August Garden Checklist: What to Do Now
Late summer is full of harvests, but it's also an opportunity to replant, prepare for fall, and lay the groundwork for next year's garden.
08-18-2026
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Chicken Quesadillas
View the print-ready version of this recipe. I love a good semi-homemade recipe, and these chicken quesadillas fit the bill perfectly. You’ll start by seasoning the chicken with a smoky ...
08-19-2026 Foodstuffs
Last-Minute Travel Planning: Travel Advisers Dish on What Trips to Book Now
Travelers looking for a last-minute trip will have to plan their trips differently and use different methods than those who book a year or so out.
08-14-2026 What to Do When You’re Too Tired to Cook
Make dinnertime an anchor in your day now while your kids are young, and the tradition will come back to bless you as they get older.
08-19-2026 A Scoop of Summer: Easy Ways to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day
This article includes affiliate links, which may earn us a commission, to support truthful and independent journalism (at no extra cost to you). A Sweet Summer Tradition Summer is in ...
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