There's a reason people say "cool as a cucumber." Cucumbers have been keeping us cool for hundreds of years. During these hot days, pick up some cukes and these ideas a try. Create Your Home Spa 1. Make beautiful, refreshing spa water. Scrub the outside of a cuke and slice into about 1/4-inch thick slices.. Put aside two slices for your … [Read more...]
25 Things Older Kids Can Do This Summer that Teach Them Life Skills
Older kids can have fun this summer without a lot of money. There's more to do than just work on that tan! They can learn some life skills that they can actually use. They can broaden their scope to learn about others and give a helping hand to those in need. And they can chalk up some good activities to list on their college applications! 1. … [Read more...]
Yogurt Trifle
I love trifles with lots of fruit. This one uses strawberries, but you can add any kind you like. The vanilla yogurt (I like Dannon in the big tub) will go with any kind of fruit & is a bit healthier than the usual pudding called for in trifle. Of course you could use any flavor of yogurt with this.Let your kids help with this & have fun with … [Read more...]
Frozen Treats: Chunky Peach Popsicles
These look great. You puree some fresh peaches (fresh is best!), but save out some chunks to add in when you go to freeze the popsicles. So nice to have chunks of real peaches throughout! I'd save plenty to add in.This recipe also suggests some more adult herbs to add in. Or you could make it as a slushie.Click title for link at Delish. Stay … [Read more...]
Chicken Rice Salad with Pine Nuts and Lemon (Plus a Great Pilaf Recipe)
This is like a good rice pilaf with chicken added. The pilaf has some golden raisins which add a lot of zing. You could also serve the pilaf as a side dish with other meals--gorgeous for entertaining or any holiday meal. Rice never tasted so good! You can serve this fresh tasting salad warm or cold. It calls for long-grain rice, but I'd mix in … [Read more...]
How to Cool Yourself without Air Conditioning
In case your air conditioner quits on you during one of these hot days, it's handy to know how to stay cooler until you can get it fixed or replaced. Wearing wet clothing only works for you if you don't have high humidity. Soaking in a tub (or kiddie pool) of cool water will still help in high humidity because water removes heat from your body 7 … [Read more...]
The Summer of the Popsicle: New Sophistocated Icy Treats
Popsicles have been around for a while. You might want to try making your own with new sophisticated flavor combinations like grapefruit mint, tangerine basil, and chocolate sea salt. Paletas, Mexican ice pops, have real fruit in them, & this trend is spreading in the US. From the linked article:"In 2005, after completing a three-month … [Read more...]
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