, there’s a good chance you live on the lake or know someone who does. These odds are significantly higher during the pandemic when those with vacation homes on the lake live there full time. To help you decide on a gift for your lake-loving friends (or help you create a wish list if you live on the lake), we’ve created this ultimate gift guide. Check out our top 10 picks of gifts that lake dwellers will love!

A High-Quality Thermos

Although the lake lifestyle is typically relaxed, those with lake homes are often on-the-go. Excursions like boating, hiking, and fishing, can easily draw us off our property for an entire afternoon. To fit with this active life, any lake lover will appreciate a high-quality thermos like this Mountain Vacuum Coffee System. Nothing’s better than enjoying a cozy beverage while enjoying fun activities on the lake.

A Durable Cheese Board

Because a lake house is a second home, its kitchen is not always as well-stocked as a primary residence. As such, useful kitchen items could be part of this ultimate gift guide. In particular, a cheese board is perfect for hosting a holiday event like Thanksgiving or simply enjoying an afternoon treat for yourself.

A Personalized Towel Set

Personalized Towel Set by CanaryRoadHome via Etsy.

Most often, lake homeowners invest in quality towels for their primary residence and skimp on their lake house’s towels. Help them spruce up their kitchen or bath with this ultimate gift. Whether for the bath or kitchen, a personalized towel will make everyone feel right at home at the lake.

Nature-Scented Candles

Bringing the outdoors in is a popular trend in lake house designs. One way to accomplish this is through smell. Even when bad weather forces you inside, it’s great to be immersed in the scents of the outdoors. Candles also add an element of hygge to a lake house, evoking a sense of coziness for residents and guests.

A Pair of Binoculars

Photo courtesy of National Park Service.

According to the U.S. Fishing and Wildlife Service, over 45 million Americans engage in bird watching as a hobby. Many of these aviation enthusiasts are also lake homeowners. These bird-loving friends will appreciate a high-quality set of binoculars to view and identify different bird species up close.

A Watercolor Set

During the pandemic, many people are taking up new hobbies like painting and drawing. If you know a lake-lover with artistic potential, a watercolor set is an ultimate gift. Especially for new painters, watercolor is perfect for easing into the craft. Plus, who wouldn’t want to paint a gorgeous lake scene outside their back door?

A Magazine Subscription

If your lake-dwelling friends aren’t already receiving relevant magazines like Lake Living, consider getting them a subscription. This way, they can stay up-to-date with the latest trends, advice, and articles about the lake lifestyle. Check out these top subscriptions.

Polarized Sunglasses

If your friends enjoy fishing or boating, they’ll jump for joy when unwrapping a nice pair of polarized sunglasses. Often, these manufacturers design polarized lenses for outdoor sports. Brands like Rheos and Unsinkable Polarized are created to float in the water. What could be more tailored to lake living?

A Comfortable Beanie

Especially during the winter, your lake-dwelling friends will appreciate this ultimate gift — a comfortable hat. In particular, a beanie is multipurpose. You can dress it up when seeing friends, pair it with hiking gear for outdoor activities, or wear it with pajamas on your front porch. For inspiration, check out some of the top beanies for 2020.

An All-Inclusive Picnic Basket

As lake lovers, we enjoy having a meal outdoors, whether it’s a park, backyard, or hiking trail. Consider giving them an all-inclusive picnic basket to bring a little luxury to your friend’s next picnic. It doesn’t have to be from Williams-Sonoma, although they have an excellent option. There are plenty of picnic basket sets from which to choose!

A Cocktail Shaker Set

At the end of a long day exploring the great outdoors, we love to wind down with a homemade beverage. If your lake-dwelling friends enjoy a whiskey sour or gin and tonic as their drink of choice, they’ll appreciate a cocktail shaker set. Who says you can’t be your own bartender at the lake?

Great Closing Gifts for Closing on a Lake Home

Posted on March 30, 2015January 18, 2023 Glenn S. Phillips

The previous owner can thank the new owner by providing him with a closing gift as a sign of respect for the transaction done. In this article we will provide some great examples for closing gifts for closing on a lake home.

Spiritual gifts

Give a book that is all about love, joy, happiness, and belief as a gift to the new owner to congratulate them on a new start in an interesting way.

Dog and cat gifts

Families love their four legged animals and a gift for them would be appreciated deeply from all family members, in which the dog is included as well. You can buy dog and cat gift stacks with high quality products, cookies, doughnuts, and everything that pets will love.

Respecting new owner’s dog means you respect them as well. That is why this closing gift is highly recommended.

Patriotic gift

Every American homeowner should have an American Flag in their home. That makes it a perfect closing and housewarming gift. Make sure the quality of the flag is high.

This gift is wonderful because everyone seldom thinks about buying it. The price is not high either; less than $50.

House portrait

If you really want to impress your client with a custom and great closing gift, provide them with a painting of the house where they are moving in.

Sign your name in the portrait and now it becomes a marketing piece. It is really impressive and amazes the clients every time. There are some websites where you can buy these portraits such as “CuteHousePortraits.Com”.

Night out

Rather than providing a materialistic gift, why not go out for a dinner and enjoy the night?

Make all the reservations for your dinner. Arrange limousine to pick you and your client up. Lastly, ask the restaurant staff to send a thank you letter to the client in your name. It would be truly memorable.

New experience

Similar to the last one, this is not materialistic but an activity. What if your client has everything and you do not know what to give to them?

How about for a new experience for which they will talk about years after? Choose a guided fishing trip on the lake or a sunset cruise on a sailboat.

Not only will it be an enjoyable outing, it will also help the homeowner to learn more about the lake that they will be living on!

Closing gifts are like the concluding remarks of an essay. If done properly and effectively, you will impress your audience, who in this case would be the client. It is the last thing they will see or hear from you so put some effort into it and you are almost guaranteed future referrals.