Ok. So our spring/summer transition lasted one weekend. It is already blistering hot here and we have begun our 100+ degree days. I won’t try to hide it… summer is my least favorite season. For me, the cons stomp all over the pros. I often find myself retreating to my home and looking for ways to beat the […]
For many, the summer means many more photo opportunities. There will be cookouts and family vacations, pool time, and trips to the beach. Being prepared with a few tips can make a great deal of difference in how your memories are captured. For those who already know the tips, this might be the perfect time to pass the […]
Summer vacations are on the horizon. With fuel prices as high as they are, air travel may not be as favorable as it once was. Even road trips will be unreasonable for some. As a teen in Europe, I traveled by rail often. There is no disputing that other countries have placed a higher emphasis on their rail […]
Our treat of the week brings in the last goodness of summer as we prepare for a new season. The end of summer is bittersweet for me. I do enjoy so much of what is associated with summer, but living in Texas makes it sometimes unbearable to be outdoors during the summer months. What can […]
We continue our ice cream themed treat of the week this week with a new flavor. There are a few more steps to this ice cream than the others we have posted this month, but I promise you it is well worth the effort. The taste is lightly sweet and tart at once. During the […]
It is not everyday that an ingredient customarily used in savory applications winds up in ice cream. Our treat of the week may seem foreign to you but stick with me just a little longer. I think you will be pleased. What we are talking about here is a delicate blend of flavors that independently […]
Nothing brings on the flowers like summer. They are popping up everywhere you look. But don’t let that be the end of your enjoyment. Be sure to take some inside to brighten up any room. Today we offer up a couple of ideas for adding a little zing to your summer floral design. To make […]
Maybe you remember playing lawn darts in your childhood. Our set included two plastic tubes that you shaped into two hoops. The darts themselves had metal pointed tips with four plastic “fins” off the back for aerodynamics. You would place the hoops at opposite ends of the playing area and toss your dart into the […]
I started a list of summer prep items that I thought you should consider. It soon started to grow out of control and yet I am certain that I have left out something critical. Rather than give you a post about what I judged to be the most important from the list, I decided to […]
Summer offers many opportunities for water fun. Whether you live near a river, lake, ocean, or pool you will likely find the need for a good beach/pool bag to have at the ready. Having the bag prepped at all times will make outing so much more fun (and could spark a spontaneous adventure). Compiling all of […]
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