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12 Sweet Peach Recipes for National Peach Month
August kicks off National Peach Month…and what better way to celebrate than with a meal filled with peaches?
The great thing about peaches, and most stone fruit for that matter, is that it is sturdy and versatile. It can stand up to being cooked in an oven, on the grill, or in a skillet, and is a great accompaniment to a sweet or savory dish.
From breakfast to dessert, here are 12 sweet peach recipes to celebrate National Peach Month!
12 Sweet Peach Recipes
Grilled Steak Salad with Peaches
Prosciutto Salad with Peach and Mozzarella
Grilled Peach and Prosciutto Flatbread
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Raising the Bar: 12 Dessert Bar Recipes
When a piece of pie or a cookie just won’t do, smash them together and make yourself a dessert bar! Great for parties and summer gatherings, dessert bars can be made in almost any combination and basically involve pouring stuff into a 9 x 13 in. pan and baking it until you reach gooey, delicious perfection.
From the ol’ fashioned key lime bars to the upscale s’mores bars, these dessert bar recipes, well, raise the bar!
Raising the Bar: 12 Dessert Bar Recipes
Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel Bars
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12 Garlands for the Whole Year
Be ready for every holiday and season with these 12 Garlands for the Whole Year. From New Year’s Day decor to garlands you can have up from fall through the winter, these seasonal decorations are great for beginning crafters and decorators!
12 Garlands for the Whole Year
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This garland is made of pool noodles! What a fun idea! Dress up your pool party with this fun, waterproof decoration!
September
Dried apples make a festive garland you could use all the way through the fall and winter. Use it on your Thanksgiving table, too for a festive touch.
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This one doesn’t have a tutorial, but it’s pretty easy to figure out! Some fake snow, some little fake trees, and a garland of plastic lights and you’re set to go!
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15 Key Lime Pie Recipes
The scent of sunscreen is in the air…minivans arrive by the droves to unload groups of floatie-laiden children into the nearest public pool. For some, the arrival of summer means family vacations, days spent at the beach, kids and teachers on the loose, looking to have a little fun before school starts up again…
But for those of us who keep on working no matter what the season, there’s little to look forward to come summertime. Climbing into hot cars after a crappy day at work, dealing with alternating temperatures throughout your office building, not being able to “dress for the heat” without violating some company dress code…these are challenging times for corporate Americans…however, there’s one thing us low men can look forward to with the arrival of summer…KEY LIME PIE EVERYTHING.
Forget pumpkin spice…PSL’s aren’t really THAT great and you know it. The seasonal flavor to savor is key lime. Pies, ice cream, cheesecakes, fruit dips, even cocktails are made that much better with the addition of a zesty key lime.
So celebrate summer the right way with these 15 zesty key lime pie recipes!
15 Key Lime Pie Recipes
Traditional Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Ice Pops
Key Lime Dip
Key Lime Coffee Cake
Key Lime Pancakes
Key Lime Colada
Key Lime Parfaits
Key Lime Mojito
Key Lime Cheesecake
Key Lime Martini
Key Lime Bundt Cake
Key Lime Ice Cream
Key Lime Fat Bombs
Key Lime Cake
Key Lime Avocado Bars
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20 Delicious DIY Ice Pops
Cool down this summer with these 20 Delicious DIY Ice Pops! Made using fruit, yogurt, and even veggies (don’t knock it til ya try it!), these homemade ice pops are sure to be well-loved by kids and adults alike.
Use a traditional ice pop mold, or if you find yourself without one, you could also make these ice pops using plastic cups, ice cube trays, or a muffin pan.
20 Delicious DIY Ice Pops
- Mango Yogurt Ice Pops
- Easy Fruity Ice Pops
- Dinosaur Ice Pops
- Mango Chia Ice Pops
- No-Waste Sugar-Free Ice Pops
- Strawberries and Cream Ice Pops
- Berry Ginger Ice Pops
- Red, White, and Blue Ice Pops
- Yogurt and Blueberry Ice Pops
- Go Green Smoothie Ice Pops
- Strawberry Mint Ice Pops
- Strawberry Yogurt Ice Pops
- Mango Ice Pops
- Peanut Butter Banana Ice Pops
- Berry Ice Pops
- Root Beer Float Ice Pops
- Cherry Fro-Yo Ice Pops
- Fruit n’ Veggie Ice Pops
- Key Lime Ice Pops
- Strawberry Mango Gin and Tonic Ice Pops
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It’s a Party in the USA!
“Got my hands up, they’re playing my song
They know I’m gonna be okay
Yeah, it’s a party in the USA!”
—Miley Cyrus, “Party in the USA”
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15 Easy, Breezy Summer Cocktails
Whether you’re planning for the 4th of July or just a family BBQ, nothing gets the party started like a cold, refreshing cocktail.
But when you have friends coming over, you don’t want to spend forever in the kitchen mixing drinks…thankfully there are tons of tasty beverages you can whip up in no time…and most of these can even be made virgin for young kids or those who don’t want the booze.
From frozen adult slushies to tasty, fruity gin drinks, these easy, breezy summer cocktails are sure to get your party off to a great start!
15 Easy, Breezy Summer Cocktails
- Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria
- Grape Frose Rose
- Guava Watermelon Martini
- Bourbon Blackberry Smash
- Pineapple Slushie
- Basil Pineapple Moscato Sangria
- Prosecco Party Cocktails
- Red, White, and Blue Sangria
- Raspberry Gin Fizz
- Lemonade Slushies
- Watermelon Mojito
- Frozen Cantaloupe Margaritas
- The Best White Sangria
- Cherry Agua Fresca
- Summer Lemonade Cocktail
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10 Awesome DIY Projects for 4th of July
The 4th of July is right around the corner…which means it’s time for hotdogs, yard games, fireworks, and all the red, white, and blue attire you can handle.
If you’re hosting a 4th of July celebration this year, there’s no need to stress about patriotic decor. with these 10 fun 4th of July ideas, you can create a patriotic play zone that is worthy of a firework celebration!
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10 Awesome DIY Projects for 4th of July
Tie Dye Tee
American Flag Photo Backdrop
American Flag Light Jars
Bandana Tablecloth
Burlap Banner
Backyard Bean Bag Toss
Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Backyard Bowling
Patriotic Balloons
Boozin’ Tank
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12 Tasty Ice Box Pies
YOU GUYS…summer is the worst.
It’s hot, muggy, and literally impossible to turn your oven on without heating up your entire house. This, of course, makes it near impossible to enjoy a yummy cake in the summertime…unless it’s an ICE BOX CAKE.
Made almost completely in your freezer and featuring such delicious foods as whipped cream, ice cream, and fruit, ice box cakes and pies are an awesome summertime staple. They’re great for summer birthdays, BBQ’s, or just to cool down on a hot summer afternoon.
Often inspired by delicious cocktails (like pina coladas and margaritas), ice box cakes make it slightly easier to enjoy the bright summer sunshine!
12 Tasty Ice Box Pies
- Pina Colada Ice Box Pie
- Lucky Charms Ice Box Pie
- Old Fashioned Lemon Ice Box Pie
- Blueberry Ice Box Pie
- Nutella Ice Box Cake
- Key Lime Ice Box Pie
- Pink Lemonade Ice Box Squares
- Kahlua Coconut Ice Box Cake
- Lemon Ice Cream Cake
- Raspberry White Chocolate Ice Box Pie
- Strawberry Ice Box Cake
- S’mores Ice Box Cake
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