[bc_video video_id="6309376034112" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] This is a super easy recipe that is perfect for summer!

[bc_video video_id="6308723539112" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] There's nothing like a summer meal Alfresco but the key to a perfect picnic is the right cooler! Here are 5 products perfect for a summer picnic. Portable rolling cooler I always love stripes because they're so classic. This rolling cooler is almost like a little carry-on suitcase. But the whole thing is a cooler and I love that it's on the wheels. It's great to take on a picnic or packing for kids’ sports day where you have to pack a lot of snacks and drinks. Price: $76.95 Indigo striped cooler bag I really like this little cooler bag because not everybody needs something big. This is perfect for bringing a few snacks or drinks if you are out on your own or will a small group.  I like this one because it's that classic stripes just screen summertime it's got a good shoulder strap. The styling of it is very beautiful and very cute. Price: $69.00 Soft 64 can cooler This 64 can cooler holds a ton but is super easy to store! This is the size of those large hard coolers you take camping buts this bag is actually soft and collapsible. If you live in a small space or you won’t use a cooler very often you can easily shrink this down and throw it in the top of your closet. Price: $51.95 Picnic basket with cooler If you are looking for an elevated version of the classic picnic basket look then the Picnic Time basket with cooler is for you! What I love is that half of this is a cooler pack so you can put your meats or your cheese or your cold beverages on this side. It also comes with a dining set for four. Price: $133.95 Pioneer picnic basket for two This picnic for two set is crazy chic and super luxurious. The dining set comes with real glass wine glasses, faux leather cutlery handles, porcelain plates, pepper shakers, and a wine opener. The bottom is waterproof so it can be put on the grass and the moisture won’t seep through to your food or dishes! It also comes with a picnic blanket that matches the linen napkins and can be rolled up and strapped to the side. Price: $199.95

[bc_video video_id="6308651759112" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] So you live on your own, and cooking a whole meal for yourself might not be your top pick for breakfast. On weekends, when I have a little more time, I like to break out the sandwich maker and fire up a decadent breakfast sangy- yes, I say sangy when it’s that good. It involves a croissant or an English muffin!  

[bc_video video_id="6308651759112" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] As a busy single guy with a full time job, a full time dog, and a busy list of extracurriculars, I don’t always have the time to cook extravagant meals. I need things that are quick, tasty and not overly indulgent. I’m going to share with you one I prepare for the week to have as a quick grab & go. These are delicious, full of healthy fats, are easy to make and actually quell your little hunger bursts during the day. I often pop one in my mouth on my way out the door if it’s going to be awhile before my next meal. Obviously, you don’t want to eat too many of these in one day as they are full of good fats, but it’s still fat! If you’re on Keto, these are a keto staple, but you don’t have to be on keto. These are also great for after dinner when you’re craving dessert and is much better option than eating a pie, cake ice cream or something else super indulgent. They’re super easy to make and wildly delicious. They’re also vegan, paleo, keto, dairy free, low carb, and have no baking involved. 

[bc_video video_id="6308341700112" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Is your backyard in need of an overhaul? I’ll show how to makeover your backyard using these tips and tricks! I recently gave Cityline’s very own Amy Rosen her own backyard makeover. Everything used in this makeover can be found at HomeSense! Before Having spent a lot of time with Amy in her backyard I was desperate to give it an upgrade. She wanted something comfortable. Before she only had hard stools and Adirondack chairs making it hard to entertain. The lounging space A huge priority was comfort so instead of awkward stools we now have this incredible outdoor sofa perfect for gathering and lounging. You don’t have to exactly match colours, not every yellow or blue matches. My jumping off point for the design was this Original Rosen’s bun sign. We took some of the aqua colours from the sign and the vintage vibes. I’ve used strong colours and patterns throughout as they tend to stand up tin bright sunlight. Beige gardens can easily be washed out. Then as a throughline, we used woven furniture and woven accessories, which really speaks to Amy’s retro style. Dining area I always prefer a more narrow table outdoors because it brings people closer together with seating on either side and preferably not at the ends. We were lucky that we found 8 matching chairs, but you don’t need to have them all match you can be more eclectic outdoors. Believe it or not this was my old indoor dining table that we’ve since painted it black to match the esthetic out here. This table is made of scaffolding planks, so it’s meant to look a bit worn and of course painted items outdoors will always need the occasional touch-up, but it’s meant to feel a bit more vintage. Plants This was already a pea gravel backyard because Amy needs something low maintenance. We did plant geraniums across this unique 10 pot planter that runs across the fence. It gives more pops of colour, while still being hard to kill. These geraniums are something to plant in your backyard if you don’t necessarily have a green thumb.