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Ticks seem to get worse every year, especially as the weather warms up. Whether you are hiking in the woods, walking the dog around the neighborhood, or just doing yard work, it’s surprisingly easy to pick up a tick without realizing it. The good news is there are a few simple habits that can help protect both you and your pets.
Category: Summer
Packing for a Summer Vacation Sounds Easy
Packing for a summer vacation sounds easy until you’re staring at an open suitcase wondering how it filled up so fast. The goal is simple: bring what you will actually use and skip the “just in case” stuff.
Getting Your Home Ready for Summer
Getting your home ready for summer does not have to be a big production. A few simple steps now can make the warmer months a lot more comfortable (and even save you some money).
Eleven Ways to Keep Your Cool When it is Steaming Hot Outside
Staying cool during a heat wave can feel like an uphill battle. When the temperature soars and it feels like you are melting, it is important to know some effective ways to beat the heat. Here are some tips to help you stay cool when the weather is anything but.
Cool Summer Drinks
Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer day than lingering over any liquid served to you over ice. When organizing backyard gatherings, though, how often are drinks the last item to spark your creativity? Rather than the standard iced tea and lemonade, let us put on our thinking caps and explore cool summer drinks.
The Dog Days of Summer
Has it been hot enough for you? Ask friends about the meaning of the “dog days of summer”, and they will probably respond with something along the lines of “It is when it is too hot and humid in July and August for dogs to be comfortable outside.” Well, you know what? They are wrong.
Happy summer reading!
One of the best summer activities is reading, whether at the beach, on your deck, or in your air-conditioned bedroom.
How to choose what to read? Of course, you can check the bestseller lists, but for lesser-known gems, seek out your local, independent book seller for recommendations and support a local business. https://www.indiebound.org
The Ultimate BBQ Planning Lists
Ah, summer … when “the livin’ is easy …”, who does not love cooking outdoors? Will you be hosting a barbeque for a crowd this season? There are still many weekends of beautiful weather remaining to host one. If you are planning a gathering, here are some useful sites:
Organize Your Children’s School Records
This may be an ideal time to organize your children’s school records before they head back to school, whether it be in person or virtual for the upcoming academic year.
How to Avoid Sunburn and Dehydration
August is one of the hottest months of the year in any area of the country, including New England. Here are some ways to stay safe and cool as well as ways to avoid sunburn and dehydration while soaking up the rays at the beach.
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