Month: June 2017

Summer House Party Checklist

Summer House Party Checklist

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As you are preparing to entertain family, friends, and guests in your home this summer, you will want to make a checklist to help keep you on schedule and ensure your parties are a success.

Pre-Party Checklist

  • Verify all Entertainment System Devices and Remotes Are Working
  • Make a Guest List
  • Send Out Invitations and Request an RSVP
  • Decide What Type of Party You Want to Host (i.e., pool party, dinner, brunch, etc.)
  • Decide What Food/Beverages You Are Serving
  • Verify You Have Plenty of Serving Dishes
  • Make a Grocery List
  • Go Shopping
  • Pick Up Decorations
  • Make a Music Playlist
  • Dust, Vacuum, Mop, and Clean

Day-Of Party Checklist

  • Finalize Any Decorating
  • Stock Bathrooms
  • Charge Up Cameras and Smartphones
  • Have Extra Batteries on Hand for Remote Controls
  • Complete All Food/Beverage Prep in the Morning
  • Pick Up Bags of Ice for Coolers and Cold Beverages
  • Set Up Different Trash Bags for Waste and Recyclables

Summer House Party Checklist

Keep in mind, depending on the number of guests and type of event (i.e., 4th of July cookout or a birthday party), the types of foods/beverages you serve and decorations often vary. TIP: If you are not big on decorating, a great way to liven up indoor and outdoor spaces is with some live green plants and fresh flowers!

If you discover your TV and entertainment remotes are not working, you can order new ones from ReplacementRemotes.com or call us at 1-855-5-REMOTE (1-855-573-6683) today to ensure they arrive in time for your summer party!

Family watching Television together

Balancing TV Watching in the Family

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Among a family’s entertainment options, TV watching is often at the top of the list. Balancing the diverse options on the family’s TV can seem challenging, with so many choices from recordings on the DVR to streaming movies over the internet or playing games on apps on your smart TV.

Family watching Television together

To help make sure everyone gets to enjoy their favorites and to help prevent fighting over who gets to control the TV remote, we recommend the following tips:

  1. Limit viewing to two hours each evening after dinner.
  2. While watching TV, put away all other electronic devices, including smartphones.
  3. Allow each family member to choose the movie, programs, or games on a different night of the week.
  4. Make the weekend’s family movie nights, complete with popcorn.
  5. Never leave the TV on as background noise.
  6. Use TV watching as a reward for completing homework assignments and chores around the house.
  7. If you allow your children to watch an hour of afternoon kids’ shows, sit down and watch a few episodes with them to make sure they are age appropriate.
  8. Remember to use parental controls to block inappropriate channels.

After watching TV for the evening, shut the TV off and make this quiet time, with no electronic devices to help your kids fall asleep faster and easier. If you need a new remote control for your TV or other entertainment devices, remember to call ReplacementRemotes.com at 1-855-5-REMOTE (1-855-573-6683) for help selecting the right remote for your devices.