Archive for June, 2008

Interior Decorating Idea Journal and “Coloring Book!”

Look What I Found – A Coloring Book for Grownups!
Here’s a clever product that will not only bring out the kid in you, but will also help you with your interior design plans! Entitled “Creative Interiors: Idea Journal and Coloring Book,” this spiral bound book contains 12 pages featuring unique room settings for coloring,... Read more »

Tips for Dieting on the Road

Tip of the Week - Dieting on the Run or on the Road!
Dieting is tough enough when you’re at home and on a regular schedule, but during the busy travel months of summer, it’s almost impossible to maintain healthy eating habits. But here are two great resources for eating well when your busy plans include... Read more »

Unique Serving Ware with Interchangeable Toppers

Look What I Found – “Dressed Up” Dishes by Nora Fleming!
I am so excited to share the fun and festive dishes designed by Nora Fleming with Busy Bee readers! This ingenious serving ware starts with simple, solid white pieces including a triple divided dish, square serving platter, large oval bowl and pedestal cake stand, and... Read more »

Fun Family Activities for Summer

Give Your Summer a Theme!
So often at Busy Bee I find myself advocating themes – themes for parties, gift giving and more! And now, I’m going to recommend that your family choose a theme for their summer months! As easily as a theme makes each aspect of a party fall into place, a summer theme... Read more »

Create Your Own Cookbook!

Tip of the Week – Publish Your Own Cookbook
No, this isn’t another school fundraiser, but a wonderful means for creating a family heirloom! The “Pressto Cookbook Kit” allows you to gather your favorite recipes from shoe boxes, notebooks, kitchen drawers and Grandma’s memory and create a beautiful, professional quality cookbook! The kit includes software, a linen covered... Read more »

Corn Relish Recipe

Corn Relish
Ingredients:

1 c. fresh corn kernels
1/4 c. finely diced red bell pepper
2 T. finely diced red onion
2 T. finely diced celery
1/4 c. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
Salt and pepper

Directions:

Bring a small sauce pan of water to a boil. Add the corn kernels and cook for 2 minutes.
Drain and cool kernels under running warer. Pat kernels dry.
Transfer... Read more »

Gourmet Hot Dog Toppings!

Hot Dog! A Summer Classic Revisited!
No matter what you might say about hot dogs (or what you might think they are made of!), hot dogs are a delicious staple of summer cook outs and pretty hard to resist when roasting on a nearby grill! My favorite gal chef, Rachael Ray, recently conducted an extensive hot dog... Read more »

Decorating Your Patio or Home with Unique Tin Lanterns!

Tin Lanterns for Your Home or Patio!
Consider a Collection
Last summer, I fell in love with tin lanterns that had been hand crafted using recycled soda cans and canned foods! And of course, I needed not one, but five of these! Outdoors, I hung them from the arms of my patio table umbrella and later, inside,... Read more »

New Hairbrushes for Styling, Shine, Color Protection

Tip of the Week – What’s Happened to Hairbrushes?
Apparently, while I was paying no attention to what I believed was the unchanging world of hairbrushes, a lot of advances were actually being made! Who knew? There are four standouts from this crop of new hair care products that might just fill a need in your... Read more »

Creative Student Gift

A Fun Gesture of Encouragement to Kids of All Ages!
My Daughter’s math teacher ended the school year with a very sweet and creative gesture for her students! She assembled a collection of seemingly random items in a gift bag, but then enclosed a note that made each piece make sense! So here’s what was inside... Read more »