Summer means days of fun in the sun and nights of stargazing around a fire pit with friends and loved ones. If you’re ready to roast marshmallows around an open flame when the sun goes down, be sure to review the following safety tips:
Fire Pit Safety Tips for the Summer
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Cookbook New Releases to Grab This Summer
The warmer months are a time for eating outdoors with friends and family, firing up the grill, and devouring fresh and flavorful fruits and veggies. These six new cookbooks will equip you with all the mouthwatering recipes you need to eat well this summer — and the rest of the year, too: 50 Pies, 50 States: An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the United...
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Family vacations should be relaxing, enriching, and fun — but they don’t always turn out that way. Tired kids, overstuffed schedules, and travel plans that go awry can leave everyone feeling stressed and unhappy. If you’re looking to make your next family vacation a more enjoyable experience, consider hiring a guide. It’s a great way to create...
Tips for Taking a Trip to the Beach
Are you dreaming about putting your toes in the sand, soaking up the sun, and taking in the breeze? If a beach trip is in your future, consider the following tips on how to prep for your getaway. It’s time to grab your sunscreen, towel, sunglasses, and loved ones!
Prep Your Patio for a Summer of Fun
Summer will soon be here, with its extra hours of sun, warm nights, and opportunities to embrace the great outdoors. With a little patio prep, you can maximize the fun. If you’re ready to transform your outdoor space for an unforgettable summer, check out these tips:
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5 Unique and Thoughtful Wedding Gifts
If a soon-to-be-married couple has a wedding registry, buying them a gift should be an easy task. But what if you’d like to give them something more personal and memorable — or there’s no registry to choose from? Here are some ideas for unique and thoughtful wedding gifts that will make the couple’s special day even better:
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4 Retro Video Games to Revisit for Nostalgia
Since the 1980s, video games have gone from a niche hobby to a global juggernaut raking in billions of dollars a year. If gaming was an integral part of growing up, you have no shortage of opportunities to recapture the joy of your youth. Retro video games are all the rage across consoles and PCs, and that means some of the most popular and...
Language Tips and Tools for International Travel
Traveling to a new country can be an exciting experience. But if you’ve been hesitating to finalize your plans because of a possible language barrier, there are a few straightforward tips to help you over that hurdle:
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Ways to Sneak More Vegetables Into Your Diet
If you’re trying to cultivate healthier eating habits, vegetables need to play a key role in your diet. According to the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, you should be eating at least two and a half cups of veggies per day. Fortunately, it’s easy to add more nutrient-rich servings to your everyday meals — whether or not you’re a huge...
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3 Tips for Taking Care of Your Knees
Your knees help keep you moving in the right direction, but when they are sore, injured, or achy, walking, running, jumping, or even just moving can be nearly impossible. Pushing through the pain will not serve you in the long run. If your knees are already troubling you or you want to take action before they do, incorporate these tips into your...
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