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7 Summer Dangers Your Kids Face

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1. SUNBURN How bad can a sunburn get? Let us count the ways. Sunburns can cause intense pain, damage to the skin and eyes, skin cancer, and even problems with their immune systems. Prevention & Treatment: Prevention is the best cure…
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Hibiscus Lemonade: A New Twist on a Summertime Classic

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Nothing says sultry summer like a refreshing glass of pink lemonade. Using dried culinary hibiscus flowers (sometimes called flor de Jamaica or sorrel and not the same flower you see tucked behind ladies ears) adds a sophisticated spin that…
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Iced Coffee Coolers to Help You Beat the Heat

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The long hot days of summer require something cool and refreshing to balance out that intense heat. What could be more perfect than a quartet of iced coffee drinks that are easy to make and taste delicious. The other mothers will think you’re…
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How To Find The Best Summer Camp

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Despite frigid temperatures and unexpected snow in some parts of the country, now’s the time to start thinking summer—camps that is. Summer camps are one of the best ways to keep kids physically engaged and intellectually stimulated…
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Family Travel Guide to Los Angeles

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Are you thinking of indulging in family travel to Los Angeles? LA is my current hometown and when girlfriends come to visit I have a routine down—Thai massages, Malibu hikes, swanky bars, groovy shops, trendy restaurants. All very fun and…
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Stretching Summer into Fall: The Frugal Fashionista Guide

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If the deluge of magazine covers trumpeting numerous fall trends and must-haves has you considering going into debt for a new wardrobe or just giving in to style obsolescence—don’t despair. For the frugal fashionista, a few key pieces…
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3 Kid-Friendly Summer Activities

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Maybe you’ve enrolled them in some summer camps at the museum or your church. Maybe they spend the day at Buelita’s house. Or maybe they are driving you loca as they sit around whining that they are bored…or worse, they stare like zombies…
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The Library: The Best Place to Entertain Your Kid in Summer

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If you’re running out of ideas to entertain your children this summer, don’t overlook the city library. Your local branch provides the perfect opportunity to help your child keep up with summer learning—and it’s air-conditioned, a…
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Super Easy, Super Tasty Summer Smoothies

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What's better than sipping on an ice-cold smoothie on a hot summer day? Whether you’re poolside minding the kids or stuck indoors doing laundry, smoothies offer a refreshing alternative to calorie-laden colas. All you need is a few ingredients,…