Labor Day is just around the corner, can you believe it? In many places around the United Sates, this is a big barbecue/cooking out holiday, and invitations to friends’ and neighbors’ events usually have a “bring your own beverage” appended!
One issue (if you can call it that!) is that a lot of people bring bottled beverages (especially beer) to these get-togethers. The only problem is there’s usually only one bottle opener to go around, so folks are either constantly looking for it or are just get so relaxed they don’t want to even bother looking for it and will use …read more

This past week was all about getting out with the kids anust enjoying our time together. Course, even like the posts I recently wrote there were some times that my parenting skills weren’t the greatest. I mean I was in the car when someone pulled right in front of us and we screamed at them a curse..not that they heard us but the kids sure did. So, just showing it happens even when you don’t mean it, I did hear that choice word later on by the youngest. (bad mommy)
We decided to finally meet the hubby’s co-workers and went to …read more

I’m looking for something special to carry a romantic picnic for two. My requirements are that it needs to be durable and easy to transport.
Kohl’s has a good selection of insulated wine coolers, which works out great for me, because I can step outside and walk over to the store in 3 minutes. If you happen to live a little further afield, then do your shopping online at Kohls.com. In fact, some of the coolers below are online exclusives.

Picnic Time® Duet Striped Insulated Wine Cooler
$34.99
Measures 14″H x 10″W x 6″D, with a striped, sturdy canvas exterior, polyester interior, and convenient shoulder …read more

Hey, hey, check out the various recipes and food ideas from the b5media Lifestyle Channel picnic-themed posts!
Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch by Robust Cooking
Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade at All Holiday Cafe
Rice Krispie Treats at Keeping the Castle
Homemade Oreo Ice Cream at Chocolate Bytes
Cool Summer Snacking at Inside Motherhood
Baking Delights is bringing enough chocolate for everyone to catch a chocobuzz with her favorite brownies
Nothing like sweet tea on a hot, summer day…Wait..I taste lime..mint…is that a non-alcoholic Mojito?  Kettle and Cup has the answer.
Blogfabulous is serving up a super easy, keep your butt out of the hot kitchen solution to Hors’ devours.
Weary Parent is …read more