FF - August 2015 by Lawrence Ambrocio

GREAT MEMORIES START HERE

Surprise! This issue has a whole new look. Check it out.

SUPER SUMMER GAMES, TREATS, CRAFTS & TOYS STUFF IT

NEW WAYS TO EAT YOUR VEGGIES MAKERS GOTTA MAKE

ADORABLE D.I.Y. T-SHIRTS YES, PLEASE!

LET’S GO TO THE

SOAK UP THE FUN AT THESE SEASIDE SPOTS

AUGUST 2015 FA M I LY F U N M AG.C O M

ICE CREAM GOODIES & S’MORE

AUGUST 2015

Stream on with our colorful crepe paper crafts, page 22.

create

play

smile

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9 | THE BUZZ What’s hot on our social media channels, inspiration for #familyfunmagday, mind maps, and more

21 | COOL-OFF CRAFT Build a shipshape poolnoodle sailboat

45 | ACTIVE GAME

61 | SKIN SMARTS

67 | ROUNDUP Five wild

Launch some nonstop fun with paper airplanes

The secret to scoring silky-smooth skin

places you have to see to believe

22 | MAKE IT Streamer

46 | HEALTHY FAMILY

62 | BEAUTY Bring the

crafts, homemade music, and more

Alphabet snacks, the hand diet, and more

27 | MEET A MAKER

52 | GET SMART These

beach to you, test your sunscreen smarts, and nail a pretty mani-pedi

70 | READY, SET, GO! Family travel show host Colleen Kelly’s top tips for last-minute getaways

Ana Dziengel shows how to craft a wire sculpture

construction-paper sun prints show kids the power of UV rays

12 | TRY IT IN YOUR TOWN Spread the joy of reading with a little free library 14 | YOUR GREAT IDEAS Useful tips from readers —with photos! Plus, fun ways to prep kids for a new school year.

18 | MOMENT OF GENIUS How one mom helped her son wear his glasses with pride

IN EVERY ISSUE

2 | welcome! 6 | big fun 78 | workbook 80 | last bite

28 | ART SPARK This collage project gets kids thinking outside the lines

30 | LET’S EAT! Zucchini canoes, stuffed eggplant, and other tasty ways to use the season’s bounty

36 | HAPPY HOME A clever system to tame the morning rush hour 38 | SPOTLIGHT Make your own tie-dyed T-shirts with our stepby-step guide

54 | FAVORITE THINGS Summer toys for riding, ﬂying, and digging

64 | GO FOR IT Real women reveal their favorite fun ways to connect with friends

72 | SPOTLIGHT Fun on the Jersey Shore: our travel writers share their favorite beaches, treats, and more

56 | KITCHEN FUN Three new twists on s’mores, D.I.Y. quick pickles, and a sea monster sub ON OUR COVER James, age 6, photographed by Priscilla Gragg; styling by Alexandra Kastner. Target towel, Anthropologie hat. 25 Super Summer Games, Treats, Crafts & Toys 21, 22, 27, 28, 45, 46, 52, 54, 80 Let’s Go to the Beach! 72 New Ways to Eat Your Veggies 30 Adorable D.I.Y. T-shirts 38 Ice Cream Goodies & S’more 6, 56

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A SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THIS ISSUE

Keepsake shells my daughter sold at her lemonade stand at the beach—50 cents each or hand-decorated while you wait.

WE’RE ON TV TUNE IN BEFORE YOU TRAVEL Look for FamilyFun’s best travel tips on the new season of Family Travel With Colleen Kelly, hosted by PBS travel expert and mom of two—and author of this month’s “Ready, Set, Go!” on page 70. Find local airtimes at familytravelck.com.

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We’re thinking about

memories.

For my family, summer wouldn’t be summer without a trip to Cape Cod. To hear what’s on other families’ must-do lists, see page 9.

Why? Partly because it’s August, and that’s when the staff here tries to pack in those last sandy, sunny, s’moresy experiences with our families before school starts. (Can you blame us? Last winter was a doozy here in New England!) But it’s also because our creative team has been making changes to FamilyFun that will help you wring even more happy moments and unforgettable memories from each issue. First, we’ve added more of the stuff we know you love, such as clever D.I.Y. projects (see page 22), family-tested

GIVE US A PIECE OF YOUR MIND Did you know FamilyFun

vacation ideas (page 72), and yummy recipes we’re sure will go into your dinner rotation (page 30). You’ll also ﬁnd a whole new section, called Share (page 9), where you can do just that: send in your best tips, solutions, and photos and see what other families are up to. And then there’s my personal favorite, Big Fun, a new department that is so epic, so cool, that … well, you’ll just have to turn to page 6 and see! We’d love to hear what you think of the new format: please drop us a line (page 4). And then go soak up all that August has to offer. Ann Hallock EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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THE COOLEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD Ice cream on toast? You bet. Crispy-warm and frosty-sweet all at once, these real-deal ice cream sandwiches will rock your family’s summer.

To make a batch, ﬁrst let the ice cream soften for 5 minutes. Toast the bread (we like the thin-sliced kind here) and trim off the crusts, then top with ice cream, smoothing it with the back of a spoon. Add ﬁxings. (To minimize drips, assemble each on waxed paper, wrap it up, slice in half, and serve.) Try one of these combos or devise a dagwood of your own. 1. Vanilla ice cream with sliced kiwis and strawberries on honey wheat bread. 2. Cherry-chocolate chip ice cream and whipped cream on sliced chocolate loaf cake. 3. Chocolate chip ice cream with sliced strawberries on white bread. 4. Pistachio ice cream and raspberries on honey wheat bread. 5. Vanilla ice cream and strawberry jam on cinnamon raisin bread.

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OUR SUMMER WOULDN’T BE SUMMER WITHOUT ... Lots and lots of sunblock and our pool pass. > HEATHER ELLIOTT

JURASSIC JOKERS FamilyFun photo editor Ryan Cline and 7-year-old Jahdiel share a dino-mite moment of silliness on the set of our Get Smart shoot. See the story on page 52.

Field Trip Fridays! The lake, planetarium, art museum, alpaca farm—a different spot each Friday. > LENELL MITCHEL

Bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and popsicles. > K ARYN POTTS Chasing lightning bugs in the backyard at dusk. > REBECCA HUBER Baseball and barbecues. > @K ARSS74

Our library’s summer reading program. > @MALINDAUPTONSEA The splash pad at the park. > @JUSTJILLY77

Warm-from-the-sun tomatoes off the vine. > @ISMILEFIRST Riding our bikes to the local ice cream stand. > JENNIFER SEEL Driveway parties that often end as movie nights, with the ﬁlm projected on our neighbors’ garage. > AMY GULA

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Check out all the ways you soaked up summer on last year’s big day—then get ready to celebrate on August 8.

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3. In Boston, chocolate milk turns out to be just

the thing to quench a powerful thirst. > KIM LOWE 4. A stomp rocket pilot goes for a mighty launch in Philadelphia. > CAROL ROSE 5. Vacationing in Michigan, Dad chills out with an assist from willing young helpers. > LISA BRINK

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International Left-handers Day is August 13. Honor your fave lefties with a game of left-hand-only badminton. For more ideas, go to lefthandersday.com.

6. After serving as ﬂower girls at a family wedding, cousins enjoy a beach day near San Diego. > MELISSA NICKERSON 7. An Arizona road trip includes a stop in Marble Canyon for sand play along the Colorado River. > STARLA PETERSON

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share | TRY IT IN YOUR TOWN small project, big impact

LAUNCH A LITTLE LIBRARY How one family is bringing free books to a whole neighborhood BY ALICI A POT TER

Champlin, Minnesota

The Family The Schusters: Molly, Josh, Riley, age 8, and Rowan, 5

The Idea Even the most reluctant reader would ﬁnd it hard to resist the charms of the dollhouse-size library that the Schuster family of Champlin, Minnesota, maintains in their front yard. Mounted on a four-foot post, the library holds 45 books, which anyone can borrow at no cost, so long as they either return them or swap in another one.

Molly received the library as a Mother’s Day gift two years ago from her husband, Josh. A woodworker friend crafted it, and Riley and Rowan, along with a crew of neighborhood pals, painted and decorated the outside. “I fell instantly in love with it,” says Molly. The Schusters aren’t alone in this endeavor: their little library is one of more than 25,000 registered with the nonproﬁt organization Little Free Library (LFL). With a mission to promote literacy and a love of reading, LFL has sparked a grassroots literary movement—little libraries can currently be found in all 50 states and more than 70 countries.

How It Works Each Monday, Molly and Riley stock their library with donated books for kids and adults, as well as magazines. While things are slower in winter, Molly estimates that a dozen people visit the library each week the rest of the year, plus a day care group comes on weekly ﬁeld trips. The library even has its own Facebook page, with more than 200 followers.

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Ready to start your own LFL? Find step-by-step instructions and other resources for new library builders at littlefreelibrary.org.

The library even has its own Facebook page, with more than 200 followers. “The community,” Molly says, “has been the best part of this adventure for me.” In addition to all the people she’s met around town, as a steward (LFL lingo for someone in charge of a library), Molly has connected with other little librarians across the country and internationally. Through Facebook groups, they’ve shared ideas, swapped books, and done podcasts. She’s even formed a friendship with a steward Down Under who has mailed Riley and Rowan two Australian-themed books.

Why Try It? The appeal is simple, says Rowan. “People like to get more books!” The project, Molly adds, has increased the whole family’s excitement for reading. “Now my husband, the kids, and I—we’re always trying new books.”

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How our readers make family life more fun. 1.

WE ASKED: HOW DO YOU GET YOUR KIDS INTO BACKTO-SCHOOL MODE? YOU ANSWERED:

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The Allens’ chalk paint recipe: Mix equal parts water and cornstarch, then add washable ﬁnger paint (they like Crayola brand) to get the desired shade.

SPRINKLE FAIRY DUST

The night before school starts, the back-to-school fairy stops at our house. She leaves my 8-year-old niece a new outﬁt for her ﬁrst day and a letter telling her about all the fun she will have that year. Valerie Steen Lexington, SC

SERVE ALPHABET SOUP

We have a special school-themed dinner before the kids go back. I make alphabet soup and bread stick letters, with alphabet cookies for dessert. Nina Healy Rockfall, CT

SHARPEN THEIR PENCILS

In August, we go shopping for new school supplies, then have the kids “practice” with them in their education workbooks until the start of school. For each page they do, they earn a treat, such as stickers or a snack. Their favorite snack? FamilyFun ’s Indy 500 Fruit Racers! Julie Reissner Tinton Falls, NJ

1. IF YOU DON’T HAVE LEMONS ...

My daughters, Lexie, age 5, and Leah, 2, set up an avocado stand, Lexie’s idea. We picked the fruit from our avocado tree, and Lexie decided the sale price and made signs. She really got into the signmaking process, and we ended up with more than we knew what to do with, hence the sign on her head. Alyssa Morita Los Angeles, CA

3. 2. 3. PAINT THE TOWN RED, BLUE, AND GREEN 2. TOOTHBRUSH GARDEN

Our family of six likes to share most everything— except sickness. That’s why I repurposed this adorable baby bottle–drying rack by Boon for our toothbrushes. The stiff plastic grass keeps them separate, clean, and dry; plus, it looks cute. Katherine Winegar Georgetown, TX

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We recently made sidewalk paint, and before I knew it, all the neighborhood kids were over, painting our walk and driveway along with my son, Easton. They had hours of fun! The best part for Mom? With a little water, it washed right off. Jennifer Allen Panama City, FL

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MY SON, ETHAN, returned

home from kindergarten one day, unloaded his backpack, and handed me a pink slip with the results of his compulsory school eye test. “This can’t be right,” I said. The pink slip said that Ethan had 20/30 eyesight through his right eye and 20/100 through his left. But there had been no previous indicators that our little guy needed glasses. Or had there?

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I thought back to the time his preschool teacher mentioned to my husband, Mat, and me that Ethan would blink hard a couple of times and wait before he answered a question about the calendar in the front of the room. And he was a tad clumsy. The pediatrician’s vision test and a screening at a specialist’s office conﬁrmed that Ethan needed to wear glasses. His left eye was underperforming, and his

SO OFF WE WENT to the

optical shop. My eyes were tested, and to my surprise, I learned that my vision had veered away from 20/20. The optometrist suggested that a bit of magniﬁcation would help with reading. I’d be getting real glasses after all. Then Ethan and I tried on frames. Since we were doing

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To help her young son feel good about wearing glasses, Jill Margaret Shulman brings her parenting skills into sharp focus.

it together, it was a bonding experience instead of a glum, obligatory shopping trip. Ethan giggled when I tried on cat-eye frames that completely transformed my face and giant ones that looked silly balanced on my smallish nose. He chose a pair of russet-and-yellow frames that made him look like a rock star, but when I saw the exorbitant price tag, I diverted his attention to some reasonably priced wire rims with clip-on sunglasses and stems that seemed unbreakable, as demonstrated by the salesman who bent them back unnaturally. We were sold. I’ll never know if it was my solidarity or Ethan’s ability to see better that made the process go so smoothly. I do know that joining him in this new stage of his development sure made me a lot happier. A situation that seemed rather negative and out of my control ended up bringing us closer together. And as a bonus, I found that the stylish red-framed glasses I bought that day came in very handy a few years later, when the words on the pages of the telephone book started to look just a little bit blurry.

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right eye overcompensating. If he refused to wear glasses— as many 5-year-olds do, the doctor warned—he would need to wear a patch to regain his left eye’s function. That’s when I started to worry. If you’ve ever tried to coax a willful 5-year-old into doing something he’d rather not, you’ll understand why. What if Ethan refused to wear them? Or worse, what if other kids made fun of him? No one else in his class wore glasses. And with all the children his teachers had to watch, who’d make sure Ethan wore his glasses when I wasn’t around? I pictured scenarios in which my child would end up abandoning, losing, or breaking his glasses, and his eyesight would get worse instead of better. I felt helpless. Then I had an idea. I couldn’t head off every problem, but I could get things off to a good start. While Mat had worn glasses for years, I’d always enjoyed 20/20 vision. But now I’d get glasses, even if they just had clear lenses. Our picking out specs together might turn something dreaded into something fun. Sure, “misery loves company,” but happy experiences are also better when they’re shared.

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SHIPSHAPE SAILBOATS CRAFT STYLING BY KELLY LADD; STYLING BY HEATHER ROME. BOY ON LEFT: MINI BODEN TEE, COTTON ON KIDS SWIM TRUNKS; RIGHT: THE CHILDREN’S PLACE SHIRT, TARGET SWIM TRUNKS

Our sturdy catamarans are virtually unsinkable, thanks to their pool noodle pontoons. 1 | With a pair of scissors (adults only), cut two 13-inch lengths from a pool noodle, angling the ends. Strap the pieces together, side by side, with three strips of electrical tape.

2 | For the sail, use pinking shears to cut a fabric triangle (our is 8½ by 8½ by 12 inches). Run a line of tacky glue along the back of one of the short sides. Place a foot-long dowel (ours is 3⁄16 inch wide) onto the glue so that the bottom end extends 2 inches past the fabric.

3 | For the boom, trim a bamboo skewer to 8 inches and glue it to the other short side of the sail, leaving a small space between the boom and the dowel mast. Let the glue dry. Slide the dowel between the pool noodles. Add a washi tape ﬂag to the top. For a close-up photo of the ship, turn to page 78.

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COLOR YOUR WORLD Easy to cut, tear, and glue, crepe paper streamers make vibrant, cheery crafts.

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1 | swish sticks These ﬂuttery wands call for a backyard parade. Cut 3-foot lengths from several streamer colors, then cut them in half lengthwise. Gather the pieces at one end. Place a drop of glue on the end of a painted dowel, stack the streamers on top, then securely attach them with a thumbtack. Glue a toy jewel on top of the tack.

2 | trunk show Dress up a tree or two for your next party. Start by wrapping a streamer around the trunk once and securing it to its end, not the tree, with double-sided tape. Continue wrapping until a few inches are covered, then secure the end with tape. Repeat with more colors.

3 | have a ball Create 3-D textured artwork with balled-up bits of crepe paper. Cut a rectangle from a cereal box and draw a simple image on the unprinted side.

4 Crumple and roll 1½-inchlong pieces of streamer into balls. Working on a section at a time, spread tacky glue onto the cardboard, then press the balls in place.

4 | pencil pals Our spiky-haired pencil topper is a welcome homework helper. Stack three 4½-inch lengths of streamer, then cut fringe into one long edge. Sandwich double-sided tape between the layers. Place tape on the bottom layer and roll the stack around the end of a pencil. Glue on googly eyes and a paper mouth.

5 | cool shades

For a sophisticated look, choose streamers in the same color family.

Match your lamp shade to your decor, for cheap. Starting at the bottom of a plain shade, simply wrap lengths of streamer around it, securing the ends with double-sided tape.

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Rearrange and switch out the bottles to change the sound of your xylophone.

Washi tape turns plain paper clips into fun bookmarks in a ﬂash. To make one, cut a 2-inch length of tape. Thread it through the smaller end of a paper clip. Fold the tape onto itself, sticky sides together. Trim the end with scissors.

recycling craft

MELODY MAKER There’s music hiding in your recycling bin! Tap empty glass bottles with a stick (or homemade mallet; see below) until you ﬁnd six that produce a nice sound. Lay the bottles on an 8- by 24-inch piece of 2-inch-thick foam rubber (available at fabric shops), leaving an inch of space between them. Trace the outline of each bottle on the foam, then use scissors to cut a ¾-inch furrow in the middle of each outline. Nestle the bottles in the furrows. Play them by tapping them with a mallet.

MAKE A MALLET Start with a sturdy wooden dowel or chopstick, then add a head by wrapping one end with rubber bands or narrow strips of duct tape until you’ve made a ½- to ¾-inch ball. Or use a drill (an adult’s job) with a bit that’s the same diameter as the dowel and make a hole halfway through a cork, a wood ball, or a super ball. Attach the ball or cork to the dowel with wood glue.

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This xylophone idea is from Donald Knaack, aka the Junkman. Discover his music, performed with 100 percent recycled materials, at junkmusic.org.

plastic power Melt Friendly Plastic Pellets in hot water, and they’ll fuse into a lump of putty you can shape by hand. Once the material cools, it becomes hard and durable—so it’s great for making doll house furniture and actionﬁgure armor. Don’t like what you created? Just reheat and start over. Ages 8 and up, 4.4-oz. jar $16.95, amaco.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (continued)

shakiness, headache, apprehension, nervousness or anxiety. These side effects may go away if you rest. Tell your health care professional if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

INDICATIONS

EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr ® Auto-Injectors are for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) caused by allergens, exercise, or unknown triggers; and for people who are at increased risk for these reactions. EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr ® are intended for immediate administration as emergency supportive therapy only. Seek immediate emergency medical help right away. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. For additional information, please contact us at 800-395-3376. Please see Brief Summary of full Prescribing Information on the adjacent page.

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BRIEF SUMMARY OF PATIENT INFORMATION Please read this information before using EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® Auto-Injector and each time you get a refill. Consult the Patient Information and Instructions for Use. You, your parent, a caregiver or others who may be in a position to administer EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® Auto-Injector, should know how to use it before you have an allergic emergency. This information does not take the place of talking with your health care professional about your medical condition or your treatment. If you have any questions, ask your health care professional. What is the most important information I should know about the EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr®? 1. EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® contain a medicine used to treat allergic emergencies (anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening, can happen within minutes, and can be caused by stinging and biting insects, allergy injections, foods, medicines, exercise, or unknown causes. Symptoms of anaphylaxis may include: • trouble breathing • wheezing • hoarseness (changes in the way your voice sounds) • hives (raised reddened rash that may itch) • severe itching • swelling of your face, lips, mouth, or tongue • skin rash, redness, or swelling • fast heartbeat • weak pulse • feeling very anxious • confusion • stomach pain • losing control of urine or bowel movements (incontinence) • diarrhea or stomach cramps • dizziness, fainting, or “passing out” (unconsciousness) 2. Always carry your EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® with you because you may not know when anaphylaxis may happen. Talk to your health care professional if you need additional units to keep at work, school or other locations. Tell your family members, caregivers and others where you keep your EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® and how to use it before you need it. You may be unable to speak in an allergic emergency. 3. When you have an allergic emergency (anaphylaxis): • Use EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® right away. • Get emergency medical help right away. You may need further medical attention. You may need to use a second EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® if symptoms continue or recur. Only a health care professional should give additional doses of epinephrine if you need more than 2 injections for a single anaphylaxis episode.

What are EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr®? • EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® are disposable, prefilled automatic injection devices (auto-injectors) used to treat lifethreatening, allergic emergencies including anaphylaxis in people who are at risk for or have a history of serious allergic emergencies. Each device contains a single dose of epinephrine. • EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® are for immediate self (or caregiver) administration and do not take the place of emergency medical care. You should get emergency help right away after using EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr®. • EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® are for people who have been prescribed this medicine by their health care professional. • The EpiPen® Auto-Injector (0.3 mg) is for patients who weigh 66 pounds or more (30 kilograms or more). • The EpiPen Jr® Auto-Injector (0.15 mg) is for patients who weigh about 33 to 66 pounds (15 to 30 kilograms). • It is not known if EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® are safe and effective in children who weigh less than 33 pounds (15 kilograms). What should I tell my health care professional before using the EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr®? Before you use EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr®, tell your health care professional about all your medical conditions, but especially if you: • have heart problems or high blood pressure • have diabetes • have thyroid problems • have asthma • have a history of depression • have Parkinson’s disease • have any other medical conditions • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if epinephrine will harm your unborn baby. • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if epinephrine passes into your breast milk. Tell your health care professional about all the medicines you take including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Tell your health care professional of all known allergies. Especially tell your health care professional if you take certain asthma medicines. EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® and other medicines may affect each other, causing side effects. EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® works. Use your EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® for treatment of anaphylaxis as prescribed by your health care professional, regardless of your medical conditions or the medicines you take. What are the possible side effects of the EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr®? EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® may cause serious side effects. • The EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® should only

be injected into the middle of your outer thigh (upper leg). Do not inject the EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® into your: • veins • buttocks • fingers, toes, hands, or feet If you accidentally inject EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® into any other part of your body, go to the nearest emergency room right away. Tell the health care professional where on your body you received the accidental injection. If you have certain medical conditions, or take certain medicines, your condition may get worse or you may have longer lasting side effects when you use your EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr®. Talk to your health care professional about all your medical conditions. Common side effects of EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® include: • fast, irregular or “pounding” heartbeat • sweating • headache • weakness • shakiness • paleness • feelings of over excitement, nervousness or anxiety • dizziness • nausea or vomiting • breathing problems These side effects may go away with rest. Tell your health care professional if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of the EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr®. For more information, ask your health care professional or pharmacist. Call your health care professional for medical advice about side effects. General information about the safe and effective use of EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr®: Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information Leaflet. Do not use the EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give your EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® to other people. Important Information • If an accidental injection happens, get medical help right away. Manufactured for Mylan Specialty L.P., Morgantown, WV 26505, U.S.A. by Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc., Columbia, MD 21046, U.S.A., a Pfizer company. EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® are registered trademarks of Mylan Inc. licensed exclusively to its wholly-owned affiliate, Mylan Specialty L.P. of Morgantown, WV 26505, U.S.A. © 2014 Mylan Specialty L.P. All rights reserved. 09/14 EPI-2014-0800

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featured artist

ANA DZIENGEL Ana is the magic-maker behind the kids-andcrafts blog Babble Dabble Do. Her training as an industrial designer shows through in her projects (drinking-straw geodesic domes, D.I.Y. mosaic magnets), which inspire kids to explore color, design, and engineering. She lives in the San Fernando Valley with her husband, JR, and kids, Alonzo, age 8, Clara, 6, and Leon, 2. HER FAVORITE MATERIAL “Liquid watercolors, because the color is so concentrated. It’s like food coloring, but better.”

PREFERRED PROJECTS “I like activities that cross art with engineering; that’s essentially what design is. And as long as the kids are asking Why? and How does it work?, it’s an educational experience.” A KEY TO CRAFTING HARMONY “I do the projects alongside my kids so that I can make one of my own without pressuring them to make theirs look a certain way.”

project she loves

easy wire sculpture Ana likes how wire allows children to “draw” in three dimensions. The beads add color and help children follow the lines they’ve made.

PHOTOGRAPHS, FROM TOP: RAZI WILSON, ALEXANDRA GRABLEWSKI; CRAFT STYLING BY MORGAN LEVINE; STYLING BY ANN LEWIS

ON CREATIVITY AND KIDS “Don’t solve your children’s problems for them. I want my kids to be able to rely on their imaginations, to dream up their own solutions, and to have the conﬁdence that comes from making stuff—seeing what works and being comfortable with things not working.”

1 | Choose the placement of your holes on a hardwood block (ours is 1½ inches tall). 2 | Cut plastic-coated craft wire into several lengths, from 12 to 18 inches long. 3 | With a drill bit the same diameter as the craft wire, drill holes about ½ inch deep into the block (adults only). Sand any rough edges. 4 | Have your child place one end of a wire into the block with a dab of glue and thread on a few wood beads. She can shape the wire as she likes, then insert the other end in another hole with more glue. Repeat until the holes are ﬁlled.

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CLEVER COLLAGES Give your child an imagination workout with an open-ended activity that blends drawing and cool cutouts. the setup

the project

bonus fun

From a magazine, cut out images—half of a person or an object (such as a piece of fruit, as we show) or entire vehicles or buildings—and glue them to sheets of drawing paper. Put out colored pencils or markers.

Encourage your little artist to complete the half images by adding legs, for instance, or a ﬁsh tail, or doors and windows. Suggest drawing a landscape for the cars and buildings. Your child can glue on more images and add a title, if desired.

Cut word balloons and text boxes from white paper. Use them to turn the collage into a comic book–style story.

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This project is from Rachelle Doorley, who shares her creativity-sparking ideas on tinkerlab.com and in the book TinkerLab: A Hands-on Guide for Little Inventors.

PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEXANDRA GRABLEWSKI; STYLING BY ANN LEWIS

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Paper and paper-based packaging play a key role in our education, right from the very start. And that’s just one way they’re important to us. Discover how paper and packaging are instrumental to how we learn and how we live. HowLifeUnfolds.com © 2015 Paper and Packaging Board. All Rights Reserved.

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THE STUFF OF SUMMER How can you improve fresh summer veggies? Stuff them full of family-friendly ﬂavors, as we’ve done in these ﬁve recipes. B Y J . M . H I R S C H INGREDIENTS

DEEP-DISH PIZZA TOMATOES

4 large, ﬁrm tomatoes 2 large slices multigrain bread, cut into ½-inch cubes 1 cup shredded mozzarella 6 slices sandwichsize pepperoni, diced ½ tsp. Italian seasoning ¼ tsp. salt

Far from garden variety, this new take on pepperoni pizza puts the tomato front and center and uses crusty bread and familiar pie toppings for the ﬁlling.

2. Trim off and discard the top ¼ inch of each tomato. Working over a bowl, core and seed the tomatoes, reserving the pulp. Pick out and discard any hard pieces from the bowl.

3. In a medium bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Stir in ½ cup of the reserved tomato pulp. 4. Spoon the bread mixture into the tomatoes, distributing it evenly and mounding it slightly. Set the tomatoes in the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes. PER SERVING: 198 calories, 13g protein, 10g fat, 4g sat. fat, 16g carbs, 3g ﬁber, 685mg sodium

4 MORE RECIPES FOLLOW

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PRODUCT WE LOVE Make quick work of coring and seeding fruits and veggies with a melon baller, such as the stainless steel one shown here. $7.95, crateandbarrel.com

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ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. TOTAL TIME: 40 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

1. Heat oven to 375°. Coat a 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray.

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INGREDIENTS

4 medium zucchini (about ½ pound each) 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 egg 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. salt Salsa, shredded Mexican cheese blend, or other chili toppings for serving ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

CHILI-FIED ZUCCHINI CANOES A no-fuss stuffing of turkey chili turns a humble zucchini into a satisfying meal. Top your boats with a dollop of salsa, a sprinkle of shredded cheese, or other favorite chili add-ins. 1. Heat the oven to 375°. Trim off and discard the ends of each zucchini, then halve them lengthwise. Trim a thin slice from the curved side of each portion so that it sits flat. Scoop out and discard the center flesh of each zucchini to form a canoe. 2. In a medium bowl, stir the ground turkey, corn, onion, egg, garlic, chili powder, and salt together until well blended. Evenly distribute the mixture among the zucchini halves, packing it in and mounding it slightly. 3. Arrange the canoes on a baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes. Serve with salsa, cheese, or your family’s favorite chili toppings. PER SERVING: 297 calories, 29g protein, 14g fat, 4g sat. fat, 17g carbs, 4g fiber, 767mg sodium

BABY EGGPLANT BOATS A blend of Mediterranean ingredients, including chickpeas, tomatoes, oregano, and lemon, makes this dinner ﬂavorful but still appealing to kids. The portions are generous, so you’ll likely have enough left over for lunch. For the recipe, see page 78.

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THIS FOR THAT Our eggplant stufﬁng calls for feta, but goat cheese also works well and produces an even creamier result.

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INGREDIENTS

PEANUT PASTA PEPPERS

1½ cups small pasta shells ¼ cup plus 1 tbsp. smooth natural peanut butter 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 3 tbsp. cider vinegar 1 tsp. hot sauce (we like Frank’s RedHot) 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped 2 medium carrots, grated 3 scallions, ﬁnely chopped ¼ cup cilantro, ﬁnely chopped, plus more for garnish ¼ tsp. salt 6 medium bell peppers

Here, bell peppers serve as the crunchy, edible vessel for a nutty noodle salad that’s delicious warm or chilled. No time in the oven—and very little on the stove top—makes this recipe ideal for hot summer evenings.

ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, reserving 3 tbsp. of the cooking water. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, and hot sauce. Add the chicken, carrots, scallions, cilantro, and salt, and toss to coat. Add the pasta shells and the reserved cooking water, and toss until evenly coated. 3. Trim off and discard the top of each pepper, then cut out the seeds and core. Without making a hole, cut a slice from the bottom so that the pepper will stand. Evenly distribute the ﬁlling among the peppers, mounding it. Sprinkle with more cilantro before serving. PER SERVING: 296 calories, 21g protein, 11g fat, 2g sat. fat, 27g carbs, 5g ﬁber, 485mg sodium

CREAMY TOMATO CUCUMBER CUPS Perfect for a picnic or as a poolside snack, these little cups get a big-time boost in taste from a dollop of tahini. For the recipe, see page 78.

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TEST KITCHEN TIP If you happen to cut too much off the bottom of a bell pepper, cover the opening with a scrap placed inside. Problem solved!

create | HAPPY HOME

Sticky-note to-dos are color-coded and portable.

EXIT STRATEGIES Set up a multipurpose launchpad to ease the morning rush and keep track of must-dos on busy school days. B Y D E B R A I M M E R G U T

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Bins inspired by dairy crates have a million uses. Shown here: blue and green, $9.95 each, landofnod.com ; white crates, $9.99 each, containerstore.com

Stack crates for a budgetfriendly catchall.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY RYAN LIEBE; STYLING BY ANN LEWIS. CHEROKEE TOP; GAP PANTS; WORLD OF COLOR STICKY NOTES BY POST-IT BRAND; DOORMAT BY SWEET SIENNA DESIGNS/ETSY; BACKPACK, NOTEBOOKS, AND RUG FROM TARGET

3. 4.

Elephants never forget, and neither will you!

6. 7.

1. The ultimate family to-do tracker Sticky notes are the essential ingredient in this super-ﬂexible system. Everyone is assigned a color; family members can grab reminders as they’re rushing out the door or add notes as needed. > For the base, hang a dry-erase surface. We used removable self-adhesive decals in school-themed designs. Decals, $17.50 per sheet, whatisblik.com > Label columns to track tasks, shopping lists, and scheduling. You might also devote an area to big-picture thinking: fun activities to try, meaningful goals to pursue. > Post sticky-note reminders in each person’s color. Choose another color for agenda items you’ll tackle together. 2. Time keeper Snap pics of your kitchen clock showing the ideal times for breakfast and blastoff. Print and label them for display.

3. Snack stash For handy grab-and-go fuel, ﬁll a container with energy bars and other quick bites. STICKAT basket, $9.99 for set of two, ikea-usa.com 4. Last-minute bins Solve those zero-hour emergencies by stowing hair ties, extra socks, and other necessities in boxes by the door. For a fun schoolkid look, wrap boxes in penmanship paper. Washi tape and a layer of Mod Podge help them stand up to plenty of use. 5. Phone pockets Store and charge phones in holders made from repurposed plastic bottles. Find the instructions on page 79. 6. Key companions These pachyderms, which come with their own home, might help reduce time spent looking for keys. Qualy key rings, $12 each, shophelloworld.com 7. Bag tags For can’t-miss reminders, use trimmed-down sticky notes secured around a backpack strap.

GET IT RIGHT!

Any colorful tape will work for the bins and phone pockets, but washi tape, which is slightly stretchy, folds around corners better than other varieties.

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| SPOTLIGHT

TIEDYE! LET’S

Artist and tie-dye expert Shabd Simon-Alexander shares her secrets to creating beautiful shirts with little mess and no stress.

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Here’s a project that should top your family’s summer to-do list: tie-dye. It’s a perfect activity to ﬁll a lazy afternoon in the yard, culminating with a “wow” moment when the tied shirt is unfurled. If you’re worried it’s too complicated or messy to tackle with kids, don’t be. It’s virtually impossible to tie-dye incorrectly, and with these single-color designs, it’s easy to keep things tidy. I’ve been teaching tie-dye classes for years and selling my creations in stores all over the world. Here, I’ve included tying and binding ideas for ﬁve patterns. I’ve also given my formula for a fabric dye bath that creates more durable and longer-lasting colors, but if you’d rather keep it simple, you can always use a premixed dye and follow the package instructions. Most of all, don’t forget to have fun. Try to see mistakes as opportunities. Some of my favorite designs have come from happy accidents! PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALLIE COTTRILL CRAFT STYLING BY SHABD SIMON-ALEXANDER WARDROBE STYLING BY SABRINA STRELITZ GROOMING BY KATHLEEN SCHIFFMANN

ringer nebula dotty dots

FIRST, TIE YOUR SHIRT For the best results, use a prewashed and dried 100 percent cotton T-shirt. Gather up some rubber bands and follow the directions for your chosen design to prepare a shirt for the dye.

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sunburst

sailor stripes

nebula

Even very young kids can help make this cosmic design. First, wet the shirt and lay it flat. With your fingers, scrunch and wrinkle the fabric, gathering it into a tight disk. Wrap several rubber bands around the disk. The tighter you bind it, the more white there will be in the final shirt.

dotty dots

The size of the polka dots on this shirt depends on the size of the beads or beans you use to make them. Gather a handful of plastic beads or dried beans. Cut plastic wrap into squares that are about four times larger than the beads or beans. Place a bean or bead inside the shirt, then place a piece of plastic wrap on top of the shirt. Working with just the front layer of the shirt, wrap a rubber band tightly around the plasticand shirt-covered bead or bean, as shown. Repeat to make more dots. Wet the tee before dyeing it.

sunburst

This spiral pattern will have you and your kids doing the twist. Soak a shirt with water and lay it flat. Choose a spot in the center of the shirt, between the armpits; with your thumb and forefinger, press down and twist the fabric clockwise. Try to keep the resulting folds at approximately the same height, creating a shape like a flat cinnamon roll. Wrap the shape tightly with rubber bands, as shown. The tighter you bind the shirt, the more white there will be in the design.

ringer

Tie-dye doesn’t always mean groovy spirals and circles—you can make straight-line stripes, too. Wet a shirt and lay it ﬂat. Starting at one side, gather the tee to create accordionlike folds that run vertically from neck to hem. Wrap a rubber band tightly around the shirt. For more stripes, add rubber bands as shown.

sailor stripes

This circle shirt couldn’t be simpler to create. Lay your tee ﬂat. At the center of the tee between the armpits, pinch just the top layer of the tee. Pull the fabric up into a point, letting the rest of the shirt fall away. Smooth the fabric down evenly from your pinched point, creating a skinny cone shape. Wrap a rubber band tightly around it. Move the rubber-banded ring up or down to make the circle smaller or larger. For a wider line, wrap a few bands around the same spot. Or create a bull's-eye by adding bands above and below the ﬁrst one. Wet the tee before dyeing it.

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THEN, DYE IT! This is my favorite formula for creating bright, vivid, colorfast clothing. YOU WILL NEED :

> Plastic tarp > Bucket > Glass jar with tightsealing lid* > Rubber gloves > Measuring spoon* > Fiber-reactive dye, such as Jacquard

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Procion or Dylon Permanent

> Soda ash ﬁxative (This and the dye can be found online and at some craft stores.) *Use only items that you will not be using again for food.

1. Tie the T-shirt in your desired design before you mix the dye; the dye bath starts losing strength after about an hour.

into the jar (A). Close the lid securely and shake the jar until all the powder is dissolved (B). Pour the dye into the bucket and stir.

4. Fill the jar halfway with

5. Fill the jar halfway with hot water. Add 6 teaspoons of soda ash. Close the lid and shake vigorously. Pour the mixture into the bucket and stir.

cool water. Put on the rubber gloves. Depending on how dark you’d like the color, measure 2 to 4 teaspoons of dye powder

6. If your shirt has dried out since you tied it, wet it again with water. Place the shirt in the dye bath and let it soak for one hour (C).

2. Cover your work surface with the tarp.

3. Fill the bucket with 1 gallon of cool water.

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FLY THE BACKYARD SKIES Now departing: your kids’ boredom, courtesy of this nonstop paper airplane game. Begin by having everyone fold a plane. In an open area, mark start and finish lines with plastic cones or other bright objects. At “Go,” the players launch their planes toward the finish. When the aircraft land, players race to toss them toward the line again, continuing until both planes and players reach their final destination. Repeat until a lemonade refueling stop is needed.

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know your nutrients

(Fe) The nutrient: Iron (symbol: Fe)

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Role in health: Helps make red blood cells, which carry oxygen through the body Food sources that kids might like: Red meat, beans, egg yolks, dried fruit

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TUNE UP YOUR BRAIN ABC Avocado Mini Wheat Bagel Shredded Carrot healthy snacks

CAN YOU EAT YOUR ABCS? Help your kids get in back-to-school mode by challenging them to come up with yummy and nutritious snack ideas, all based on consecutive letters of the alphabet. Here are a few of our fave creations.

HIJ Hummus Iceberg Lettuce Sliced Jonathan Apples

XYZ Xiangjiao (that’s Mandarin for banana) Blueberry Yogurt Orange Zest

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A recent study found that young kids learn 1,000 rare words at the dinner table compared to 143 from having storybooks read aloud.

Looking for a fun way to help build memory skills? This cooperative word game fosters powers of recollection—and helps pass the time when your gang is stuck in traffic. > The ﬁrst player says, “We’re going on a trip and we need to pack one ...” and then names an item (“suitcase,” for instance). > The second player repeats the statement and the ﬁrst item, then adds another: “And two pairs of underwear.” > The next player adds to the list, and so on. If a player cannot recall the entire list, other players can offer hints. If no one remembers, empty that imaginary bag (and your memory) and start again.

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Did you know? There’s enough iron in the average body to make a 3-inch nail.

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• Easy to carry: Unique compact size and shape that fits comfortably in a pocket or small purse • Featuring patented “Press & Inject” epinephrine delivery system with an automatic retractable needle and a 5-second hold time Remember to always avoid your food allergen and practice regularly with your Auvi-Q Trainer!

Indication Auvi-Q ® (epinephrine injection, USP) is used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in people who are at risk for or have a history of these reactions. Important Safety Information Auvi-Q is for immediate self (or caregiver) administration and does not take the place of emergency medical care. Seek immediate medical treatment after use. Each Auvi-Q contains a single dose of epinephrine. Auvi-Q should only be injected into your outer thigh. DO NOT INJECT INTO BUTTOCK OR INTRAVENOUSLY. If you accidentally inject Auvi-Q into any other part of your body, seek immediate medical treatment. Epinephrine should be used with caution if you have heart disease or are taking certain medicines that can cause heart-related (cardiac) symptoms. If you take certain medicines, you may develop serious life-threatening side effects from epinephrine. Be sure to tell your doctor all the medicines you take, especially medicines for asthma. Side effects may be increased in patients with certain medical conditions, or who take certain medicines. These include asthma, allergies, depression, thyroid disease, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The most common side effects may include increase in heart rate, stronger or irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea and vomiting, difficulty breathing, paleness, dizziness, weakness or shakiness, headache, apprehension, nervousness, or anxiety. These side effects go away quickly, especially if you rest. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see brief summary of full Prescribing Information on the next page. US.EAI.15.02.020

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Read this information before you have to use Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP) and each time you get a reﬁll. There may be new information. You should know how to use Auvi-Q® before you have an allergic emergency. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment. What is the most important information I should know about Auvi-Q®? 1. Always carry Auvi-Q® with you because you may not know when a lifethreatening allergic reaction (anaphylactic reaction) may happen. Talk to your doctor if you need additional units to keep at work, school, etc. An anaphylactic reaction is a life-threatening allergic reaction that can happen within minutes and can be caused by stinging and biting insects (bees, wasps, hornets, and mosquitoes), allergy shots, foods, medicines, exercise, or other unknown causes. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions on when to use Auvi-Q® if you have the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction, which may include the symptoms listed below: • trouble breathing • skin rash, redness, or swelling • wheezing • fast heartbeat • hoarseness (changes in the • weak pulse way your voice sounds) • feeling very anxious • hives (raised reddened rash • confusion that may itch) • stomach pain • severe itching • losing control of urine or bowel • swelling of your face, lips, movements mouth or tongue • dizziness or fainting 2. Tell your family members and others where you keep Auvi-Q® and how to use it before you need it. You may be unable to speak in an allergic emergency. 3. Get medical attention immediately after using Auvi-Q®. If you have a serious allergic reaction, you may need more medicine. What is Auvi-Q®? Auvi-Q® is a prescription medicine used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions including anaphylaxis in people who are at risk for or have a history of serious allergic reactions. Auvi-Q® is for immediate self (or caregiver) administration and does not take the place of emergency medical care. You should get emergency medical help right away after using Auvi-Q®. It is not known if Auvi-Q® is safe and effective in children who weigh less than 33 pounds (15 kg). What should I tell my healthcare provider before using Auvi-Q®? Before you use Auvi-Q®, tell your healthcare provider if you: • have heart problems or high blood pressure • have diabetes • have thyroid problems • have history of depression • have Parkinson’s disease • have any other medical conditions • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Auvi-Q® will harm your unborn baby. • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Auvi-Q® passes into your breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Auvi-Q® and other medicines may affect each other, causing side effects. Auvi-Q® may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Auvi-Q® works. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. How should I use Auvi-Q®? • Each Auvi-Q® contains only 1 dose of medicine. • Auvi-Q® should only be injected into the muscle of your outer thigh. It can be injected through your clothing, if needed. • Use Auvi-Q® exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it. • An Auvi-Q® Trainer with a separate Trainer Instructions for Use leaﬂet is included with Auvi-Q®. Additional training resources are available at www.auviq.com. „ Practice with the Auvi-Q® Trainer before an allergic emergency happens to make sure you are able to safely use the real Auvi-Q® in an emergency. „ The Auvi-Q® Trainer does not contain a needle or medicine and can be reused to practice your injection. What are the possible side effects of Auvi-Q®? Auvi-Q® may cause serious side effects. • Auvi-Q® should only be injected into your outer thigh. Do not inject Auvi-Q® into your: • veins

• buttocks • fingers, toes, hands or feet If you accidentally inject Auvi-Q® into any other part of your body, go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away. Tell the healthcare provider where on your body you received the accidental injection. • If you have certain medical conditions, or take certain medicines, your condition may get worse or you may have more or longer lasting side effects when you use Auvi-Q®. Talk to your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions. Common side effects of Auvi-Q® include: • fast, irregular, or ’pounding’ heart beat • sweating • shakiness • headache • paleness • feelings of over excitement, nervousness, or anxiety • weakness • dizziness • nausea and vomiting • breathing problems Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of Auvi-Q®. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. How should I store Auvi-Q®? • Store Auvi-Q® at 68° to 77°F (20° to 25°C). • Do NOT expose to extreme heat or cold. For example, do NOT store in your vehicle’s glove box. Do not store Auvi-Q® in the refrigerator or freeze. • Examine contents in the viewing window periodically. Solution should be clear. If the solution is discolored (pinkish color or darker than slightly yellow), cloudy or contains solid particles, replace the unit. • Your Auvi-Q® has an expiration date. Replace it before the expiration date. • Keep Auvi-Q® in the outer case it comes in to protect it from light. Keep Auvi-Q® and all medicines out of the reach of children. What are the ingredients in Auvi-Q®? Active ingredient: epinephrine. Inactive Ingredients: sodium chloride, sodium bisulfite, hydrochloric acid, and water. Auvi-Q® does not contain latex. After the use of Auvi-Q®: • The black base will lock into place. • The voice instruction system will say Auvi-Q® has been used and the lights will blink red. • The red safety guard cannot be replaced. • The viewing window will no longer be clear. • It is normal for some medicine to remain in your Auvi-Q® after you have received your dose of medicine. • Talk to your healthcare provider about the right way to throw away your Auvi-Q®. • Auvi-Q® is a single-use injectable device. Once Auvi-Q® has been used, any medicine that remains in the auto-injector cannot be reused. Until you throw away your used Auvi-Q®, the electronic voice instruction system will remind you that it has been used when the outer case is removed. General information about the safe and effective use of Auvi-Q®: Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information Leaflet. Do not use Auvi-Q® for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Auvi-Q® to other people, even if they have an allergic reaction or the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. This is a summary of the most important information about Auvi-Q®. If you would like more information, talk to your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about Auvi-Q® that is written for health professionals. For more information and video instructions on the use of Auvi-Q®, go to www.auvi-q.com or call 1-800-633-1610. Rev February/2014 Manufactured for: sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 A SANOFI COMPANY *For California Only: This product uses batteries containing Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate EPI-BSC-SA-FEB14

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The amount of butter to put on a slice of toast

FIST The amount of pasta, salad, or ice cream for one serving

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EATING HAND TO MOUTH When it comes to portion sizes, it’s helpful to have a rule of thumb. The Hand Diet gives us just that and rules of palm, fist, and fingertip. The best part for families: portion size corresponds to the specific hand of the eater, so it can be applied equally well to kids and adults.

PALM The amount of meat, fish, or poultry for one meal

15-minute fun break

SPLASH TAG This version of tag pulls doubleduty: it’s both an energy burner and a cool-off game. Give one player a plastic water bottle and have him try to tag other players with a squirt of H2O. Last one splashed is the winner (although everyone wins on a hot day). For an added challenge, give each player a bottle, then tape a piece of toilet paper to the back of their shirts. When the toilet paper is wet enough to fall off, they’re out.

THIS FOR THAT

Swapping sweet potatoes for white potatoes in breakfast hash browns will give your kids about three times the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A.

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how it’s done

what’s happening

fun stuff to print

PRINTING WITH SOLAR POWER

1 | Using loops of tape on the reverse side, secure construction paper to a table in a sunny spot outdoors (or do it inside by a sunny window).

A creative project helps children understand the awe-inspiring effects of the August sun.

2 | Lay objects on the paper. Use more tape loops to secure lightweight items (such as the plastic forks shown above).

Creating these prints, you’re witnessing the power of ultraviolet (UV) rays—the same rays of sunlight that can burn unprotected skin. When the light hits the exposed areas of the construction paper, the UV rays cause a chemical reaction in the paper’s colored dye. This reaction breaks down the dye and diminishes its brightness.

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3 | Leave the setup untouched for 4 to 5 hours, checking periodically to remove any blown grass or leaves. Try not to move the objects; by examining the paper, you’ll be able to see when the print is sharp and ﬁnished.

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Use this technique to make a leaf journal. Collect various leaves in your area, make sun prints, and staple the sheets together. Write identifying captions.

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Shown actual size Emits a

2 hummingbird-size copter ﬂy, but once our testers got the hang of it, they had it circling the living room, ﬂying missions through the kitchen, and, of course, buzzing siblings. Ages 8

LED lights for night ﬂights

An excavator and a puppet

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Your kids will go bananas! this summer for the Minions Goggle Swim Mask.

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CHOCOLATE-DIPPED BONBONS

SWEET AND TOASTY PARFAIT Place 3 marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking sheet and broil on high for 1 minute. Place 3 tbsp. graham cracker crumbs in an 8-oz. glass or jar. Add ¼ cup chocolate pudding and top with the marshmallows.

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MARSHMALLOW MADNESS It’s a s’moresgasbord! These simple treats, ﬁlled with squishy goodness, take inspiration from summer’s most savored dessert— no campﬁre required. B Y J O Y H O WA R D

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Kids can make graham cracker crumbs by placing whole crackers in a ziplock bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.

TEDDY BEAR CRUNCH On a parchment-lined baking sheet, toss 2 cups chocolate Teddy Grahams with ¾ cup mini marshmallows. Melt ½ cup white chocolate chips according to the package directions, then drizzle it over the other ingredients and let cool. Break into pieces before serving.

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Line a tray with parchment paper. In a small bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips according to the package directions. Place ½ cup crushed graham crackers in another bowl. Quickly dip one marshmallow at a time in the chocolate, then in the cracker crumbs (you should have enough for 12 bonbons). Let them cool on the tray.

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MAKE PICKLES PRONTO! Need pickles in a hurry? This recipe lets you turn small summer cukes into burger toppers in a matter of minutes. Cut an English cucumber into ¼-inch-thick slices. Place them in a bowl and toss with 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup water, ½ cup vinegar, 1 tsp. salt, 1½ tsp. sugar, and 2 crushed cloves fresh garlic. Bring to a boil and cook 4 minutes. Pour the mixture over the pickles. Refrigerate until cool, about 25 minutes.

EASY PEASY SEA MONSTER SUB Feed a crowd with this supersize sandwich that kids can help prep and decorate. Simply slice a large baguette lengthwise, layer on your favorite sandwich ﬁllings, and cut and arrange portions on a platter. At one end, add olive slices for eyes and a roasted red bell pepper tongue.

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Keep your Sea Monster Sub free of major food allergens by skipping the cheese and the mayo (which often contains eggs). Replace the latter with hummus.

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FOR A SPEEDIER scrubbing routine, pick up a loofah. Choose a cotton one you can toss in the washer, as other types can harbor bacteria.

Ready to show off your silkiest skin yet? Take an extra step: exfoliate. We know, the words extra step aren’t music to mom ears, but a 2-in-1 soap and scrub lets you multitask. Done gently, even daily exfoliating isn’t too much, according to Katie Rodan, cofounder of Rodan + Fields Dermatology. And doing it before shaving releases trapped hairs, so no shaving bumps. A 2-in-1 product to try: Yes to Coconut Polishing Body Scrub. It smooths with coconut husk and smells like vacation. $7.99, target.com

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SUNNY-DAY SMARTS You probably know to apply sunscreen every two hours, but we bet you haven’t heard this advice, courtesy of Karen Hammerman, MD, of Vanguard Dermatology in New York:

> Don’t skip the part in your hair. Use a cotton swab to put sunscreen there. > Reapply sunscreen around your mouth after you eat, to replace what your napkin wiped off. > Remember to dab some on the backs of hands—the ﬁrst place sunspots appear—and the tops of feet, especially after dangling toes in a pool or standing at water’s edge. > Choose sunscreens containing at least 3 percent avobenzone and labeled “broad spectrum.” OUR PICKS For face: Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Lotion Sunscreen With Broad Spectrum SPF 50 for Face. $9.99, drugstore.com For body: Neutrogena CoolDry Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30. $9.49, neutrogena.com

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BRING THE BEACH TO YOU These ocean-inspired ﬁnds will have you feeling seaside in no time—even if you can’t actually get there.

2 Give strands that salty, day-at-thebeach scent with i smell great’s Beach Babe Hair Fragrance. Ultra long-lasting, this perfumed spray also adds a touch of moisture and gloss to hair. $32, ismellgreat.com

3 CoverGirl’s Eyeshadow Quad in Breathtaking Blues takes your look from day to night. The four flattering hues range from seashell neutrals to bold ocean blues. $8.99, covergirl.com

4 The secret to skin with a sun-kissed glow? Lucy B’s Frangipani Bronzing Shimmer Oil, a wash-off bronzer for face and body. You can even smooth a few drops over your hair for added shine. $30, lucyb cosmetics.com

Make your space smell like a stroll by the sea with The Bridgewater Candle Company Reed Diffuser in Sea Grass. Its natural reeds wick up and diffuse the ocean-scented oil into the air. $18, bridgewater candles.com

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This sturdy Blue Jaipur Mediterranean Jute Tote carries towels, pool toys, and lunch in style. $19.50, mud-pie.com

prettier mani-pedis Moms can color inside the lines, too, with this nail-polishing trick: Apply lotion to ﬁngers and toes before you paint, concentrating extra around nails. If the brush slips, it’s an easy wipe-off. Shown: Essie’s Pret-a-Surfer, $8.99, essie.com

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO CONNECT WITH FRIENDS?

TRADE TREASURES I hold fashion swaps for my friends. I ask each of them to bring at least 10 items they no longer wear, from clothes and shoes to jewelry. Everyone gets one ticket per item, which she can then swap for something she wants. We have so much fun! Jennifer Edwards Greencastle, IN

Reading the book is always optional; laughing a lot is required.”

GET CRAFT Y My friends and I host craft nights at our homes on a rotating basis. (If we can’t get sitters, we set up the kids with some projects.) We’ve made scrapbook pages, holiday decorations, wreaths, and more. Heather Tucker Roosevelt, UT

Caitlin Griffiths Pittsburgh, PA

BREAK A SWEAT I get together with a group of women to go running. We take advantage of the time not only to work out, but also to talk and to connect with one another.

GRAB A BRUSH My mom friends and I always have a great night out at Paint Parties! These are typically held at a restaurant where, for a small fee, an artist provides the supplies and takes the group through a step-by-step tutorial. You usually get to enjoy drink and appetizer specials, and everyone takes home a one-of-a-kind artwork.

PART Y IN PJ’S l invite my girlfriends over for Sunday afternoon pajama parties. We wear our pj’s and slippers and share a potluck brunch. Afterward, we watch chick ﬂicks or dance.

Pamela Lazos Tucker, GA

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Amy Bonner Pittsburgh, PA

COOK CREATIVELY We have themed dinner parties with a group of other couples. Each pair brings a beverage, plus a dish that’s tied to that night’s theme. Some of my past favorites include “memorable childhood dinners,” “warm foods for winter,” and “takeout” (that night, we had a lot of homemade pizza).

Lori Preston Greensboro, NC

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SWITCH THINGS UP Our group of friends gathers the third Friday of every month for a fun outing, such as a trip to a bowling alley, museum, or restaurant. Technically, we’re a book club. Reading the book is always optional; laughing a lot is required.

How do you shake off a bad mood? E-mail us at ideas.familyfun@meredith.com. If we use your submission, we’ll pay you $100.

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PHOTOGRAPH BY ALAMY/CARLES ZAMORANO CABELLO

WEIRD WONDERS There are some places you just have to see to believe. Cases in point: Arizona’s Antelope Canyon (shown here), with its towering, color-shifting walls, and the four other natural sites featured on the following page. All are entirely earthly yet decidedly otherworldly— a combination guaranteed to get your kids thinking about this amazing planet in a whole new way.

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Antelope Canyon ARIZONA

The undulating nature of this 120-footdeep slot canyon is intriguing enough on its own—add the bright beams of sunlight that stream down like ﬂashlights from heaven in the spring and summer, and you have an almost celestial experience. It’s an easy, ﬂat hike in, but Antelope Canyon is on Navajo parkland, so a permit ($12 per person) and tour guide are required. Tour prices vary by company; reservations recommended. navajonationparks.org

Grand Prismatic Spring YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK , W YOMING

Not only is this natural hot spring as colorful as a tie-dyed T-shirt, it’s also huge. At nearly 370 feet in diameter, it’s one of the largest in the world, pumping out 560 gallons of water a minute. What’s causing the dramatic color shift from the center of the near-boiling spring to the slightly cooler edges? Tiny, variously hued organisms called thermophiles, each thriving in a different temperature zone. $30 entrance fee per vehicle. nps.gov/yell

Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve

A series of volcanic eruptions over the past 15,000 years spilled basalt lava across the plains of southern Idaho. As it cooled, it left black ﬁelds full of cinder cones, spatter cones, moonlike craters, and lava tubes, including massive Indian Tunnel, featuring 30-foot-high ceilings and natural skylights. $8 entrance fee per vehicle. nps.gov/crmo

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Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve

Million-year-old Mono Lake has no outlet, so all the salts and minerals that have ﬂowed into it over the millennia remain, making it two and a half times as salty as the ocean. Even more intriguing: freshwater springs interacting with that alkaline water have created a Dr. Seussian landscape of tufa towers—cartoonish calcium carbonate spires. $3 parking. parks.ca.gov

Scientists estimate that the space rock that hit the earth here 50,000 years ago was traveling about 26,000 miles per hour. It left a dent, to say the least. The crater is 2.4 miles in circumference and more than 550 feet deep, and it’s the world’s best-preserved meteorite impact site. You can see it from three different lookout points, but a one-hour guided rim tour will show you how awesome it truly is. $18 admission ages 18 and up, $9 ages 6-17, free ages 5 and under. meteorcrater.com

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Ocean City classics include Johnson’s Popcorn, left, and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, right. Bottom: Cape May “diamonds,” left, and Island Beach State Park. Facing page: Seaside Park Beach.

old the Jersey jokes, forget the MTV series, and set aside the memory of Hurricane Sandy. The Jersey Shore is so much more than all of those. To get the real scoop on this venerable 127-mile oceanfront mecca, we asked some true insiders— parents who’ve vacationed “down the shore” for years (and, in some cases, generations)—to share their favorite family classics, from midway rides to nature strolls to those irresistible boardwalk treats.

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Clockwise from above: Tent Community, kites ﬂying high at Seaside Park Beach, a heaping dish of Kohr’s Frozen Custard, and Lucy the Elephant.

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You’ll ﬁnd more Victorian architecture in this historic onesquare-mile beach town than anywhere else in the country, but for a true marvel of living history, just follow Pilgrim Pathway north until you reach the soaring Great Auditorium and the colorful “city” of 114 canvas tent homes that surrounds it. The ﬁrst tents were erected in 1869 when

the town was founded as a Methodist camp meeting ground, and they’ve been occupied (and added to) every summer since. Your kids will marvel at the colorful awnings, tiny front porches, and personal touches, such as picket fences and clipped boxwood hedges, just a few blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. oceangrove.org > LGP

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Island Beach State Park While most of the shore is famous for its crowds, boardwalks, surf shops, and eateries, Island

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Beach is beloved for its lack of any of those things. The pristine barrier island is home to dense forests, rolling dunes, ever-changing tidal marshes, and 10 miles of beautiful beach perfect for crabbing and surf casting. It also offers many guided nature programs for kids and families (islandbeachnature programs.org). Pack a lunch and leave early; the number of cars allowed on the island is limited. Don’t miss the selfguided hike, the bird blind—a small cabin with slots for spying on the abundant avian life—and the camera-ready view of Barnegat Lighthouse at the southern tip. njparksandforests.org > LGP

BEST ICY DELIGHT

Kohr’s Frozen Custard For those of us who grew up vacationing at Seaside, Kohr’s

is a time machine to childhood refreshment. You can buy servings of the nearly century-old, heat-defying recipe (an extra-smooth softserve stiffened with egg yolks) from stands up and down the Jersey Shore owned by Kohr descendants. kohrstheoriginal.com > JW

sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. But it’s the history that makes it truly unique. At Fort Hancock, visitors can climb the 95 steps of the oldest active lighthouse in the country (Sandy Hook Light celebrated its 250th anniversary last year); tour the remains of numerous gun batteries, some dating back to the late 1800s; and visit a Cold War–era Nike missile site. All this, and admission is free ($15 beach parking). nps.gov/gate > KST

BEST KITE FLYING BEST PLACE TO EXPLORE HISTORY

Sandy Hook Part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, this 2,044acre barrier beach peninsula has plenty to recommend it, including ﬁve lifeguarded beaches, a 7-mile paved multiuse path, bike rentals, walking trails, ﬁshing and boating areas, a campground, more than 325 species of birds, and

Seaside Park Beach We generally spend our mornings on the bay side, where the calm, waist-deep water is perfect for young kids. But late afternoons are for hanging by the ocean and watching the kite ﬂiers at Seaside Park Beach. Over the years, we’ve seen some awesome creations, including giant birds,

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dragons, and even a shark kite that took an amusing nose-dive into the sea. They’re beautiful ﬂoating against the colors of the setting sun. seasideparknj.org > FH

BEST ROADSIDE ATTRACTION

Lucy the Elephant MARGATE CIT Y

One look at this gargantuan woodand-metal pachyderm, and you just know it’s got a crazy history. Built in 1881 to lure buyers to a new seaside development, over the decades it has served as an office, cottage, and tavern; been moved several

Ocean City’s vast, alcohol-free boardwalk is tailormade for families. Inset: Sandy Hook Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters.

blocks; and been rescued more than once from disrepair. It’s now open to visitors, who can climb steps inside Lucy’s massive legs, peer out at the Atlantic from her torso—or even rent the whole kit and caboodle for special events. lucytheelephant.org > MG

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Left, a surrey rental along the Ocean City boardwalk. Right, The Wetlands Institute. Inset: Browns’ doughnuts.

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Ocean City Boardwalk It may not be New Jersey’s most famous boardwalk (that honor goes to MTV’s Jersey Shore-iﬁed Seaside Heights), but Ocean City is where families rule the rides. A “dry” town—meaning no alcohol is sold—OC calls itself America’s Greatest Family Resort and ﬁlls every week with kid-focused entertainment on top of the games, rides, and food that already pack its 2.5-mile, 8-block stretch of

bustling beachside planks. There are rides for every size, from our original favorite, a putt-putting train that goes in circles around Castaway Cove, to the new Runaway Roller Coaster at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier. And we never leave without a few of our only-here foods: pullapart Monkey Bread, Johnson’s Popcorn, and more-saucethan-cheese Manco & Manco Pizza (the best in New Jersey, in our opinion). oceancity vacation.com > MK

inside and lightly crisp on the outside, they come in six varieties (plain, powdered, cinnamon, and glazed with honey, vanilla, or chocolate), though the staff will happily make a hybrid if you ask. And through the front window you can watch the automated machines whip up batch after fragrant batch. brownsocnj.com > LGP

the shops of Stone Harbor, The Wetlands Institute offers a host of programs, including live creature encounters, catchand-release ﬁshing and crabbing, exploratory hikes, and our favorite: the Back-Bay Birding and Wildlife boat tour, designed to teach visitors about coastal ecosystems. wetlandsinstitute.org > MK

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You’d be excused for forgetting that this landmark eatery at the northern end of Ocean City’s famous boardwalk features a full breakfast menu because the real draw is the spectacular doughnuts. Cakey-soft

“It’s a muddy garden of delights,” quips the tour guide as our pontoon boat skims the salt marsh, sidling up to nests of baby gulls, idling quietly by terns and ospreys, and searching out the quick ﬂashes of red-winged blackbirds. Just a few miles from the bustling beaches and a half-mile from

You’ll smell the toasty caramel cloud well before you catch sight of the lines at the counter or the workers hand-mixing real butter, sugar, and freshly popped corn in giant copper kettles. Johnson’s (with three shops in Ocean City and one in Wildwood) has been a boardwalk favorite since 1940. Newbies take note: The answer to the question “Lid on or off?” is

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and stir in all the remaining ingredients except the parsley. Spoon the mixture into the eggplant halves, pressing it in and mounding it high.

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4. Arrange the eggplants in the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley. PER SERVING: 283 calories, 13g protein, 16g fat, 6g sat. fat, 27g carbs, 9g ﬁber, 964mg sodium

CREAMY TOMATO CUCUMBER CUPS, p. 34 INGREDIENTS

1 large English cucumber, ends trimmed ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tbsp. tahini 2 tsp. lemon juice ¼ tsp. ground cumin 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper 2 plum tomatoes ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN. TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN. MAKES: 12 SERVINGS

1. Slice the cucumber crosswise into 12 1-inch-thick rounds. Scoop out the center of each to form a cup. 2. In a bowl, stir together the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Halve each tomato and use your ﬁngers to scoop out and discard the pulp and seeds. Dice the halves, reserve 2 tbsp., then stir the rest into the yogurt mixture.

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BABY EGGPLANT BOATS, p. 32 INGREDIENTS

2 baby eggplants (about ½ pound each) 3 plum tomatoes, quartered 2 garlic cloves 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained ¼ cup pine nuts 1 cup crumbled feta 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. lemon juice ½ tsp. salt Fresh chopped parsley

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4. Distribute the tomato ﬁlling evenly among the cups. Top each with a few pieces of the reserved tomato.

1. Heat oven to 400°. Coat a 9-inch square cake pan with cooking spray. 2. Trim off and discard the stem end of each eggplant, then halve them lengthwise. Trim off a thin slice from the rounded side of each portion so that it sits flat. Working over a bowl, hollow out the center of each eggplant, reserving the flesh. 3. In a food processor, pulse the reserved eggplant, tomatoes, and garlic until finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a bowl

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1. Remove the bottle’s labels and any remaining adhesive (for stubborn bits, use nail polish remover). Discard the pump. 2. With the utility knife, carefully cut away the bottle’s top as shown. 3. Turn the bottle upside down and cut away the base (cut just above, not through, the thickest plastic at the bottom of the bottle). Neaten the edges with small scissors. 4. To support the phone inside the pocket, make two straps by sticking 4-inch lengths of washi tape together back-to-back. Place the straps across the pocket’s bottom as shown, leaving the center open for the charging cord. Wrap more tape around the pocket to secure the straps. If you like, decorate it with paper cutouts, stickers, or name labels. 5. Hang up your phone pocket using the adhesive strips.

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Any summer trip to Cape May should include at least one visit to Sunset Beach. There you can comb the sand for Cape May “diamonds” (pure quartz crystals worn smooth by the sea); watch the sun set against the ruins of the Atlantus (a ship made of concrete that ran aground in 1926); and join the crowd that observes the nightly lowering of the American ﬂag, a celebrated ritual since 1973. sunsetbeachnj.com > W Y

Headed to a municipal beach? Most require a color-coded admission tag. Buy one from the town badge booth, then hold on tight: it’ll give you beach rights and the quintessential Jersey Shore memento. > KST

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Serve your kids this winning fruit snack before they race off to play. Halve two grapes—slow and steady!—then arrange the pieces on a plate for feet. Cut a thick slice from a pear and set it on top. For the head, trim the stem end of a grape so that it’s ﬂat and arrange as shown. Press two small balls of cream cheese in place for eyes. Add mini chocolate chip pupils, pointy side down. Finish with a thin grape tail and grape slices on the shell. Declare a healthy treat victory!

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