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Do you spot everyday household items and imagine how great they would look if you re-purposed them for your yard? To get started, peruse these ideas and see where your imagination takes you. Give Your Kids the Boot If your brood keeps outgrowing rain boots faster than they can be replaced, why not fasten a selection of them along your fence and fill each one with dirt and plantings? This fun idea can be taken one step further if you nail a thick rope along the fence and use clothespins to hang each boot out to dry. Hitch Your Garden…

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You will be amazed at the awesome recipes, drinks, and treats you can make with Rosė. Head to your nearest grocery store, package store, or wine shop, and get a couple bottles of Rosė wine and get started some of these fun courses. Recipes Hors D’Oeuvres: Rosé Jelly with Buttery Crackers Ingredients • Use one bottle of Rosé • A package of plain gelatin • 1 cup of sugar • Crushed jalapeňo peppers with seeds Directions 1) Mix the Rosé and the sugar in a large pot at medium-high heat. 2) Whisk everything until it is thoroughly dissolved. 3) Add…

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With minimal materials and a little time, you and your children can discover the joys of handmade crafts. Crafting expands your children’s creativity and inspires them to up-cycle things into beautiful works of art. Something as simple as a seashell can spark their imagination. A favorite past-time by the ocean is collecting seashells. Try these exciting craft ideas with them.  1. Create Holiday Ornaments Choose shells that are different sizes and shapes and are in good condition. Let your children paint them, or use spray adhesive to add glitter, beads, sequins, or anything that catches their eyes.  Use a low-temperature…

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Ice cream sodas were invented in 1874. It includes soda water, vanilla ice cream, and flavored syrup. Ice cream sodas are making comeback, several trendy varieties of this classic drink have emerged by incorporating different fruits, ice cream flavors, and other fun ingredients. If you’re looking for sweet relief during hot summer days, give the recipes below a try. Orange Creamsicle Soda Citrus ice cream sodas are a cool summer treat. Ingredients • One can orange soda • Two cups vanilla ice cream • Frozen orange slice (Optional) Directions 1) Fill a tall glass with your vanilla ice cream or…

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Summer is here, and what better way to cool down on these warm, sunny days than with a refreshing cocktail? Try these tasty martini ideas to get in the summer mood. Watermelon Martini Nothing quite says “summer” like watermelon. This combination of frozen watermelon puree, vodka, and melon liqueur. Make this refreshing, fun drink to enjoy with friends. Peach Raspberry Martini Delicious peaches and sweet summer berries make for a great combination. Not only does it taste good, it looks stunning. Whip up this fruity martini for your next summer get together. Peach Cobbler Martini Consider this spin on the…

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Planning to go fishing this summer? Before you cast a line, check out our beginning fisherman’s essentials below. Tight Lines! Safety is Key Being safe is the first step to becoming a fishing pro! A life vest is the number one requirement when it comes to fishing, whether you’re in a boat, canoe, or kayak. In the event that anything goes wrong, it will save your life. It is also important to keep a first aid kit on hand in case of any accidents while casting your rod. Other tools that can prove useful include a flashlight and a decent…

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Summertime is a great part of the year for completing projects around the home. You may take some time off to be with the kids, who can also provide you with some help on the job. The warm weather makes it easier to leave doors and windows open during work as well as to set up work areas in the yard or garage. So with so many reasons to take on a project, you should think about the choices you have for exactly what to get into. Here are four categories of projects that are great for summer home improvements.…

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Summer is fast approaching and not only is it important to get fitness ready, but also hair ready. Regardless of where you live, Summer heat can be a lot, so having the perfect hairstyle to accommodate the hot weather is always a great idea. The bob haircut was for a point in time considered to be an outdated hairstyle, but it has slowly gained back its trendiness in recent years. When done right for your face shape, it can really enhance the beautiful features you already have. Straight Bob Cut Kim Kardashian resorted to a classic straight bob cut for…

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Warmer temperatures invite more opportunities to fire up the grill for those long-awaited outdoor grill outs. But this summer, instead of spending time scraping off grill grates and cleaning an array of pans and platters, use that time to create fun summer memories. Foil packet dinners are the perfect compact and easy clean solutions. Not to mention, they can also produce some incredibly delicious meals. Here are three of the tastiest foil packet dinners to try this summer. Grilled Pineapple Chicken This super simple meal contains only seven ingredients and is packed with a bold sweet and savory flavor. You…

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Whether you want to go near or far, a vacation is a great way to relax, unwind and get a fresh perspective on life. But you won’t be relaxing much at all if all you’re thinking about is how much your long-awaited retreat is going to cost you.  The best way to fully enjoy your vacation without having money on your mind is to save for it ahead of time. Putting money away is often easier said than done, but what better motivation to do so than knowing that a little extra effort now will have you getting that rest…

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