Just for Kids

The ABCs of Beating Summer Boredom
Has the newness of summer vacation worn off for your kids? Try some of these A-to-Z ideas for combating the "I'm bored" summer blues.

Summer Fun Cheaply Done
Get inspired to make this summer memorable for you and your loved ones without squandering your money.

200+ Ideas for Summertime Fun!
Things your kids can do completely on their own without parental help.

Summer Savings
A strategy for keeping summertime expenses to a minimum and kid contentment to a maximum.

Summertime Developmental Goals
With the school year coming to a close, now is the time for your teenager to work on personal development - and you can help them!

Summer Safety for Kids
Review and discuss these rules with your child to keep your summer injury-free.

Don't Feel the Burn - Heal the Burn!
Home remedies to soothe the sizzle of overexposed skin.

Planning for Outdoor Parties

Parties, Picnics and Potlucks
Summer brings a lot of opportunities for outdoor parties.

Spring Cleaning Your Home's Exterior
Spring-cleaning your house should include preparing the outside of your home for all of those lovely days that you will spend out doors.

Grill Clean-Up and Repair
How can you remove all the burned-on grease without spending all day scrubbing?

Cleaning Pool & Patio Furniture
Simple, safe solution for your backyard furniture.

Mosquito Control
Natural mosquito repellants for your backyard!

Cool Recipes for Hot Days

Sizzling Tips for a Cool Summer Kitchen
Has the need to prepare summer meals ever driven you to ordering take out or turning the air conditioner up to compensate for the oven?

The Summer Diner
With the elimination of school-scheduled snacks and lunches, the kitchen can resemble an all-night diner and the cupboard a vending machine.

Pasta Salads for a Rest Easy Summer
With the warmer months here, salad making can be a valuable asset.

Summer Specials
Enjoy these recipes: they won't even heat up your kitchen.

The Frugal Summer Lunch Program
The variety of food available for your summer lunch program can take you and your family all the way up to the school bell's first ring in the fall.

Summer Drinks
Healthy substitutes for those high-sugar drinks.

Summer Grillin'
Great gas grill recipes and much more!

Popsicle Paradise!
Remember when you used to sit on your front steps on a hot summer day eating a popsicle?

Summer Gardening - Keeping Cool - Great Vacation Ideas

Summer Gardening

Bring Summer Sunshine Indoors
What better way to bring the brightness of summer sunshine indoors, than by having vases full of pretty cut flowers gracing your tables?

Hot Lovers
With gardens scorching all across America, it is good to know some of the plants that really can tolerate hot temperatures.

Summer Heat and Your Garden
A few ways to keep the garden looking spring fresh even during the hottest time of the year

Tomatoes: The Ultimate Taste of Summer
Nothing brings to mind summer like the fresh taste of homegrown tomatoes.

Winter Gardening In Summer
July is the ideal month to start a winter garden.

Summer Lawn Care
Seven tips to improve your lawn.

Watering in Summer
The water rules for successful summer gardening.

Keeping Cool and Saving Money

How I'm Fighting High Summer Energy Bills
Lowering your summer energy bill doesn't necessarily mean making yourself feel uncomfortable during the changing temperatures.

Keeping Cool This Summer
You don't need to sweat over your electric bill to keep cool in the summer.

Cheaper Summer Cooling
What can those of us in apartments do to keep ourselves cool this summer?

Mobile Homes and Electric Usage
Getting the electricity usage down.

Five Summer Energy Savers
Here are a few ideas to keep you cooler as well as shave a few dollars off those monthly energy bills.

Way Cool: A Guide to Fans
The movement of air by a fan can make it feel like it's six to eight degrees cooler!

Great Summer Vacations

Vacation for Less
If you're planning to pack the family suitcases and get out of town, there are ways to cut costs without cutting the pleasure out of the trip.

Summer Airfares
The best time to shop for fares on summer airline tickets.

Hot (free) fun in the summertime
This year's surging gas and lodging prices might put the brakes on some families' warm-weather travel, but there are plenty of free activities, close to home, for families looking for ways to entertain the clan.

Taking a Break without Breaking the Bank
Why is it that summer seems to automatically inspire vacation plans?

Hassle-Free Road Trips with Kids
If traveling with young children is not one of your favorite experiences, try some of these suggestions for keeping young travelers occupied.

Keeping Family Vacations Affordable
Does the thought of taking a family vacation make your wallet cringe with fear?

Vacation Meals
Feeding your family healthier and cheaper meals on the road.