Igniting Ideas Everyday
Be inspired by a variety of Dian’s best ideas found in her New York Times best-selling books, including Roughing It Easy, Holiday Fun Year-Round, and Backyard Roughing It Easy to name a few. Her ideas, skills and tricks are sure to provide you with a lifetime of adventure.
Recent Posts
Kids Say the Darnedest Things
This last week my nephew came home from Ireland. As we all gathered to see him come through the customs door [...]
Chinese Food Can Be a Fun Adventure
China has a culture that is over 5000 years old and many of the traditions have been passed down for thousands [...]
Celebrating Chinese New Year in China
It was always my dream to go to China and celebrate the Chinese lunar New Year. That opportunity came to me [...]
Camping
Plan for Success on Your Next Camping Trip
In challenging times, more people turn to camping for vacations than ever. There are a few ingredients that are key to [...]
“Kick the Can” Ice Cream
"Ice cream in a tin can" is my most requested recipe. Home-made ice cream is always the most refreshing dessert, [...]
Holiday Fun
Paper Plate Skeleton
A fun decoration that children of all ages can enjoy is a Paper Plate Skeleton. No bones about it! This is [...]
Halloween Decorations Provide Seasonal Fun
Today while driving down the street I noticed there were many homes with Halloween decorations in the yard. My first thought was, [...]
Carving a Jack-o’-Lantern House
When I was on “ABC Home Show,” we always had a pumpkin-carving contest for the show. It was always exciting to [...]
Backyard
Make a Snow Dome While Enjoying the Adventure
A few years ago I had lots of snow in my backyard. I had heard of building a snow dome in [...]
Easy Backyard Eating
It's that time of year when meals outside taste a lot better than those prepared inside. For family it is great [...]
Getting Wrapped Up in Aluminum Foil Cooking
Over the years, I've been accused of owning an aluminum foil company because I often use and recommend foil for outdoor [...]
Recipes
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
This is my signature recipe. I have demonstrated it on television many times. 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 (16-ounce) [...]
Enchilada Pie
2 pounds lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (11.5-ounce) can condensed tomato soup 2 (10-ounce) cans mild or hot [...]
Easy Backyard Eating
It's that time of year when meals outside taste a lot better than those prepared inside. For family it is great [...]
Kids
Kids Say the Darnedest Things
This last week my nephew came home from Ireland. As we all gathered to see him come through the customs door [...]
Make a Snow Dome While Enjoying the Adventure
A few years ago I had lots of snow in my backyard. I had heard of building a snow dome in [...]
Crafts
Paper Plate Skeleton
A fun decoration that children of all ages can enjoy is a Paper Plate Skeleton. No bones about it! This is [...]
Travel
Chinese Food Can Be a Fun Adventure
China has a culture that is over 5000 years old and many of the traditions have been passed down for thousands [...]
Celebrating Chinese New Year in China
It was always my dream to go to China and celebrate the Chinese lunar New Year. That opportunity came to me [...]
Beijing – Temple of Heaven
The story that I have to share is one of the most incredible stories I have experienced in my travels. In [...]
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