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
Selling Educated Worms
When I was nine, my allowance wouldn't cover the items that I wanted to buy out of the Sears and Roebuck catalog. [...]
Ranger Kids
Jared and I were blessed with the good fortune to be born and raised in the breath taking Manti La Salle [...]
Traveling Utah
I just returned from a trip across the country and met some people from Florida. They said to me Utah is the [...]
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
Traveling Utah
I just returned from a trip across the country and met some people from Florida. They said to me Utah is the [...]
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 [...]
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