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Secret Hacks to Keep Bugs Away Outdoors
Want a Bug-free Backyard? Try these Secret Hacks to Keep Bugs Away Outdoors. Your next backyard barbecue is guaranteed to be bug-free. Your guests will thank you.
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Make Your Own Essential Oil Bug Repellent
Make Your Own Essential Oil Bug Repellent. No more dangerous chemicals, sticky sprays, and stinky bug spray. Try one of these recipes for Essential Oil Bug Repellent.
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Easy Campfire Pepperoni Pizza
Pizza usually ranks high on the list of “favorite” foods. With prepackaged foods it’s easy to prepare at home on a grill or over a campfire or a camp stove.
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Double Chocolate Mint S’mores
For the perfect ending to a backyard barbeque or a campfire try Double Chocolate Mint s’mores. Refreshingly different take on traditional s’more.
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4th of July Barbecue
4th of July Barbecue A collection red, white and blue recipes for a 4th of July barbecue to celebrate Independence Day. Gather family and friends and celebrate the hard-earned freedom of the United States of America. How To Throw a 4th of July Barbecue ...
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Creative Ideas for a S’mores Making Station
6 Creative Ideas for an S’Mores making station. S’Mores are a fun finish to any backyard barbecue, bonfire or campfire. Here are some great ideas for S’more making stations that look great and make it easy for guest to create their S’Mores creation.
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22 Amazing S’mores Recipes
S’Mores are a favorite finish to any backyard Barbeque or campfire. Take your S’mores game to the next level with 20 amazing S’mores recipes. Set up a S’mores station and print a menu for thought starters and let your guests make their own creations.
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Burgers and Brews | Memorial Day Cookout
"Burgers and Brews" Memorial Day Cookout Throw a backyard cookout to celebrate Memorial Day and National Hamburger Day. Plan a Burgers and Brews Memorial Day Cookout. What's more American than a burger cooked on the grilled enjoyed with an ice cold beer? Happy...
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Easy Whole Wheat Pizza Crust Recipe
Easy Whole Wheat Pizza Crust Recipe. There is nothing like making your own fresh pizza crust and this whole wheat version is super easy.
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25 Best Hot Dog Recipes
Here are 25 of the best hot dog recipes – ever. Hot dogs are a quintessential American backyard grilling fav and one of my all-time favorite go-to for an easy cookout for a crowd.
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Taco Nacho Cheese Hot Dog
Taco Nacho Cheese Hot Dog combines all the things you love about nachos and tops a beef hot dog with melty cheese sauce and tortilla chips.
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Classic Chili Hot Dog
Sometimes there’s just nothing better than a classic chili hot dog. Make a batch of homemade slow cooker chili to top your chili dog.
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Buffalo Sauce Hot Dog with Blue Cheese
Buffalo Sauced Hot Dog with Blue Cheese and shaved celery combines all the flavors of our favorite buffalo wings into an awesome hot dog.
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Beer Steamed Hot Dog with Gruyere and Onions
This is such an amazing hot dog. Beer Steamed Hot Dog with Gruyere and beer soaked onions topped with a honey dijon mustard.
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Black Bean Chili Hot Dog
Upgrade your chili dog this season with this black bean chili dog. A hot dog topped with sour cream, cheese, and crushed tortillas.
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Grilled Farmer’s Market Hot Dog
Hot dogs may not be health food but adding some amazing fresh farmer’s market finds to your next hot dog roast will be a definite upgrade. Locally grown greens, stone ground mustard, fresh herbs, and heirloom tomatoes top a healthier chicken hot dog.
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Spicy Mexican Hot Dog Recipe
Looking for an upgrade for your hot dog? Try this Spicy Mexican Hot Dog Recipe. Hot dogs topped with guacamole, pico de gallo and jalapenos.
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Spicy Italian Calzone Pizza Hot Dog
Try this Spicy Italian Calzone Pizza Hot Dog Recipe. A hot dog wrapped in pepperoni, pizza sauce, and pizza dough. Fun for kids and so good.
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Easy Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
Easy Slow Cooker Chili Recipe is the perfect chili recipe for busy people. Super easy to make, just set-it and forget-it. Super tasty.
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Secret Hacks to Keep Bugs Away Outdoors
Want a Bug-free Backyard? Try these Secret Hacks to Keep Bugs Away Outdoors. Your next backyard barbecue is guaranteed to be bug-free. Your guests will thank you.
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Make Your Own Essential Oil Bug Repellent
Make Your Own Essential Oil Bug Repellent. No more dangerous chemicals, sticky sprays, and stinky bug spray. Try one of these recipes for Essential Oil Bug Repellent.
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How to Clean a Boat Hull – the Easy Way
Learn how to clean a boat hull – the easy way. Here in Florida, our boats are always exposed to the elements and to keep it looking great you’ll need an easy way to clean the hull. If you leave your boat in for a couple of days you’ll notice it has a ring around the hull at the waterline. Here’s an easy way to clean the hull and remove that waterline.
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Easy DIY Hanging Rope Shelf
For about $30 and a couple of hours, you can build this easy DIY hanging rope shelf. A super cute DIY shelf that fits into any coastal or rustic decor.
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Kell-
Chief Mermaid & Mojito Maker
This is me hangin’ out on the boat – it’s an absolutely gorgeous day in the Florida Keys – doing what wannabe mermaids do best…splashing in the waves + soaking up the sun. Life’s amazing. Want to learn more?Recent Posts
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Casual Living Philosophy
I love serving homemade meals and entertaining, but I don’t love spending all my time in the kitchen… Sound familiar? I’ll share my shortcuts for getting delicious, healthy food on the table – easy, fast & stress-free. All of my recipes have been tested on family and friends. We love them and I hope you will too.
Kelly
Chief Mermaid & Mojito Maker
This is me hangin’ out on the boat – it’s an absolutely gorgeous day in the Florida Keys – doing what wannabe mermaids do best…splashing in the waves + soaking up the sun. Life’s amazing. Want to learn more?