Summer is almost here, and it’s nearly time to start barbecuing. When the weather is fine, but not too hot, you can spend every day grilling outside if you want to. Unfortunately, we all have other things we have to do. But if we could have outdoor parties all day, many of us would no doubt do it. If you love hosting BBQs, you should start preparing for a summer of grilling now. By the time summer is in full spring, you will be able to host the most epic backyard parties. Everyone will be talking about your gatherings and desperate to be invited to the next one. Here’s how to get ready for a hot BBQ summer.

Get a New Grill

If you don’t have a grill or your current one is looking worn out, you need to buy one. There’s a lot of choice, though. How are you meant to pick the right one for you? The important thing is to think about your needs. If you only occasionally grill for four or five people, you won’t need anything big. If you want to cater for all your friends and family, you’re going to need something more heavy duty. You might be keen to not have to attend to the grill at all times. You can get grills that are less work than others. According to Fire Food Chef, the REC TEC Pellet Grill is a step ahead of other grills, thanks to its Smart Grill technology. It keeps the temperature of the grill even, so you don’t have to keep track of how much fuel you’re adding.

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Prepare Your Backyard

You also need somewhere to host your barbecues, which is usually your backyard. You might sometimes have them at the beach or elsewhere, but it’s easier at home. Think about how you should set up the space for the parties you want to host. Having somewhere to sit down and eat is always going to be a bonus for your guests. Sometimes everyone might stand up and mill around, but some people want to sit. You might want to think about evenings too. As it starts to get dark, will you have lighting so that everyone can stall outside for longer?

Find Some Awesome Recipes

You probably have a favorite dish that everyone asks you to make. But it’s no fun cooking the same things every time. Half the fun of barbecuing is trying out some new dishes and experimenting with flavors. Barbecues can take lots of forms, from traditional soul food to Korean barbecue. Find some recipes to try out and discover something new.

Plan Your First BBQ

Now everything is organized, it’s time to kick off BBQ season. You should think about when you want to host your first one and who you’re going to invite. Maybe there’s an event you want to celebrate, like the end of the year at college.
Hosting BBQ parties can be fun, and they’re not too much work. Keep things informal and no one will have to get stressed out.

It is spring time!  One of the things I like best about spring and summer is that I like my fingers and toes to sparkle. It seems when the sun is out I want to shine.  I recently found these Preciosa crystals which are great way to make your nails sparkle.

The above design is nude polish, minimal design with some bling.  It is easy to do and they look great.  I think these would be so fun to do with a friend.  You can make all kind of designs.  The Preciosa Crystals come in sparkly crystals, pearl and Cabochons flat stones.  They come in a variety of colors and sizes; sure to look perfect with every outfit!

These sparkly Preciosa crystals would be great for all kinds of projects ~ your nails, scrap booking, and card making.  You can find more about Preciosa Crystals HERE.

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I bring my lunch to work every day so these Meal Prep 7-Pack Portion Control Food Containers #PrepRX are perfect for me.  They are great for portion control with the three compartments.  They are great for preparing a healthy meal for lunch.  It helps me stay on track with my fitness plan.  It also saves me money so I don’t have to buy my lunch everyday.  Rex normally takes left overs so these work great for him too.

What is really nice about the containers is that they stack one on top of another in the fridge.  They also seal tight so no worries about my food leaking out.  They are reusable so a pack of 7 will last me a long time. The PrepRx Meal Prep Containers are durable and are dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe. I have used them in the microwave and dishwasher and have not noticed any discoloration or warping.

The containers are FDA-certified and BPA-free so no worries about toxins leaking into your food.  If you bring your lunches to work or school these containers would be perfect for you.  If you would like to purchase your own PrepRx Meal Prep Containers  you can do so on the link below from Amazon.com.

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Last week Rex and I were on vacation in Las Vegas. We did not come home as big winners.   I was worried that going on vacation would ruin my new way of eating.  Well I did go off my plan a bit, but I didn’t gain any weight!  I am down 38 pounds!!  We did do a lot of walking so I am sure that helped. I also found I am not really interested in sugary foods or carbs like I use to eat.  They just make me tired and feel blah. 

I was happy to come home and get back to eating my meals from Personal Trainer Food.  I have been on other programs like Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem but the food is much better from Personal Trainer Food.  The portions are a nice size.  The Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast, Garlic Herb Chicken Breast and the Teriyaki Chicken are some of my favorites and they are nice size portions and taste great!  I also like the cheese omelets that come with bacon or sausage.  The vegetables you get are good too – the broccoli and cauliflower are my favorite but they have lots of variety.  They are much better than other frozen vegetables you can buy. You don’t even need to buy any other food if you don’t want.  I like having salads so I add them to menu daily.

I am happy that I found Personal Trainer Food and am so happy with my success so far.  I know I have a way to go – but with Personal Trainer Food program I will be able to keep up my good success.  With the great food and the availability to ask questions and get help when you need it anyone can follow this plan and loose weight.  Check out Personal Trainer Food for yourself HERE.

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Mother’s Day is Sunday May 8th.  Do you have your shopping done for your Mom?  Or are you still looking for that special gift?  My Mom is in Wisconsin so my gift already is in the mail. Here are a couple great ideas from Hallmark’s hilarious “Pretty Witty” collection – clever gifts to celebrate the queen in every woman. 

I have a favorite new mug – “Still the Queen”.  I love the saying on it “You may ignore the QUEEN. But she’s still the QUEEN.  It has cute little hearts all over it.  It is the perfect size for coffee or tea.

Then for my office or your mom’s office is this cute framed art – ” Happy is the New Perfect”  isn’t that the best saying ever?  It so reminds me of my Mom.  She always had a lot of says that we grow up with like “If you can’t say anything nice don’t say anything at all.”  I am sure she will love this framed art!

I also so received the cute wristlet with the same saying ” Happy is the New Perfect”  I can look at it every day and be reminded that all you have to be is “Happy”.

You can find all kinds of great gifts like these at Hallmark.com and in Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide.  I am sure you will find something for your Mom or for yourself!

Hallmark is giving one of my readers a “Happy is the New Perfect” framed art and wristlet, as well as Signature and Kim Mallory greetings. You must be 18+ US(48).  Leave a comment on what item you think your Mom would like from Hallmark’s hilarious “Pretty Witty” collection.  Extra entry for each way you follow Kaisy Daisy’s Corner. Giveaway ends May 17, 2016.

Please fill out the form HERE to enter.

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