A Classic Americana Memorial Day Barbecue


Updated 05/22/12 2:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Memorial Day BBQ

If your Memorial Day plans include entertaining guests with an outdoor barbecue, look no further than this classic, all-American celebration from Celebrations at Home for red, white, and blue inspiration. A basic BBQ menu paired with old-fashioned games and fun makes this a great way to kick off Summer with the entire family. Happy Memorial Day! Read more

Barbecue Food Breakdown


Updated 05/19/12 7:30 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Calories in Barbecue Foods: Hot Dogs, Burgers, and Chicken

Warmer weather means firing up the grills! But before you eat every single thing on the menu, know the nutritional info of basic barbecue fare. Oh, and don't forget how many calories condiments can add — the numbers may surprise you. Read more

28 Dips For a Delish Memorial Day Feast


Updated 05/18/12 12:33 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

YumSugar's Best Dip Recipes

A winning Memorial Day meal should be easy, fun, and certainly delicious. What better way to bring all those ideas together than with a tasty dip for your guests? To encourage you to go for a dip this Memorial Day, I've rounded up 28 dips — in honor of Memorial Day on May 28 — in order to get your creative juices flowing. You'll find something for every palate, from chili con queso to Greek Read more

What to Buy and What Not to Buy During Memorial Day Sales


Updated 05/17/12 2:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Sales For Memorial Day

Just hearing the word "sales" can stir people up in a frenzy, especially during a holiday weekend. But just because something is discounted during a holiday weekend doesn't always necessarily mean it's actually a good deal. Dealnews, a site that scours the web for the best deals, gives the lowdown on the best and worst deals to expect this Memorial Day weekend. Best Deals: Apparel. Spring Read more

8 Creative Sides For a Late-Spring BBQ


Updated 05/17/12 1:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best BBQ Side Dishes

It's still technically Spring, but given how April showers have quickly passed into sunny May days, now's the perfect time to head to the outdoors and fire up the grates for a pre-Summer cookout. You could go for the classic sides — or just grab bags of your favorite chips — but putting in some extra effort won't go unnoticed by all your guests who are looking forward to what you'll be Read more

10 Cookbooks to Make Your Memorial Day Bash a Success


Updated 05/16/12 4:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Memorial Day Cookbooks

Memorial Day — one of my favorite holidays of the year — is just weeks away. The reason why I love it? It means Summer is so close! Typically, my Memorial Day celebrations are made up of big BBQ bashes that make me feel both elated and nostalgic. If you too share this love of Memorial Day celebrations and want to make a meal to remember this year, I've got you covered with 10 classic Read more

Red, White, and Blue Treats For Kids


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by babysugar · 2 comments

Red White and Blue Recipes For Kids

Bring on the patriotic pride this weekend! While mom and dad get the grill ready for a season of old-fashioned barbecues, lil ones can join in the festive spirit with some red, white, and blue treats that will excite children of any age. From cakes and cookies to popsicles and drinks, these all-American sweets will add some sparkle to your holiday menu! Read more

Did You Get Sunburned This Memorial Day Weekend?


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Health Experts Warn About the Hazards of Overexposure to Sunlight

Did you know that last Friday was "Don't Fry Day"? Created by health experts, the Friday leading into Memorial Day weekend has been dubbed this punny name to raise awareness about the hazards related to overexposure to sunlight, since the three-day weekend marks the "unofficial beginning of Summer." The main cause of skin cancer is overexposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. And according to Read more