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Food is the most important part of any party and if the food you serve is the favourite food of your kid, this will add a bonus to your child's birthday present

Last year, we were having an outdoor birthday party for our oldest son at the local city pool. His parties are always a hit, not because we go overboard, but since his birthday always falls on Labor Day weekend, it's inevitably the first party of the school year. And since he's in a smaller private school where all the kids know each other, we make sure to invite all of the children in his class...26 kids and everybody showed up, with siblings and both parents in tow. Seventy-five people were coming...yikes! We needed food...lots and lots of food. Fruit and veggie platters were a must...plus plenty of candy (our son loves M&Ms) to keep the kids on an energetic sugar high. There was only one problem...how would we keep everything fresh in the scorching Florida heat?

Once a month, The Daily Kool family gets together with a group of friends at the park for a great big picnic lunch. We have such a good time! We all split the cost of a pavilion, and each family is responsible for bringing one food dish and at least one game for the kids to play together. This has to be one of the best ideas we've ever had...just imagine an afternoon of fun in the sun, coupled with great friends, yummy food and our children's infectious laughter in the background. Did we mention the food? Imagine a picnic table filled with delectable delights...salads, dips, sandwiches, casseroles, desserts...the list goes on and on. The one thing that has always put a damper on our picnic is the sheer number of pests that inevitable try to horde in on our buffet. Seriously, folks...we're tired of constantly shooing flies away from our food...sure, it gives our arms a good workout, but this is just not the way we want to tone up our biceps. We needed to find a better way to protect our goodies.

A kitchen island can offer some great added workspace to kitchen, and it can also provide added storage. In its minimalist form, a kitchen island can be just a simple table. At the other end of the spectrum, kitchen island ideas can feature a cook surface, dining area, storage space, wine cooler, bookcase, dishwasher, and just about anything else - including the kitchen sink. kitchen design is complete without an island at its center. The island has become the icon of the modern kitchen-the equivalent of the old-fashioned hearth. It's easy to understand. Kitchen islands are a common addition to modern kitchen design. They serve a number of different functions, from providing much-needed workspace in open floor plans to allowing people to sit and eat in the kitchen without getting in the chef's way. Because they are often in the center of the kitchen, kitchen islands are focal points that require planning and careful consideration when it comes to purpose and aesthetics. A kitchen island makeover can add to the value of home and make time cooking more efficient and enjoyable. The kitchen island is a key design element in today's open kitchen floor plan, which is why want to carefully choose all the components need to create a functional, yet gorgeous kitchen. Want to make sure that kitchen will be a clear expression of taste and design preferences and blend well with adjoining rooms and home's overall architectural style. First, islands work. Because they can be accessed from all sides like the old kitchen table, they're ideal for a variety of kitchen tasks. Second, these freestanding pieces instantly become the focal point of a kitchen because they can have the look and feel of furniture rather than components in a domestic laboratory. Third, islands help kitchens adjust to some of the big changes in life in the past few decades. In kitchen, all the appliances and cabinets were tacked to the walls of a closed-in room. Today's kitchens are not only op

A kitchen island can offer some great added workspace to kitchen, and it can also provide added storage. In its minimalist form, a kitchen island can be just a simple table. At the other end of the spectrum, kitchen island ideas can feature a cook surface, dining area, storage space, wine cooler, bookcase, dishwasher, and just about anything else - including the kitchen sink. kitchen design is complete without an island at its center. The island has become the icon of the modern kitchen-the equivalent of the old-fashioned hearth. It's easy to understand. Kitchen islands are a common addition to modern kitchen design. They serve a number of different functions, from providing much-needed workspace in open floor plans to allowing people to sit and eat in the kitchen without getting in the chef's way. Because they are often in the center of the kitchen, kitchen islands are focal points that require planning and careful consideration when it comes to purpose and aesthetics. A kitchen island makeover can add to the value of home and make time cooking more efficient and enjoyable. The kitchen island is a key design element in today's open kitchen floor plan, which is why want to carefully choose all the components need to create a functional, yet gorgeous kitchen. Want to make sure that kitchen will be a clear expression of taste and design preferences and blend well with adjoining rooms and home's overall architectural style. First, islands work. Because they can be accessed from all sides like the old kitchen table, they're ideal for a variety of kitchen tasks. Second, these freestanding pieces instantly become the focal point of a kitchen because they can have the look and feel of furniture rather than components in a domestic laboratory. Third, islands help kitchens adjust to some of the big changes in life in the past few decades. In kitchen, all the appliances and cabinets were tacked to the walls of a closed-in room. Today's kitchens are not only op

We at The Daily Kool are huge soda drinkers. Oh yeah, we love them all...from Coca Cola to Orange Crush to Canada Dry Ginger Ale, each one of us has our own soft drink obsession. Are we the picture of good, healthy habits, or what? We're actually pretty good about drinking mostly water, especially since we've found Fiji, but sometimes, we just have have a can of soda with a nice meal. There's just something about the fizzy tickling sensation going down the back of the throat, coupled with just the right amount of sweetness...ah, instant satisfaction.