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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 […]

teaching children about remembrance day

Remembrance Day is coming and there are bound to be quite a few young children wondering the real meaning behind Remembrance Day. They see us buying and wearing poppies but aren’t always sure why. It is important to teach kids about Remembrance Day, but it can be difficult to know how. There are a few […]

Whoa. Christmas is right around the corner. Are you looking for some great holiday ideas? Here are over 50 of the BEST DIY Holidays Ideas to get your holiday season off to a great start! It’s the fifth year of the Holiday Ideas Blog Hop and I am SO excited to be participating in it […]

lunch on the go ideas

If you know me very well, you might be wondering why I need portable lunches. After all, I work from home. But let me tell you, I have found that even though I don’t leave the house to go to work, portable lunches are really helpful for me too! You see, I have this tendency […]

I am not sure why healthy eating seems so hard sometimes. You see, I love most fruits and vegetables so you would think there were plenty of options. And there are! Yet, snack time rolls around and my mind draws a blank. That’s why I made this list of 15 Healthy Snacks to Make This […]