If you live in the northern hemisphere, you are probably looking forward to the summer months, when you can sit outside and enjoy a warm evening on your back patio. But with the warm weather, comes the bugs that can ruin any evening, especially if you’re cooking outdoors. Chase them away by lighting citronella candles.

These candles come from Illuminations. The large candle will burn up to 40 hours and costs about $20. You can buy citronella candles for under $5 at your local hardware store. Off! has its own brand, but it doesn’t come in a pretty candle pot.

If you’re the crafty type, you can make your own outdoor citronella bucket candles. This project is great if you need to recycle wax scraps from your old candles.

Mash avocados quickly and easily for guacamole, egg salad, or any other small food item.

Once you’re finished making your guacamole, transfer it to one of the bowls in this ceramic serving set. This three-piece set comes with a large (19×3.5 inch) handled dish and two removable bowls. Use it to present chips with guacamole and salsa, or fill it with veggies and dip.

These organizers are made with extra strength magnets that “glue” them to surfaces such as refrigerators, tool chests, or anything magnetic. Use them for any room in the house that doesn’t have enough storage space. In the kitchen, you can stick them on the refrigerator or stove as a convenient spice rack for your frequently used seasonings.

Holiday cooking requires long hours of standing. For those of you who suffer from ailments such as back pain or arthritis, preparing a huge banquet for your family and friends is hard on your body. The Gel Pro mat from SkyMall will help.

Filled with a soft gel material, the Gel Pro mat was designed to cushion your feet against hard floors, giving you a comfortable place to stand. These mats are stain-resistant and easy to clean. They also come in six different colors with the look and feel of woven leather.