summer
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This is the New Fruity Drink Your Guests Will Love
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It’s refreshing, it’s different, and it’s made from all fresh fruit and veggies and nothing else. This Fruit Punch from the restaurant Kalamata is a winner. It was towards the end of our meal at Kalamata, a kosher dairy restaurant in Jackson, NJ (just across the border from Lakewood), when a waiter walked by with…
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6 Beautiful Outdoor Destinations for Your Family Day Trip
It’s now the best time to enjoy the great outdoors. Start your day bright and early to get the most out of these gorgeous sites only a short drive from the tri-state area. *Always check sites for updated information and hours of operation. Minnewaska State Park: Kerhonkson, NY Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located in Ulster…
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How to Grow Your Own Organic Produce and Enjoy Veggies All Summer Long
This project might be the perfect, rewarding activity for your family There is lots of hype around organic produce these days. When we purchase organic produce, we are ingesting products that contain almost no pesticides, chemicals, preservatives or hormones, making this the best choice for our families. The caveat is that organic produce comes along…
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Grilled Onions are a Must-Add to Your BBQ

Are you grilling today? Add onions and eggplants to the grill first. Once you master grilling hot dogs, chicken and burgers, you are ready to up your BBQ game. All you need to know are a couple of tricks and hacks to go from simply grilling the basics to being able to put out a…
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Have Your Eggs Been Harder to Peel Lately?
Sometimes, hard-boiled eggs peel like a breeze, and sometimes it’s almost impossible. Every once in a while you boil some eggs that stubbornly refuse to peel. We wrote a post a while back on the best way to boil an egg (see this post) and in the last paragraph we mentioned – “And the cold…
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7 Ways to Organize Your Summer Before It Starts
School or Zoom School is just about out—these tips will make those unstructured summer days a little more fun and less chaotic. Set Up a Launch Pad Are you always standing by the door while someone runs back upstairs because they forgot something? Don’t waste time searching. Create a space where you can keep all…
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How to Get a Really Green Lawn (Even If You Have No Green Thumb)
If you think that sprucing up your lawn is something you have time for these days, you can do it yourself! (Even if you never did anything garden-related before). So I’m not the typical quarantine mom. Or maybe I am the typical, and what we’re seeing online are the atypical supermoms. In any case, my…
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Fascinating Things to Do and See in Manhattan
Are you considering a trip into Manhattan this Chol Hamoed? Here are my picks of the most fascinating places and sights around the big city. Updated 2025 For more ideas in a variety of places please check beentheredonethattrips.com Manhattan can be overwhelming. There are so many things to do there. Every type of attraction is…
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Making Ice Cream: Science, Fun, and Food Combine in One Great Summer Activity
Science can be fun – and delicious! Experiments involving food are the best kind, and the one we love the most is making our own ice cream! What you’ll need: Whole milk or heavy cream Sugar Chocolate syrup or vanilla extract (or other flavorings) Ice Salt Sandwich size resealable bags Gallon size resealable bags A…
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Top 7 Apps for a Great Summer Road Trip
Are you hitting the road for your summer trip? These apps make it easier to navigate your way, plan your journey and destination, and have a safe and smooth trip. So you’re heading out on to the open road and the opportunities seem endless. Or maybe daunting. Overwhelming. Exhausting. Well, these days there are so…
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