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Friday, July 31, 2009

Get Comfy Outdoors

Here is another helpful hint I found thanks from Pillar to Post:

Summer outdoors can be a very enjoyable experience. Here are some ideas to increase your pleasure outdoors.

Keep flies away.
Put vases filled with mint and basil in the middle of the table. Flies don't like the odor and they'll find somewhere else to land.

Light up the area.
Keep votive candles from blowing out by stashing them inside terra-cotta pots. To double the glow, line the insides with aluminum foil.

Keep salads fresher longer.
To make sure a salad stays crisp and fresh in the outdoor heat, nest the bowl in a bigger bowl filled with salted ice. Toss regularly to keep everything cool.

Create a smoke-free zone.
If you're grilling your dinner, set up the grill downwind of the party so guests wont get smoked out.

Fend off mosquitoes.
Set up an area with bug spray or wipes in case mosquitoes come out at night. Add a box of baby wipes to clean residue off faces or hands.

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