I took a round-trip ferry to Martha's Vineyard for $79. The ocean views and full-service bar weren't even the best parts.

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I took a ferry to Martha's Vineyard for a short trip and had a positive experience.

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My kids hate summer camp and refuse to go. This summer, I'm not forcing them and instead saving money.

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The author's kids (not pictured) don't like going to summer camp.

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I tried vanilla ice cream from Costco, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and Trader Joe's. The tastiest one is also a great value.

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Several cartons of ice cream sit on a wooden table.

My 15-year-old daughter wants a summer job. I want her to enjoy being a kid.

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A teen does a cartwheel in a sprinkler.
The author says her daughter (not shown) is eager to grow up, but she wants her to have one more carefree summer.

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I'm scrambling to get my kid into summer camp. We've joined multiple lotteries and lost money, but I need to fill 10 weeks of summer.

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The author is struggling to find a summer camp for his kid.

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Zombie Fires and Historic Hurricanes: The 8 Wildest Weather Events of Summer 2025

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A wildfire burns in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada

14 easy cookout foods you can make in a slow cooker

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pulled pork sandwiches
Pulled pork sandwiches with barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

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I ranked 4 brands of store-bought hot dogs. The winner was perfect for a cookout.

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I tried four kinds of beef hot dogs from Nathan's, Sabrett, Applegate, and Ball Park.

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I tried a $97 salad at an iconic Montauk spot. The food may be overpriced, but the views are worth every penny.

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Duryea's sells a $97 lobster Cobb salad.

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My kids didn't do their summer homework. I don't regret how we spent our break, but I still feel slightly guilty.

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The author with her family in the desert.
The author said the summer break with her family went by quickly, and they didn't get much homework done.

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