Memorial Day BBQ Side Dishes That Won’t Spoil in the Sun

May 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Some Memorial Day side dishes you can make ahead of time and leave out to enjoy.

Memorial Day is typically the first holiday when the family gets together to barbeque or head to the local campgrounds. Here are a couple of side dishes that can be made up the day before and can sit out in the heat without fear of spoiling. Coleslaw I call this Patty’s Coleslaw because it was a co-worker named Patty who used to make this for potlucks! Ingredients 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 package slivered almonds 1 package Top Ramen Chicken flavored noodles ½ head cabbage ... Continue Reading

Home & Food

Crazy Combinations: 3 Strange Food Pairings that are Surprisingly Delicious

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Three tasty, albeit strange, food pairings and recipes to try.

Bananas and onions, bacon and chocolate, avocado and coffee - what do these three combinations have in common? To some they may sound absurdly disgusting! But to others, these combos are surprisingly tasty and a real treat for the adventurous foodie. Surprisingly easy to make, and quite tasty, ... Continue Reading

Style & Beauty

Wear White Fearlessly This Weekend

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Tips for wearing white on Memorial Day and beyond.

Memorial Day is this weekend. Traditionally this is the time to break out everything white in your wardrobe. Whether or not you follow this rule, you may still be hesitant about adding white to your wardrobe ... no matter what the season. Maybe you're afraid it will highlight some flaws, or you're ... Continue Reading

Parenting

7 Communication Secrets for Parents of Elementary Aged Kids

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Learn effective ways to communicate with your younger children.

At the end of January, I covered 7 communication secrets for parents of teens and received some great feedback from our Social Moms readers. I was talking with a friend yesterday and she asked for similar advice, but this time she needed tips for talking to her elementary-aged child. It's ... Continue Reading

Relationships

Fighting Fair: 5 Tips For Healthier Arguments

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Five ways to fight fair – no matter who you’re arguing with.

Disagreements are an unavoidable part of life. No matter how much we try, we just can't get along with everyone all the time. What we can do, however, is change our reactions and our approach to navigating these difficult moments. Naturally, how we fight with our spouse will differ from how we argue ... Continue Reading

Tech & Work

Is Your Workplace Ruining Your Life? 4 Ways to Cut Ties From Your Boss

You are fired!

When your workplace starts cutting into time with your family, it may mean you need to make some changes.

We spend so much time in our workplace, a significant portion of the day - if not the week. And unfortunately , it's not always our dream job. We apply for jobs, but, often times we end up working where we can. As a result, we may not have a lot of control over the setting, culture and coworkers. ... Continue Reading

Health

Get Healthy With Hemp: Hemp History Week

Learn more about the health and environmental benefits of hemp.

If you keep up on current nutrition trends and health news, surely you've read about hemp. It's a sustainable and versatile seed known as a nutritional powerhouse. June 3rd is the start of the fourth annual Hemp History week. Learn more about some of the well known endorsers like Andrew Weil, Ziggy ... Continue Reading

Travel

Don’t Miss Disney World: 15 Must-Dos in The Most Magical Place on Earth

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Discover the must-see sights, rides, and restaurants when traveling to Disney World in Orlando.

Headed on a family trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Disney World is that once-in-a-lifetime family destination, where even mom and dad get to be a kid again. Where else can you have a mad tea party with Alice in Wonderland, set off on a Jungle Cruise, and eat breakfast with Winnie the Pooh ... Continue Reading

The World

Aid In Dying Passed In Vermont

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Vermont is the fourth state to allow for “death with dignity.”

For the most part, Vermont is a rather peaceful state. I rarely see our state mentioned in the national news. Days tend to go by at a slower pace than in many other states I've visited.  There's little hustle and bustle, practically no traffic, and a lower crime rate than many people have to deal ... Continue Reading