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Summertime is here, and that means it’s finally time to fire up the grill. Grilling provides an easy and enjoyable way to eat healthy while spending some time outside with family and friends. Here are some key tips to kick off your grilling season the right way:

The Perfect Grill

First and foremost, the most important ingredient for the perfect cookout is –you guessed it- the grill! When choosing the perfect grill, it’s important to consider the benefits and disadvantages to each type of grill in order to decide which is best suited to your lifestyle. For all you apartment dwellers out there, check out this portable and balcony- friendly grill. With the ability to easily clip onto balcony railings and also be unhooked to sit on tables or counters, this grill is perfect for cookouts in a small space.

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Now for the fun part-cooking! We’ve put together a list of savory summer recipes that are perfect for any cookout:

Pizza: Who says pizza only comes in a box? Branch out from the typical grilled foods like steak and hotdogs and wow your family and friends with pizza on the grill! Here’s a complete guide to preparing a grilled pizza that will have people begging for more

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Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Burgers: These mouth-watering cheesy burgers will make you and your grilling skills the talk of the neighborhood!

Kebabs: check out this Chicken-Vegetable Kebabs with White BBQ Sauce recipe! A healthy and easy meal for any occasion.

Under the sea: Seafood is also a great option for meals on the grill! These Honey-Mustard Glazed Salmon Steaks or Grilled Scallops are sure to satisfy everyone’s seafood cravings.

Dessert: Every great meal needs the perfect dessert. Why not make the evening even easier and throw dessert on the grill too? These delectable desserts like the Grilled Lemon Pound Cake With Peaches and Cream or Campfire Biscuit S’mores will be the cherry on top of a perfect cookout!

June already?! That means hotter temperatures, longer days, & loads of outdoor fun. It also means it’s about that time for the one holiday men love- Father’s Day! With Father’s Day just around the corner, most of you probably already have plans in mind for how you’re going to spoil your Dad this year. But if you’re just now starting to plan for Sunday, don’t fret! We’ve put together a list of a few gift ideas to help you to make this year’s Father’s Day the best one yet!

Backyard Barbecue

What could be a better gift for the guy who loves to grill & spend time with the family? Invite the siblings over for a pitch-in and let Dad put his new toy to work! Here are some great barbecue recipes the whole family will enjoy!

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Game Time

Running low on time to shop for dad this year? Get online and find a couple tickets to his favorite sports team or concert! It’s an easy but thoughtful gift and provides a way to spend a night on the town with Dad!

For the Bookworm Dad

For the dads who love to read, an e-reader like the Amazon Kindle or Barnes & Noble Nook are a fabulous addition to simplify and modernize his library. Load it up with a few of his favorites and you have an easy yet personalized gift Dad will love!

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Ride In Style

Depending on his personality, odds are your Dad probably loves his car. Even if he’s not necessarily an auto fanatic, most men enjoy keeping their ride clean and presentable. A book of certificates for car washes or car detailing is a great idea for any type of Dad.

Membership Perks

A prepaid subscription to Netflix or Hulu is a great present for any dad. Both are easy to use, convenient, and contain a vast assortment of content for anyone to enjoy

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So if you’re wanting to finally switch it up from the cliché Dad gifts like a necktie or baseball cap, take advantage of the convenient summertime date that Father’s Day falls on, and give a gift he can enjoy all summer. Whether he’s barbecuing out back, being taken out to the ball game, or riding around with the windows down in his freshly cleaned car, Dad is sure to love any of these thoughtful and practical gifts!