What a great start to 2012! I finally got to fall asleep around 6:00 am, thanks to a teething baby...who kept me awake all night. My husband woke me up a little around 8:30 (as he was jumping up and down) he said, "Jen get up, I think you won something...someone just called and left ...
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When we found out we won the travel trailer sweepstakes from Keystone we were shocked. After the shock started to fade we realized we had a bunch of choices to make. First, where do we decide to spend pur summer. Bear Run Campground is our first choice. We have camped there as tent campers and ...
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8-10 tea bags, any kind you like (although I highly recommend Luzianne or Lipton Iced Tea Brew) Small pot of water, with a lid that fits well 1 cup of sugar (We use Splenda for sugar-free tea, it’s delicious!) 1 gallon-sized pitcher (or a big pickle jar) Directions: Add sugar to water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. It doesn’t ...
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Repel spiders: When the spider trainer for the movie "Arachniphobia" wanted to direct his spiders, he used lemon pledge sprayed on areas he wanted the spiders to avoid. Soothe insect bites. Dissolve two tablets of Alka-Seltzer in a glass of water, dip a cloth into the solution, and place the cloth on the bite for ...
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I recently won a contest on the Susan Walker Art Fan Page and my beautiful prize came today! Check out her blog for art workshops Butler Thank you Susan I love it and have it proudly displayed in my livingroom!
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1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 cup warm water 1 pinch white sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup tomato sauce 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup sliced black olives 1/4 cup roasted red peppers 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 4 tablespoons ...
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For the sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound meaty pork neck bones or spareribs 1 pound veal stew meat 1 pound Italian-style plain pork sausages 5 garlic cloves 1/4 cup tomato paste 3 (28- to 35-ounce) cans Italian peeled tomatoes 2 cups water Salt and freshly ground pepper 6 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces ***For the Meatballs*** 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup plain bread ...
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2 pounds green cabbage 4 carrots 1 medium yellow onion 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup mustard 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Cut cabbage in quarters and remove core. Peel carrots and onion and cut into pieces that would fit through the feed tube of a food processor. Fit food ...
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Starting March 1, 2012, you could win a $40,000 Keystone Vantage RV, one of 50 Weeks of FREE KOA Camping or one of 8 monthly $500 Coleman Shopping Sprees. Just go to KOAKompass.com and enter. Enter once every 7 days, because the more times you enter, the more chances you have to win. Each ...
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Watching my husband out in the cold trying to figure out if the propane tank is full or not. I'm content to cuddle in my nice fluffy bed with the kids all morning. Wondering if the rv pipes froze or if the campground pipes froze...either way we are without water for a bit. There's ...
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Bear Run Campground just stocked the lake with 170 BIG trout and the small pond with 35, this morning! These suckers are so big you can see them from the hill overlooking the lake. If you're looking for campgrounds with great fishing activities...check out this place! Fishing Tournament 6am sharp on Friday! These ...
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Exciting to see campground staff setting things up and getting ready to officially open! The kids are meeting new friends and keeping busy at the playground. Hayden & ElanaHayden's "girlfriend" the beautiful Miss Raina
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This is for one glass! 10 fresh mint leaves 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste 1 cup ice cubes 1 1/2 fluid ounces white rum 1/2 cup club soda Directions Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and ...
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Campers Log April 2012 Taco Night Lindy's bed made from a 48x24 piece of plywood and a baby gate at the end EQUALS sleeping in for us! And Lindy met a new friend in the mirror to keep her busy..BONUS! Lindy's RV Crib We removed the mirror and added a 2x4 attached with brackets to the ...
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We spent Saturday afternoon sightseeing through Mcconnells Mill near Bear Run Campground. GORGEOUS! Giant rocks, covered bridge, the mist from the falls, beautiful trees...lovely day. Great picnic area and trails. A must afternoon getaway!
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I have the fondest memories of visiting this place as a child. Golf cart tours of the grounds and swimming in Trudy's pool. It's so peaceful and special here, the people make it that way. Harmony, PA. My mother grew up spending her summers here with her parents, aunt, cousins, and friends. They rented a 3 ...
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Rental Rental Minnow pond…with troutFrogs Basketball court …
