Strawberry Pineapple Citrus Punch

What You Need:
1 1/2 C of sugar
8 quarts of water, divided
4 (.14 oz.) pkgs. unsweetened strawberry drink mix
3 (6 oz.) cans frozen orange juice, thawed
2 1/4 C frozen lemonade concentrate
2 (46 oz.) cans unsweetened pineapple juice
2 liters of ginger ale
How to Make It:
In a large saucepan over medium heat put the sugar and 2 quarts [...]

Start Your Day with a Christmas Brunch

If your are hosting the Christmas dinner Christmas Eve means spending time in the kitchen preparing for the next days meal. Give the cooks a break by treating them to a brunch on Christmas midmorning. Everyone can get the nourishment they need to finish preparation for dinner that night.
The good thing about a brunch is [...]

Scary Spider Punch

What You Need:
12 gummy spiders
1 vinyl glove
1 gallon green fruit punch, chilled
2 (1 liter bottles) ginger ale
1 qt raspberry sherbet
How to Make It:
Fill an ice cube tray 2/3 full of water.
Gently place a gummy spider into each of the ice cube tray compartments.
Put in freezer until completely frozen.
Fill the vinyl glove 2/3 full of water [...]

Be Waterlogged on the 4th of July

If you are lucky enough to have a boat to celebrate the 4th of July then you need to do so. You can swim, water-ski, water board and just lay and tan on your own personal place of freedom! Preparing food to take care of your family can cause some problems without some [...]

Celebrate July Fourth at a Park

On the 4th of July, in small town, USA, there really isn’t much to do! But some of the neighboring towns have some great firework shows and some all day activities that are great for the family to partake in.
Our nearby town has an art show, and face painting for the kids, [...]

Independence Day and Healthy Snacks

What do you think of when someone mentions the 4th of July? Lots of food, maybe the beach, and then fireworks at the park! With all that traveling and kids on the loose, snacks are a must-have for the day.
There are some great snack foods that can be packed at a moment’s notice [...]

Easter Drinks for Kids and Adults

When it comes to Easter dinner, food is always at the top of our list. We compliment that food with the drinks we serve. Often times those drinks include soda or other items that are easy to throw together. Dazzle them this year by serving something a little different. Whether young or old these drinks [...]

Honey Apple Sipping Tea

What You Need:
1 pot of brewed herbal tea
4 t of honey
1 large sweet apple, diced
How to Make It:
Fill 4 tea cups 2/3 full of the brewed tea.
Add 1 t of honey to each cup and stir until blended in well.
Place 1/4 of the apples into each cup.
Allow the tea to stand 5 minutes then serve.
Serves: [...]

Yogurt and Fresh Fruit Shakes

What You Need:
1 C of fresh blueberries
1 C of fresh strawberries
1 1/4 C orange juice
1 1/4 C grape juice
4 ice cream scoops blueberry flavored frozen yogurt
How to Make It:
Place the blueberries and strawberries into 4 tall glasses.
Combine the orange and grape juices together in a pitcher.
Divide the juice between the 4 glasses.
Place 1 scoop of [...]

Fresh Fruit Easter Punch

What You Need:
2 pints strawberries
4 fresh peaches, sliced
2 (6 oz.) cans frozen pineapple juice
24 ice cubes
4 C sparkling mineral water
How to Make It:
Put the strawberries and peaches together in the blender.
Add the frozen pineapple juice concentrate to the fruit.
Puree the mixture until blended together well.
Add the ice cubes one at a time and blend after [...]