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8/28/2017 0 Comments

Labor Day Happenings on Smith

Gold Diggers in Double Springs
Smith Lake Park in Cullman
The Grille in Crane Hill
Welcome to your one stop shop for all things happening on Smith Lake this Labor Day weekend!  After long days on the water hosting friends and family, should your group decide to journey away from football season's opening weekend, and give you and your backyard grill a break, here are some local Smith Lake options for enjoying some time "off the water" with your guests.  
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  • Gold Diggers at The Lakeside Inn in Double Springs is having live music by Cooter Brown September 1st & 2nd. For more information on this and other upcoming events, check out their website. 
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  • Smith Lake Park in Cullman is hosting the 21st Annual Sweet Tator Festival September 3rd - 4th. For more details, visit The Cullman County Parks & Recreation website. 
 
  • The Grille at Trident Marina is hosting Rock Candy from Birmingham on September 3rd starting 7:00 p.m. Check out their website for a complete menu. 


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8/28/2017 3 Comments

Labor Day Giveaway!

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Growing up, Labor Day, Memorial Day & the 4th of July did not mean too much to me.  As a child it was simply a "flag" holiday that meant we either went to the beach or joined our extended family for a cookout.  Since becoming a working adult and joining the Smith Lake community, those "flag" holidays have come to mean a lot more, and the significance is now something I want to ensure my children fully understand. 

The definition of these "flag" holidays is something you will see The Lakeside Life celebrate, honor, and observe to the fullest. We believe in community and showcasing all those around us who help make this beautiful lake breathe.

Labor Day is defined as the first Monday in September.  It is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers {fly that flag high - We love the USA}.  It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. {Definition provided by the United States Department of Labor}

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In celebration of Labor Day, our launch countdown giveaway this week is all about letting you kick back and enjoy a great Smith Lake cookout! One lucky winner will receive a prize bucket complete with the following:
  • Smith Lake Alabama visor
  • Smith Lake Alabama super soft t-shirt
  • Bully Sauce
  • Wickles Pickles
  • Pilleteri's Marinade
  • A boston butt from Mad Dog Mike's BBQ
  • Oh Joy tablecloth
  • Four (4) Redneck 16 oz party cups with a glass base
  • Galvanized bucket for icing down your drinks
  • Two (2) American flag themed koozies
  • Oversized straw boat bag
  • Emoji float 

To enter, simply post a picture on Facebook or Instagram tagging The Lakeside Life, between today and Labor Day, using the hashtag #SmithLakeLaborDay, and you'll be entered to win! Good luck! 

PS - Thanks to our advertisers: Low Bird Outdoors, Bully Sauce and Mad Dog Mike's BBQ for their contributions to this awesome basket!
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8/23/2017 1 Comment

Lakeside Recipes: Conecuh Bites

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Preparing for the weekend always entails searching for a recipe. ALWAYS! Whether we have company or not, I always try to include an appetizer for Saturday night for us to munch on while watching the sunset and enjoying the beauty around us {also known as Smith Lake}. One of my go-to's is called Conecuh Bites. 

Conecuh Bites are easy to make, and, without a doubt, deliciously mix the hearty and the sweet together!  If you've never had Conecuh Sausage, and you like sausage, do yourself a favor and pick some up! Conecuh Sausage ships anywhere in the United States or can be found in most grocery stores (I pick mine up at Son's of Arley). 

Recipe: Conecuh Bites
  • 1 package of Conecuh Sausage
  • 1 can of pineapple chunks
  • Your favorite BBQ Sauce
  • Toothpicks 

Grill or fry the Conecuh and cut into serving pieces {see picture for size}. Open the pineapple. Using a toothpick, combine your sausage and pineapple chunks, and dip into the BBQ sauce {I usually use Dreamland Sauce, but recently discovered a new brand, Bully Sauce - that also loves Smith Lake, I should add - and I am planning to use it this weekend}. 

Side note: for cheese lovers, my Daddy adds a small block of cheddar cheese to his sausage/pineapple combo and claims -- "it makes it THAT much better!" 



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8/22/2017 4 Comments

Smith Lake Home Decor

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There’s something magical about escaping to the lake, arriving, unpacking and getting settled in. The smell of the house when you first walk through the door... right down to the first glimpse of the lake. Smith Lake is many things to so many people, but in a nutshell, it's the place memories are made. Memories of humid summer nights spent around the fire pit, boat picnics, dock shenanigans and lots of floating and swimming in the water around the dock.  

Lake homes are intrinsically the PLACE for family gatherings and entertaining, and has been the spot for many a boys' weekends, husband fishing excursions, mama get-a-ways, and "friend weekends." So in order to make a home inviting, there is nothing more fun for a new lake home owner than cultivating home decor and furnishings that have a lake vibe but remain functional, classy, and sophisticated but also have a bit of a rustic and country-living feel at the same time.

Decorating and outfitting a lake home is about keeping it affordable, useable, light, airy, and comfortable while settling on a a look and feel of that compliments the  rustic natural surroundings so there is a seamless air that flows from outside to inside. Finding perfect pieces is like a treasure hunt.  We highly recommend some area favorite stores like the following for all your home decor and home furnishing needs:  


CULLMAN

Cullman Furniture Market
Vincent Furniture
Vintage West Interiors
Werner's Trading Company
White Willow

WALKER

​Harbins
​High Point Furniture
​Sycamore Grove by Amy Dill

WINSTON
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8/14/2017 0 Comments

#HowiLake-Chandlee Style

Smith Lake is only as good as the people that hang out here. Our lake is made up of boaters, watersport lovers, fisherman and many others who all "do" Smith Lake differently. We strive to share with the world the amazing people who make up our lake and share their stories. Check out our #howilake page to submit your story and be featured on the blog, magazine and social media. 

Meet the Chandlees

Every lake trip is full of paddle boarding, boating, and quality family time.
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"We've been enjoying Smith Lake for the last 10 years and are still amazed by the beauty we find around the lake."

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My husband and I got engaged last summer at Smith Lake since it has been (and still is!) such a big part of where our relationship has taken place!

Looking forward to making more memories in the years to come! #howilake
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Nahla the dog
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Natalie and Benjamin Chandlee Bob and Pam Sartain
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