When I'm invited to a picnic, I'm almost certain there won't be many options for me -- I don't eat sandwiches or crisps, I try to avoid chocolate and cakes, and so might nibble on some fruit and maybe the odd piece of chocolate if I desperately want it. Putting together a small tray of healthy options, however, need not be complex and mind-boggling.

t's so much easier than you probably think!! All the tips and tricks needed to create a restaurant quality meal at home!

Who doesn't love okra? Well, I'm sure some people don't. Ha! But you can't deny that if you live in the South, it is kind of big deal! All of my family members adore it. So I've thought of two different ways to get more creative with okra. Happy summer, folks!

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Everyone needs to have an emergency meal--something you can make at the last minute when dining-out plans fall through, your phone service is dead or it's 3 a.m. and you're too hungry to sleep.

Save time with these quick and easy, family friendly chicken recipes. Ready in 20 minutes or less!

Spring is the season for cleaning, so why shouldn't summer be an opportunity to reward all the hard work you did this spring, by freshening up your home's décor? As people emerge from winter hibernation, rejuvenated by the sunshine, there's no better time to prepare your space for the onslaught of visits and barbecues that come with summer weather.

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