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17 Simple Happiness Hacks

15 Simple Happiness Hacks. Simple things you can do right now to be happier in this moment no matter what is happening in your life.

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.

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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Dracula Martini Recipe | Dra-Kahlúa

by Kelly DiMascio | Oct 29, 2019 | Cocktails, Latest Mermaid Tales

Dracula Martini Recipe | Dra-Kahlúa. A scary good Halloween or Fall martini made with Kahlúa and cognac. This is sure to be a favorite.

Dracula Martini Recipe | Dra-Kahlúa via @mermaidsandmojitos

Easy Labor Day Recipes | Barbecue

by Kelly DiMascio | Aug 27, 2019 | Camping Recipes, Labor Day, Latest Mermaid Tales, Man Food, Party, Summer Cocktails

Labor Day Recipes for a fun and festive Labor Day party or barbecue. Labor Day recipes, menus and tips to throw the perfect Labor Day party.

Easy Labor Day Recipes | Barbecue via @mermaidsandmojitos

25 Best Hot Dog Recipes

by Kelly DiMascio | Jul 2, 2019 | 4th of July, Camping Recipes, Eat & Drink, Father's Day, Labor Day, Latest Mermaid Tales, Man Food, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Hot Dogs, Party

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.

25 Best Hot Dog Recipes via @mermaidsandmojitos

Taco Nacho Cheese Hot Dog

by Kelly DiMascio | Jul 2, 2019 | 4th of July, Camping Recipes, Eat & Drink, Father's Day, Healthy Eating, Labor Day, Man Food, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Hot Dogs

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.

Taco Nacho Cheese Hot Dog via @mermaidsandmojitos

Classic Chili Hot Dog

by Kelly DiMascio | Jul 2, 2019 | 4th of July, Camping Recipes, Eat & Drink, Father's Day, Healthy Eating, Labor Day, Man Food, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Hot Dogs

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.

Classic Chili Hot Dog via @mermaidsandmojitos

Buffalo Sauce Hot Dog with Blue Cheese

by Kelly DiMascio | Jul 2, 2019 | 4th of July, Camping Recipes, Eat & Drink, Father's Day, Healthy Eating, Labor Day, Man Food, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Hot Dogs

Buffalo Sauced Hot Dog with Blue Cheese and shaved celery combines all the flavors of our favorite buffalo wings into an awesome hot dog.

Buffalo Sauce Hot Dog with Blue Cheese via @mermaidsandmojitos

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Does it ever feel like you have to choose between eating healthy or sticking with your budget? It can be tough. I've collected 25 easy things you can do - starting today - to eat healthy and stick to the family budget.

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Easy Irish Nachos Featuring Sweet Potato Fries

Irish Nachos with Baked Sweet Potato Fries. Sweet potato fries topped with pulled pork or chicken with melted cheese and pico de gallo. Yum!

Irish Nachos with Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
This recipe will certainly make Irish eyes smile. So easy to make and so much fun to share.

Sweet potato fries topped with pulled pork or chicken with melted cheese and pico de gallo. Yum!
This recipe is so easy to make since we are going to use frozen packaged sweet potato fries. via @mermaidsandmojitos

Guinness Pulled Pork | Easy Slow Cooker Recipe

Slow Cooker Guinness Pulled Pork -deep rich flavor without any bitterness. Set and forget for the perfect fall-apart tender pulled pork.

Slow Cooker Guinness Pulled Pork
The Guinness reduction gives this pork a deep rich flavor without any bitterness. And the low and slow cooking in your Crock-Pot will give you the perfect fall-apart pulled pork you'll ever have.

This pork makes great sandwiches or sliders and a really tasty topping for Irish Totchos. via @mermaidsandmojitos

Last Minute Mardi Gras Party Ideas and Recipes

Throw a last-minute Mardi Gras Party. I love any excuse to throw a party, but Mardi Gras is a favorite, try these easy Mardi Gras recipes.

Throw a Last-Minute Mardi Gras Party | Mermaids and Mojitos.
Laissez le Bon Temps Rouler – Let the Good Times Roll!
There's still time to throw a last-minute Mardi Gras party. Try these recipes to throw an easy Mardi Gras party. Classics like gumbo and jambalaya. Pat O'Brien Hurricane Cocktails. Famous Morning Call Beignet Recipe. And the classic King Cake recipe. via @mermaidsandmojitos

Romantic Recipes for Two | Valentine Day Recipes

33 Romantic Recipes for two to Celebrate Valentine’s Day! Simple and elegant recipes for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner.

Super Bowl Recipes to Feed a Crowd

Here are Quick and Easy Super Bowl recipes to feed a crowd – throw a stress-free Superbowl party that everyone including you will enjoy.

Feed the gang at your super bowl party with the super easy recipes perfect for a crowd. via @mermaidsandmojitos

Quick Easy Super Bowl Party Menus

Here are Quick and Easy Super Bowl Party Menus so you can throw a stress-free Superbowl party that everyone including you will enjoy.

Super Bowl Party = Football. Food. Cocktails. Commercials.
Grab 17 quick and easy Super Bowl party menus.
Get out of the kitchen and into the action with these Quick and Easy Super Bowl Party Menus.

The secret to throwing the perfect, stress-free Super Bowl Party is choosing a quick and easy Super Bowl menu that includes super easy recipes that you can make ahead of time and your slow cooker.

Sure you could just pick-up a veggie platter and some chips and dip, but epic food is a Super Bowl tradition people.

These menus are so amazingly good and come together in no time so you can get out of the kitchen and enjoy the game (or commercials) with the gang! via @mermaidsandmojitos

Quick Easy Super Bowl Party Recipes

Here are 25 Quick and Easy Super Bowl Party Recipes so you can throw a stress-free Superbowl party that everyone including you will enjoy.

New Year’s Food to Attract Prosperity

New Year’s Food to Attract Prosperity, health, and wealth in 2020. Italian pork with white truffle risotto or Southern Hoppin’ John.

Easy Christmas Recipes and Menus

Easy Christmas Recipes and Menus designed to taste great and wow your guests. Guaranteed to get you out of the kitchen and into the party.

Tropical Christmas Recipes | Beach Christmas Menu

Tropical Christmas Recipes | Beach Christmas menu. A tropical christmas menu featuring jerk turkey and plantains.

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