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20 Summer Activities that Keep Kids Learning

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During the summer months, it can be tough to keep those young minds stimulated and active. If you don’t, though, fall back-to-school will be a hard transition for your children. Studies show that keeping our brains active and learning is…
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Picnic Must-Have! Pasta Salad with Fresh Tomatoes & Zucchini

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Picnics might just be my favorite thing about the summer months. For us, it’s a special tradition that we share when the weather is warm and the sun stays out late. You see, my husband often works late but gets a break for dinner. Instead…
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Summer Royalty in a Glass: Princess Nectar

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Anyone else feeling the pressure to plan the perfect princess party for your daughter? Summer birthdays always seem to have expectations of ridiculous magnitudes; from outdoor location to food served to the perfect party punch. The fact of…
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20 Lies About Sunscreen to Dispel Right Now

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While we constantly hear about the dangers of too much sun exposure, a certain dose of sun has very definite health benefits. As Helen Keller once said, “Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” The benefits of sun…
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15 Non-Toxic Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Away

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Nothing ruins a cookout, a camping trip, or a backyard get-together on a breezy summer evening, like the irritating buzz and itchy bites of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes aren’t just pesky, they can also spread diseases (like West Nile Virus) and…
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Hello Insta-Goddess: 10 Summer Makeup Tips You Need Right Now

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When summertime comes, we busy mamis often neglect a little self-care that could go a long way. From changing our body lotion to something more seasonally appropriate, to buying ourselves a new pair of sandals for the beach, there are a few…
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Time Saving Tips for Silky-Smooth Skin for Summer

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Summer fun is all about last-minute weekend jaunts to the beach, dashing from the office to a pool party, and starting your weekend on Friday afternoon. Summer fun also means plenty of bare skin and bikinis—unsightly stubble has nowhere…
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15 Ab Toners for a Bikini-Worthy Belly Without Doing a Single Sit-Up

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It snuck up on us! Bikini Season is here and we’re not ready! Do they know our pain, those flat of belly, taut of skin young girls who can slip on a swimsuit never wondering if they look good because they always look good? Do they know how…
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Do I Make You Corny? 10 New Corn on the Cob Ideas

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Neither a vegetable, fruit, nor a root like a potato, corn is a type of seed much like rice. The corn plant is native to Mexico, where it grew from a variety of wild grass called teosinte. Corn has been farmed since 7500 B.C., and as its growers…