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April Fool’s Day

What better way to play a prank on your family than with dinner! I found two delicious recipes that will definitely leave your family questioning your sanity (in a good way)! The idea behind it is to make a dessert style dinner and a dinner style dessert. My boyfriend loves playing pranks on me so rest assured today is my day to shine. He won’t see it coming!April Fool’s CakeWhile it may appear a cake on the outside it is anything but! This recipe is actually a pizza! Serve them each a slice of “cake” and tell them that’s what […]

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Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag

I am over these hot, muggy and humid summer days! Here in “sunny” Florida we have been getting those infamous 3 p.m. thunderstorms that make the weather even more unbearable in the late afternoons. Although I’m inside during the week, I like to keep active and be outdoors on the weekends so I need something to cool me off. I wanted to make a sweet treat without too much effort that my son could help me make. This is when I remembered making homemade ice cream in the summer with my aunt. If you relate to my picnic blog, you’ll […]

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How to Have a Safe Picnic

Now that we’ve celebrated the first day of summer and the Fourth of July is right around the corner, I am excited about spending more time outdoors. One of my all-time favorite activities is having a picnic. There is something about taking a blanket to the park and packing our own lunch that seems so relaxing and family-oriented. We also take our picnics to the beach and save on some of the costly foods served there. No matter where you decide to picnic, you’ll want to ensure you follow a few guidelines to avoid any food mishandling or possible illness. […]

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