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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 […]

A perfect side dish for fall (or anytime!) this Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilafis hearty and delicious. Flavored with scrumptious aromatic herbs andvegetables, this is the ideal accompaniment to any main dish. It’s easy toadjust some of the ingredients for yours and your family’s particular tastestoo. A simple to make side dish recipe with only […]

Great slow cooker recipes for fall

Anyone else here have a very special relationship with their slow cooker? I see some hands raising! In our home, we actually love them so much that we have 4 slow cookers. (Crazy? Not really!) We have a mini one that is meant for appetizers – dips and that sort of thing. One that is […]

It’s back to school time for us and that means life is about to get busier! On the one hand, after the last 6 months or so, I’m kind of grateful for a return to basic routines. On the other, I’m tired just thinking about it. Have your kids/grandkids gone back to school yet? If […]

15 minutes of family fun in September

Can you believe it’s September 1st already? Labor Day weekend is nearly over and the kids are going back to school and back to extra-curricular activities. This can make finding the time for family fun even more challenging!  It’s not impossible though, especially with these ideas for 15 Minutes of Family Fun in September! I’ll […]