July 4th: How to host an outdoor, social-distancing barbecue

For the past several months, we have been spending most of our time indoors, where the keys to staying healthy have consisted of isolating ourselves and practicing avid cleaning habits. While we approach more flexible safety regulations regarding the coronavirus pandemic, our hope only grows larger that we can celebrate summer as “normal” as possible – and what better way to celebrate than to host a Fourth of July barbecue? While hosting an event may seem close to impossible in a stressful time like this, here are 10 ways you can present a safe, regulated, and fun party environment for…

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10 Boredom Busters for When You’re Stuck At Home

In the current environment of social distancing, it’s easy to binge watch the latest and greatest on Netflix. But if you can’t take another minute of Tiger King or have seen enough Corona themed memes for a lifetime, then take a look at some of these suggestions to help cure the boredom blues. 1. Family game night. Why not play games as a family each night?  And if you’re already bored of the games in your house, consider a board game swap with a neighbor (just be sure to disinfect the game before playing with it).  If you are in…

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12 “Foil-Pack” Dinners You Must Try this Fall

If you’ve been grilling all summer long, don’t stop now! Keep up the streak and give the foil-pack dinner trend a try. These recipes surprisingly aren’t just for camping. They’re great go-to’s for fast, kid-friendly meals, and are deliciously simple, too.  Here’s the breakdown: toss in your ingredients, wrap them up in foil, and throw the entire packet on the grill or on a grate on your firepit. Starting to get a little too chilly out? You can even cook some in the oven, too. Check out these foil-pack dinner ideas to get started:  Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packs.…

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