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The Chill Host's Guide to Summer Entertaining
A cookout should be fun for everyone, including you-the lovely, thoughtful person who invited folks over for great food and company. Just read this story and pick out the bits you need. You know the rest: Keep the grill fired up and carry on.

TRAVEL PLAN THE ULTIMATE (UNCROWDED!) SUMMER TRIP
During the height of tourist season, summer vacation can feel like a full-contact sport. Here's how to bypass the hordes and take a trip that leaves you relaxed, not raggedy.

NERDING OUT PLANT POWERS
The greenery all around us is way smarter than we realize.

MONEY 5 THINGS CREDIT SCORE EXPERTS WANT YOU TO KNOW
For one, the so-called perfect target number doesn't really need to be the goal. Also: Credit card limits are kinda tricky!

HEALTH Let's Talk About Your Pelvic Floor! Again!
It supports vital organs, it stabilizes your core-and it's often misunderstood. We're giving this critical muscle group the explainer it deserves.

Modern Manners Advice for Your Social Quandaries
IDA ASKS...My neighbors' kids, ages 9 and 6, have made a habit of playing in my front yard. I let it happen for a bit, thinking it was going to be temporary, but it has become very frequent-and irritating and loud. I've talked to the kids and the parents, and they still come back. I don't want to be known as the cranky neighbor. How do I get them to stop?

PETS SPLISH, SPLASH
Before you let your pup dive into the deep end, read these tips to help her get on swimmingly in the water.

THINGS COOKS KNOW FRESH & FRUITY
Crumbles and crisps, grunts and slumps! These jammy baked desserts are some of summer's greatest pleasures. But what's the difference? And what's the best fruit for a pandowdy? Read on!

DRINKING WITH JENNA Pitcher This
Want to throw a party and not have to play bartender all night? Just mix up one of these fruit-forward, big-batch cocktails in advance.

CLEAN THIS Gas & Charcoal Grills
Contrary to popular belief, lingering crud on your grates is not there to add flavor to your next batch of burgers. Let's scrub those racks-and everything else.

SWEET THING RASPBERRY-MANGO ICE CREAM CAKE
Serve up a slice of summer with this stunning (but easy to make!) treat.

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