Mitch Gruen’s Articles

  • Make This Giant DIY Slip-and-Slide

    Make This Giant DIY Slip-and-Slide

    Way cheaper than the water park – and without leaving the comfort of your backyard.


  • 4 Summer Jobs for Teens

    4 Summer Jobs for Teens

    Summer jobs build character and confidence — and can be a lot of fun, too.


  • Recipe: Armadillo Eggs

    Recipe: Armadillo Eggs

    For an authentic taste of Texas, pop these armadillo eggs in the oven.


  • The Best Way to Carve a Watermelon

    The Best Way to Carve a Watermelon

    These simple techniques make it easy for beginners to create impressive custom watermelons.


  • 3-Ingredient Homemade Fudge Recipe

    3-Ingredient Homemade Fudge Recipe

    You don’t have to be a pro confectioner to make delicious fudge at home.


  • Halloween Party Goodies and Games

    You’ll be ready to host the best Halloween party with these yummy treats and fun, festive games up your sleeve.


  • No-Cost Home Maintenance

    No-Cost Home Maintenance

    These home repairs are easy enough to do yourself, totally free, and just might end up saving you thousands.


  • Basic Car Maintenance You Can Do Yourself

    Basic Car Maintenance You Can Do Yourself

    Get peak performance and prevent costly damage with our DIY maintenance tips perfect for any budget.


  • 4 Texas Audiobooks for Your Summer Reading

    Cormac McCarthy and Larry McMurtry will get you through the long summerdays.


  • City Spotlight: Dripping Springs

    City Spotlight: Dripping Springs

    Limestone, Hamilton Pool, barbecue, a 19th-century farmstead — what more could you want from a town?


  • Your New Favorite Squash Blossom Recipe

    Your New Favorite Squash Blossom Recipe

    The only thing better than smelling flowers is eating them.


  • Strawberry Recipes: Preserves, Sorbet, and Shortcake

    Strawberry Recipes: Preserves, Sorbet, and Shortcake

    Newly ripe Texas strawberries make for the perfect early-spring treat.


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