5 Cool Camps For Adventurous Kids


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Adventure Camps For Kids

Ninety-two days until Summer! The dog days of Summer may seem far off, but that last school bell will ring before you know it and mama needs something to keep the kids occupied while class is out of session. Keep reading for five extra awesome Summer camps for curious tots. Read more

Braised Chicken With Tomatoes: Perfect For Between Seasons


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Slow Cooker Recipe For Braised Chicken With Summer Tomatoes

This month, I've shifted my focus from Summer cookout food to something a little more soothing, but amidst a San Francisco Indian Summer, I'm not quite ready to plunge into full-blown Fall fare just yet. So in addition to treasuring those timeless staples, I've also looked for recipes that fall (pardon the pun) right in between those two seasons. One such gem is this slow-cooked dish of chicken Read more

In Season: Okra


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Cooking Okra

Today at the farmers market, the okra looked so fresh that I simply had to buy some. Right now is the perfect time to purchase a seasonal ingredient like okra, which is only available through early Fall. The folks at Padao Farms, the stand where I got the beloved green pods, gave me a few tips for picking the vegetable. Keep reading to get pointers for selecting okra. Read more

Food Preserving Facts: Do You Have Them in the Can?


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Food Preserving Guidelines

For every minute that I cling more desperately to the idea of Summer produce, I can feel it further slipping away. My soon-to-be saving grace? A frenzy of food preservation as the days get shorter and the nights grow colder. Who knows; perhaps I'll host a canning and pickling party or make a fruit jam of my own! But before I share ideas and recipes with you, I want to find out just how versed you Read more

Picture It: A Labor Day Parade


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Pictures of West Indian-American Day Parade

A festively dressed woman takes a break during the West Indian-American Day Parade yesterday, in Brooklyn. Two million spectators were expected at the annual Carnival-like event held on Labor Day each year to celebrate Caribbean culture. Unfortunately, violence amid the festivities meant it wasn't a happy holiday for all, but the over-the-top music, food, and outfits made it a fun day for most. Read more

Kiss Summer Goodbye With Cute Music Festival Couples


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Cute Couples at Summer Music Festivals

Summer is coming to a close, so now's the time to enjoy some jams and soak up those last sunny rays at the seasonal music festivals wrapping up over the next few weeks. Whether you go with a new boyfriend, bring along a longtime love, or meet a new guy in the beer line, there's something about the music, booze, and sun of a Summer fest that sets the mood for romance. Let's look back at some of Read more

5 Ways to Heat Up Your End of Summer Romance


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5 Ways to Heat Up Your End of Summer Romance

Nothing's more seasonably appropriate than a Summer fling. But with Labor Day here, the sun is setting on this romantic time of year. Whether you're in a long-term relationship that's seen many Summers, or in the midst of a budding romance, check out five ways to keep Summer lovin' hot for as long as possible. Skip PJs on a warm night: When night falls on one of the few scorchers we inevitably Read more

Tell Us Your Summer Love Story


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Summer Love Stories

It's Labor Day, which means it's time to reminisce about this Summer's best moments and other sunny seasons past before we cozy up to Fall. And if there's one thing that could have given you a Summer to remember, it's a steamy romance! There are all types of Summer romances, from a hot and heavy fling to the beginning of a long-term relationship. It was during the post-college-graduation warm Read more

Heidi Klum Wishes She Could Sunbathe Topless in America


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Heidi Klum Likes Sunbathing Topless

Heidi Klum confessed she likes to sunbathe topless last night on The Tonight Show. The supermodel reminded us that she is European after all, explaining that she brings more bathing suit bottoms than tops on vacations — except when she comes to America. While Heidi once tried to go topless in Phoenix, hoping to avoid tan lines, she found herself in trouble. Jay Leno couldn't help himself, Read more