Summer is in full swing and, boy, is it getting hot out there! The kids are whining and the heat is rising so I figured it was time to pull out all the stops and find some ways to keep kids cool this summer without breaking the bank.
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While most kids look forward to school being out for the summer (or whenever their extended break may fall), most parents and care providers know that it usually doesn’t take them very long to start complaining that they are bored. What do you do during these times? How about making an “I’m Bored Box”.
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When your family gets a case of the munchies at home, it is easy to satisfy their taste buds, but when you are away from home do you have a variety of tasty camping snacks available?
Hopefully the ideas I have found will satisfy everyone’s snack cravings. You will find everything from sweet treats to savory snacks. While many of these snacks are designed to be made while you are camping, a few of them simply go along with a camping.
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You don’t have to be a child to enjoy a popcicle on a hot summers day, and you don’t have to limit yourself to store bought pops full of artificial flavors. Next time you are in the mood for a refreshing treats, make yourself some popsicles using this recipe. Be warned though, they are so good you may have to hide them from the kids and everyone else!
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While some people might be asking how to hrow fruits and veggies in hanging baskets, others are probably asking why I would want to grown any kind of food in hanging baskets. Well, up until this year I had a huge garden space — unfortunately, we sold that house last year and are currently living in an apartment where all I have is a small patio.
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From simple to extravagant, DIY forts and playhouses are loved by kids young and old! While some of these forts have extensive supply lists and require several tools to put together, others require nothing more than a couple basic supplies and your imagination.
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I almost missed it! July is National Ice Cream month and things have been so busy around my house that I almost missed it. Whew, that was close!
One of my favorite ice cream treats is an ice cream sandwich. I like them in all shapes, flavors, and sizes. I have only ever tried store bought (or restaurant made) ice cream sandwiches. I thought in honor of National Ice Cream Month perhaps I would try to make my own ice cream sandwich. Here are some fun and unique ones I have found around the Web.
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What are your favorite hot dog toppings? My tastes are simple, I usually eat my hot dogs with a line of ketchup, a line of mustard, and a scoop of sweet relish. If there is some chili around, I will add some of that along with some shredded cheese.
When you serve hot dogs, what sort of toppings to you offer your guests? Next time you have a barbecue, why not surprise and delight your guests by thinking outside the box when it comes to toppings. These toppings would also go well on hamburgers.
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Disney World tours are a great way to get to see your favorite park in a new way, with many of them offering the chance to go behind the scenes, meet cast and characters and learn about parts of Disney World that you might not have noticed before. The best part is that the tours are full of perks and special moments that you won’t get just visiting any of the parks on your own. Whatever your interests are, there is a tour just for you.
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In honor of Summer, and also National Watermelon Day (August 3rd), why not make some of these amazing watermelon recipes.
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