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Picnic Basket Essentials

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I adore picnics. There is just something about eating out there in that fresh air! I want the adorable blanket on the ground, the beautiful wicker basket, the trendy mason jar drinks with striped paper straws in them – the whole clichéd thing. It just makes me smile, so I want it all. Picnics on […]

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S’mores on a Stick

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We all love the taste of S’Mores. But it’s not always the best time to eat them. You have to have a fire and then your kids will drop half the marshmallows into the fire and get all sticky before they get to enjoy one. Janell at SavingYouDinero.com has come up with a clever way […]

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Grilled Mexican Burger Recipe

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I love a good grilled burger. Don’t you? Today, I have a new twist on an old favourite. Why not try my friend Dina’s recipe for a Grilled Mexican Burger. It will make a delicious addition to any meal if you’re at the lake grilling or if you are simply hanging at home.   What’s […]

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Sweet Cucumber Green Tea Recipe

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It’s Day 10 of the 12 Days of BBQ and Picnic Ideas and today, we’re sharing a refreshing Sweet Cucumber Green Tea Recipe from Mom Does Reviews.  This beverage is the perfect way to refresh yourself on those hot steamy summer days. Serve them around the pool or for a backyard barbeque. Put it in mason jars […]

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Chocolate Strawberry Hand Pie Recipe

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Welcome back to day 8 of the 12 Days of BBQ and Picnic Ideas series. Today’s featured recipe is an easy chocolate strawberry hand pie that can be wrapped up quickly, right out of the oven. These chocolate strawberry hand pies from Mommy’s Playbook are just the thing for any on the go kind of […]

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Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe

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Welcome back to the 12 Days of BBQ and Picnic Ideas! For as long as she can remember, this Mandarin Orange Salad with Pineapple and Cool Whip has been a staple for Kristin of It’s Free at Last’s family get-togethers. Whether for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a fun backyard barbeque – this creamy delight has been […]

Between work, school, chores and extracurriculars, many families find it difficult to squeeze in the time to really connect. Many parents feel as though they are constantly on the go, over scheduled and overwhelmed with the responsibilities of raising a family. In fact, even with the use of technology and screen time, there are several […]

It is not always easy to find time to pray. It should be. Or at least, I think it should be. But, in my world, it’s not. And that makes me sad. I can’t remember how many times this thought has passed through my mind. Yet, I haven’t really done anything productive to address this […]

Dessert doesn’t get much easier than this. When it’s hot out, the last thing I want to do is to be fussing in a hot kitchen. I love to cook but an overheated Cyn is not a happy Cyn. I want quick, simple recipes keep the kitchen cool. If they cool us off as we […]

how to hygge in summer

Most people associate hygge with winter. They picture a roaring fire in the fireplace, wrapping up in cozy blankets, and sipping hot cocoa on a cold winter’s evening. Cozy, right? But you can still be cozy in the summertime. Hygge is all about slowing down the hamster wheel and embracing those sweet little moments. For […]