Month: July 2017

Great ideas for grilling and more

Great ideas for grilling and more

Jul 30, 2017 | |

A dazzling fireworks display may be the grand finale for your celebration, but you can make your mouthwatering menu a close second with these ideas to light up your Fourth of July. From bold burgers to crisp salads and sweet sides, give your guests plenty of reason to feel festive all day long. And don’t forget to add a little indulgence for all ages with a DIY dessert bar. Find more recipes for the Fourth of July at culinary.net. Serve Up a Sundae Bar The only thing better than a dish of cold ice-cream on a hot summer day...

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Patriotic Window Frame

Patriotic Window Frame

Jul 30, 2017 | |

Directions (Numbers match with photos) 1. Remove glass from window frame (most remove just like a picture frame) to protect glass from paint and paint frame color of choice. We used white and then used the red and blue paint and created a splatter effect! 2. To create a splatter effect, dip the brush in a generous amount of paint and use your finger to “fan” the paint soaked brushes next to the area to be painted. 3. Once paint is dry, carefully replace the glass. 4. Paint your wooden letters and completely dry. 5. Using a hot glue...

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The world-famous antique clock: Rauthaus-Glockenspiel

The world-famous antique clock: Rauthaus-Glockenspiel

Jul 30, 2017 | |

There is a giant mechanical, working clock in the plaza, or Marienplatz of Munich, Germany. It is called the Rathaus-Glockenspiel, and it spins and moves and tells two different stories, high above the square, with life-sized wooden figures that move and perform three times a day. The clock dates back to around 1908, and was part of a new town hall construction in Munich, a gingerbread Gothic Revival style. It was a tourist attraction, chiming and re-enacting every day at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. It amuses a mass of tourists and locals who come to see...

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Gardening is good for you

Gardening is good for you

Jul 30, 2017 | |

There are many activities we can choose from to attain a healthy lifestyle. Gardening is one of them. Most people would not immediately group gardening with activities that can make you more healthy, but don’t be fooled. Gardening can boast several health and tness benefits that should be taken seriously. Growing food in your garden is especially beneficial. An amazing source of fresh produce from your own garden is not only gratifying but good for your body. An excellent way to gain a better harvest, particularly for a family, is by building a greenhouse where you can grow whatever...

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Protect your hands, skin

Protect your hands, skin

Jul 30, 2017 | |

While gardening shows benefits during a cancer survivor’s battle, the period of time beginning seven to 12 days after finishing each chemotherapy dose — and possibly lasting up to one week — is when you may be at the greatest risk for infection. During this time, called a nadir, health offcials recommend leaving the garden tools in the shed. At other times, using gloves are very important to protect your hands and help to avoid cuts and scrapes. Your skin is your first defense against infection, and any breaks in the skin create an opportunity for germs to enter your...

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