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60 Days of Summer:
Festive Ideas for the Fourth of JulyBreezy Picnic FixesWhat's Your Vacation Style?Summer ShortcakeLast-Minute CenterpieceProtect Your Hair at the BeachMake Your Own Jam60 Easy Summer Projects for You and the KidsSummer Pet TipsSeashell CandlesOur Ultimate Summer Health GuideIce Cream SaverFun with LemonadeVisit Your Local Farmers' MarketOur 60 Best Summer Crafts, Including a Raffia Tote and HatFreezing Berries60 Summer Decorating IdeasBurger BasicsEasy Garden MakeoversBlueberry Topping for Ice CreamOur Best Ideas for the BeachEasy Outdoor ClotheslineMake Your Own Ice Cream at HomeEnjoy a Picnic in the ParkShow Us How You Have Summer Fun!How Sun-Smart Are You?In Season: CornUnique Sea Glass CraftsPeach PerfectionBerry ButterGet Charged for a Camping TripSummer Cupcakes You'll Love60 Ideas for Summer RelaxingPrinted Seashell SheetsTurn Your Tablecloth into a Picnic Basket Makeshift Salad SpinnerOrganize a Yard SaleEasy Frozen GranitaHow Well Do You Know Your Summer Foods?5 ways to Relax During Your Summer TripBeach Essential: A Portable Wind ScreenGrilled Cheese on the GrillFun with Tie-DyeSandcastles at the Beach -- and in Your KitchenPrepare an Easy Weekend Lunch for the Entire FamilySummer Scrapbooking IdeasGetaway: Plan a Road TripThrow an End-of-Summer BashMake a Tree SwingKeep Bees at BayNatural Bite and Sting RemediesFlower Arrangement in a SeashellThrow an Outdoor Movie Party and Test Your Pop Culture I.Q.!Smarter S'moresCoffee Cubes and Summer DrinksSundae SocialMake Summer Memories LastHost a Lobster FeastSay Farewell to Summer with a Picnic on the Beach
Relaxing Ideas
60 Beach Ideas:
Tic-Tac-TowelFlower Flip-FlopsSouvenir Sling ChairEasy Kids' Beach BagPortable WindscreenSand Castle CandlesBeach-Chair StrapShark and Beach CupcakesSeashell Soap DishHand-Towel Beach BagShell MirrorTicking Beach ChairFancy ShadesBeach Bucket CachepotsSea Glass MobilePicnic PlatesSimple SarongBeach Towel Tote BagSummer SkincareShell SheetsBeach Towel with PocketsEmbellished SandalsRipstop Towel Picnic BlanketVanilla-Pecan Sand CastleSand Castle Tool KitWaterproof Book CoversSea-Glass EarringsWashing ShellsBedside SeashellTowel PonchoRoll-Up Beach TowelSummer Skin and Health TipsSea-Glass BraceletBeach Body ScrubShower-Curtain Key RingPom-Pom Flip-FlopsRaffia Tote Bag and HatSand Bucket Angel Food CakeShell WreathWatering Can ShowerMesh Beach BagTerry Cloth Pillow CasesKids' Beach HatStrawberry ShelliesBeach Towel BagEmbellished Flip-FlopsSea-Glass-Tiled TrayProtective Hair TreatmentShell Wind ChimesShell-Covered PotsCustom Beach ToteSeashell KoalasNo-Slip StepsSeashell Mood Lighting Sea-Glass NecklaceSeashell NightlightPrinted Seashell PillowsKid Towel ToteTerry WrapShell Candles60 Ideas for Summer Relaxation:
Terry Cloth Pillow CasesMood MistsTic-Tac TowelTray ProtectorShower-Curtain Key RingSkin-Brightening MaskHandmade KiteProtective Hair TreatmentBeach Towel with PocketsTravel Cookout KitTerry WrapMagnetic Garden GlovesWaterproof BlanketOutdoor Yoga RoutinePortable WindscreenOrigami Picnic BasketBubble WandsChakra Balancing with Warm StonesWaterproof Book CoverStriped Picnic TableKeep Bees at BayHanging a HammockRoll-Up Beach TowelWeekend RevivalOutdoor CanopiesGarden StoolsCandle ChandeliersPaving Stone TableFestive Drink UmbrellasStriped TrayHanging LanternsDaily MeditationWraparound BenchPyramidal Pots Water FountainTablecloth WeightsLaminated TableclothTree SwingRaffia Tote Bag and HatWalking ToursCustom Table and UmbrellaConverted CotTiki-Torch AnchorsBamboo Fishing PoleBite and Sting RemediesOutdoor Shower ScreenBeach Body ScrubRipstop Towel Picnic BlanketVersatile StoolsCustom-Made CushionsCane-Top TableWatering Can ShowerEye-Soothing TreatmentsStrategy for a Summer PicnicLight BottlesNatural ManicureLeafy Sunroom PillowsNapkin-Folded Pillow CasesVellum ShieldsAt-Home Spa GetawaySummer Yoga Workout60 Summer Good Things:
Prevent Ice Cream DripsBamboo CandlesGarden ProtectorRadish MiceStriped TrayBerry SpreadLantern InvitationsRope CoastersRefrigerator-Brewed Iced TeaFlower Votive DisplaysRiver Rock PaperweightsSeasoned Salt BlendsSilk-Flower Party LightsCheery Paper Fruit CupsNautical Flag GarlandStriped Picnic TableCork-Lined Serving TrayPersonalized VotivesIcy VodkaGrilled Vegetable RackNatural Ant RepellentSteadying KabobsPoison Ivy IdentificationPaving-Stone Table Easy Melon SorbetFlowerpot ServersEasy Cheese SpreadNatural Elements CenterpieceBottle WrapIce Cream SaverPinwheel NapkinsKeeping Bees at Bay: Food GuardsWashing ShellsHerbal SodaIce Cream Scoop on a StickFire-and-Water CenterpieceFlavorful SkewersIced-Tea SyrupsQuick Jar CoversMayonnaise Mix-InsGrilled Corn DiscsInvisible TrellisBlueberry Fabric StampsTablecloth WeightsTrick for Squeezing LemonsTiki-TorchesKids' Bamboo Fishing PolesPom-Pom Flip-FlopsEasy PicklesSundae Party Fortune-TellersStrawberry ToppingWillow Branch EdgingEasy Batik PrintsDried ParsleyNautilus Shell VaseChickpea NibbleCane-Top TableHow to Butter Corn in a JiffyShell SkewersNo-Waste Dressing60 Great Ideas for the Garden:
Tin ContainersWindowsill GardensBright ExposurePansies and ViolasSonorous Ceramic Water FeatureHanging Wire Baskets PlanterCreate a Place to RelaxPainted Hanging PotsPlant PlatformPrettier PlanterLilacsPots of All StripesHydrangeasClematisStrikingly EfficientClothespin Picket FencePurple CrocusesWillow Branch EdgingThe Ultimate Rose GardenEmbellished FlowerpotsInvisible TrellisDahlia Summer SunsetSimple Garden Water DishRustic TablePyramidal Pots Water FountainTiki Torch AnchorsEdible PansiesShell FlowerpotsHose StandSoil-Saving Plant ScreenEasy PlanterAging TerracottaBent WoodA Triumphant ArchwayPersonalized Herb PotsPail CachepotSummer BulbsRinsing Garden VegetablesMoss-Planted BowlsGarden StoolsGarden Shed Crate CabinetsFlowering HerbsWeathered Plastic PotsHomemade Water GaugeMint ChandelierFoldaway TrellisA Wider PerspectiveRely on Pots and PavingGeraniumsBark-Wrapped FlowerpotsGarden ProtectorNatural Plant MarkersBamboo TamerClearly Delineated GardenPotting ShedChalkboard PotsButtoned Plant SlingPebble PotsWindow Box AlternativeStacked PotsSummer Health Guide:
Sunburn SoothersAllergy ReliefSun SafeguardsSummer SnifflesHeatstroke HelpPost-Picnic Relief Banish BlistersSkin SaversHealthy HydrationSafe TravelsBug BalmsPoison ControlVacation and Memorykeeping Crafts:
Vacation Memory Shadow BoxesPersonalized PostcardsMemorabilia TinsNo-Glue ScrapbookCustomized JournalTravelogueMap Memory BoardTravel CollagesPicture-Frame Photo BoxAs-You-Go Vacation KeepsakeKids' Collector DeskSummer ScrapbookingPhotograph JewelryVintage Album CoversCollected Memories BookMemory Flip BookMemory QuiltBottle-Cap Magnets and ThumbtacksLabeled Photo FramesFamily-Tree Fan ChartPicture PillowInstant Photo AlbumEnvelope BooksBaby Face ClockPhoto CenterpiecePhoto CubesBirthday Memory BoxPhoto StickersDoily FrameRecipe BoxFirst Day Book Accordion GalleryPersonalized Magnets and TinsBaby Face ThumbtacksMartha's Method for Preserving Recipes and Home VideosVacation Memory JarFour-Day Spa Getaway at Home:
First Evening: Papaya Mask First Evening: Quinoa Salad Second Morning: Stay-Young Smoothie Second Morning: Toning Pilates Workout Second Afternoon: DIY Facial Massage Second Evening: Hoison-Glazed Cod with Bok Choy Second Evening: Natural Manicure Second Evening: Flow to Sleep Third Morning: Get Going Routine Third Morning: Fresh Muesli with Apple and Almonds Third Afternoon: DIY Eye Sootheing Mask Third Afternoon: Healthy Skin Recipe Third Afternoon: Power Yoga WorkoutSummer Colors:
Suede PillowTapestryBedskirtCurtain DividePainted PotsOmbre PillowcasePaper LanternSunset PaletteVotivesHoneydew PaletteGingham Floor PatternHow to Decorate with YellowPop of YellowPunch Up Your ClosetsEnliven a BookcasePop of ColorShades of the SeaDrive It Up the WallsSummer Centerpieces:
Figs-and-Vines CenterpieceCrudite CenterpieceFree-Floating CenterpieceBeach CenterpieceTropical Fruit CenterpieceCheckered Moss CenterpieceSand CenterpieceHerb CenterpieceParade of BloomsFresh-from-the-Garden CenterpieceHosta CenterpieceFire-and-Water CenterpieceSeascape CenterpiecesPhoto CenterpieceFireworks BloomsSea-Glass Crafts:
Sea-Glass EarringsSea-Glass TabletopSea-Glass PendantGlowing Sea-Glass VotivesSea-Glass NecklaceSea-Glass Tiled TraySea-Glass BraceletSea-Glass MobileWhere to Find Sea GlassSummer Organizing Tips:
Origami Picnic BasketGarage Organizing StationsSummer Tote OrganizerPocket Knives and MoreCar Trunk OrganizerPocket PalGardener's ApronCook's HelperShoe Bag OrganizerWaterproof BlanketPie ChartJob ChartGuest BasketsPortable ScreenFreezer LabelsFirst-Aid Kit for GardenersCar OrganizerCustom CoversTo-Do-List TagAs-You-Go Vacation Keepsake
Recipe Ideas
Blueberry Desserts:
Blueberry TartPeach-Blueberry CobblerIndividual Blueberry PiesBlueberry PieDouble Blueberry MuffinsBlueberry Crumb CakeBlueberry FoolBlueberry CrispLemon Blueberry TartBlueberry Mini TartsBlueberry and Buttermilk TartBlueberry BuckleIndividual Red, White, and Blueberry Layer CakesBlueberries with Maple Whipped CreamRed, White, and Blueberry TrifleBlueberry Bonanza BarsCheesecake with Blueberry ToppingMelon Berry BowlsFruit Pie with Crumb ToppingSummer ShortcakeBlueberry PopsBlueberry-Ginger PieGrape Gelatin with BlueberriesBlueberry Upside-Down CakeMixed Berry Salad with MintBerry Pound Cake with Whipped CreamIndividual Summer PuddingsMacerated Berry and Creme Fraiche ParfaitSummer Fruit SundaesBlueberry CrispFarmers' Market Produce:
Green TomatoesTomatillosSweet CornBeetsCucumbersTurnipsRed TomatoesGreen BeansCarrotsHeirlooms60 Ice Cream Treats:
Nectarine and Strawberry PopsWatermelon BombePB and J PopsSnowy Peak PopsChocolate-Ginger Bathing BeautiesStrawberry-Chocolate Ice Cream SandwichesTropical Sorbet TerrineMini Chocolate Chip Ice-Cream SandwichesRainbow Sorbet CakeTiramisu Ice Cream CakeStrawberry ShelliesAlmond Crunch Ice Cream CakeVanilla Pecan Sand CastleChocolate Chip ShipVanilla-Raspberry Sundaes with Spoon-Shaped CookiesSchool of Sherbet FishUltimate Malted Brownie SundaeCoconut BonbonsMalted Milk ShakesRocky Road SundaeBanana SplitIce Cream CupcakesClassic Ice Cream SandwichesPistachio SundaeBrownie-and-Peanut-Butter Ice Cream SandwichesCherry-Vanilla Milk Shake with Root Beer GranitaInside-Out Strawberry Ice-Cream CakeCaramel Apple SundaeFrozen AffogatoIce Cream and Mixed-Berry PopsStrawberry and Pistachio Ice-Cream CakeNeapolitan SundaeIce Cream with Rum-Raisin SauceMexican Ice Cream Sundaes with Cinnamon-Chocolate SauceBanana Split BombeBlack Forest ShakeCoconut Cream SandwichesStrawberry ShakeBananas FosterAffogatoWalnut Dacquoises with Honey-Walnut Ice CreamTropical-Fruit Skewers with Green-Tea Ice CreamPistachio BonbonsRaspberry-Lime FreezeBrown Cow FloatStrawberry Pink SplitStrawberry-Rhubarb SundaesBlack-and-White Ice Cream TartMexican SnowballsButterscotch Banana SplitsAlmond Brittle SundaeCoffee Ice CreamWhite Peach SherbetTie Dye PopsHazelnut GelatoGinger Crisp Ice Cream SandwichesMocha TartufoGinger Cookie-Sorbet SandwichesSea Turtle Ice Cream CakeCherry Chocolate-Chunk Ice Cream60 Summer Side Dishes:
Creamy ColeslawTomato and Red Onion SaladSummer Herb Potato SaladAll-American Potato SaladSummery Salad with VegetablesTomato Salad with Parsley VinaigretteTomato and Goat-Cheese Salad with Basil VinaigretteThree-Bean Salad with VinaigretteSugar Snap Peas with OreganoArugula and Radish SaladCorn SaladRomaine, Avocado, and Corn SaladFive-Bean SaladBeefsteak Tomato SaladSummer Platter SaladCreamed CornSummer Corn and Rice PilafCorn FrittersSweet-and-Spicy Bread-and-Butter PicklesFried Green TomatoesGrilled VegetablesMixed Grilled VegetablesMexican Grilled CornGrilled Eggplant in Pomegranate DressingGrilled Corn SaladCoal-Roasted Mushrooms with MintGrilled Corn and Tomato SaladNew Potato SaladTangy Potato Salad with ScallionsNew Potatoes with Ginger and MintRed Bliss Potato Salad with Blue Cheese, Bacon, and ChivesCreamy Pasta Salad with CeleryOrzo and Zucchini SaladWarm German Potato SaladMacaroni and Potato SaladWhole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables and LemonString Bean, Arugula, and Pasta SaladMinestrone SaladRoasted Fingerling and Tomato Salad with Green Beans and ArugulaArugula, Potato, and Green-Bean Salad with Creamy Walnut DressingSummer Bread SaladMacaroni SaladWarm Potato-Veggie SaladSour SlawGrilled Eggplant with Yogurt SauceSummer Squash Lattice TartWild Rice SaladBeet and Tomato SaladTomato and Grilled-Bread SaladSummer SuccotashGrilled Tomatoes with YogurtZucchini Fritters with Yogurt-Dill SauceZucchini Ribbons with MintChopped Tomato Salad With Toasted GarlicBoston Lettuce and Cucumber SaladTomato-Potato Salad with BasilPickled Zucchini RibbonsMinted Watermelon SaladHeirloom Tomato and Watermelon SaladChopped Summer SaladPasta Salads:
Emeril's Macaroni SaladString Bean, Arugula, and Pasta SaladOrecchiette with Mushrooms, Radicchio, and GorgonzolaGemelli with Tomatoes, Olives, and RicottaCreamy Pasta Salad with CeleryPasta Salad with Roasted BroccoliGreek-Style PastaPasta Salad with Feta and Snow PeasHerbed Pasta SaladMinestrone SaladWhole-Wheat Pasta with Vegetables and LemonMacaroni and Potato Salad60 Summer Drinks:
Watermelon BlasterThe Hula CoolaRhubarb Iced TeaStrawberry LemonadeClassic LemonadeHoneydew Granita SpritzerStrawberry PunchBerry Blend JuiceCucumber LimeadeSparkling LimeadeStrawberry Hibiscus-Tea LemonadeLemon Verbena LemonadeSaffron OrangeadePink Grapefruit "Margaritas"Pink LemonadeFrozen Peach MargaritasRaspberry LemonadeLemon Whiskey SoursFresh Yellow-Tomato Bloody Mary Paloma CoolerTequila SunrisePeach JulepsWatermelon LimeadePeach and Rosemary SpritzersBerry SpritzerHoney Ruby Red Grapefruitade Hibiscus Honey Iced TeaTropical Ginger PunchThyme LemonadeCoconut MargaritaLemon ShandiesSummer SangriaProsecco SangriaHoneydew MojitosWatermelon-Basil MargaritasMulled White-Wine SangriaWatermelon MojitoPunchy CocktailCherry JulepRed SangriaBing Cherry MojitosMint, Cucumber, and Vodka CocktailsPineapple-Rum CocktailSouthern Comfort PunchCucumber-Ginger FizzesCaipirinha LimeadeFrozen Bloody MarysPerfect MargaritasPina ColadaPimm's CupChampagne PunchPineapple and Mango Rum CocktailsPink Salty DogCaipirinhaBloody MaryWhiskey SourBlue ParrotRum PunchBlood Orange Martini60 Berry Desserts:
Summer Berry CobblerBlackberry-Cornmeal CakeBlueberry Bonanza BarsRaspberry Custard PieRaspberry Ice Cream CakeBlackberry PuffsMixed Berry Salad with MintStrawberry Tart with CreamStrawberry CakeStrawberries with Mint Whipped CreamBlueberries with Maple Whipped CreamVanilla-Roasted Peaches with RaspberriesStrawberry TartBlueberry CrispPeach-Raspberry ClafoutiStrawberry Cream CakeCream Puffs with Lemon Mousse and Blueberry SauceRaspberry BuckleBlueberry TartIce Cream and Blueberry PopsZabaglione with Fresh Peaches and RaspberriesMango-and-Raspberry CrispFruit Pie with Crumb ToppingButtermilk Pie with Raspberry SauceRaspberry Meringue "Mess"Blueberry and Buttermilk TartCheesecake with Blueberry ToppingBlueberry Crumb CakeBlueberry PieGingered Blackberry and Black Plum ShortcakesBlackberry-Almond Shortbread SquaresBlackberry Crumb BarsBlackberry FoolsBlackberry CrumblesBlueberry FoolPistachio-Raspberry Tea CakesStrawberry TartletsGrand Raspberry TrifleRaspberry TurnoversRaspberry Plum Crumb TartFresh Raspberry Gelatin and Whipped CreamMeme's Blackberry CobblerBerry GruntCornmeal Crepes with Fresh Buttermilk Cheese and BlackberriesLemon-Berry Pudding CakesChilled Blueberry SoupBlackberry-Peach TrifleStrawberry GaletteAlmond-Cornmeal Strawberry ShortcakesBlackberry-Red Wine GelatinStrawberries with Mint Whipped CreamStrawberry Shortcake CookiesStrawberry Icebox PieBlueberry Upside-Down CakeStrawberry SlushStrawberry "Bandanna" TartRaspberry-Lime FreezeChocolate-Peppermint Tarts with Currants and BerriesVery Berry SundaeRaspberry Cream Sandwich CookiesRed, White, and Blue Desserts:
American Flag TartSummer ShortcakeFlag CupcakesFruited-Cheesecake FlagBerry Pound Cake with Whipped CreamRed, White, and Blueberry TrifleMixed Berry TerrineStar-Spangled ShortcakeMixed Berry Salad with MintRed, White, and Blue ParfaitsRed, White, and Blueberry Cheesecake TartFourth of July CupcakesRed, White, and Blue TartsIndividual Summer PuddingsIndividual Red, White, and Blueberry Layer CakesMacerated Berry and Creme Fraiche ParfaitVanilla Cabinets with Fresh FruitFlag Sheet CakePavlovaVacherin with Whipped Cream and Mixed BerriesBerry CupcakesFlag CookiesRed, White, and Blue StarsVanilla-Raspberry SundaesSummer Corn Recipes:
Corn on the Cob with Cheesy ButterGrilled Corn with Chili Powder and LimeCorn on the Cob with Lime and Melted ButterGrilled Corn on the CobTomatoes Stuffed with Corn SaladCorn-Stuffed Poblano ChilesWhite-Cheddar Corn ChowderChilled Corn and Crayfish Soup with Creme FraicheCorn Dip with Tomatoes and BasilMexican Corn CakesGreen Bean, Corn, and Tomato SaladRomaine, Avocado, and Corn SaladSummer Corn and Rice PilafSpinach and Grilled Corn SaladSpicy Corn and PeppersCorn RelishCorn SaladCreamed Corn with ParmesanGrilled Corn SaladMario Bosquez's Corn PuddingGrilled Chicken and Corn Lettuce WrapsOrzo with Chicken, Corn, and Green BeansPenne with Lobster, Corn, Zucchini, and ArugalaPulled Chicken and Corn TamalesShrimp and Corn TacosChilled Corn and Crab SaladCorn and Couscous SaladEdamame Corn ChowderSummer Menus
No-Cook Summer Recipes:
Blender GazpachoChilled Avocado SoupCold Southwestern Corn and Shrimp SoupSpicy Tuna TartareHomemade HummusChilled Cucumber, Basil, and Mint SoupHam-and-Apple Wraps with DipAsian Rotisserie Chicken SaladCherry Tomato SaladItalian PanzanellaSouthwest-Style Scallop Seviche SaladBaby Greens with Tuna and Mixed VegetablesSpinach SaladAsian Noodle Salad with Chicken and CilantroZucchini and Chicken SaladWhite-Bean Salad with Zucchini and ParmesanCantaloupe and Avocado Salad with Honey-Lime DressingSouthwestern Chicken WrapsTuna Nicoise SandwichTaco-Salad Wraps Shrimp Roll Turkey Sandwich with Herbed Farmer Cheese, Sprouts, and TomatoTomato Gazpacho with Prosciutto-Mozzarella SandwichesSpiced Avocado SandwichPressed Salami SandwichesMalted Milk ShakeChocolate-Ricotta Icebox CakeBlack-and-White Ice Cream TartChocolate-Mint Icebox CakeNo-Bake Chocolate and Peanut Butter Oatmeal BarsNo-Bake Chocolate-Crust CheesecakeChocolate Whole-Wheat Biscuit CakeBlackberry FoolPeanut Butter TartTiramisu SundaesPeaches:
Watercress, Endive, and Grilled-Peach SaladStuffed Tomatoes with Peaches, Corn, Cucumbers, and BasilPeach Icebox CakeGrilled Chicken and Peach KebabsGinger ChickenPeach and Red-Onion Relish with Grilled Pork ChopsHot-and-Spicy Chicken with PeachesGrilled Pork Chops with Peach-Tomato Barbecue SauceBarbecued Chicken BreastsMinted Peach and Tomato SaladVanilla-Roasted Peaches with RaspberriesPeach and Buttermilk SherbetPeach and Creme Fraiche PieFresh-Peach Drop CookiesPeach BucklePeaches with Honey SyrupPeach and Blueberry CobblerWhite Peach JuicePeach-Rosemary JamWhite SangriaPeach Margaritas with Peach WedgesPeach ChutneyCherry, Peach, Apricot, and Plum Desserts:
Fresh Cherry TartTiny Cherry and Almond Tea CakesCherry IceSweet Cherry PieSour-Cherry Pistachio CrispCherry Sheet CakeCherry ClafoutiPoached Cherries with RicottaSour Cherry Crumb CakesSour Cherry Slab PiePeach-and-Basil CrumblesPeach and Cornmeal Upside-Down CakePeach-Blueberry CobblerPeach and Buttermilk SherbetNectarine ShortcakesVanilla-Roasted Peaches with RaspberriesBaked Nectarines with PistachiosPeach and Creme Fraiche PieCaramelized Peach MelbaPeach ShortcakesHazelnut Frangipane Tart with Apricots and Softly Whipped Creme FraicheOld-Fashioned Tapioca with Sauteed NectarinesBaked Stuffed ApricotsIndividual Apricot TartsApricot-Almond CobblerFrank and Jerome's Apricot TartCaramelized Apricots with Almond CreamBroiled Apricots with Ginger Whipped CreamApricot Chiffon PiePlum-and-Port CrostataHoney-Roasted Plums with Mascarpone Cream and BrittleGingered Blackberry and Black Plum ShortcakesPlum GaletteHoney-Roasted PlumsPlum CrumbleOpen-Face Plum CakePlum Upside-Down CakeBroiled Plums With Mascarpone CreamChilled Plum and Berry SoupSugared Pluots on Crisp Anise-Scented PhylloSummer Salads:
Zucchini-and-Chicken SaladRoasted Fingerling and Tomato Salad with Green Beans and ArugulaSirloin Salad with CilantroSmoked-Salmon Cobb SaladGrilled Vegetable SaladFlank Steak and Arugula SaladTaco SaladAsian Rotisserie Chicken SaladNavy Bean NicoiseSalmon Salad with Parsley and CapersWilted Spinach Salad with ChickpeasShrimp and White-Bean SaladTuna, Avocado, and Romaine SaladChickpea Salad with Buttermilk DressingWatercress, Endive, and Grilled-Peach SaladGrilled Chicken Cobb SaladGrilled Onion SaladButter-Lettuce Salad with Poached Salmon and HerbsBaby Spinach Salad with TunaChicken Caesar SaladOur Best Summer Appetizers:
Prosciutto-Basil CrostiniMarinated MozzarellaFlatbread Topped with Mint, Feta, and LambEggplant and Mint BruschettaBacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles with Spicy Dipping SauceSpring Rolls with Carrot-Ginger Dipping SauceArtichoke BruschettaChicken Satay with Peanut-Chutney SauceSweet Onion DipMediterranean CrostiniSalt-and-Pepper Shrimp with AioliPita Crisps with Feta-Radish SpreadRoasted Pepper, Feta, and Basil BruschettaSpicy Red-Pepper-and-Walnut DipGrilled Shiitake Mushrooms on Rosemary SkewersCrab Salad CanapesSmoked Trout on PumpernickelArtichoke DipHot Spinach DipZucchini Rounds with Roasted Tomatoes
Project and Party Ideas
60 Outdoor Party Ideas:
Butterfly Cocktail StrawsNautical-Inspired TableSundae PartyMessage-in-a-Bottle Place CardsPretty Paper LanternsFruit SpritzersLeaf CoastersFourth of July Pom-Poms and Table RunnerMix-and-Match NapkinsPretty Pitcher ArrangementDrink ParasolsPoolside PartyBandanna TableclothButterfly Party LanternsOrigami Napkin RingsPhoto CenterpieceForm and FunctionSplendor in the GrassOutdoor Movie PartyTakeaway BouquetsStamped Paper FansMoss CenterpieceFlower Votive DisplaysBackyard BrunchCourtyard Cocktail PartyPaving-Stone TableBottle Beauty HurricaneStar-Topped S'More SticksSouthern RomanceAvoid a Bottleneck at the BarTiki-Torch AnchorsRiver Rock PaperweightsFrozen VodkaBeach Bucket CenterpieceHanging Paper FlowersVellum ShieldsNautical-Themed GarlandFlowerpot ServersStriped Picnic TableCheery Paper Fruit PouchesFire-and-Water CenterpiecePaper LanternsRomantic Sunset PartyScalloped SacksFlash FreezeOrigami Votive WrapsHomegrown CenterpiecesKeep Candles GlowingNature-Inspired CenterpieceFruity Ice CubesRosemary CoalsWeighted TableclothCreate a Special Outdoor CenterpiecePerfect Silverware Pockets Birch Cake StandPeony and WickerOutdoor CanopyLight FantasticOutdoor CenterpieceLaminated Tablecloth60 Summer Crafts:
Embellished SandalsOilcloth Flower CoastersPaisley Drink CoversLeaf-Covered CandleholderBatik-Print Table Runner and NapkinsPatterned PotsRaffia Tote Bag and Straw HatPaper PinwheelsOilcloth Lunch BagsShell FlowerpotsPrinted Seashell PillowsRipstop Towel Picnic BlanketBirch Trivets and CoastersFestive Drink UmbrellasSand Dollar Night-LightEmbellished Flip FlopsEasy Sand CandlesBeach-Towel Tote BagRope CoastersStriped TrayBeach Towel with PocketsClamshell WreathTerry Cloth Pillow CasesDecorative Jam LabelsSeaside-Inspired Printed T-Shirts and SarongsLeafy TableclothPom-Pom Flip-FlopsBlock-Printing T-ShirtsHand-Towel Beach BagAppliqued Sea Star Tote BagPainted PotsWaterproof BlanketStraw FlowersRed, White, and Blue GarlandRaffia Cocktail SetPillowcase Tote BagOutdoor Shower ScreenSouvenir Beach ChairsFish PrintsBamboo Napkin RingsFireworks FansDyed Canvas SneakersOrigami Picnic BasketBandanna ApronMesh Beach BagEmbellished Straw SlippersPrinted Grocery ToteStar GlassesStar-Topped S'mores SticksYellow VotivesRubber-Stamped Place CardsPicture-Frame Silk ScreensBath Towels with Patterned TrimRoll-Up Beach TowelOutdoor Napkin HolderGingham Batik NapkinsPotato-Stamped T-ShirtTicking Beach ChairWaterproof Book CoversSeashell Napkins60 Summer Activities for Kids:
Chocolate-Ginger Bathing BeautiesWave Ware Picnic PlatesThrow an Obstacle-Course PartyButterfly CupcakesTic-Tac-TowelTemporary TattoosTree SwingSummer Ice Cream TreatsRock CraftsBlueberry Fabric StampBalloon FireworksOcean DioramaEasy Bird FeederSprinkler PartyBlender DrinksPainted SneakersNo-Glue ScrapbookKids' Travel KitBamboo Fishing PoleRubber Band Message BoardLollipop CupcakesPotato-Print Kids' ClothesIce PopsCanvas CheckerboardSponge BallCustomized JournalLunch LabelsClothespin PinwheelFish Bowl GelatinEasy Napkin CraftsCarnival PartyKids' Camp Luggage TagMake a KiteShark and Beach CupcakesKids' Paper FlowersTravel Keepsake Shadow BoxFlag CupcakesKids' Collector DeskFunny Summer HatsFlower Flip-FlopsSuperhero Cape TowelsShell Wind ChimesClay Jewelry and ThumbtacksHoliday LanternsCupcake FlagsToy BoatsSun PrintsPaper TopsBookworm GameCardboard Tube Space ShipBeachy Kids' Bath MittPuppet TheatreSeashell KoalasTie-Dye DesignsFancy ShadesBubble WandsTowel PonchoBeach Umbrella PopsDress-Up BoxBandanna Clothing Crafts60 Summer Decorating Ideas:
Sunroom PillowsRaffia Leaf Throw RugFlower Votive DisplaysBright Ideas for Any RoomCustom-Made Chaise CushionsOutdoor Dining SetupFloral Arrangement in a SeashellSummery Leaf -Shaped Table RunnerPunched Paper LuminariasPaper Lantern VaseShaded String LightsRope-Seat StoolsGarden-Print Stenciled TabletopOutdoor PillowsTiki-Torch AnchorsNautical KnobsShell VaseCasual-Modern Outdoor RoomOutdoor Canvas TableclothLight ColumnsSand CenterpieceNapkin-Folded Pillow CasesStriped Votive HoldersRaffia Window CurtainLight an Outdoor TableFloating CandlesCot ConversionNatural Elements CenterpieceHollywood Regency Outdoor RoomPacific Rim-Inspired RoomTole BasketsMood Lighting with ShellsVintage Cafe Chairs in a Pastel PaletteSilk-Flower Party LightsA Nature-Colored PaletteCane-Top TableOutdoor CanopyTree TableBamboo CandlesFour-Star Table Runner and Napkin TiesPotting ShedRaffia Place MatsCandle ChandelierSeashell LightsBandanna Table RunnerWraparound BenchOrigami LanternsStenciled PillowsHerb CenterpieceGarden GlowShell CandlesOmbre Linen Wall PanelsPaper Wind StreamerRope LampCoordinated ContainersFive-Panel ScreenLeaf-Print Canvas RugStamped StairsUpholstery Webbing RunnerStriped Picnic TableKids' Birthday Party Ideas:
Tea Party BirthdayFiesta Birthday PartySprinkler PartyTiny PartyCarnival PartyPolka-Dot PartySpace-Odyssey PartyBouncy PartyPixie Birthday PartyBaseball Birthday PartyObstacle Course PartyAnimal-Themed PartyPink PartyWacky PartyFlower Power PartySkateboard Birthday PartyMovie Star Birthday PartyInitial PartySpa-Themed Sleepover Birthday PartyTee-Off Birthday PartySeason-Themed PartyMessy PartyRock-Climbing PartyBandanna PartyWestern PartySummer Homekeeping Tips :
Line DryNatural Weed KillerCharcoal Grill TipsHomemade Water GaugeFreshening Up Outddor FuniturePie Chart Repairing a Torn ScreenMake Your Own ShadeHose Stand Metal ProtectorJam LabelsSummer Watering 101 Bucket Hose Storage Fold-Away TrellisNatural Sting StoppersMoving ChecklistWarm-Weather Energy TipsShell Crafts:
Shell CandlesSeashell Soap DishSeashell BookendsShell MirrorSeashell LightsClamshell WreathCandles in SeashellsSeashell PlanterSeashell KoalasShell ArtSeashell Night-LightShell FlowerpotsSeashell Mood LightingShell Wind ChimesSeashell Salt-and-Pepper DishesOcean DioramaShell- and Seahorse-Printed ClothingShell SkewersShell SheetsFlower Arrangement in a SeashellSeashell NapkinsSeashell- and Pebble-Sprayed StationeryPrinted Seashell PillowsWashing ShellsMussel Shell WreathNautilus Shell VaseDessert and a Movie:
Dessert and a MovieMovie SelectionSnacks and Desserts: Popcorn BallsPeach-Raspberry Slab PieChocolate Chunk BrowniesCitrus Sugar CookiesClassic LemonadeCaramel Apple SundaeSour Cherry PieReel AdviceSummer Scrapbooking Projects for Kids:
Envelope CollageRing-Bound BooksPocket BooksBooks Within a BookTreasure ChestsTravelogueSchool Days ScrapbookBirthday Memory BoxSummer ScrapbookKids' Scrapbooking TipsCollected-Memories BookAdd-On Envelope BooksEssential Scrapbooking Tools and MaterialsMartha's Summer Vacations:
Thermal-Energy Plant Herd of Sheep Martha Touring Thermal-Energy Plant Icelandic FlagIceland's President and WifeIcelandic Lobster DinnerMartha and ChefFourth of July in MaineMartha, Tim Robbins, and Susan SarandonMaine's Southwest HarborSharkey and FrancescaMatha's HomeMartha in PolandPoland ArchitectureBeautiful ChurchCoffee Break in PolandThe Mermaid of Warsaw Restoring PolandFlower GardenSunflowersPerfectly Patriotic Crafts:
Stars-and-Stripes Gazebo TrimStar MedallionFlag Cake-Stand MonumentStick-On StarsFour-Star Dining DecorationsRed, White, and Blue GarlandHoliday LanternsFireworks Table SettingFourth of July VotivesPatriotic FansPatriotic DoormatRed, White, and Blue Ribbon StarsClothespin PinwheelStriped Picnic TableDrink ParasolsPunched LuminariasStar GlassesEasy Sand CastlesPaper Wind StreamerCan-Do CansPatriotic Napkin RingsPatriotic Pockets3-D Paper Star DecorationsBandanna-Print Table RunnerU.S. Map ScrapbookStar GarlandStamped Bunting with StarsBandanna-Print InvitationsFood FlagsPatriotic VotivesCelebratory SetPatriotic Door MedallionFlag-Patterned Fence SwagFestive Window SwagRed, White, and Blue Badminton NetSummer Fun
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Whether you're throwing outdoor parties or kicking back with the kids, show us how you live it up during the long days of summer.
Fresh Fun
Add some fun to your next gathering with this perfect summertime addition. And don't forget to add a crunchy Claussen pickle to any summer meal for another perfect, fresh-tasting addition.
