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Chicken Pineapple Sausage Kabobs

One more day until 4th of July Celebration. It fall on a weekday but that doesn’t prevent us from making an easy Chicken Pineapple Sausage Kabobs in the grill. Let’s get grillin’!

Ingredients

2 skinless boneless chicken breasts

4 fully cooked Polish kielbasa

1/2 pineapple

2 tbsp vegetable oil

Marinade

1 tbsp peanut butter

1 tsp sriracha hot chili sauce

1 tsp tamarind concentrate

1 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground pepper

For full recipe, please click here. Enjoy!

(“Chicken Pineapple Sausage Kabobs”, 2019)

6 Easy Infused Water Recipes

Want to make easy, delicious and refreshing beverages? The healthiest way to go is by making infused water with herbs, veggies, and fruits. Here are 6 easy infused water recipes that not only taste good, but it’s also good for your health.

Lemon, Mint, Cucumber and Water
Berries, Basil and Water
Strawberries, Lemon, Basil and Water
Orange, Blueberries and Water
Watermelon, Kiwi, Strawberries and Water
Raspberries, Lemon and Water

When making these awesome infused water, make sure you let it sit for a good 5-10 minutes so that the water can absorb all the good vitamins and minerals the herbs, fruits and veggies has to offer. This way, you will be getting all the nutrients your body needs.

When you try these easy recipes, please share them in the comments area. I would love to know how you like them.

Cheers!

How to Host a Successful Summer Party

Summer is here and we all want to do something fun before it’s over. We spend our winter months indoors and now it’s time to plan for a fun outdoor event. To have a great experience, it is always to plan ahead of time. Keep in mind that organization is key.

The party is at your home, right? Don’t stress. Here are a few tips to make this event the best ever!

Invitations. Forget about refiring the grill for the latecomers! Hello! Do you want to stay at the grill all day? I hope not. Make sure you include a specific time in the invitation where food will be served. This will allow you and your guests time to enjoy their food and chit-chat. Isn’t this a genius idea?
Plan for rainy days. You have over 30 people coming and the weather decided not to cooperate. Are you canceling your plans? Heck no! Make sure you tell your awesome guests that rain or shine, the party is on!
Not enough seating? No worries. Gather a few blankets and lay them on the ground and have them seat picnic style. There is a solution to everything. Who doesn’t love a picnic?
Worry about decorations? Don’t be. I think this is the easiest and affordable way to decorate your summer party. Think…Piñata! Yes. You can buy a big fun piñata and fill it up dollar store items. Include items like goggles, floaties, sunglasses, lottery tickets and if it’s a pool party, mini spray guns. This will be great when taking pictures.
Keep mosquitos away. Part of the decoration can be a nice vase in the middle of the table with fresh lemongrass. Mosquitos don’t like the smell of lemongrass so they will keep away. Way to go lemongrass!
And the beat goes on. Plan your playlist. Don’t crank the speakers. Make sure it is set to low volume. If you are using a radio, make sure it is at ear level so that your guest doesn’t have the music blasting on their ears.
Plan for at least 4 hours. Maximum hours to make a successful party will be at five hours. A lot of guests don’t stay longer than that.
Plan for a simple menu. Don’t do any heavy cooking. In the summer, people like to eat light. Plan dishes that can be served cold like easy appetizers (fruits and veggies), pasta salad, bread, and cheese, green salads, pickles, chips, Mexican dishes. If you want to grill, go ahead! Hot dogs and hamburgers are a popular thing. You have the option of everyone keeping an eye on their own burger. But, that is up to you.
Who wants to drink what? Make your party a BYOB (bring your own bottle) if adults want to enjoy an alcoholic beverage. We all can enjoy this as long as they drink responsibly. If you want to provide something to drink, why not make infused water? Get a pretty drink dispenser and add fresh herbs like mint, lemon and/or fresh fruits. You can also include soda in addition to the infused water.
Set up a budget. Believe me, you don’t want to overspend. Grab a notebook and a pen and write down what your budget is. This should include food, decorations, beverages, and appetizers. Don’t make a hole in your pocket when it’s not necessary. You want to have fun, not worry about the money you spent was to pay a bill. Keep it simple and let the fun begin.

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Happy Summer!

12 Festivals You Can’t Miss This Summer

If you live in the Rochester, NY areas, this summer is full of festivals you can’t miss. There is so much to do during the summer months, you are not going to believe some of these festivals even existed. If you feel bored and have no idea what to do, check out this 15 festivals you may want to try.

Corn Hill Arts Festival — July 13, 2019-July 14, 2019 — It’s Free! Experience over 350 original artists, four stages of live music, beer & wine gardens, food trucks, and the 7th Annual Fairy Houses Tour. This family-friendly event is free and bus shuttles are available.

Bar Louie Greece Ridge Music Festival — August 10th, 2019-August 11th, 2019 — $7 Tickets! Full day of fun at Bar Louie Greece Ridge Center. It is their 1st Summer Concert Festival and they want to go big!!!

Park Ave Summer Art Festival — August 3rd, 2019 -August 4th, 2019 — An eclectic mix of artistic boutiques, cozy cafes and charming stores. Every year they bring more than 300 artists from across U.S. and Canada.

Rochester Water Lantern Festival 2019 — Filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherished for a lifetime. It’s a family-friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people you haven’t met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Prices vary. Make sure you click the link for more information.

Kiteflite Parade, Festival, and Expo — The ultimate family fundraising festival with proceeds supporting the expansion of AutismUp’s unique programs for the members living with autism in the community. Free Admission.

Gateways Music Festival 2019 — August 6, 2019-August 11, 2019 — Connect and support professional classical musicians of African descent and enlighten and inspire communities through the power of performance.

Clothesline Festival — September 7th, 2019-September 8, 2019– Showcases original work by 375+ artists across the country, and regularly attracts 20,000 people from Rochester and surrounding regions. For more information on admission, please click the link.

Chil-E Festival — 4th of July Celebration features live music on 2 stages, food trucks, crafts & business vendors, kid’s activities, parade, car show, Senior Center entertainment , Fire Department activities, fireworks and more! Free Admission!

Latino Night presented by The Puerto Rican Festival in Rochester — Event details may change. Free admission.

Polish Arts Festival — August 2nd, 2019 — Features Polish food, live music, dancing, church tours, children’s games, Nancy’s Fried Dough, potato pancakes, $4,000 raffle prizes and much more. Free Admission.

Flower City Ukelele Festival — October 25th, 2019-October 26, 2019– event for all ukelele enthusiasts from beginner to advanced players. Participants will have an opportunity to attend concerts and workshops, play with others with jam sessions and ensembles and connect with a vibrant ukelele community. For admission price, please click the link.

JCC Ames Amzalak Rochester Jewish Film Festival — July 12th, 2019– presents the best contemporary Jewish-themed films from around the world to the Rochester community. For more information on admission price, please click the link.

Now that you have seen the 12 most popular events this summer, make plans and go out! Create memories with family and friends and talk about it every chance you get.

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5 Things To Do With Toddlers in the Summer

In some states, school is out and others, school will be done this month. This means that we need to find ways to entertain our children with summer activities. Now, Pinterest have tons of toddler activities that you can choose from. In this blog, I am sharing 5 fun activities that you and your family will enjoy.

It’s time to get rid of indoor activities and move on out to the summer time fun.

Make ice cream in a sandwich bag.
Visit a farm.
Fill a kiddie pool with sand and play in it.
Read books outside.
Go on a picnic.

I hope you have a nice summer and enjoy more outside activities which allow families to spend time together instead of focusing on video games or indoor activities. Make sure you protect your family with sunscreen and drink lots of water to stay hydrated.

Now, on to some fun!

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