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Posts tagged as summer

Family  /  Playtime tips

Summertime can be both play time and study time

As summer and the holidays are just around the corner, the children look forward to walking barefoot, picking cherries straight from a tree, eating ice-cream for dinner (and on occasion or two, also for breakfast), and sleeping in tents...

Food  /  Simple recipes

Colorful strawberry roulade

This strawberry roulade is the quintessential summer dessert. Cake rolls are always stunning but this one is particularly delightful. Light and airy sponge wrapped around a sweet whipped cream and fresh strawberry filling. Irresistible!

Chores  /  Tips and tricks

Hey Fridge, It’s Vacation Time!

It’s the time of the year when most people migrate to their favorite vacation destinations. While most of us take some food with us, mainly for the road, the refrigerator stays at home. Should we turn it off if...

Family

Summer challenge: a waste-free picnic

A picnic or a celebration of any kind usually ends up with a huge amount of waste. And you have additional work of cleaning up and taking the garbage away, too. So, can a picnic really turn out to...

Chores  /  Tips and tricks

Top travel-friendly appliances for a cool summer

Appliances make life easier and nowhere is this more evident than in the kitchen. If you are hitting the road this summer to spend your days off at a camping site, in a camper or at a beach house,...

Family

How to plan your summer travels

The smell of summer. The feel of summer breeze. The colours of the sea. The view over sunlit summer mountains. Daydreaming? Why not turn your yearning for summer adventures into action? Here are some useful tips on how to...

Family  /  Playtime tips

3 ice activities for kids

Activities with ice are the perfect way to keep your kids cool and entertained during the hot summer months. Here are three simple activities they will love. And the best part: everything you need for them is already in...

Family  /  Living with kids

Sun safety for our children

Kids just wanna have fun. Ensure their summer is as carefree as possible and protect them from the sun with these 6 tips. 1. Shade: Encouraging your child to play in the shade is still the best sun protection...

Chores  /  Tips and tricks

Packing simplified – 6 steps to a relaxed packing routine

The sun is shining and summer is knocking at our doors. Vacation is only a step away. All you need is to pack a few essentials before you can hit the road. 1. Make a list. Make a general...

Chores  /  Tips and tricks

Cool clothes, cool summer

Sunny summer days are just calling us to spend as much time as possible outdoors. But how do you stay cool in the heat? It all depends on the fabrics you wear. Cotton: The most widely used natural fiber...