Summer

Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a few more staycation plans in your home or around town.

Here are 5 fun creative staycation ideas to wrap up the summer...

Married couples who date regularly, and furthermore, try new activities together, tend to have more meaningful relationships.

Here are some fun romantic summer date ideas that will encourage time together that will hopefully create lifelong memories.

Pretty much anyone can have an amazing vacation if they have unlimited funds to spend, but what’s the fun in that? It is possible to have a perfectly splendid time on a tight budget.

Here are some fun ideas for you and your family!

It’s that time again. The time when children will come running out of school, grinning from ear to ear, lunchbox swinging, cheering loudly, only to fly into your arms, hug you ever so tight, and ask, “So, what are we going to do, now?” Summertime has officially begun! Are you stressed out yet?

So, let’s get ahead of it now! That way, when your little cutie pie comes bouncing up to you on the last day of school and wants to know what the summer holds, you can smile and say with full confidence, “To have fun with you!”

Between school, work and entertainment, it can seem like your family's faces are glued to the screen!  Technology is fine, but your children also need some stretches of unplugged learning and fun. 

Here are some tips for creating non-screen fun as a family.

After a long year stuck at home, now may be the perfect time to start thinking about a family vacation! Consider these tips for planning a future trip – even if you’re not certain exactly when you’ll take it.

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who wear sunscreen or sunblock every day, we need to talk. Even if you're careful, you still may be doing yourself more harm than good.

Here are a few facts you should know about sunscreens:

With summer temperatures soaring as they are, it's important to know the typical symptoms of heat stroke. Knowing both the indications and treatments for heat stroke can be a life-saver!

Here are some fresh ideas to serve crowd-pleasing foods and drinks that'll go a long way toward a successful gathering, brunch, pool party or backyard bash.

A licensed professional counselor talks about the power that self-talk has on body image - and how our belief about our bodies can leverage so much influence on how we do overall in life.

I hope these lessons will help you as you embark on yet another summer of long, monotonous days. Here are a few parenting tips to help your bored teen stay motivated and busy this summer.

Summer fun is not reserved for the young, tan, fit mom. It’s for every mom who’s playing in the sand, not thinking about how she looks while doing it.
I don’t owe my kids a hot mom, but I do owe them a joyful one, every summer, no matter my size or shape.

With the kids at home this summer, the pressure is on to maintain fun and variety in the kitchen, so meals don’t get boring. Here are some fun tips to add a little diversity to your family’s daily menu!

Many travel experts are predicting a surge in travel this summer.  While popular destinations are welcoming visitors, the uptick in traffic plus higher prices may translate into more expensive travel.

If you’re planning a trip this summer, learn how to incorporate some smart spending strategies with these tips.

With summer vacations looking a little different this year, infusing new energy into playtime – and making it a family affair – can turn time at home into a fun “staycation.”
Help battle boredom and get the whole family involved with these fun and engaging activities

Learning shouldn’t stop just because school is out. In fact, stepping too far away from the books can result in a learning loss. However, research has shown that encouraging kids to read just six books, or 20 minutes a day, over the summer can help prevent the summer slide.

Lazy summer days may sound refreshing to parents, however, they may be detrimental to their children’s educational advancement. Parents can help their children avoid this “summer slide” by reinvigorating creativity, innovation and education during the summer.

Enjoying the great outdoors is a perfect way to create fun memories with family or friends. Here are some recipe and activity ideas to make your family's summer loads of fun!

Whipping up some grilled grub is one of the true joys of summer!  Spice things up with Mexican Beef Sliders with Jalapeno Salsa and Avocado Cream, coupled with a side of Roasted Potatoes, then cap off with Strawberry Cream Cheese Tartlets.