Summertime treats are always the most fun! Relaxed schedules that sometimes create extra hours to fill, typically also leave plenty of room for trying out familiar tastes in new ways. And true excitement often happens when we include our kiddos in the mix! Check out Constantine and Mom, Maria’s, original recipe for July Pie, aka their Original Bonfire-less S’mores, inside their new book, available on Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

From the 4th of July to Labor Day and every summer soiree in between, who doesn’t love matching with their mini? If you still have kids who will agree to coordinate with you for the ultimate family photos, do it. And check out our suggestions!

Megan Jett Trottier, founder of Oh My Mahjong, started playing the game in college but came back to it during the pandemic. How its popularity has grown since then—especially with fellow moms—hasn’t surprised her one bit. In this week’s Meet a Mom interview, we asked Megan about her best tips for beginners and experienced players, faux pas to avoid, and more.

Pool days and summer playdates call for fun food and delicious drinks.

Summer dressing doesn’t get easier than dresses. The dress is the outfit, without any time wasted matching tops and bottoms. These airy styles will take you from work to the playground to dinner, with little more than a change of shoes and jewelry.

Summer is here and the seasonal shortlist of recipes below will take you from the first day of summer to Labor Day. From potlucks to backyard barbecues, there’s something for everyone. 

The 4th of July is just days away! And this year it’s going to be pretty special. Not only because a new book from the Celebrate the HoliDates® growing collection of holiday-themed books for kids was just released… because that is huge news! But more importantly, it is America’s 250th birthday.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with these festive red, white and blue popsicles! Not only are they adorable, but they’re made with protein-packed green yogurt and fiber rich blueberries and strawberries.

Need some ideas for your Fourth of July menu? These options include something for everyone, from festive cocktails to savory sides. Hope everyone has a happy—and safe—holiday this year.