Summer

Summer Shape-Up: How to Look Good in a T-Shirt

Ben Greenfield | Posted 06.01.2012

Ben Greenfield

With summer rolling in, your sleeves are going to be rolling up. This means bare arms, more neck, and possibly even a little waist is going to show. So today, you'll get five steps to ensure that you look good in your t-shirt this summer!

7 No-Cook Salads

Food52 | Posted 05.31.2012

Food52

Get yourself a pile of fresh vegetables, slice a bit, chop a bit -- and ta da! Lunch, dinner, an appetizer, a side dish: all in less than 10 minutes.

It's Just a Peach

John Malik | Posted 05.31.2012

John Malik

This delicate fuzz yields to the slightest pressure, my mouth waters. I lift it to my nose and breathe deeply. But it's just a peach.

Fragments of A Life

Nancy Sharp | Posted 05.31.2012

Nancy Sharp

Every May, the buzz of adult, kid, family and professional activities wipes me out. So much so that I tend to feel rather porous, as if my brain has turned to Swiss cheese.

21 Sand Castles That Will Blow Your Mind

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.31.2012

With summer in full swing and beach weather officially here, sand castle season is officially upon us. But before you head to the beach to get started...

Baby Boomer Bathing Suits and Menopause

Ellen Dolgen | Posted 05.30.2012

Ellen Dolgen

The suits from last summer seem to hit all the wrong places. Does anyone else have this problem?

10 Sensational Summer Sandwiches

Will Levitt | Posted 05.30.2012

Will Levitt

There's something about taking fresh summer produce and placing it between some good bread (and maybe a smear of mayo or goat cheese) that is simply irresistible.

New Study Shows We Are Overworked and Overwhelmed

Karen Leland | Posted 05.30.2012

Karen Leland

Just in case your overflowing email inbox and chaotic to-do list weren't proof enough, according to a national study released earlier this month, one in three American employees are chronically overworked.

Summertime Groove: My Ten Favorite Summer Songs

Nate Larson | Posted 05.30.2012

Nate Larson

To celebrate the most memorable time of the year, here are my favorite summer songs. I hope you sing, hum and maybe even dance along!

11 Ways To Cheer Yourself Up

SavySugar | Posted 05.30.2012

Even if it's packed with fun events, a busy Summer schedule can feel overwhelming. Weddings, vacations, weekend barbecues - extra activities mean extr...

Money Mindful Meals: Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

Small Kitchen College | Posted 05.29.2012

Small Kitchen College

This frozen yogurt tastes exactly like something you get at Red Mango or Pinkberry: tart, sweet and healthy. Except creamier, richer and cheaper.

15 #SummerTimeRules You CAN'T Break!

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.29.2012

Ahh, summer. For the past nine months, you might have been dreaming of wearing flip-flops, splashing around at the beach, and roasting marshmallows ov...

These Are The 10 Types Of People You'll Run Into At Home

The Huffington Post | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 05.29.2012

It's officially summer. Once everyone arrives home, they're bound to run into people from high school they haven't seen in a couple years. We'v...

Summer: Day One, 2012

Will Durst | Posted 05.25.2012

Will Durst

Memorial Day: When the world alters unalterably for every kid and teacher and parent and water park operator across the land.

7 Lemony Twists On Memorial Day Drinks

Food52 | Posted 05.25.2012

Food52

Tired of plain old lemonade? These chilled drinks take this classic summer quencher for a spin with the addition of the season's favorite ingredients.

POLL: What's Your Favorite Summer Activity?

Posted 05.25.2012

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6 Reasons to Hit the Farmers Market with Your Baby

Liz Kozak | Posted 05.23.2012

Liz Kozak

When my husband and I were trying to have a baby, going to the farmers market was one of the top reasons we wanted to be parents.

What's Your #SummerResolution?

Posted 05.23.2012

Memorial Day weekend isn't technically the first weekend of summer, but let's be real: School's out, folks. If, like us, you've spent the spring w...

Summertime Show-Stoppers

Lisa Steinberg | Posted 05.23.2012

Lisa Steinberg

Summer is here and for most it means the beach, vacation, late nights, and fun. For me, it is the chance to relish some of my favorite, most-anticipated show returns that have left me twisting in the wind after their previous season finales.

This Year's Top 10 Summer Camp Must-Haves

Women & Co | Posted 05.22.2012

Women & Co

I reached out to my network of savvy mom friends for a mini focus group and curated this list of top 10 must-haves for camp this summer.

Secrets For Better Grilling

The Daily Meal | Posted 05.22.2012

The Daily Meal

Whether you fall on the "grilling is so easy" or the "I still end up with burned food" side of skills, it never hurts to learn a few tricks from the pros.

Is Your Ex Letting The Kids Watch Too Much TV? How To Deal

Common Sense Media | Posted 05.21.2012

Common Sense Media

"Is it that bad to let your kids watch Aliens?" My ex-husband posed this question to me -- and he was dead serious. Did I mention that our kids are 6 and 8?

Tips For Making The Perfect Hot Dog

The Daily Meal | Posted 05.21.2012

The Daily Meal

Ball games, barbecues and boardwalks all share one very tasty link -- the hot dog. Yet, there are lots of ways to prepare this most crowd-pleasing of treats.

Best U.S. Beaches For A Barbecue

Posted 05.17.2012

Perhaps nothing is more associated with Memorial Day than a good old fashioned barbecue to kick off the warm summer months. While these are usually th...

'Psycho,' 'Wizard Of Oz' And More This Summer In Bryant Park

Posted 05.14.2012

Sure, there won't be beer or wine, and you likely won't have the chance to heckle Glenn Beck like last year, but this summer's lineup for Bryant Park'...