Creativity is Not a Hobby; it's a Way of Life!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I love gnocchi so much that I bought myself a gnocchi paddle for Christmas. What’s funny about that is that I never even tasted it until maybe 3 years ago. I had been intrigued by it for a while but finally, bought some at the grocery store to try. I was hooked. Since then, I […]
Yikes. This is the last week of August. How did summer fly by so fast? We have spent most of August with not so summery weather but this week is making up for it. It’s hot and humid! I guess August decided to go out with a bang. Are you ready for fall? I’m of […]
It’s not always easy to get your family to help more around the house. My stance is, you live in a house. It’s your responsibility to help keep it clean. It’s not any one person’s job and then the others simply “help out”. But sometimes there’s an imbalance. One person cares more about the cleanliness […]
With summer superfoods being perfectly ripe for the picking, you can beat the heat with a nutrient rich and colourful superfood salad recipe by Gopi Chandran, Sopwell House’s Executive Head Chef. Superfood Salad Recipe Serves 4. Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa red and pearl 2 cups of vegetable stock Dash of olive oil 100g Tenderstem broccoli, […]
