Top 7 Sunscreens for Safe Summer Fun: Editor’s Picks

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I used to love to suntan when I was young. But now, I know as well as anyone the risks of tanning and sunburn, and I’m committed to protecting myself and my kids from a future case of skin cancer. Still, that doesn’t mean we want to stay indoors all summer! We live in Florida, [...]

Helping Your Tween Keep Learning in The Summer

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Sleep in, watch TV, go to camp, hang out with friends and play video games – that about sums up my tween’s plans for the summer. It came as a bit of a shock to them when I grabbed the pages from their school work books that they hadn’t finished and started assigning them a [...]

Help Kids Play it Safe in the Summer Heat

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Believe it or not, despite deadly tornados, hurricanes and floods, heat is still the number one cause of weather-related deaths in the US, resulting in hundreds of fatalities every year and even more hospitalizations. For children, especially young athletes, combining intense summer heat and humidity with excessive exercise makes even the healthiest of kids vulnerable [...]

Summer’s Prettiest Palettes

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This summer’s beauty trend is all about color: peacock eyes, fresh cheeks, sheer, fruit-stained lips, hard candy nail polish hues, and lush scents—all in palettes. A breeze to apply and to travel with, these useful sets of happy colors and fragrances will get you all the way through Labor Day and beyond. THE ALL IN [...]

The Bum Lifter Workout

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    Get ready to have the hottest butt around. Reebok shares a quick exercise to make you booty-ful! With spring now officially a week away it’s time to start thinking about that Spring Break body. Reebok fitness expert Yumi Lee shares The Bum Lifter, also known as the rotating glute bridge, that will help [...]

Spending Summers With Grandparents

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      Here’s the scene.. The camp director marched out to the playground yelling my name.  Huffing and mumbling under her breath, she grabbed me by the arm and dragged me inside the lunch room.  Lunch had long been over and all of the tables were empty.  Except, there was one person still there [...]

Time to Find a Summer Camp is Now

The Time to Find a Summer Camp is Now

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 when they are out of school. For many moms, sending their kids to summer camp is unthinkable. On [...]

Destination: Family-Friendly City of Angels

Destination: Family-Friendly City of Angels

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 very non-kid friendly activities.  So when a girlfriend recently came to town with her 6 and 8 year old, I had to revamp the routine quite [...]

Stretching Summer into Fall: The Frugal Fashionista’s Guide

The Frugal Fashionista's Guide

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. A few key pieces and some artful layering will transform your favorite summer styles into fabulous fall looks. Remember that you absolutely can wear white [...]

5 Low-Calorie Sweet Summer Cocktails

5 Low-Calorie Sweet Summer Cocktails

What could be better than a summer night with the perfect cocktail—without the guilt of empty calories? Yes, it’s true: whether you’re whipping up a batch for guests or just want some quality time with a good cocktail, leave the calories behind with these five drink recipes that are just as delicious as they sound. [...]