fresh
now
HOLEY HOLIDAYS!
Homer
Simpson has this one right:
Mnumn.
.. doughnuts!
They’re this summer’s hot
dessert (you’ll even find
’em at upscale restaurants).
Here’s a sweet way to end
a meal: Build a sundae
with a cake doughnut
topped with ice cream.
things to
.......................................................................
GO FOR A SPIN
It’s nice outside!
Lose the Wii under a sofa cushion
for one night and make your own
family fun. Need inspiration? The
book
Make These Toys
by Heather
Swain offers 101 creations crafted
from everyday objects, like these
pinwheels—a delightfully simple
combo of colorful paper, wine corks,
pushpins, and chopsticks.
How do I keep from taking half the
beach home w ith me?
baby powder in your beach bag. When it's time to hit
the road, sprinkle it on your skin, clothes, and shoes,
too. Excess sand will just slide away.
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ALFRESCO FLICKS
On June 6,
1933, a creative New Jerseyan
hA
CD
strung a bedsheet between two
Lf)
trees, and the drive-in theater
LP|
CD
was born. Find your own
CD
t"i
movie magic at
drive-ins.com.
J
CHECK OUT
THIS
TW EET
A walk
among the warblers is just one of
the outdoor activities you can
explore as part of the National
Wildlife Federation’s Green Hour
initiative. Discover plenty more ways
to go a little wild (and unplug for an
hour each day) at
greenhour.org.
INDISPENSABLE:
ICE CREAM
BUCKET
You’re chillin’. Make sure
your ice cream is, too. This
insulated pint-size container
keeps dreaded melt at bay
for up to 90 minutes. Ice
Cream Keeper (5.25" tall,
5" diameter), $14;
m o m asto re.o rg
20
JUNE 2010
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
CONTRIBUTORS: SALLY FINDER, KATHY BARNES, SUZANNE BROWN, JANE CIABATTARI. PHOTOW ADAM ALBRIGHT
