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Why You Should Be Nuts for Nuts

You’ve probably heard a handful of nuts is a heart healthy crunchy snack. Nuts are known for this because they contain cholesterol lowering unsaturated fats and plant sterols, inflammation fighting omega three fatty acids, filling fiber, free radical fighting Vitamin...

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7 Fun Ways to Enjoy Watermelon This Summer

Summer is about days at the beach, picnics, fireflies, and watermelon. You know summer has arrived when watermelon starts popping up at the market. Let's celebrate summer's favorite fruit and check out 7 fun ways to enjoy watermelon.Create a Watermelon...

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23 Homemade Ice Cream Sandwich Recipes

Hot weather has settled in, so let’s cool down with these homemade ice cream sandwich recipes. They are all finger-lickingly delicious and easy to make, which are sure to be a family favorite dessert!The Homemade Chipwich: Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice...

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Sweet Treats That’ll Keep Your Kitchen Cool

It's hot, really hot. In my neck of the woods it gets pretty warm in the summer, but this year Mother Nature is playing a cruel joke. Even though it's steamy outside, no way I'll let things get too hot...

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17 Magical Harry Potter Recipes

These yummy Hogwarts-worthy recipes will have you saying accio in no time. Now, go get your Molly Weasley on in the kitchen! We promise you’ll always love these delicious Harry Potter recipes. Butterbeer Cookies “With one bite of these delicious...

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17 Chicken and Waffles Recipes That Take Your Tastebuds South of the Mason Dixon

Bring your favorite southern brunch (or any meal) item home with you with these make-at-home chicken and waffles recipes. Chicken and Waffles with Tabasco Maple Syrup “There’s no comfort food like southern Chicken and Waffles. It’s the ultimate combination of...

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14 Baby Shower Gifts A Mom-to-Be Doesn’t Know She Needs to Register For

It's a bit overwhelming when parents-to-be register for baby gifts. The basics anyone who has been around a baby knows. People are going to give the strollers, high chairs, blankets, etc, but what about those items parents don't even realize...

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The Buzz About Honey

Did you know there are over 300 varieties of honey in the US alone?! According to the National Honey Board, the type of honey depends on the floral variety that the honeybee visits. The differences between types of honey can...

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22 Easy and Delicious Foil Packet Recipes

Whether you’re going camping or just heading out to your backyard fire pit, these foil packet recipes make for a super easy and delicious summer dinner! BBQ Chicken Foil Packets “These foil packs are healthy, packed with flavor, and so...

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Unusual Side Salads for Your Next BBQ

We're in the throws of summer which, if you're like me, means there's a cookout every weekend. I love burgers, chicken, hot dogs... all the barbecue food. But, by this time of the summer I'm looking to switch the menu...

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19 Buzzworthy Tequila Recipes

Want to add some zip to your cooking? Try one of these 19 buzzworthy recipes featuring tequila!

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Pinterest Pass or Fail: Zucchini Tacos

Whether it's in bread or muffins, steamed or sauteed, we love zucchini. But as a taco shell? We saw Carine from Sweetashoney's Zucchini Tortilla recipe on Pinterest and thought now that's a new way to cook with zucchini. So, we...

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8 Fun Summer Yard Games

Looking for fun ways to get people outside to enjoy this beautiful summer weather? We have the answers! Check out these 8 summer lawn games that the whole family will love to play! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links,...

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Your Summer Mixtape

Check out this playlist full of songs that are guaranteed to get you in the mood for sunshine, fruity drinks and relaxing by the pool! Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & the Waves Ob La Di Ob La Da -...

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7 Summer Road Trip Must-Haves

Heading out on the open road for a family vacation? Well, make sure you’re prepared. From snacks to games to car supplies, here’s a list of things you need to make sure you have packed!Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate...

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The Sweet Lowdown on Ice Cream

What’s summer without the tunes of an ice cream truck or a big ice cream cone on a hot day? Ice cream is a treat we’ve all grown up loving, but do you know where it originated?A peek into the...

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Chill Out With Delightful Daiquiri Recipes

A traditional Daiquiri is made from three ingredients - rum, citrus and a sweetener. Originating from Cuba, we have American mining engineer Jenning Cox to thank for this delicious concoction. As the story goes, he was in Cuba during the...

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Flavorful Blueberry Recipes to Brighten Your Day

The markets are bursting with blueberries these days! That makes me very happy because not only are they yummy, they're super healthy. Packed with antioxidants, research shows blueberries can help with anti-aging, controlling blood sugar and in muscle recovery. Use...

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20 Homemade Popsicle Recipes You Need This Summer

Oh my goodness, the amount we love popsicles during the summer is unreal. And these popsicle recipes up our obsession to a whole new level! While some are adult-only, most of these popsicles are perfect for the entire family to...