Chores may not sound like fun, but when everyone’s outside, helping out can feel like an adventure! Try these chore chart ideas to give everyone a role and reduce stress. Assign Jobs Ahead of Time Let kids help choose their duties during the planning stage. [...]
Tropical Fruit Salsa Ingredients 2 mangoes or papayas, diced 2 medium avocados, diced 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced ¼ cup diced red onion ¼ cup lime juice ⅓ cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, [...]
Every good adventure must come to an end, and that includes your backyard camping trip. But just because it’s over doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. With a thoughtful wrap-up routine, you can make your next trip even better—and take care of your gear [...]
Whether you're meal prepping, baking from scratch, or trying to rescue wilted veggies, these clever kitchen hacks will help you stretch your ingredients and solve common cooking frustrations. These tips are all about saving time, reducing waste, and getting more out of what you already [...]
Ever found yourself staring at a recipe wondering, "How many apples make a cup?" or "How much uncooked pasta do I need to make 4 cups?" This post is your go-to kitchen chart to convert common ingredients from volume to weight — and vice versa. [...]
Looking to eat healthier without giving up the foods you love? You don’t have to sacrifice taste or satisfaction—just make a few simple low-calorie food substitutions. Whether you're trying to lose weight, lower fat intake, or just eat cleaner, these easy swaps help lighten up [...]
Looking to eat healthier without giving up the foods you love? You don’t have to sacrifice taste or satisfaction—just make a few simple low-calorie food substitutions. Whether you're trying to lose weight, lower fat intake, or just eat cleaner, these easy swaps help lighten up [...]
Ball-Toss Ice Cream Ingredients 3/4 cup whole milk (or flavored milk) 1 cup whipping cream 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 (1-quart) zip-top freezer bags 2 (1-gallon) zip-top freezer bags 1 (8-pound) bag of crushed ice or cubes 1/2 [...]
Tin-Can Ice Cream Ingredients 3/4 cup milk 1 cup whipping cream 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (1-pound) coffee can with tight-fitting lid (or similar-sized metal container) 1 (#10 size) large can with tight-fitting lid (or large ice cream [...]
Delicious Ice Cream Ingredients 2 oranges, peeled 2 lemons, peeled 2 cups sugar 2 cups milk 2 cups heavy cream Nothing hits the spot on a hot summer day quite like homemade ice cream — and this one is [...]
Adventure is Dian’s middle name, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to glean ideas that will pay everyday dividends. Keep-up-to date on the latest of Dian’s creations, travels, outdoor adventures, and fun and creative ideas to do with your family.
