Summer time is great time for summer fun and family picnics. This article is written to help you have a safe one. Being outdoors is great but you need to take precautions so you have a safe one.

Summer is the time of the year everyone loves to be outside enjoying barbecues, picnics, and festivals. All those great events can mean unhealthy eating for some. Take a look at healthy eating choices to help you stay in bikini shape this summer.

This article contains quick and easy cakes, that can travel to potlucks and picnics that will make people take notice.

If you attend church potlucks and picnics often, as we have over the years, you may wonder if everyone else pays the same careful attention to food safety as you do in your kitchen.

Need ideas for what to bring to a bring-a-dish-to-pass picnic? Here are some affordable, easy and delicious side dishes!

How and what to pack for a perfect autumn picnic.

Hamburgers fresh off the grill, German potato salad, as well as German chocolate cake... Just the mention of these summer favorites makes you want to pack up a picnic basket and head to the park or beach.

Summer time can be loads of fun for your family but it can also be a drain on your bank account. Here are some of my tried and true tips to save your sanity and your money.

Got an old, rolling book bag or luggage piece? Then you've got a rolling cooler - after you make a few changes.

Make unique covers for your outdoor foods with these very simple instructions.

Macaroni Salad is an ideal summer food. It is easy to fix, travels well, and goes with all types of picnic and BBQ foods.

It doesn't have to be complicated. Picnics can get a family together for a few hours of interaction and fun.

Like so many others the 4th Of July has always been a time of celebration and fun for me. Growing up I never looked at it as more than a day for picnics, parades swimming and fireworks.

Many families and friends gather for cookouts and picnics. Why slave over an oven when there are easy dessert recipes that take about 5 to 10 minutes to make? Here are two that I will share with you. I know my family loves them!

If you are looking for a good time this July 4th and are in the Miami, Florida area, you need look no further. From picnics in the park, to dinner cruises on Biscayne Bay, to fireworks all up and down the shore, Miami will an all day and all night party

An interesting yet overlooked piece of American History, The Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma, San Diego offers a nice afternoon of whale watching, picnics, and history.

A yummy dirt cake is the perfect centerpiece and dessert for family cook-outs, picnics and potlucks.

Whether you were planning a romantic picnic for two or a entertaining day outdoors with your kids, indoor picnics are a fun option for those inevitable rainy days.

Whether you love or hate company picnics, this might be the year that your boss recruits you as planner and organizer for the big event.

I am one of those who suffer from debilitating pain during menstruation. Missed work days, picnics, parties, family reunions, I have had it all.

See a really pink kitchen from decades' past. Hang out with some Antarctic penguins. Ponder the beauty of some great American Impressionists' works. All this and more with your visit to St. Louis' Forest Park.

You may not get the day off and there may not be any picnics, but get ready for Constitution Day on September 18th, 2006.

Find the best Labor Day celebrations in Wisconsin at any of these fun, family events. Choose from pony rides, picnics, street parades, art and craft fairs, and even dirt bike rallies around Wisconsin.

Summer and early fall are the perfect time for picnics, whether it is a romantic evening picnic with your lover or a huge family event. If you take some simple steps you can have a wonderful picnic.

A portable barbecue grill is an ideal accompaniment for any outdoor event, such as picnics, camping, or family activities in a local park.

This short story takes a humorous look at what can go wrong when you combine a career bachelor, a woman, and a first picnic. This is a prime example of being ambushed by life.

The Neat Sheet is a light, washable ground cover made by Kimberly-Clark. It comes in a variety of colors and can be used for picnics, at the beach, as a ground cover, as a backdrop or a variety of other purposes. It's affordable, portable and durable.

If you are ever out in west Texas and are looking for something to do and somewhere to go, I suggest you try Lake J.B. Thomas. The lake is located on the Colorado River and is about 10 miles south of the city of Snyder.

Do you like jazz? How about the blues? Do you like to run or walk hills through grand old neighborhoods? Maybe you enjoy picnics by the river or outdoor concerts? Perhaps you'd care to gamble on a new thing? You'll find fun on the Mississippi banks.

With the warmer months ahead, it's great to entertain at home. Backyard picnics or Sunday suppers, the Big Game on TV or a co-worker's birthday. But with our busy schedules, who has time to plan and cook for a party?