How-To: Citronella Candles DIY
Summertime means a lot of things — great grilling, late nights, and endless days at the beach. However, all this fun does come at a price, a very itchy one at that! Bugs coming out and biting anything...
View ArticleSwimming Pool Safety Tips for Kids and Toddlers
You want to enjoy the experience of watching your child discover the joys of the swimming pool. But kids and toddlers will need special thought to make sure their introduction to the water is positive,...
View Article8 Superfoods for Summer Weight Loss
I’ll admit it: I packed on a solid five (oh, all right, it’s closer to 10) pounds since last fall. After all, it’s easy to gain weight during the winter months, when you’re bundled up in jeans and...
View Article9 Kid-Friendly Salads the Whole Family Will Enjoy
Getting kids to eat a salad doesn’t have to be the hardest thing you’ve ever done (well, aside from choosing a healthy salad over the comfort food cheeseburger you’d like to eat after a long day with...
View ArticleSummer Travel Tips for Families on the Go
So you and your family are traveling this summer. Good for you! Unfortunately, a lot of other families have the same plan, which can mean jammed airports, bumper-to-bumper traffic, and frayed tempers....
View ArticleThe Parents’ Guide To Traveling with Special Needs Kids
This summer, we had quite a few “trial by fire” experiences traveling with our daughter, who has some special needs. Here are the lessons we learned from our successful and not-so-successful...
View ArticleHow to Have a Pool Party (Without the Pool)
The summer season may be winding down but there are plenty of hot days still ahead. Chill out with the kids or celebrate late summer birthdays before the temperatures drop for the long haul with these...
View Article17 Hacks to Get the Stomach You’ve Always Dreamed Of
Summer is a lot of things. It’s long days and short nights. It’s backyard barbeques and beachfront bonfires. It’s rising temperatures and mismatched tan lines. And unfortunately for many of us, it’s...
View Article10 Ideas for Summer Fun for Families
Ah, summer. We’ve been waiting for it to get here for so long, but now that it’s finally here you might be asking yourself what in the heck you’re going to do to keep your kids entertained and make...
View ArticleThe Evolution of the Bikini
The bikini. On July 5, 1946, the bikini made its debut. Since, it has drastically changed in style and public acceptability. Is the modern bikini the best of the best? Or is there a case to be made...
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