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National Blueberry Month is celebrated annually in July. My grandson loves blueberries, and he can’t wait to pop a few little nuggets of sweetness into his mouth. Here are a few interesting facts about blueberries: Blueberries are a superfood -  Surprisingly, a big handful (1/2 a cup) of blueberry gives only 44 calories and offers 2 grams of dietary fiber and almost 10% vitamin C content of your daily suggested. Blueberries are also free of gluten. They make your brain function better. Who could you more brain power? ME ✋ Among more than 40 fresh vegetables & fruits, blueberries ranked top position in antioxidant health benefits concerns. The  blueberry is the only food with a truly naturally blue color. “anthocyanin” is The pigment which makes blueberry's distinctive color. This pigment also gives the blueberry awesome health benefits. Blueberries are a native species of fruits to North America with a colorful histo

As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day in the USA, many of us plan to attend fireworks displays, a backyard picnic, or perhaps enjoy the fun at the beach. The American Red Cross offers these tips so you can enjoy a fun-packed, safe holiday. 🎆 FIREWORKS SAFETY 🎆 The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public firework show put on by professionals. Stay at least 500 feet away from the show. Many states outlaw most fireworks. Leave any area immediately where untrained amateurs are using fireworks. If you are setting fireworks off at home, follow these safety steps: N ever give fireworks to small children, and never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures, or flammable materials. Always follow the instructions on the packaging. Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution. Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection. Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight "a dud." Store fireworks i

We have been getting a bunch of products to review lately, thanks to our followers and subscribers. This particular review is on the Hurrikane Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit. I do have a bag sealer that I use frequently but thought this jar sealer would be more convenient because it's small and takes up no space. Rhonda recently reviewed the Foodsaver, if you are interested read about it here  →  Product Review - FoodSaver V4400 . The original test I made was with lettuce. I had some cut-up  leftover  romaine lettuce and put it in a jar.   I used the wide-mouthed sealer along with the handheld pump. It worked well and sealed quickly. After I sealed the jar, I held the jar up by the lid to make sure it was sealed and put it in the refrigerator to test how long it would stay fresh before turning brown. After 4 days in the jar, it looked as good as it did when I sealed the jar.  Here's how it works ⮟ Package includes:  1 Wide Mouth Sealer 1 Regular Mouth Sealer 1 Electric Vacuum Pump

June is  National Rose Month. It’s the ideal month to celebrate them as they’re in full bloom during this season. Roses have long held a special place in everyone’s hearts and hold a prominent place in history as well. They have been used to show affection towards another person or as symbols in wars, weddings, etc. In the United States, the rose is a state flower of five states. This beautiful flower has surely earned its place in everyone’s minds and hearts. Mama Sassy has a beautiful rose bush that has 2 different colored roses. Here's a little history of National Rose Month It's celebrated annually to recognize its beauty, popularity, and symbolism. The flower has over 300 species as well as different sizes and colors. Most species of roses are native to Asia, with other species originating from Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. The first rose in America is believed to have been found in modern-day Colorado, As for the most common garden roses found today, the

Not sure   what to do   for   Father's Day 2023 ? You can throw dad a   pizza   party at home, make a   Father's Day craft , or make a DIY card , there are plenty of creative   things to do   for Father's Day. Just check out our list of these top 10   Father's Day ideas. Trust us, these unique Father's Day ideas will help make celebrating Dad a blast. Spoil him with breakfast in bed - Mothers aren't the only parent that likes to have breakfast in bed. Whip up his favorite breakfast foods and serve them on a tray with his favorite beverage.  Conduct an indoor scavenger hunt and watch Dad try to figure out clues around the house, leading up to his present. Organize Zen with Magan has some great ideas. Have a pizza party - Everyone loves pizza. Make or buy some premade pizza dough and put different toppings in bowls and have Dad and the kids decorate it! Here's a wonderful grilled pizza recipe to try Perfect Grilled Pizza . Do a blindfolded beer taste test -

Did you know that June was National Country Cooking Month? Me neither. This is a perfect opportunity to try something new or make an old family favorite. The summer is a time most families spend taking a vacation or visiting relatives and that's when we can savor some good ole country cooking. Country cooking is often known as comfort food such as fried chicken, green beans with bacon and we can't forget the biscuits. There's a lot of heart and soul that goes into those meals and they bring back memories. We can pass the recipes and techniques down from generation to generation. How can we observe Country Cooking Month? You can eat at restaurants that serve country-style foods such as Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Country Cookin restaurant, Paula Deen's Lady and Sons, Bojangles Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits, or Country Kitchen. Check your area for some southern or country cooking cuisine. How about cooking up some of these Southern classics: Southern Fried Green To

As I was looking for ways to lower my blood pressure, I read that hibiscus tea might help, after reading about the benefits of  TAZO Passion Herbal Tea, I thought I'd give it a try. Well, I was in a hurry to grab some and this is what I found at Weis Grocery Store for $3.99,  TAZO Passion Herbal Tea. Nice packaging! Ingredients are hibiscus flower, Natural flavor, citric acid, licorice root, orange peel, cinnamon, rose hips, lemongrass, hibiscus, and elderberry extract for color. I poured hot water over the tea bag into the cup and the color immediately starts to come out.  It says to steep for 5 minutes. I took the tea bag and put in a second cup to see what would happen. There is still color but a little weaker. So, I tasted the first cup after letting it steep for 5 minutes as required. I heard no longer or it gets bitter. My thoughts are... It is very tangy/tart without sugar or honey. I decide to put the two cups together and cool. Then I added honey. I liked it cooled and wit