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If you’re not ready to have your kids sit in front of a computer for hours, then you are not alone. We present you with 5 creative and fun ideas for holding your own summer camp at home with less digital and more physical and mental-based activities. These are activities …

Can’t wait for spring and summer to spend outdoor fun time with the family? Well, neither can we. So, we’ve gone right ahead and done some advance planning for you to take your little brood on a camping trip vacation! Even if you’ve never gone camping before—or at least not …

Keep your cool while entertaining this summer with some of the most delicious chilled summer soups! Flavored by fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits, then perked up by herbs and spices, these 10 soup recipes can be the stars of a summer brunch, ladies’ luncheon, or even a park picnic. Pair …

Just because you’re traveling this summer doesn’t mean that you have to skimp on taking care of your skin. These nifty beauty travel kits we found should ease your anxiety from breaking out in acne to moisturizing sun-exposed skin. Take them along as you pack your suitcase because these kits …

Summer luncheons are often outdoor affairs with fun themes. Perfect for enjoying the balmy weather! And key to pulling off those themes in style are your place settings. After all, these are right in front of your guests the entire time. A little piece of the whole lunch theme all …

Is an out-of-town getaway a “once a year only” dream for you? Well, then, plan on treating yourself to some R&R much closer to home and every weekend, if you wish! We’re back with another post on how to create a backyard getaway for yourselves (see our previous ones here …

We were so thrilled with how our recent Surf-themed Backyard Beach Getaway post turned out. So, we’re now kicking off a new series on Themed Backyard Getaways where you can savor the coming sunny days – beginning with a fabulous Moroccan theme! Imagine having your very own at-home refuge to …

Oh, for cool relief amid soaring summer temperatures! Is this your worry as summer approaches, particularly if your home has no air-conditioning or you’d like to keep AC use to a minimum? Check out these practical options we recommend. They range from curtains, shades, and blinds that block out or …

Does the promise of summer make you think of fancy, exotic cocktails sipped by a pool? Then, maybe it’s time to assemble your own backyard tiki bar to do just that! Inspired by the colorful Polynesian culture, you can have a blast decorating it with tropical elements—from a thatched roof …

Get ready for fun in the sun right in your own patio! Whether for lounging around in the garden or by the pool or hosting a series of summer parties, you do want your patio setting to be “real cool”—both temperature-wise and style-wise. So we’ve done some online shopping for …