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6 Sensational Melon Recipes for Summer

Salsas, salads and sippers...how will you make your melon? Cubed or sliced, chilled and diced, there's nothing a juicy sweet melon to sweeten up your summer. Do you eat yours straight or sprinkle with salt? Chilled on ice or fresh from the garden? No matter how you partake in these... Read more →

What To Do With All That Zucchini & Squash?

Our gardens are starting to burst with the bounty of the season, and you know we're going to have bushels of squash and zucchini. We put it in stir frys, salads, soups...you name it! From zucchini bread to squash boats, there's about a billion ways to enjoy this easy-to-grow garden... Read more →

7 Ways to Reinvent the Beach Towel

Now's the time of year when bright beach towels can be found almost anywhere you shop...we love their whimsical patterns and happy colors. Even if your linen closet has been freshly restocked, today's slideshow will give you a handful of reasons to treat yourself to a few new ones! This... Read more →

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Bottoms Up: Our Best Summer Drinks

Bottoms up! Whether you're heading to a backyard gathering, cooling off after a day at the flea market or just heading out to your hammock with a good book, these hazy summer days call for a collection of our very best drinks. Today, we're sharing a sampler of sweet slushes,... Read more →

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorite Finds: The Original Pie Iron

Toasted to perfection! Of all the campfire desserts, our top picks include roasted apples with brown sugar, banana boats stuffed with chocolate chips and of course, the humble (but always amazing) s'more. But what's our absolute favorite, you ask? Fruit-filled fireside pies. We've been making these since our Girl Scout... Read more →

Favorites from the Farmers' Market?

One of our favorite things we love to do this time of year is wake up early Saturday morning, eat a good breakfast, then head down to the local farmers' market to see what kind of goodies we find. The taste of fresh fruits and veggies just can't be beat.... Read more →

30-Minute Meals to Save the Day

Need dinner in a dash? These speedy suppers come to the rescue! Summertime is all about less work and more fun, right? So, when you can get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less, that means you can get back out there for a few more pages of... Read more →

9 Summertime Slow-Cooker Recipes

Set to low and away you go! At this time of year, we can't take the heat, so we are getting out of the kitchen whenever we can! A slow-cooked supper helps us savor every second of sunny summer days. With just a few minutes of prep in the morning... Read more →

What do you pack in your picnic basket?

What are you doing all cooped up inside for lunch and dinner? Grab a blanket, a thermos full of iced tea and your favorite treats to eat...we're going on a picnic! That's right, from that perfect potato salad to all the sensational sandwiches you can handle, there's nothing better than... Read more →

Let's Grow: 5 DIY Garden Projects

A Garden Poem Veggies are growing and flowers are in bloom. As for garden baubles, there's always more room. A sparkling wind chime or a cozy bird home... A planter for pansies or a handmade stepping stone. You can make all these projects and more, when you see what our... Read more →

$1.99 FULL-SIZE eBook: 101 Easy Everyday Recipes

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Easy Campfire Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Throw another log on...we're campfire cooking! It's true. Anything cooked outside is bound to taste better, but campfire cooking doesn't have to be pioneer-style! Today, we're sharing a hand-picked selection of our favorite easy campfire treats. They'll have you covered from early-birds-are-singing mornings to your listen-to-the-crickets dinner under the stars.... Read more →

What Are Your Favorite Frozen Treats?

Summer sure is heating up, and what better way to chill than with some frosty, frozen goodies from the freezer? Whether it's homemade ice cream, a perfect batch of ice pops or a stunning sorbet, nothing beats a cool sweet treat from the ice box! So, tell us... What are... Read more →

6 Sensational Summer Sides to Share

Who's side are you on? Everyone loves the traditional potato salad and coleslaw, but sooner or later, we're all going to have to pick a side: are we going to stick to the same old side dishes or try something new at the next potluck? If you're ready to go... Read more →

FINAL DAY for our Christmas in July Sale!

CLICK HERE to shop now...sale ends July 7, 2014! Offer cannot be combined with other offer codes. Please be aware that quantities are limited and, until you complete the checkout process, your merchandise selection is not reserved for you. We will cancel any back-orders and notify you with the balance... Read more →

Think Outside the Cone: Easy Ice Cream Desserts

Trust us...the brain-freeze will be worth it. We'll take two scoops of just about any flavor at this time of year, won't you? Our undying ice cream love doesn't stop us from looking for new ways to enjoy it, though. Today, we're sharing a stack of ice cream recipes from... Read more →

Happy Independence Day!

Top 10 Red, White & Blue Desserts

These sweets have spirit! Celebrating the 4th of July with red, white and blue is a given, but who knew there were so many sweet ways to show your spirit too? We've gathered up a collection of all-American desserts from our favorite bloggers, and you're sure to find something here... Read more →

Shop our Christmas in July Sale!

CLICK HERE to shop now...sale ends July 7, 2014! Offer cannot be combined with other offer codes. Please be aware that quantities are limited and, until you complete the checkout process, your merchandise selection is not reserved for you. We will cancel any backorders and notify you with the balance... Read more →