5 sandal trends that are in this summer and 4 that are out, according to stylists and designers

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Some nostalgic trends have come back in style, but others are too dated.

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My family of 5 went camping in Maine. Having a kid-friendly campsite made things easier.

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The author stayed in a canvas tent with her three kids in Southern Maine.

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Summer camps aren't accessible for my autistic child. I still want him to experience the fun of camp.

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The author's son is autistic, and there are no summer camps that can accommodate him.

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I tried 18 of Trader Joe's ice creams and frozen desserts, and I'd buy almost all of them again

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I compared several frozen treats from Trader Joe's.

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I made hot dogs on the grill and in my air fryer, and one appliance took less than half the time

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The perfect hot dog has a crisp, juicy exterior.

Meredith Schneider

5 jewelry trends that are in this summer and 4 that are out, according to jewelers and stylists

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Some nostalgic necklace trends are back in style, but others are fading quickly.

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I work at Sephora. These are the 5 products I swear by to keep my makeup looking perfect all summer long.

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I grabbed products at Sephora that will last through the summertime heat.

Jimena Venegas

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.

Chelsea Davis

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