Winter Fun at Lake of the Ozarks

The next two months at Lake of the Ozarks are filled with events appealing to a variety of audiences depending on your tastes.  Here are some of the bigger ones you might want to mark your calendars for and plan a little road trip!

Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl is February 20.  Hop on a bus and celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the event at one of over 20 participating venues.  $10 wristband is all it takes - buses start at 4pm.

The Polar Bear Plunge and Strut is February 27 at Lake of the Ozarks State Park PB #2.  Get your team and theme together and get ready to be freezin' for a reason for Special Olympics of MO.

Winterfest - 20's Roaring Speakeasy is that evening.  This party will be the bee’s knees with live and silent auctions, wine pull, gangster cocktails, mugshots, live music, costume contest, all benefiting Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary.

The 15th Annual Lake West Business Expo is March 5th at the Lake West Christian Academy.  Find all types of businesses exhibiting their products and services.  

CADV Chili Cook-Off at Tan Tar A Resort as well as the Tri County YMCA Silver Chef's Challenge at Seven Springs Winery are both March 5th too so you can make a full day of it!

More dates you might want to keep in mind:

• Liverpool Legends in Concert at Main Street Music Hall - March 11 - 12
• Lake of the Ozarks St. Patrick's Day Parade in Lake Ozark and also the St. Patrick's Water Parade are both March 12th
• Expo 2016 - Home, Business and Lake Living will be held March 19 - 20 at the Country Club Hotel and Spa.

So for those who think there is nothing happening at the Lake during the winter...think again!!  Come down and enjoy the Lake from a different view!

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Joni Walden
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Lisa Chapman
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www.LakeBareFootFloors.com
Phone:  573-348-6006
5513 Osage Beach Parkway (Case Rd. Exit); Osage Beach, MO 65065

Waterproof Flooring is Now an Option

If you are remodeling and trying to choose what type of flooring to go with in your home or business consider COREtec ONE.

While there are many advantages to this flooring the most appealing factor is that it is WATERPROOF. 

Whether you are going for a rustic, retro or elegant look and feel, there are different styles that can achieve that look with ease.

This flooring can take a beating so it is an excellent choice for homes with pets and/or children.

The four layer construction makes this flooring quieter and more stable than other flooring options.

To learn more about how COREtec ONE could fit into your home or business, stop by the showroom and our team would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

If you are interested in exploring flooring options for your home or business let us know and we will find the right product to fit your needs and budget.

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Joni Walden
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Lisa Chapman
Manager

lisaisbarefoot@gmail.com
www.LakeBareFootFloors.com
Phone:  573-348-6006
5513 Osage Beach Parkway (Case Rd. Exit); Osage Beach, MO 65065

Freshen Up Your Carpets After Holiday Parties

As fun as hosting parties throughout the holiday season can be, they can also leave aftermath for the host that is anything but.  Here are some quick tips from Better Homes & Gardens to get unavoidable carpet stains out, bringing your carpets back to good as new.  

Red wine stains are one of the most common and scariest.  If a guest spills red wine on your carpet - pour white wine over it quickly to neutralize it. Then liberally sprinkle the area with table salt and cover with a damp white towel. That gives you time to let it sit without setting.  After your guests leave, press the stain with dry white cloths until they come up clean. Repeat as needed. You may need to finish off with a carpet cleaner for the more stubborn stains.

White Wine stains are less easy to spot, but you just need to flush them with cold water or club soda and blot dry with a clean towel.

For tomato-based condiments, such as pasta sauce, ketchup, or barbecue sauce stains just dab the affected area with dish washing liquid, then rinse with distilled white vinegar.

Coffee and tea stains can easily be resolved with white vinegar and a cool water rinse.

For dirt or mud tracks first vacuum up any dry dirt around the area then use alternating treatments of detergent and vinegar mixtures, blotting with lukewarm water and dry white towels in between.

Here is a party spills cleaning kit you can assemble and keep on hand to make the clean up process painless. Likely you will already have most of them around the house, so just gather them together for easy access:

• Artificial sweetener
• Distilled white vinegar
• Club soda
• Wine Away (available at most liquor and wine stores)
• Dish-washing liquid
• Mineral spirits
• Rubbing alcohol

Hopefully these hints will help you get your carpets back into top shape following an active party season!

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Joni Walden
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Lisa Chapman
Manager

lisaisbarefoot@gmail.com
Phone:  573-348-6006
5513 Osage Beach Parkway (Case Rd. Exit); Osage Beach, MO 65065

Going Hardwood?

Are you thinking of transitioning to hardwood floors in your home?  If so chances are you have some questions.  Here are a few of the top things to consider according to the National Wood Flooring Association.

Cognac Hickory

Solid or engineered hardwood - both are natural wood, just composed different. Solid is just that - a solid piece of wood of varying thicknesses.  This type can be used in any room on an upper level of a home. Engineered hardwood is layers of wood veneers layered together and can be nailed or glued to a sub-floor or concrete slab, making it perfect for basements.

Which species you choose will help set the tone of your home.  Light woods like ash or maple tend to make a room feel more open and airy.    Medium woods such as hickory and oak can make a room feel more warm and cozy, while dark woods like maple or mahogany add a more stately feel. 

Oak Butterscotch

Ordering 10% more flooring than necessary for the square footage is normal in order to have enough product to work around fireplaces, stairs or closets

Choosing a sheen is really a personal preference. Typically the less sheen you have the less little scratches will show.

These are just a few things to keep in mind when considering hard wood floors as an option for flooring in your home.  If you have questions or would like to see samples just stop by Barefoot Floors in Osage Beach and we would be happy to give you ideas and answer any questions you may have!


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Joni Walden
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Lisa Chapman
Manager

lisaisbarefoot@gmail.com
Phone:  573-348-6006
5513 Osage Beach Parkway (Case Rd. Exit); Osage Beach, MO 65065

Our Goal is No Kiddos with Cold Toes

Unfortunately too many people all around are in need of the bare necessities for survival, and the Lake Area is no different.  Hundreds of good families rely on organizations to assist them with day to day needs such as food, toiletries and clothing just to survive. The reasons why these situations exist vary and are really not important.  The important thing is if you have the means to help then you should do what you can.  

For over five years Blinds and More, Inc. has been a drop off location in Osage Beach for Share the Harvest Food Pantry of Greenview and has collected hundreds of items for their patrons.

Going into this holiday season Owner, Joni Walden, decided to be a bit more specific this year.  After learning there are 500 children listed who need socks she decided to try and remedy that need.  A Kids Sock Drive is currently underway at Blinds and More, Inc. along with sister store Barefoot Floors.  The goal is to collect 1,000 pairs of socks so each child gets 2 pair.  Any child sizes in any color are being gathered.  So as you are out doing your own holiday shopping, grab a couple pair of kids’ socks and drop them off.  Or if it is easier you can drop off a donation to one of the stores and they will purchase the socks.  Every little bit helps and is appreciated.  

Blinds and More, Inc is located at 5509 Osage Beach Pkwy and Barefoot Floors is at 5513 Osage Beach Pkwy, both next to the Osage Beach Post Office.  Items can be dropped off between 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday and 9am – noon on Saturday.

Share the Harvest's Food Pantry's mission is to help feed the hungry. The Food Pantry provides once per month food in a friendly store environment where qualified families can shop for free food that meets their needs and desires. Share the Harvest also operates a Thrift Store that resells donated, quality household items.  The Food Pantry is currently serving approximately 1,000 families, 3,500 people each month. This equals distribution of 100,000 lbs. of food each month.  Share the Harvest Food Pantry & Thrift Store is located at 689 North State Highway 7 (N. Hwy. 7 & EE Junction- Greenview).  

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Joni Walden
Owner

Lisa Chapman
Manager

lisaisbarefoot@gmail.com
Phone:  573-348-6006
5513 Osage Beach Parkway (Case Rd. Exit); Osage Beach, MO 65065

Fun at Lake of the Ozarks Doesn't End with Summer!

Leaves are falling and a crispness in the air lets us know Autumn is upon us and so are all of the fabulous fall events at Lake of the Ozarks.  Here are a few things coming up that you don't want to miss!

SevenSpringsWinery.com

With the opening of deer season also come some great opportunities for the ladies to have some fun of their own!  Seven Springs Winery will host Doe Camp on Saturday, November 14 from noon - 5pm.  One of kind jewelry, purses, belts, scarves, massages, mini-mani's and much more!  With the men in the wood its the perfect time for the women to visit the winery!

It's Deer Widow's Weekend at Osage Beach Premium Outlets and a great time for bargain hunting!  Already reduced prices will be slashed even more so don't miss out.  Visit the mall office for a list of participating stores and begin your hunt!

The Annual Gala of Trees will be at Bootlegger's once again on November 19th. Area businesses decorate trees of various theme and everyone gets to bid on them, with the highest dollar bid taking one home.  So If you are looking for a pre-decorated tree for Christmas this year then Bootlegger's is the place to be. Proceeds benefit Lake Ozark Rotary Candyland, providing toys for children in need at Christmas.

Barefoot Floors at the Lake

Open houses are on the agenda for Osage Beach Parkway West businesses November 20th and 21st.  Many businesses on Parkway West will be hosting open houses, including Barefoot Floors. Stop by and meet the new owner and manager and see what they have to offer.  Several retailers will have their new holiday items available too so if it's time to update your collection this is the perfect opportunity.

These are just a few of the things coming up this fall at Lake of the Ozarks.  For more details on events all year long in the Lake Area visit www.funlake.com. We hope you enjoy your time at the Lake and we look forward to helping you with your flooring needs!

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Joni Walden
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Lisa Chapman
Manager

lisaisbarefoot@gmail.com
Phone:  573-348-6006
5513 Osage Beach Parkway (Case Rd. Exit); Osage Beach, MO 65065

Shop Local...Make Your Community Thrive!

The backbone of most small communities in the Midwest are the small businesses.  Shopping local provides a multiplier effect that is three fold according to the American Independent Business Alliance:

www.amiba.net 

1. Direct impact is spending done by a business in the local economy to operate the business, including inventory, utilities, equipment and pay to employees. 
2. Indirect impact happens as dollars the local business spent at other area businesses re-circulate. 
3. Induced impact refers to the additional consumer spending that happens as employees, business owners and others spend their income in the local economy.

Small Business Saturday

So every dollar you spend with a locally owned business make the entire community thrive and grow.  This is no different in the Lake Area which is full of entrepreneurs and small business owners.  Here are just a few reasons why when given the choice - local is the way to go!

• Keep dollars circulating in the local community keep more small businesses operating which offers more choices to the consumer.
• Competition keeps everyone honest and is a great way to maintain lower prices for the long term.
• Money spent with a local business will generate 3.5x's more wealth for the local economy compared to money spent at a chain-owned business according to Michael Salguero, CEO and Co-founder, CustomMade.com.
• By choosing local independent makers / growers you cut down on packaging as well as transportation waste.

As we draw near the holiday shopping season keep in mind the small business owners in your area and buy local whenever you can!

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Joni Walden
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Lisa Chapman
Manager

lisaisbarefoot@gmail.com
Phone:  573-348-6006
5513 Osage Beach Parkway (Case Rd. Exit); Osage Beach, MO 65065