Outdoor Entertaining

You don't need lighter fluid to start your charcoal grill. You can easily light up your charcoal for that backyard barbecue using items you might have around the house and a little ingenuity....

Of all outdoor parties you could throw a barbecue is probably the best. Nothing can beat the smell of charcoal and searing meat. Get your friends together for some burger-flipping, hot-dog...

Sleep is important for young children and older kids. The summer days are going behind us and it is almost time for school to start back again. Why not get your child on a routine sleep schedule...

While the fourth of July may be the apex of summer entertaining, every Northerner knows that no matter when it starts, the season is short. Those planning on outdoor entertaining must seize the...

Even though the summer season brings fun and games with outdoor play, it also brings out the mosquitoes! There are few insects so tiny that can cause such physical aggravation. There are ways to...

Anniversary, Birthday, or Just Because. If you need an idea of how to spend one of these gorgeous summer days with that special someone, this is for you. It's easy and there is nothing more...

Summer is here and its time to start the grill up. just about anything can be cooked on the grill. This article will explain how to grill romaine lettuce to give it nice smokey flavor in whatever...

Little else denotes the coming of summer more than an outdoor cavalcade of food cooked over flame. Of course, gas grills seem to be the rage these days, but there's really nothing more romantic...

This method makes a fabric party tent that is customizable in terms of fabric choice and size. It has a quirky homemade look that can be enhanced by using different patterned fabrics sewn together...

This natural fire pit creates a nice wide safe spot that people can gather around for a bon fire at nightfall and it is great for cooking baked potatoes and roasting hot dogs. Fires at a campsite...

Roasting a pig underground might sound a bit counter-intuitive, but, if one thinks about it objectively, nothing seals in juices better than an underground pit. Also, imagine that one great moment...

Use a rotisserie on a barbeque grill to roast meats to a tender juicy perfection. Rotisseries constantly turn the meat so all the moisture that cooks out will roll over the outside as it rotates....

Use a pagoda outdoor fireplace for entertaining on the patio even when cool weather would otherwise dictate an indoor gathering. The cast iron screening contains a large fire to warm wide areas....

Instead of spending the money and time playing on a golf course, many people are now playing "ladder golf" at home. The game is played with two or three people or by teams. Players are each given...

Camping is a great way to enjoy nature. There's no better camping experience than the campfire. Campfire pits can be built in nature or even in your own backyard. A properly built campfire pit...

I'm fortunate to live in a climate where we can entertain outdoors almost all year. Here's how to tailor that outdoor space for lots of fun with friends and family.

If you want to have a festive atmosphere for your outdoor party, tiki torches can add that exotic touch.

Fall picnics are likely to be the last chance you'll have for family get-togethers outdoors before the cold winter weather sets in, so plan a trip or two to see the enchanting colors of autumn...

A barbecue grill often gets overused and abused. It also receives wear and tear from the outside elements. One way to lengthen its life is by creating a canvas cover for it. Create a special one...

Learn how to pack a hookah to produce flavorful smooth smoke. Enjoy!

Summertime get-togethers at the park and family picnics outdoors would not be the same without serving ice cold, juicy watermelons. At such outdoor parties, you can start a watermelon seed...

Before the grill is stored in the garage or covered up for the season, consider one last group cookout. Take advantage of the season’s best home-grown food. Making use of late summer and...

Ever wonder how to fight off that everlasting boredom? I have. But then an idea struck me. What about a fox hole? Well I invite over some friends for a good old game of war. Imagine the advantage...

Every year there are many accidents and deaths that result from drinking and driving. Driving drunk poses a threat not only to the intoxicated people in the vehicle, but they also pose a threat...

Although doing smoking tricks is by no means the healthiest party stunt you can pull, there's no denying that it's impressive. There's something very aesthetically pleasing about the way smoke...

Cooking a meal outdoors for family and friends can be lots of fun. Unfortunately, it can also turn to tragedy if you haven't taken the proper steps to ensure your backyard barbeque doesn't become...

For a nostalgic visit to the past, nothing beats an old-fashioned picnic. Follow these steps for a summer afternoon filled with fun for all ages.

A bonfire is a good way to socialize with family and friends. But's important to be safe and select the proper area for your outing, one that keeps the bonfire away from inflammables.

So that white stuff is here to stay or so the weather channel says. If all you have done is drive around in it cursing the sky then it may just be time for you to have a little fun. Building a...

Winter is a great time to enjoy the outdoors. A lot of people go ice skating, skiing and sledding, but some people are quick to forget the serenity that comes with a ride through the wilderness in...

A garden party is simply a party or gathering held outside in your garden, patio or other outdoor space. You can throw a garden party for a variety of reasons. Set the scene outside with seasonal...

Branding cattle can be a difficult task if undertaken by only one or two people. You'll need several people, depending on your operation and equipment. Branding parties have become a tradition and...

Party planning can divert a hostesses' attention from the one element that she cannot plan for--the weather. Parties that utilize the outdoors can be ruined if plans have not been made to combat...

Building your own corn hole boards is very simple and will easily pay for itself with hours of fun and laughs. Each of the boards will end up being a box with a slightly sloped top that has a hole...

Frisknock, also known as Beersby, is an outdoor drinking game often played at summertime parties. The game is played using two poles driven into the ground with one empty beer bottle balanced on...

Whether it is for a first anniversary or a fiftieth, a backyard party is a very special way to celebrate a very special day. One of the best things about a backyard anniversary party is that there...