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The cautious among us still spend a good majority of our downtime at home. That makes finding interesting date ideas slightly more challenging.

From what it looks like the parent company of Slip 'N Slide knew it was coming, they saw sales double for 10 consecutive days in late April and were forced to quit taking orders online so they could conserve stock.

As I blended ingredients he leaned in to check my work for quality. Oh my gosh, my cat is turning into a fuzzier, but still yellow-haired, Gordon Ramsey.

It's no secret: One of the most popular past-times right now is playing video games. Lately, the one I'm most addicted to is one of the simplest.

It's a mile of relaxation in beautiful Central Texas.

Sometimes we take the towns we live in for granted. We don't always realize the charm they have for, say, road trippers from OTHER towns passing through.

We can still find many joyful ways to "summer" this summer--despite the struggles. And perhaps even be surprised by new ones.

There's sweet & tart currants, succulent raspberries, and beautiful blackberries growing wild around our area. You can even go blueberry picking in East Texas.

Dreaming of the ocean lately? I am. Add a road trip, white sand beaches, and pina coladas, & I'm ready to go. You?
In the meantime, how about a photo journey?

Whether it's catching fireflies, making homemade lemonade, night swimming, or stargazing--or enjoying beers with BBQ, there's many ways to celebrate summer.

Need a mental break? If it's been awhile since you've read a book, now is a great time. There's tons of free options available--for both adults and kids.

Her photos of monkey pancakes, Minnie-inspired lunches, and VIP'S made out of pesto are funny, lovely, and delicious. Here are her artistic, edible creations...