Tailgate Tips

"Grilled Apple Sausage" by H. Michael Karshis is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Fall is in the air, which means one thing...football season is back! Are you ready? There’s no better way to spend pre-game time than tailgating. Follow these tips, courtesy of Apartment Therapy, to ensure that you are properly prepared for the perfect tailgate.   1. Research the tailgating site: Even before you get to the packing and prepping of food, make sure you know where you can park, what the facilities are like, and what the rules are. Are open flames allowed so that you can grill? Is there running water, bathroom facilities, or rules about...

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Try This For Dinner

Are you looking for something new to try for dinner?  We have a great recipe for you that will go over great with friends and family.  You can find more great recipes at The Kitchn. Cheesy All-Vegetable Lasagna Serves 8 to 10 1 onion, diced small1 (8-ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, diced small1 small (12-ounce) eggplant, diced small1 small zucchini or yellow squash, diced small1 red bell pepper, diced small3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano)Pinch red pepper flakes, optional6-ounce package...

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Keep That Freezer Clean

How is your freezer looking? Cleaning your freezer is an important chore to make sure you periodically check up on. This can help keep items cold, prevent damage, and it can be a way to clean it out every few months. Keep reading to check out some great tips on how to give your freezer a new life. You can learn more at Apartment Therapy.What You NeedLarge coolerRubber gloves (optional)Mild, fragrance-free dish soapHot waterVinegarSpongeWash clothPaper towels or dish towelBaking soda (optional)Toothbrush (optional)Instructions1. Turn off the freezer: Switch your freezer off or unplug the unit — whichever is easiest.2. Empty the ice: Empty...

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Household Rules - Then v. Now

(Image courtesy of David K) We all remember those rules from our childhoods that seemed to always stop us from having the maximum amount of fun - “No jumping on the bed!” “Don’t lay on the couch!” “Inside voices!” among others. Though at the time we may not have understood the reason for such austere behavior (I think we can all admit we broke them from time to time,) now those rules seem to make a little more sense.  Writer Dabney Frake from Apartment Therapy takes a moment to break down a few of the more popular rules from our childhoods that we may not have understood at the time - but definitely understand now. Keep...

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