Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and feeling grateful for all your good fortune this year. Sometimes, among the festivities, it can feel like something is missing. Friends are the family that you have chosen and not the one you were born into, but they can be just as important. This is where Friendsgiving comes in. Friendsgiving is a Thanksgiving gathering, usually held before the actual holiday, that consists ...
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Year after year, gardeners struggle with the same problems. Bugs, weather, and wildlife make up a large part of a gardener’s sleepless nights. Then harvest season rolls around and a new problem arises: what to do with an abundance of crops? While some may dream of having this problem, others end up with more than they can handle. If you find yourself in this boat, we’ve gathered together ten ideas ...
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It is pretty much impossible to watch HGTV, use Pinterest, or stroll through Target without hearing the names Chip and Joanna Gaines. Their show Fixer Upper has taken the home design world by storm and they aren’t stopping there. With their own store, restaurant, bakery, magazine and several book deals, they don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. One of their latest ventures was the release of their very ...
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Surveying the average campsite, you’ll see the typical supplies to make a meal: graham crackers, marshmallows, hot dogs, and mountain pie makers. But there’s more to camp food than the rustle of a chocolate bar wrapper and the clang of hot dog sticks! Getting a good cooking fire going and serving up new recipes is a great way to breathe new life into your family’s camping trip. Before you reach beyond ...
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Laissez les bons temps rouler! We are officially in Mardi Gras season, and the good times are rolling down in the Big Easy; paraders are marching down the streets of the French Quarter and gumbo is being eaten by the barrel-full. All of that will culminate in a grand bash on the official day of Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, which this year is being celebrated on February 28. Food has always ...
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Labor Day traditionally marks the end of summer and beginning of cooler weather. So long lounging by the pool, humidity, and lazy summer days. Fall is coming in full force, which is a great excuse to throw a party before having to layer up for the colder weather. Break out the propane and chill the dessert, we’re sharing our top recipes to make your Labor Day party a success! Sweet Sipping Here’s ...
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Let’s face it, it is summertime! This time of year, the nights are shorter and the days are hotter. So how do you cool off on a humid mid-afternoon? You could head off to the pool, or jump through a sprinkler. You could swing under a shade tree, or you could take a nap in a hammock. You could also dive in and have some yummy frozen treats to cool ...
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The Olympics have a long standing tradition of bringing the world together and 2016 will be no different. Rio de Janeiro will be hosting the Olympic Games this summer and this location has much more to offer than just sporting events…it has delicious food as well. Brazilian cuisine has a combination of ethnicities whose stories make up Brazil’s rich history. This cooking style carries influence from native Indians and Portuguese conquerors ...
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