Summer Activities

The weather is getting warmer and patio party season is about to begin—are you prepared? Be sure your deck and yard are party-ready with these expert tips so you can throw the summer’s best bash.

The produce aisle is a great place for some artistic inspiration, especially during the summer.  

As nicer weather approaches, spending time at the playground seems to become part of most every child’s weekly routine.

Recently it was banned from a playground in England, the topic of a sex convict’s confession in New Zealand, the subject of a child’s funeral here in the United States and the reason for a 911 call in my own back yard.

If you’re lucky enough to have some time away from work this Summer, you might be looking for ideas for days out. 

Come the second or third month of summer, keeping the kids entertained and engaged each day can be a challenge.

During the summer months, children typically spend more time playing outdoors and embarking on exciting adventures away from home.

Summer is in full swing with long lazy days ripe for activities.

There is still plenty of time before you have to start thinking about the holiday season, but why not turn a few lazy days of summer into crafting fun with the kids to get your holiday advent calendar made so it will be ready when December 1 rolls around. 

The Summer Olympics begin a week from Friday!

Beaches, pools and lakes provide great opportunities to cool off during the hot summer months, but when in and around water, parents must be vigilant and ensure their children’s safety.

Summer lets us enjoy more time outdoors - do it in style by setting up an outdoor room.

When it’s too hot and sticky to head outdoors, creating family fun inside is essential.

It's Tuesday, so here's your list of the best stuff popping up around the web.  

Kids everywhere are saying goodbye school and hello summer.

It seems as though Summer is finally upon us and with that comes warmer weather. 

It's Tuesday, so here's your list of the best stuff popping up around the web.

With summertime here it's the perfect opportunity for an ice cream party! These cone wrappers dress up otherwise boring cones for your next party. Keep reading to see how to make them!

I’ve become quite an expert in container gardening in the past few years.

Headed for a day at the pool or beach this summer?

I don't know about you but this summer my family is on a budget.

It's Tuesday, so here's your list of the best stuff popping up around the web.

The most common time and place for a child to be injured is during the summer in and around the home.

Using water to keep your cool under the hot summer sun is nothing new, but these two ideas are.