Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Kitchen Spring Cleaning

One thing that we might not do as often as we should is deep clean and sanitize our kitchen. We often rush to put away groceries without taking the time to throw away the items that aren't good anymore. Sometimes the hardest part about conquering the kitchen chaos is not knowing where to begin. If you are in the midst of spring cleaning your lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks and need some tips on how to deep clean your kitchen, Mission Bay is here to help.


Start With Your Pantry


Take out all of the food that is in the pantry and place it all on your table or countertop. Check the labels and toss the items that are expired, stale, inedible, etc. If there are any items that you know your family won't eat, set them aside for donation. Wipe down the shelves with soapy water or kitchen cleaner. When putting the items back into the cabinet, create a separate area for the open items, arrange like items together and put the oldest items in the front and the newest in the back.

Clean Out Your Refrigerator


After you conquer the pantry, you can then move on to the fridge. Empty the refrigerator and freezer and place the items on the table or countertop. Toss any items that are expired, moldy, inedible, etc. Wipe down the shelves with soapy water or kitchen cleaner. Remove the produce drawers and wash them well. Put the food back and arrange like items together. Remove any excess magnets and unneeded papers and clean and polish the exterior.

Organize Your Cupboards


Remove all items from the storage cupboards or shelves and place them on your countertop or table. As you're removing items, toss or donate any items that are broken, unwanted, unnecessary or that you haven't used in over a year. Set aside any seasonal items that only get used once or twice a year to be placed with other seasonal items in storage. Wipe down all shelves with soapy water or kitchen cleaner. Determine whether you can rearrange any of your storage areas to make your kitchen more efficient. When placing items back into the cupboards, group like items together.


Organize Your Kitchen Drawers


Remove all the items from the drawers and place them on the counter or table. Just like with the cupboards, as you remove the items, toss or donate any items that are broken, unwanted, unnecessary or that you haven't used in over a year. Set aside any seasonal items that only get used once a year to be placed with other seasonal items in storage. Wipe down all drawers with soapy water or kitchen cleaner and wash any drawer organizers. Determine whether you can rearrange any of the storage drawers to make your kitchen more efficient. Group like items together when placing items back into the drawers.

Clean The Appliances


Wipe down the microwave inside and out. For the dishwasher, clean and polish the exterior. Don't forget, however, that the item that cleans the dishes also needs to be cleaned, so wipe down the inside of the dishwasher as well. Follow manufacturer's instruction for running the self-cleaning cycle on the oven, as well as, clean and polish the exterior. Clean and polish the stovetop, and wipe down small countertop appliances such as the toaster and blender.

Spring Cleaning With Mission Bay


Once you've finished your spring cleaning, you can finally start enjoying your beautiful, and now clean, home at the Lake of the Ozarks. At Mission Bay, we offer beautiful spring views of the Lake. Stop by soon to see what our lovely Lake of the Ozarks residential community has to offer. Our Lake view and lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks are just a 6-minute drive from Camdenton. You can find Lake living at its finest only at Mission Bay!


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Camdenton, MO 65020

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Easter At The Lake

Whether you own a second home at the Lake of the Ozarks or you live here year-round, you are able to participate in the fun events all year long. The Lake of the Ozarks has many great events no matter the season, and Easter is no exception. This Sunday, April 1st, is Easter and the Lake of the Ozarks has many festivities you can be a part of. From family-friendly Easter egg hunts to grand buffets, Mission Bay has all the information you need.

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Easter Events


4th Annual Osage Beach Easter Egg Hunt
Date: March 31st, 2018
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Osage Beach City Park
950 Hatchery Road
Osage Beach, Missouri, 65065

Don’t miss out on this free community event! An egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, a balloon artist, bounce house, animal displays, and a free hot dog lunch.

Easter Egg Hunt In The Park
Date: March 31st, 2018
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Laurie Fairgrounds
134 N. Fairgrounds Road
Laurie, Missouri, 65037

The Laurie Easter egg hunt attracts children from tots to teens to find 14,000 eggs “hidden” throughout the fair grounds. The Easter Bunny always makes an appearance at the event.

Linn Creek Easter Egg Hunt
Date: March 31st, 2018
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Linn Creek City Park
106 East Valley Drive
Linn Creek, Missouri, 65052

Egg Hunt Times:
1:15 pm – 0-3 years
1:45 pm – 4-6 years
2:15 pm – 7-9 years
2:45 pm – 10 and up

There will also be a bounce house, an Easter Bunny, police presence with their vehicles and a firefighter presence with their trucks.


Easter Brunch at Tan-Tar-A Resort
Date: April 1st, 2018
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Tan-Tar-A Resort
494 Tan Tar A Dr.
Osage Beach, Missouri, 65065

Join Tan-Tar-A for their fabulous Easter Brunch in their Grand Ballroom. Reservations are required.

Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt at The Lodge of Four Seasons
Date: April 1st, 2018
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: The Lodge of Four Seasons
315 Four Seasons Drive
Lake Ozark, Missouri, 65049

Celebrate Easter at HK’s Restaurant at The Lodge of Four Seasons. Visit the Easter Bunny and the Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 1:00 m. For the menu and pricing, visit their website.

Easter Brunch at Old Kinderhook
Date: April 1st, 2018
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where:  Old Kinderhook Resort
678 Old Kinderhook Drive
Camdenton, Missouri, 65020

Reservations are required. Adults are $36, Seniors 62 and up are $27, children 5-10 are $12 and children 4 and under are free.

Visit Mission Bay This Easter Weekend


Grab your Easter baskets and head on down to the Lake of the Ozarks for a fun filled holiday weekend! While you're here this Easter, be sure to stop by Mission Bay and view our beautiful residential development. If you're in the market for a new home, our Lake view and Lakefront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks offers Lake living at its finest!


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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Keep Your Home Maintained All Year

While it seemed like it would never come, spring has finally arrived! Now it’s time for spring cleaning and making sure your home is maintained year-round. As a homeowner, there are many things you must do to keep your home in tip-top shape. Just like a car, your home needs regular maintenance to ensure it looks and is running its best. When your Lake of the Ozarks home is well maintained, it could also keep you from dealing with any bigger issues, as you can catch problems early on before they become an issue. Mission Bay has created a list of home maintenance tips to help you keep your Lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks in peak condition.


Spring Maintenance


Clean out gutters. During the fall and winter, leaves and other debris have likely accumulated in the gutters. It's best to clear the gutters now before the summer storms, so your home has proper drainage.

Inspect the exterior of your home. Check the condition of the paint or if there is any damage to your siding from winter. Take a close look at the entire exterior and make any repairs as needed. This is also a good time to check the condition of the foundation and look for any cracks.

Get your AC unit serviced. Have your AC unit serviced in the spring to ensure it's in proper working condition before you need it in the summer.

Repair and replace damaged window screens. Make sure bugs don't have easy access to your home by repairing or replacing any window screens that are damaged.

Clear away dead plants and shrubs from the yard.  Take a look at your plants, shrubs, and trees and clear away any parts of them that are dead. For trees, if dead branches are left unattended, they can fall, which could cause property damage and potential injury. It's best to trim plants before the leaves come out, as it's easy to see the condition of the branches while they're bare.

Monthly Maintenance


Inspect or replace HVAC filters.  It's best to check your air filters once a month and replace as necessary. The air filters for your HVAC system are an important aspect of making sure your furnace and AC are running efficiently. If you have pets or children, you may need to replace your filters more often.

Clean garbage disposal. If your home has a garbage disposal, you will want to clean this once a month to avoid pests, such as fruit flies, from invading your kitchen. It will also help to avoid gunk buildup that could make your kitchen sink start to smell. Many cleaners that you can buy at the store also perform double duty and help sharpen the blade of your garbage disposal.

Inspect the fire extinguisher(s). It's best to have a fire extinguisher (or two) in your home in case of a fire. It's best to have one in close proximity to the kitchen, laundry room or any other place that has a source of heat that could catch fire. The inspection process for your fire extinguisher doesn't take a lot of work, but it could help you avoid a fire disaster in your home. Ensure that the extinguisher is not being blocked by anything, the gauge shows adequate pressure and, finally, make sure there are no visible signs of wear and tear.


Bi-Annually


Test the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It's best to check the smoke alarms as well as the carbon monoxide alarms in your home quarterly to ensure they are in proper working condition. Test your alarms to check and make sure the batteries are fully charged and change them if necessary. If the alarm is still not working after replacing the battery, it may be time for a new alarm.

Give your home a deep clean. While you should be vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning the counters, and dusting on a regular basis, it's a good idea to give your home a proper deep clean at least twice a year. This includes cleaning the appliances, windows, dusting every nook and cranny, etc. Keeping these things clean and not letting dirt, grime, dust build up over years and years will help keep your home in tip-top shape.

Do a once over on your home. Do a walk around your home and ensure everything is looking like it should. Check the pipes, faucets, and toilets and ensure there are no drips or leaks. Look outside your home and check the condition of the roof for damaged shingles or water intrusion near the windows and doors. While you're outside, cut back trees and shrubs from the house walls, roof, and AC unit.

Lake Living


Mission Bay offers Lake living at its finest with gorgeous Lakefront and Lake view homes at the 32MM of the Osage. Our Lakefront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks are beautifully tiered so most of our homes have stunning views of the water. To learn more about our year-round residential development at the Lake of the Ozarks visit our website or stop by the community today!


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Camdenton, MO 65020