Summer Ideas

Growing a Midsummer Garden

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Kick back in the beauty of your garden during these long summer days.

12 Ways to Eat, Drink and Decorate With Pineapple

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Pineapple is so hot right now. 

12 Ways to Keep Kids Busy This Summer

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Late-Summer Color for the Garden

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Summer Heat Gardening Tips

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Gardening To-Do List: July

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The Bloody Clam Cocktail Recipe

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This is my runner-up for best Bloody Mary, a hearty drink with a hint of the sea. Serves one.

Dress Up Your Desktop + Phone With These Summer-Inspired Backgrounds

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Take a mental vacay with our brand-new desktop and phone designs.

Room of the Week: Swinging Through Summer

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Ready to sway away the summer days? Our shopping picks have you covered.

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14 Homemade Ice Pops to Cool You Off This Summer

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It’s hot out there! Beat the heat with a delicious, DIY frozen treat.

Red, White and Blue Sangria Recipe

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This deliciously festive red white and blue sangria is the perfect patriotic cocktail for your summer get-together.

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Three Refreshing Sparkling Water Cocktails

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Try these crowd-pleasing mixed drinks at your next summer soirée.

10 Ways to Summer-ify Your Home

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It's time to swap out the bed linens.

Make These Sangria Ice Pops and Win Summer

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What's better than sangria on a hot summer day? Frozen sangria! Made with white wine, fruit juices and chopped fruit, these refreshing treats will be a big hit at your next warm-weather gathering.

Frozen Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe

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This is the perfect Southern way to celebrate and cool off this summer.

Pack a Posh Picnic

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One fancy hotel chain is offering to fill your picnic basket for you.

Healthy Summer Treat: Peanut Butter, Banana and Chocolate Ice Pops

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Don't feel too guilty about indulging in these rich, creamy treats — they're made with unsweetened almond milk, natural peanut butter and unsweetened cocoa powder, plus banana and a few dark chocolate chips for a guilt-free hint of sweetness.

June To-Do List

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