The only thing that can spoil a picnic more than rain is spoilage in another area: the food! You might be so concerned about mastering your mom’s potato salad recipe that you forget to properly protect it from the hot sun, and that will put quite a damper on your fun day outdoors. Follow these […]
When the weather begins to heat up, it can only mean one thing: Berry season is upon us! Preserve the flavors of summer for a bit longer by canning your favorite warm-weather fruits. Here are a few easy summer canning recipes. Peach Preserves [allrecipes.com] Few fruits taste more like summer than juicy peaches, and this […]
Spring has sprung! It’s time to open the windows wide, scrub the floors, and replace your heavy, winter down comforter with something light and fresh. These three tips will help you plan your spring cleaning attack. Stock your cleaning supply kit. There’s nothing more frustrating than going to polish your furniture and realizing that you’re […]
Once you carve your pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns, you might wonder what to do with all of those leftover seeds. Instead of tossing them out, why not try another fall-ready project by making your own roasted pumpkin seeds? The process is much easier than you might expect, and once you smell the delicious scent that […]
Now that school’s out for summer and the kids have nowhere to be all day, it can feel overwhelming to keep your little ones entertained. You want them to have fun and make the most of their summer off, and these four activities are sure to help. Make outdoor art. Take their usual arts and […]