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There's a lot more to
hosting a great
barbecue than just
throwing burgers on a
grill. Molly Maid asked
caterers and party
planners for their top
outdoor entertaining tips.
These pearls of wisdom
are sure to make your
next backyard gathering
fun for everyone - even
the host and hostess!
Prepare in Advance
You'll want to spend as
much time as possible
with your guests during
the party, so prepare as
much of the food as you
can in advance. Make
salads, side dishes and
desserts the day before.
Make your marinades and
sauces in advance and
prepare the meat before
your guests arrive. Gather
and clean all your barbecuing
utensils in advance
and keep them together
on a tray or table near the
grill. This keeps you near
the barbecue (and your
guests who will naturally
congregate there) and
helps you avoid unnecessary
trips to the kitchen.
Think Beyond Burgers
Hot dogs, burgers, steaks
and chicken are always
barbecue favorites. But
why not try something
new? Use a barbecue
basket to grill shrimp.
Shish kabobs are easy to
prepare in advance and
refrigerate.
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 For parents and grandparents
of school-age kids,
"I'm bored" is a familiar
summertime refrain. It's
understandable. During the
school year, children get used to
a regular routine with structured
time for play, lessons, rest and
exercise.
While you won't want to plan
out every moment of summer
vacation, childcare experts and
educators say creating a regular,
daily schedule helps children
enjoy their time away from
school.
Break the day into smaller chunks
of time, with dedicated time for
play, lessons, rest and exercise.
Let your child decide what he or
she wants to do during each
timeframe.
Find something your child is
good at and encourage him or
her to develop that skill or hobby.
Consider language lessons,
playing the guitar, painting,
or baking.
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What makes a great gift? It's not
how much you spend, and it's
not giving something the
recipient was hoping for. In fact,
the most memorable gifts are
seldom chosen from a gift
registry. The best gifts are
usually surprises - things the
recipient will love, but didn't
even realize he or she wanted.
When you put a bit of thought
and creativity into a special
present, you'll understand why
people say, "it's the thought that
counts." Here are a few creative
gift ideas that will really show
how much you care:
Honor a Special Year
Whether you are celebrating a
50th anniversary or a milestone
birthday, consider creating a
themed gift basket full of
mementos from a special year.
For example, a couple married
in 1957 might enjoy a gift basket
featuring a Life Magazine
from the month of their wedding,
a replica '57 Chevy, a DVD
of a popular motion picture
from that year, and a gift certificate
to a nearby drive-in restaurant.
Use your imagination!
Used book stores, antique shops
and online auction sites (like
Ebay) are great places to find
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One of the world's top cancer
researchers says he drinks three
glasses of soy milk every day.
Why? He knows a secret passed
down through the ages: Soy is a
super food providing incredible
health benefits.
The Chinese discovered the
health benefits of soy about
6,000 years ago. And modern
research confirms what the
ancients knew. A diet rich in
soy may lower the risk of heart
disease, osteoporosis - even
cancer. This may explain why
Asians, with diets typically rich
in soy, tend to have lower rates
of these diseases than Americans
and Europeans.
Want to enjoy the health
benefits of soy? It's easier than
you might think! Here are a few
of our favorite ways to get soy
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Need some extra help with the household chores? Molly Maid
has a number of add-on services that you may not be aware of,
including oven and refrigerator cleaning, bed linen changing,
wiping clean the insides of cupboards, drawers and closets with
shelves, dish washing, and more. Call your local Molly Maid
to hear about all the add-on services they can provide and take
a few more chores off your to-do list.
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You think your house gets messy? Wait until you see A&E's
Clean This House! The new TV show airs on Saturday afternoons.
In the series, two messy families compete against each other to
see who can do the best job cleaning a very messy home. Armed
with cleaning supplies and equipment, the families race against
each other in a one-day competition - mopping, sweeping,
dusting, organizing. At the end of the day, one family wins
incredible prizes, including cleaning services from Molly Maid!
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Molly Maid gift certificates are a terrific gift - especially for people who might not
otherwise hire a professional home cleaning service.
Beyond birthdays and holidays, Molly Maid gift certificates are perfect thank you
gifts. Consider giving a Molly Maid gift certificate to anyone who might need a
little help around the house.
| A new mother | | Your pastor or rabbi |
| Your child's teacher | | An elderly person |
| A hard-working employee | | Someone recovering from surgery |
| A young person or college student | | |
Purchase Molly Maid gift certificates online at www.mollymaid.com or from your
local Molly Maid office.
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