As summer ends, there are a lot of things to do still…

Although children all count down the days until summer vacation, a few weeks later they are all bored out of their minds, climbing up the walls, and desperately trying to fight off those hot-summer blues. The good news is, there IS a cure!

A good way to make sand castle (on the beach).

Hurry! We still have time! Get off the couch, turn off the television, and get outside!

From Debi’s collection of short stories, Sweet Tea and Tumbleweeds, Tall Tales and Two Faces comes this delightful story about the simple joys of growing up in Texas.

Many of us have to balance demanding working schedules, busy children, and a long list of “good weather” chores to be done around the house.

We all need a place to go to, to get away from it all. Do you have a quiet little place?

Derek Hart, a native of an area where temperatures often reached 100 degrees from June to September, gives suggestions for dealing with the heat of summer.

Ah, the dog days of summer are upon us, a time when many spend long days at the beach soaking up the sun, frolicking in ocean waves or lounging poolside. Make your summer excursions even more enjoyable…“green” your gear!

Who needs the lure of exotic getaways when summertime “molting” works so well?