Summer Season

Get ready for summer with our barbecue ideas, summer skin-care tips, vacation ideas and advice and more.

What Does Summer Mean to You?

Juicy burgers off the grill. Ice-cold drinks. Lazy days by the pool. Outdoor activities and family vacations. Get ready for summer with our fun ideas and stay-well tips.

Fun in the Sun

Summer Safety
Keep Your Kids Safe This Summer
7 First-Aid Standbys You Should Never Use
Swimming Pool Safety
Beware the Dog Bite
Quiz: Summer Safety

The Less-Stress Family Vacation

Hassle-free hints on traveling with kids.

Cool Tips for Your Summer Workout

Don't let the heat slow down your routine

Picnic the Healthy Way

17 ways to go beyond fried chicken and potato salad

Wow, What an Eco-Trip!

They're guilt-free, wild, and unique -- what's not to love about an eco-vacation?

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1 See Into Your Health Future
How your lifestyle will affect your appearance.
2 Smart Back-to-School Health Solutions
Hitting the books shouldn’t hurt. Help your favorite student get an A+ in health.
3 Very Cool Summer Wines: Rosé and Riesling
Light and crisp, Rosé and Riesling are perfect for sipping in the sunshine.
4 Basil-Stuffed Steak
Fresh herbs make this juicy steak irresistible.
5 Campfire Potatoes
Onion, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce combine to make a super side dish for any grilled meat.
6 Grilled Vegetable Potato Skins
Packed with veggies, this dish is already healthy. For even lighter fare use low-fat dressing and reduced-fat cheese.
7 Pork Fajita Salad
For a refreshing take on fajitas, try this savory salad.
8 Pasta Salad With Steak
This tangy pasta salad is a complete meal when topped with juicy sirloin.
9 Avocado-Mango Salad with Fresh Cheese and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (
This salad's combination of textures, tastes and colors makes it a culinary triumph.

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— William Butler Yeats

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