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8 Things to Do With Bored Kids
From photo scavenger hunts to homemade playdough, try these wholesome boredom busters for kids at home with nothing to do.
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Make the most of summer sweet corn with these 10 vegetarian recipes
Here you’ll find our favorite ways to enjoy this summer staple.
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Stunning aerial shot wins Landscape Photographer of the Year Award
There are no trees in the winning shots, but it's still a stirring series of photos.
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8 slow fashion dresses for spring and summer
Ethically sourced dresses for this spring, summer and many more sunny days to come.
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I'm opting for a 'slow parenting' summer
Rather than fill my kids' eight short weeks of vacation with extracurricular activities to keep them busy, I'm going to keep the calendar as empty as possible, leaving room for adventure, spontaneity,...
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Super easy vegan fudgsicles (recipe)
Homemade popsicles are one of my favorite summer treats, particularly when it’s too hot to bake or cook.
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Psychedelic twisting tunnel is a new summer pavilion
This year's specially designed and built pavilion looks like a colourful worm on the ground.
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10 barbecue foods dangerous for pets
From ribs and onions to chips and corn, these barbecue-friendly foods can be cruel to dogs and cats.
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This surprising summer danger for cats is easy to prevent
Cats are agile and smart, but they frequently fall victim to this counterintuitive phenomenon during the warmer months.
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The Tinkering School is where kids go to build marvelous things
Not your typical summer camp, the Tinkering School is a place where kids can push the limits of what's generally considered dangerous by our society and become confident in themselves.
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3 easy natural treatments for sunburns
Soothe the itching and pain of a sunburn with these one-ingredient remedies.
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5 tips for having fun outside with kids
The key to successful outdoor adventures with young children is planning. A little effort can go a long ways.
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No A/C for me! Bring on the summer heat
After months of cold Canadian weather, I greet the summer heat with open arms, even if it's uncomfortable at times.
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Why the rush to get back to school?
Summer vacation may not include reading, math, and spelling, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. With long, lazy days comes other opportunities for learning.
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Shade plants that will bloom right now
Here are a few shade plants that will add end-of-summer colour to your shady patches.
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Summertime means heading to the shore, in both town and country
Katherine lives in rural Ontario. Margaret lives in New York City. The way they enjoy their summers is bound to be drastically different.
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An ode to the skinny dip
A daring nighttime escapade has become a permanent tradition for the women of my family.
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Creamy coconut chai popsicles (vegan)
I decided to create this recipe to combine two of my very favorite things: chai and popsicles.
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How to freeze summer vegetables
There’s no need to resort to insipid produce from across the globe once the local growing season has ended.
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Canning tomatoes: a late-summer task that's deeply satisfying
Whenever September rolls around, it means the time has come to tackle a mountain of tomatoes, prepping them for winter eating.
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Keep your kids (and yourself) safe in the sun with the EWG Guide to Sunscreens
Your sunscreen may be doing more harm than good, as some 75% of sunscreens either fail to live up to their claims or contain sketchy ingredients.
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What’s happening to the fireflies?
Noticing fewer fireflies? You’re not alone; here's why and why it matters.
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Simple paper sensor tells you when to get out of the sun
The sensor could help people avoid sunburns from too much summer sun.
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The strawberry full moon makes this summer solstice a super rare thing
This year the heavenly bodies seem to have conspired to sweeten the pot with an event we haven’t seen in 70 years.
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It's going to be a 'slow parenting' kind of summer
Without an activity-filled schedule, my kids and I will be free to do what we please for the next ten weeks, complete with plenty of beneficial boredom.
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5 outdoor activities that will connect kids with nature
Kids love insects, dirt, and water, which is why these activities will keep them entertained for hours this summer, while teaching them a lot about the natural world.
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6 glorious benefits of sweating
From eliminating toxic elements to fighting pathogens, here's a lesson in looking at the bright side.
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MANDA Organic Sun Paste is the most unusual sunscreen I've ever tried
A true 'physical' sunblock, this paste is meant to be seen on your skin, which means there's no guesswork involved as to whether or not you're protected from the sun.
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NYC weather is inspiring giant cockroaches to take to the skies
It’s hot, it's humid, it's oppressive … and the city water bug cockroaches love it so much they’ve started to fly!
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6 DIY superfood-infused thirst quenchers
With fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs, these simple enhanced water recipes are perfect for making healthy flavor-packed refreshments.
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