Easy, cheap kids' party: Fall backyard shindig or beach bash

As the days grow cooler, now's the perfect time for a backyard fall bash. And who knows--with Indian summer, we still may get a few summery days. Why not celebrate with a backyard bash or beach party? Here's an easy cheap kids' party plan for children in preschool to middle elementary. read more

Easy, cheap kids' party: Farewell to summer backyard shindig, beach bash

The lazy days of summer are winding down. If your kids aren't back to school already, they will be soon. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, signals the last official hurrah of summer. Why not round out the holiday out with a backyard bash or beach party? Here's an easy cheap kids' party plan for children in preschool to middle elementary. Use this plan for an earth day party, too.  Easy, cheap kids' party: Farewell to summer backyard shindig or beach bash

Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning- Summer Heat Tips

Meteorologists are comparing summer 2012 in Michigan to 1988. In 1988, it was 90-plus for weeks with no rain. I felt every degree of it because I was 8-9 months pregnant and living in an upstairs apartment with no air conditioning. We have never had a central air conditioning unit. For most of our 25-year married life, we survived summer heat without air conditioning period. We bought two small portable window units last year, but for over two decades we managed to stay cool without an air conditioner. Here's how. 'Heat Dome' Survival Without Air Conditioning

Summer Cat Care Tips

Healthy Summer Cat Care Tips to Keep Kitty Cool
Cats and other furry mammals are rumored not to feel the heat in summer. It has been said that a cat's fur insulates him from the heat. This is just an old wives tale. Cats not only feel the heat, they suffer the same health issues in summer as humans.
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Keep Cool Without AC

Keep Your Home Cool This Summer the 'Green' Way Without Air Conditioning
Tips for keeping it cool in your house without air conditioning. View more »