Cool Ideas for Hot Summer Picnics It's great to get outside and build memories, but so often it is hard to keep cool foods cool. Whether you've got drinks, fruit or anything else you might want to keep cool at your picnic, these ideas will [...]
Why Dry Vegetables at Home? It's easy, fun, and economical to dry your own garden vegetables for general home use as well as for lightweight camping or backpacking. Dried foods occupy one-fifth to one-twentieth of the storage space and weight of canned or packaged foods. [...]
Backyard Fun Without the Fuss Some of the greatest memories I have of growing up are the times our family shared in the back yard. Though we all enjoyed the fun times at a picnic or party, activities in the back yard sometimes have their [...]
One of my favorite things to do is to have fresh vegetables grilled on the barbecue. Nothing can be more delicious and nutritious. GRILLED VEGETABLES 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 medium crookneck squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 yellow pepper, [...]
These recipes are ideal for family TV nights. SHRIMP COCKTAIL DRINK Make a day ahead. 1 quart tomato juice 1 32-ounce jar shrimp cocktail sauce 2 4 1/2-ounce cans small shrimp, drained 2 cups finely diced celery 1/2 green pepper, finely diced 1 green onion, [...]
Thinking Outside the Picnic Table If you don't have a picnic table or a patio set for your Pioneer weekend party, don't worry. You can serve food outdoors in a variety of other, more creative ways. One of my favorite things to do is to [...]
A Creative Outdoor Solution If you want to keep kids from tracking dirt into your house during your next pool or sprinkler party, just construct an instant outdoor dressing room. All you need is a large, sturdy umbrella with a hook handle, two shower curtains [...]
Why Winter Picnics Are Worth Trying If you think picnics are just for balmy summer days, think again. Some of the most pleasurable times I have are driving up into the mountains after a snowfall with a winter picnic and a few friends in tow. [...]
Combining Gardening and Playtime With the weather warming comes the opportunity to till the soil and begin planting the garden. Here are some fun ideas that also pass for fun places for the kids to play. Green Bean Tepees: A Jungle Adventure for Kids [...]
The Unique Appeal of Winter Camping With the mild Utah weather thus far this winter, there may be few days or weekends left for an exhilarating winter camping experience. February is traditionally a good transition month — not bitingly cold but just about right [...]
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