I was a single mom on a budget. I couldn't afford summer camp for my son, but I still made sure he enjoyed his time off school.

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Ashley Archambault found creative ways to enjoy summers with her son as a single mom on a budget.

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I would never have in my backyard.

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As an interior decorator, there are several items I wouldn't put in my backyard.

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I made ice cream using a bag, Ninja Creami, and blender. I'm stunned a basic method beat my $200 appliance.

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I made homemade ice cream using three different methods.

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I'm a dietitian and former Trader Joe's employee who shops at the store weekly. Here are 10 of my favorite things to buy in the summer.

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I grab lots of tasty snacks at Trader Joe's during the summer.

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9 items to get rid of from your summer wardrobe, according to stylists and designers

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No matter what you're wearing this summer, basic solid colors are out.

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I tried ice-cream cakes from 3 popular chains, and the best was also cheaper than the rest

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I went to popular chains Baskin-Robbins, Dairy Queen, and Cold Stone Creamery to see which had the best ice-cream cake.

Molly Allen

I'm not a crafty parent and used to dread summer. I learned 5 easy ways to keep my kids entertained when school is out.

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11 mistakes that can ruin your hot dogs, according to chefs and grilling pros

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A few small errors can ruin your dogs.

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8 of the best scents to wear this summer, according to professional perfumers

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Summer is all about light floral, citrus, and fruity scents.

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I tried 27 of Trader Joe's seasonal summer products, and there are only 6 I wouldn't buy again

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I tried nearly 30 summer items from Trader Joe's.

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