Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Best Beach Picnic Snacks

Image courtesy of Pixabay Vacations to the beach or day trips to the beach are incomplete with something delicious to snack on throughout the day. But not everything is good for the beach! You need the perfect treats to fuel you for more fun all day in the sun. What do you like to snack on at the beach? Here are some great ideas and recipes from the Kitchn.Packing food for a picnic in the park is pretty easy. But when your picnic happens to be on the beach, there's a new set of rules and a few more factors to consider before filling your basket or cooler.For starters, there's the sand. It's totally obvious, but no matter how hard you plan...

Friday, July 24, 2015

Sun Safety In The Summer Months

Image courtesy of Wikipedia With this intense heat comes some serious danger. The heat wave coming on can be battled by following some simple tips. Staying out of the sun and keeping yourself hydrated are just a few of the things you can do to keep yourself safe. For more head to Patch.com.With a brink-of-summer hot spell settling over Southern California this week, authorities urged the public to take some simple common-sense steps to avoid heat-related ailments.Temperatures are expected to be 15 to 25 degrees above normal across Southern California through the end of the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.A heat advisory...

Friday, July 17, 2015

Clean Habits = Clean Home

Image courtesy of Pixabay Cleaning your whole home can be difficult. But cleaning in smaller sections can make it easier. If you adopt these 4 cleanly habits, you can cut down on your cleaning time. These 4 tips from Apartment Therapy can help you become a cleaner person. Want a cleaner home? One that gets cleaner easier, stays cleaner longer, and doesn't feel like the act of cleaning dominates your life? There are four habits that can be life-changers; could they change yours? Carve out (and schedule) your cleaning chunkWe have provided you with a lot of different cleaning schedules over the years. What they've all got in common...

Friday, July 10, 2015

Cool Down With A Delicious DIY Treat

Image courtesy of Cathy on Flickr Summer can get hot so you’ll need some help cooling down. What’s better than a yummy popsicle? Not only is it delicious and chilling, but it’s healthy too! These fruit popsicles from Sally’s Baking Addiction will hit the spot and keep you cool on stifling summer days. Ingredients: 1 large ripe banana, peeled, cut into chunks, & frozen 12 large strawberries, sliced in half 1/2 cup pineapple juice (or orange juice) SPECIAL EQUIPMENT Popsicle mold (here is the one I own) Directions: Blend all of the ingredients together on high speed until smooth - about 2 minutes. Scrape down the...

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Happy Independence Day Weekend!

Happy Independence Day! We hope your weekend is filled with friends, family and fun!...

Monday, June 22, 2015

7 Ways to Stay Sun Safe This Summer

The first day of summer was yesterday and with this weather heating up, we’re in for a sunny summer! Keeping your skin protected from the sun’s rays is smarter than lying out and soaking them up all day. You can enjoy the sunshine while still staying safe. These tips and facts from Real Self will help keep you safe from the dangerous UV rays. Summer's almost here, and you know what that means: outdoor festivals, backyard barbecues, and days at the beach! Unfortunately, there's nothing like a sunburn to put a damper on the fun, not to mention leave behind some pretty unsightly tan lines.However, there's more to using sunscreen...

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there doing their best to be role models for their children. Thanks for everythi...

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