The Fourth of July is the pinnacle of the outdoor cooking season. It’s a national holiday, a day off work for many, and a good excuse to fire up the grill (or smoker, or fire pit, or campfire…). There are … Continue reading
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]]>We waffled over the decision for days about whether or not to quit cable TV. It was really a technicality. We knew the answer. We just couldn’t admit it yet. In my post, Sacrifice is Hard to Swallow, I mentioned … Continue reading
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]]>This guest post is from my friend Jen McDonough. If anyone knows about Living Beyond Awesome, it’s her! Interested in writing a guest post for BackyardLifeBlog.com? Here are the guidelines. Life is fun and adventurous for our family of six … Continue reading
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]]>Cast iron cookware is among the most versatile to use in a car camping or backyard setting. It is relatively inexpensive, can handle as much heat as you can throw at it, and as non-stick as anything if seasoned properly. … Continue reading
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]]>Here are some videos from our last trip to Willow River State Park in Hudson, WI. I wrote a lengthy overview last year. We visited again and shot some new video and took a bunch of pictures. We walked the … Continue reading
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]]>I have been looking through Pinterest a lot lately to get different ideas on recipes, photo ideas, and stuff to do around the house. I saw the idea to make cookie bowls on there and thought it was such a … Continue reading
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]]>If you’ve known me for more than 3 minutes, you know that I like to grill. I also like a really good burger (see Stufz). The best burgers I’ve ever had weren’t cooked on a grill. How could that be? … Continue reading
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]]>St. Patrick’s Day in Saint Paul is a big deal. Every year, there’s a parade along with plenty of drunken commotion in the streets until the wee hours of the morning. Usually St. Patrick’s Day is either cold, wet, or … Continue reading
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]]>This post is strictly for fun… Last night I decided to work down by the river in Harriet Island Regional Park in Saint Paul. Shortly after my arrival, I was approached by a couple of geese. Here’s what happened: Related … Continue reading
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]]>A lot of buzz has been circling the internet about Pinterest. To be honest, it didn’t sound the least bit interesting on the surface. After listening to Episode 250 of the Podcast Answer Man show, I figured it was worth … Continue reading
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