Posts in SUMMER FUN
Making Gardening Memories with Kids

“Sharing the beauty and joy of nature with our kids can create priceless memories. And one of the easiest ways to do that is by involving children in the gardening process. From seed to plate, kids can enjoy every step along the way and be…”

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Common Sense Gardening Advice for the Beginner

“…Having a firm grasp of this common sense gardening wisdom will help you to enjoy gardening more and be frustrated less…”

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The Best One-Platter Meals for Easy Summer Dinners

My favorite summer meal is one that can be served on a single platter. It make clean-up easy…just one serving dish. And I especially love the communal feel of everyone helping themselves to one big platter of food. A couple of summers ago, I did…

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Raspberry Cobbler

“…This raspberry cobbler has long been a family favorite recipe…serving it to family and friends for decades. I love the decadence of using only raspberries and the pillow-soft topping will melt in your mouth…”

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Summer's Best Popsicle Recipes

“…Here are all eleven popsicle recipes to put smiles on faces, delight taste buds, and chase away summer’s heat on the hottest afternoons!”

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How to Make a Simple Ice Cream Soda

“Simple things are best…especially in the summertime! This summer, we’re setting aside Sunday evenings for a bit of ice cream indulgence, and I’m trying my hand at making ice cream sodas…”

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Summer Pleasures Collection is LIVE!

“…You will find items that help you add those little extra touches which add up to a memorable summer…the wooden spoons for ice cream, everything for a game of Capture the Flag, themed drinking straws for refreshing summer drinks, and so much more!”

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Sneak Peek at the Summer Collection - 2021

“…Summer is a time of uncomplicated pleasures…the tickle of grass on bare feet, the clink of ice in a glass of lemonade, ice cream on a hot day, the joy of unhurried time with family and friends. The Summer Pleasures Collection is filled with items that will help you bring fun and joy…”

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Summer Dinners - no. 11

Peach cobbler in popsicle form? That’s right! It’s that last taste of summer we all long for…the juiciness of tree-ripened peaches with a hint of cinnamon and swimming in melting vanilla ice cream. Except it’s all those flavors in a popsicle…

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Summer Dinners - no. 10

…Sometimes, it’s a challenge just to keep up with the produce as fast as it ripens. (As I type this, there are multiple zucchini lounging on my kitchen counter.) This week’s recipes will help you with that delicious problem of what to do with all those vegetables…

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Summer Dinners - no. 9

My husband has mentioned that some of these al fresco dinners don’t have enough meat. Well this time, there is plenty of meat on the menu! There’s a one-platter steak salad for four, an Italian Meat Pizza, a conversation starter, and a Strawberry-Kiwi Popsicle for you this week…

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