I grilled up some fresh tuna and made some pineapple salsa to go on top...oh man it was good!I microwaved some yams and asparagus and then threw them on the grill just until they had a little charring on the outside. I found these placemats at Ikea recently ...they look great and are easy to clean up especially after my grandkiddies eat their...

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We started our Memorial Day by going on a bike ride around the lake and then we went Kayaking with a few of the neighbor kids and our daughter, her husband and our two little grandkids.The weather was perfect...warm with a little breeze. The kids loved it! Afterwards we rode back home and had a BBQ in the backyard. I made some delicious...

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I am in love with all these chalkboard ideas!! Take a peek at this idea...this gal from Burlap and Blue used embroidery hoops, painted fabric with chalkboard paint and clamped it in the hoops and hung them above the food items! Brilliant idea! Check out her blog and see more of these ideas. http://burlapandblue.com/Photo and idea from www.burlapandblue.com (click photo to go to...

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Dining Outdoors...I love to dine outside as much as I can with family and friends. It just makes eating together so much more fun!Take a look at these hanging lanterns hanging from the branches of trees over the table. I wish I had some trees in my backyard to hang lights from! I hope to build a pergola soon so I can have...

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Have you ever heard of Carolyne Roehm I had never heard of her before but came across her site today and fell in love with all her ideas! I decided to highlight her ideas for Centerpiece Wednesday. You can go to her site and see more eyecandy for all different seasons. Just look at all the blue in this table! I love the...

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Has anybody else had trouble with their glass water dispensers leaking? Drip Drip Drip! I love these water dispensers...they really add that special something to any party but they leak!! Until now! I looked all over the internet to find a cure and someone suggested using the rubber seals that you use on a garden hose. TA DA!! It totally works!! I don't...

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Votive candle holders that do much more than just hold a candle! Below are some ideas of what you can do with these votive candle holders Serve jam or sauce in them! You could give each person their own little jam older or put several votive jame holders filled with different jams or sauces. Of course use them with a candle in it...

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I have the most amazing family! They have been working on projects for me for a couple of weeks now and I just had to share them with all of you! My husband loves to tinker on projects around the house and most especially out in the yard. While at one of the many many trips to Lowe's I spotted this adorable little...

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