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Just a step outside your door, a bonus living room awaits!

Deck it out for summer with these no-sweat ideas.

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Top an outdoor couch and chairs with a medley of comfy cushions that beg you to sit back and relax. Try mixing together a number of striped, floral, and paisley prints within a single color scheme to keep the collection cohesive.

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Breezy curtains don't just lend a lovely texture to the space; they also provide added privacy and can help keep pesky mosquitoes away. Choose an outdoor-friendly fabric that is water- and mildewresistant (try Outdoor Decor Escape Grommet Curtain Panel, $16, hayneedle.com) for a look that's designed to last.

Freshen up the floor

When you can't sink your toes into sand, an outdoor area rug is the next best thing. Lay one down (try Estate Blue Indoor/Outdoor Rug, from $55, allmodern.com) to soften hard concrete or cover up a wood deck that's starting to split and splinter.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: F R E S H F R U I T Destination Summer Pineapple Outdoor Pillow, $20, bedbathandbeyond.com. M O SA I C M O T I F Mardi Gras Paprika Outdoor Pillow, $35, grandinroad.com. S O F T S T RO K E S Painterly Stripe Pillow, $34, wayfair.com. FO R T H E B I R D S Hummingbird Pillow, $20, pier1.com.

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Pots of flowers look lovely but require frequent watering. This year, try the AquaSav Oxford Hanging Basket ($27, gardeners .com), which has a moistureretaining natural coir fiber liner that keeps plants hydrated longer—so you'll have more time for hanging around.

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An umbrella may cast much-needed shadows, but it can brighten your patio too. Pick a peppy pattern you love and let it serve as inspiration for the rest of your outdoor decor by playing up the colors in everything from chair pillows to garden planters to serveware.

TOP THE TABLE Choose an easyto-clean polyester tablecloth, then opt for melamine dishware.

Bring on the brights!

Bold colors are moodboosting and better at hiding dirt than neutrals.

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P O P PY PAT C H WO R K Kobette Teal Patio Umbrella, $168, overstock.com

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P U N C H Y PA LM S Pillow Perfect Patio Umbrella, $264, jcpenney.com

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CA BA N A S T R I P E S Living Accents Patio Umbrella, $40, acehardware.com

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RELAX FIRESIDE

These handsome fire pits will give you a reason to linger outdoors when the sun goes down. S’mores are optional!

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REVIVE WOOD FURNITURE

When left out in the elements, tables and chairs need a little TLC. • If it's dull and dirty, first use a

sponge to wash the wood with a mix of mild dish soap and water. Then apply a coat of coconut oil, which will hydrate and protect it.

• If it's rough to the touch, lightly sand the piece with fine-grit sandpaper.

Then apply a combo of outdoor primer and paint to reseal the finish.

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S U P E R B OW L Hohman Firebowl, $179, jossandmain.com

S Q UA R E E D G E Blue Rhino Steel Fire Table, $219, lowes.com

RING OF FIRE Fire Sense Copper Fire Pit, $220, kohls.com

B U D G E T B E AU T Y Barzelonia Round Copper Fire Pit, $70, hayneedle.com

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Turn this living room sidekick into a showstopper with a few easy add-ons.

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FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS 1 Apply one to two coats of high-gloss latex paint to the entire table (we used the Oversized Wood Tray Table, $20, bedbathandbeyond.com).

2 Once it’s dry, unroll adhesivebacked wallpaper (we used Fancy Four Side Wallpaper, $40 per panel, chasingpaper.com) facedown on the floor. Flip the table upside down to trace the

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MIX IN A CLASSIC CLINTON SAYS: A refined piece like a tweed jacket or a blazer helps your outfit look sophisticated and not like something your teen would wear.

Jacket, $139, sizes XXS to XXL, anntaylor.com.

Shirt, $38, sizes XS to XL, bodenusa.com. Shorts, $64, sizes 00 to 16, vineyardvines.com. Bag, $35, oldnavy.com. Shoes, $99, vincecamuto.com.

LOOSEN THINGS UP CLINTON SAYS: Slim-fit shorts balance out the volume of a breezy, tummyconcealing top.

Sunglasses, $16, sunglass warehouse.com. Top, $33, sizes XS to XXL, oldnavy.com. Shorts, $40, sizes 0 to 18, landsend .com. Franco Sarto Shoes, $89, dillards.com.

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a distinctive design element, CLINTON SAYS: Pick skirts with ront closure, and be sure like a graphic print or a button-f a little extra height will to wear midi styles with heels. Even your frame. ing elm rwh keep the fullness from ove

White buttonfronts make everything feel fresh!

THROW ON DENIM CLINTON SAYS: A jean jacket is the perfect grab-and-go layer. Prepare for cool nights or overzealous office AC by keeping one in the car or on the back of your chair.

Skirt, $100, sizes 14 to 28, eloquii.com. Shirt, $20, sizes XS to XXL, gap.com. Jacket, $109.50, sizes XS to XL, karllagerfeldparis.com.

Sonya by ShoeDazzle.com Shoes, $30, shoedazzle .com. LC Lauren Conrad Necklace, $14, kohls.com.

PICK AN EARTH TONE CLINTON SAYS: Think of this warm brown hue as a great summer neutral. It's as versatile as black, yet more of a match for the season's light and fun attitude.

Shirt, $50, sizes XS to XXL, gap.com. Necklace, $15, hm.com. Skirt, $148, sizes 0 to 12, usa.frenchconnection .com. Shoes, $99, francosarto.com.

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ADD SHINE CLINTON SAYS: Tops with metallic embellishments or details can take the place of glitzy jewelry.

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DEFINE YOUR WAIST CLINTON SAYS: High-waisted pants and a built-in belt work together to create (or emphasize) an hourglass silhouette.

Brooke Shields Timeless Shirt, $49, sizes XXS to 3X, qvc.com. Bag, $39, urban outfitters.com. Pants, $70, sizes XS to XXL, gap.com.

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TRY A HYBRID HEMLINE CLINTON SAYS: A high-low hem combines the benefits of a long skirt with a short one: It covers your backside while letting your legs enjoy some fresh air.

Earrings, $10, callitspring.com. Dress, $84, sizes XS to XL, lulus .com. Cardigan, $50 and $60, sizes XS to XL and 1X to 4X, landsend .com. Steven by Steve Madden Shoes, $109, lulus.com.

Fruit on your feet, smile on your face.

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Dress, $130, sizes 2 to 18, bodenusa .com. Bracelet, $39, stelladot.com.

Bag, $69.50, loft.com. Jessica Simpson Shoes, $89, lulus.com.

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is a Chicago-based social enterprise that teaches young moms to craft premium soy candles.

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asmine stewart, a mother and an aspiring social worker, is a woman transformed.

After unexpectedly getting pregnant at 16, she went from high school junior to new mom overnight. Suddenly, she felt as if she was flailing. “I was living with my parents; I didn’t have an income. Everything seemed hopeless,” she says.

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founded Bright Endeavors in 2007 to help inner-city homeless or at-risk women like Jasmine.

“I wanted to intervene in the lives of these mothers early,” Piccirilli says. “I’m hoping we touch two generations at once.”

BUILDING COMMUNITY Bright Endeavors is one of a growing number of businesses known as social enterprises that combine social consciousness with the market-driven approach of a traditional business. Other examples include Ground Up, a

Above, Kristy Yates; below, current Clean Slate workers.

Portland, OR, company that makes nut butters with a staff of disadvantaged women; the online retailer Branded Collective, which trains and employs sex-trafficking survivors to craft handmade metal jewelry; and the Minneapolisbased business Breaking Bread Café & Catering, which hires teenagers and adults who face barriers to employment as cooks, dishwashers, and servers.

Urban areas—like Baltimore, Detroit, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Memphis— where public transportation and social services tend to be concentrated are seeing an uptick in interest in social enterprises, as are rural areas heavily hit by the opioid crisis, like parts of the Rust Belt and the Southwest.

Kila Englebrook, president and CEO of the Social Enterprise Alliance, says her group started with 100 members in 2001 and now has 18 U.S. chapters and more than 1,000 members. “Simply put, social enterprise is a proven, profitable model for changing lives,” she says.

Many social enterprises focus on creating jobs and fostering job skills in overlooked populations, especially women. The businesses are stepping in to help the perpetually overwhelmed socialservices system and to overcome the reluctance of many employers to hire homeless or formerly homeless people.

“People are falling through the cracks, and social enterprises are responding to that need,” says Nicole Simoneaux, a vice president at REDF, a venture fund that invests solely in social enterprises.

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Kristy Yates, 34, might not have a place to call home if not for the help of a social enterprise in Texas. She grew up with a supportive mom, with whom

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Luckily, a friend told her about Bright Endeavors, a Chicago-based company that makes high-quality hand-poured soy candles. Its 16-week paid job-training program for mothers ages 16 through 24 includes free life-skills, job-skills, and financial-literacy classes.

All proceeds from candle sales go back into the program.

In a matter of weeks, Jasmine was a Bright Endeavors all-star: She never missed a day, always arrived on time, and was offered an internship and then a permanent position at the candle company after finishing the program, steadily moving up in pay. Today she works for Bright Endeavors’ parent organization, New Moms, visiting and providing support for struggling families. She is married with three kids.

“Never did I imagine I’d get as much support as I did,” says Jasmine. “It’s been the highlight of my life.”

Homeless-outreach advocates Stephanie Piccirilli and Joan Pikas

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she started working cleaning houses at 14 to save up for a car.

After graduating from high school, she got a certificate in billing and coding and landed a job transcribing medical records.

But in 2010, Kristy’s daughter, ZaMya, passed away from SIDS at 7 weeks, and Kristy’s mother got sick. The tough times sent Kristy into a deep depression that led to alcoholism and a DWI conviction that made it nearly impossible to get hired. Kristy and her mother both struggled with health issues, and her mom passed away in 2015.

Riddled with anxiety, Kristy landed at Presbyterian Night Shelter in Fort Worth, TX, in 2016 and continued to struggle to find work. “As soon as you put a homeless shelter as your address, [employers] look at you in a different way,” she says.

Fortunately, the facility had recently started Clean Slate, which places shelter residents in janitorial and other jobs and provides job-skills training, interview preparation, and résumé help.

Kristy got to work cleaning a church, offices, and Boys & Girls Clubs. After four months, she moved out of the shelter and was promoted to client-service specialist at Presbyterian Night Shelter, assisting guests and maintaining security. “This job has given me an opportunity to better myself that I wouldn’t otherwise have had,” says Kristy.

In Fort Worth, lack of income is the number one reason for homelessness among women, just above the inability to afford rent. In Texas, employers can have stringent requirements for background checks, so shelter case managers have a hard time placing their residents in jobs, explains Kirsten Ham, director of business development for Clean Slate.

In essence, social enterprises in

Women’s Bean Project

employs at-risk women to package soups and baking mixes.

Texas, as in other states, create the jobs instead of searching for them. “We become the one-stop shop, providing the benefits as well as the case management, income, and job-skills training,” Ham says.

Today, Kristy is in her own apartment, thanks in part to Clean Slate. “Every day I go to work, it’s like a refresher of why I do what I do: I treat people the way I want to be treated, because I’ve been there,” she says. “It’s a very humbling experience.”

THE POWER OF HOPE Celena Parker credits the social enterprise Women’s Bean Project with helping her turn her life around. As she was growing up in Denver, her family life was a tangled mess of abuse and addiction. “It was never stable,” she says. At 12, she ran away and lived

Women’s Bean Project alum Celena Parker with her daughter.

on the streets. Over the next six years, she endured physical and sexual abuse and turned to drugs to numb hunger pangs.

Eventually, Celena was arrested for intent to distribute methamphetamines and sentenced to drug court, a treatment plan overseen by a judge, and community service—cleaning

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a high school for free every day for a year and a half. Celena’s probation officer helped her get a job at Women’s Bean Project, a program in Denver that produces pantry dry-goods staples with a workforce made up of women who are ex-convicts, recovering addicts, or domestic-violence survivors.

During their six to nine months at Women’s Bean Project, participants work the production floor—measuring ingredients, affixing labels—and take lifeskills classes, which put many on the path to $12- to $15-an-hour jobs. “My life has come full circle,” says Celena, who married and had a daughter after her stint at Women’s Bean Project. She now works as a caregiver for children and a jail minister in Williston, ND; she’s also a cancer survivor and is writing a memoir. “After receiving so many blessings, I’m now able to give back,” she says.

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Social enterprises serve at-risk women in both urban and rural communities.

womensbeanproject.com Employs chronically unemployed women to packag e dry food products.

The experiences of Jasmine, Kristy, Celena, and the other women who have benefited from social enterprises have at least one common thread: hope. Gabrielle Caverl-McNeal, Bright Endeavors’ assistant director of workforce development, shares one woman’s journey: “She told me, ‘When I came here, I was off track, not working, just trying to find what I wanted to do with my life. I’m leaving with $1,500 in savings, a GED, and a job.’ ” Says Caverl-McNeal, “That kind of transformation is the reason we pour our blood, sweat, and tears into the work we do.”

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A unique yoga program puts women survivors of domestic violence on a path toward healing.

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hree women at a domestic violence shelter in Brooklyn sit down on yoga mats facing the door on a rainy February evening. The women, who have all experienced sexual or physical abuse, begin by observing the sounds around them and the texture of the mats under their fingers, then progress to a few standing stretches.

The free class is offered by Exhale to Inhale (ETI), a nonprofit organization founded by Zoë LePage five years ago, when she was a psychology student at Barnard University and a yoga instructor in New York City.

“When I saw what trauma did to several of my loved ones, I set out to create a program that I wished they’d had,” she says.

ETI teaches a unique form of trauma-informed yoga that combines the calming and grounding effects of traditional yoga with sensitivity to the shelters’ clientele. For example, teachers don’t move around the room or touch the students, and the lights remain on. “Individuals who are dealing with trauma may be hyperaware of movement or triggered by contact,” says

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“I see the evolution of the women as their prac tice grows,” says founder Zoë LePage.

Zoë. Research has shown that trauma-informed yoga can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (which include insomnia, anxiety, and negative thoughts), and observations by the agencies’ staffs confirm those results. “It has been incredible to witness the impact of these classes on our clients,” says Shoshana Indyk Levie, senior

Residents rave about the way yoga helps them sleep better and stay calm under stress. counselor of community-based services at STEPS to End Family Violence in New York City.

“The yoga room has helped them reconnect with their bodies.”

The classes are taught on a volunteer basis by yoga instructors who have been trained in the ETI method. Many instructors, like Kathryn Cornelius, have experienced trauma themselves.

“I have a feeling of solidarity with my students,” says Kathryn, who has been an ETI instructor

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for nearly two years. “I’m grateful to offer them even a tiny window of respite.”

Kathryn recalls one shelter resident who arrived late to a yoga class at a Brooklyn shelter last fall. “She told me about her family situation, then said, ‘I was telling myself all day, Just get to yoga. Just get to yoga.’ That’s how I know what I’m doing helps.”

Other residents have raved about the classes’ beneficial effects on their sleep quality and ability to calm themselves when facing their abusers in court.

Since first partnering with three shelters in New York City in 2013, ETI—with the financial backing of private donors and a few corporate sponsors—has grown to serve a total of 20 shelters there and in Los Angeles, offering about 13 classes a week.

Zoë estimates that ETI has reached nearly 2,000 individuals.

“I hope we’re offering them an experience that translates on and off the yoga mat,” she says.

Inspire / KINDNESS My 14-year-old granddaughter, Brenna, has volunteered with His Arms Kenya Orphan Project for two years.

She began a program in the U.S. called the Watoto Education Project that works to send kids from a West Kenyan village to school. So far, over 260 children have been able to go to primary school for a year because of the money she’s helped raise. She also uses what she earns from babysitting to sponsor a little girl in the village named Phenny. We’re so proud of the difference she’s making in the world!

Phenny (left) and Brenna share a moment.

NANCY ROWE, Baldwin, WI

YOUR KIND ACTS

These generous deeds shared

by WD readers are a great example of what happens when action follows heart.

Zach in action.

I’m Zach, a third grader on a mission to help the planet and its people.

Last year I ran a useduniform drive for Cub Scouts, collected books for schools, and gathered stuffed animals so my Humane Society Kids Club could make toys for dogs left homeless from Hurricane Irma. Over the year, I learned a whole lot.

ZACH HARTMAN, Tampa, FL

Send your Kindness Project ideas to kindnessproject@ hearst.com. Stories may be edited for clarity and length.

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Motivated by our mom’s courage fighting ovarian cancer, my sister, Susan, created the Chemo Comforter Project. She makes quilts and gives them to people undergoing chemotherapy, since the medicine often makes them feel cold. With help from Susan’s project, cancer patients are warmed by the beautiful quilts and by her kindness.

MARTI MAYNE, Yarmouth, ME

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After seeing a Little Free Library in my neighborhood, I thought the same idea could be used to offer food to those who just need a little something until their next paycheck. The pantry offers people a chance to take what they need or leave what they can. So far two sit on the grounds of Kennesaw First Baptist Church.

It’s been amazing to see how people embrace the project and keep the pantry filled.

JAN GREESON ODOM, Marietta, GA

A food pantry for all.

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Three years ago, I set up Embrace Books here in West Michigan so that anyone who wanted a book could come in and Taleah (above) and grab one for free. her volunteers (top).

Since then we’ve given away thousands every month—and thanks to people’s generosity and donations, we have a great selection on our shelves to choose from at all times.

Reading can change your life, and my volunteers and I are really honored to be part of that.

TALEAH GREVE, Muskegon, MI

My neighbors and I truly believe in helping one another. When one of us is away, we watch over that person’s house, take out and bring in the trash bins, and collect the mail. There are four of us in the community who share keys in case there’s an emergency or one of us is locked out. I feel good knowing that whenever I’m gone, I never have to worry about my home. Paying it forward works every time!

DEE MAYER, Ridgefield, NJ

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a place we might not have found otherwise—a sunflower field, a wildlife preserve, a llama farm where the lanky residents crane their long necks to watch us pass.

Between turns, we talk— about anything at all. At home, our conversations focus on chores and work and childcare, but in that other dimension, that of our lostness, everything is on the table. Who’s the most underrated rock guitarist? What should become of our space program?

What does it mean to dream about a cat wearing socks?

LOSING TRACK

The Joy of Getting Lost

With my husband riding shotgun, I look for surprises around every corner.

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fter many years together, my husband and I no longer get lost in each other’s eyes. The eyes we’ve perfectly mapped out. His are the gray-blue of a coming storm, and allergies make them itch. As for me, I’m told my eyes are my best feature.

But we can get lost in the larger world, and it’s one of our favorite pastimes. When we have the opportunity, nothing thrills us more than taking a drive out of town and getting lost on purpose.

We do it this way: On a nice day when we don’t have kids to worry about, we head out of our city on a country road (they’re called farm roads

here in Missouri). To complicate things, we scope out a smaller thoroughfare and try it. From then on, when we come to a fork or an intersection, we take turns making

The aim is to get ourselves to a place we might not have found otherwise. the call: left, right, or straight.

At the next crossroads, the other one decides, and we go back and forth like that, sometimes for an entire afternoon.

Our aim is to wind up the landscape like a clock and, in the process, get ourselves to

I’m not sure about the physics involved, but it seems that if we give up control of space, time too takes a breather. On these treks, it’s always surprising to learn how much time has passed. What seems like half an hour turns out to be two or three hours, and when we finally consult GPS, home may be a long distance away…or just down the next road.

It’s refreshing to be turned around, and I recommend it.

One caveat, though: It’s actually quite difficult to get lost. Doing so requires that we willfully ignore clues about direction, like the position of the sun or the familiarity of larger intersecting roads. With effort, we can disappear.

I cherish the days we spend winding the clock. Part of me would love to wind it so tightly that it broke entirely—if doing so meant I could talk about the afterlife, or what it would be like to own a farm, or the merits of our moms’ chili recipes, with the man I love.

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Corn To easily cut corn off the cob without having kernels fly everywhere, invert a small bowl into a larger one, then stand the cob up on the small bowl’s bottom and use a serrated knife to slice down the sides. This way, the kernels will collect in the bottom of the bowl.

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Zucchini & Summer Squash Bigger isn’t always better! Look for smaller zucchini and squash: They’re typically less seedy, more tender, and sweeter. Larger ones are not as crisp and have a higher water content, so they turn into mush faster when cooked.

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Stone Fruit To pick perfect plums, peaches, or nectarines, skip the squeeze (it can bruise the flesh). Instead, look for vibrant colors and a strong, sweet smell. At home, store them on the counter (or in a paper bag to speed up ripening) but never in the refrigerator, as they'll turn dry and mealy.

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CO RN O N TH E CO B & PARS LE Y BUT TE R ACTIVE 25 MIN. F TOTAL 25 MIN. SERVES 8 F COST PER SERVING 30¢

In a food processor, puree 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature, 1 small clove garlic (pressed), 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1½ cups parsley leaves, 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper until smooth. Drop 8 ears corn into boiling water for 3 minutes, then serve with butter and Parmesan and cracked pepper for sprinkling.

PER SERVING 200 CAL, 13.5 G FAT (7.5 G SAT), 4 G PRO, 165 MG SODIUM, 20 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

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Using a spatula, scrape garlic, chiles, and any pan juices over top.

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PER SERVING 195 CAL, 16.5 G FAT (6.5 G SAT), 8 G PRO, 190 MG SODIUM, 6 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

ACTIVE 25 MIN. F TOTAL 25 MIN. F SERVES 6 COST PER SERVING $1.22

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In batches, cook 8 oz each green beans and yellow wax beans and 2 ears fresh corn in boiling salted water until just tender, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool, then drain and pat dry. Cut kernels off cob.

In a large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup crème fraîche at room temperature, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Toss vegetables in dressing along with 6 small radishes (thinly sliced); fold in ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped). Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil.

ACTIVE 25 MIN. F TOTAL 25 MIN. F SERVES 6 COST PER SERVING $1.31

Cook 1 cup quick-cooking farro per package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic (pressed); ½ tsp each ground cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; and ¼ tsp crushed red pepper. Stir in ½ small red onion (finely chopped), then toss with 1 lb mixed-size and -color tomatoes and 2 small seedless cucumbers (all cut into pieces). Fold in cooked farro and ½ cup parsley leaves.

PER SERVING 95 CAL, 5.5 G FAT (2.5 G SAT), 2 G PRO, 185 MG SODIUM, 10 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

PER SERVING 175 CAL, 7 G FAT (1 G SAT), 5 G PRO, 190 MG SODIUM, 25 G CARB, 3 G FIBER

C H I LE- ROAS TE D C H E RRY TO M ATO E S & F RE S H M OZ Z AR E LL A ACTIVE 15 MIN. F TOTAL 20 MIN. F SERVES 6 COST PER SERVING $2.19

Arrange 2 lbs cherry tomatoes on the vine on a rimmed baking sheet.

Scatter 2 small red chiles and 4 cloves garlic (both thinly sliced) and 8 sprigs fresh thyme over top. Drizzle with 3 Tbsp olive oil and season with ½ tsp salt. Roast at 400°F until tomato skins just begin to split, 10 to 12 minutes.

Place tomatoes on a serving platter and scatter 8 oz fresh mozzarella (torn into small pieces) around them.

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MARI NATE D TO MATO & WATE RM E LO N WE D G E S ACTIVE 15 MIN. F TOTAL 15 MIN. F SERVES 6 COST PER SERVING $2.29

In a large bowl, toss together 3 Tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp each salt and pepper, and 1 shallot (thinly sliced). Add 1 pint mixed-color grape tomatoes (halved or sliced if large) and toss to combine.

Fold in ¼ cup small mint leaves. Lay 1 large round of watermelon (about 3/4 in. thick) on a platter and cut into 6 wedges. Spoon tomato salad on top and sprinkle with 2 Tbsp chopped pistachios and 2 oz feta (crumbled).

PER SERVING 145 CAL, 10 G FAT (2.5 G SAT), 3 G PRO, 260 MG SODIUM, 15 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

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In a food processor, puree 4 oz feta, ½ cup whole-milk yogurt, 1 clove garlic (pressed), and ¼ tsp salt.

Spread half of sauce on a platter. Slice 2 lbs heirloom tomatoes, arrange half on yogurt sauce, and season with pinch each salt and pepper; repeat with remaining sauce and tomatoes.

In a small skillet, cook 3 Tbsp olive oil with 4 cloves garlic (very thinly sliced) and 1 Tbsp coriander seeds (lightly crushed) on medium, stirring, until garlic begins to lightly brown around edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ¾ tsp hot paprika and ¼ tsp salt and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a bowl (garlic will continue to cook). Spoon oil mixture over tomatoes and scatter with ½ cup basil leaves.

PER SERVING 155 CAL, 12 G FAT (4.5 G SAT), 5 G PRO, 405 MG SODIUM, 8 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

S E ARE D SU M M E R SQUAS H WITH PI S TAC H I O PE S TO ACTIVE 30 MIN. F TOTAL 30 MIN. F SERVES 6 COST PER SERVING $1.40

Cut 6 small summer squash in half lengthwise. Season cut sides with ½ tsp salt and let sit 10 minutes, then blot dry with paper towels. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium and cook squash in batches until deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side, adding more oil if necessary.

Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse

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¼ cup pistachios and 1 small clove garlic (pressed) to finely chop. Add 1 cup packed basil leaves, ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano, and ¼ tsp each salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes; pulse to finely chop.

With motor running, gradually mix in ¼ cup olive oil until smooth. Cut squash into large chunks and toss with half of pesto. Serve with shaved pecorino, basil, and remaining pesto.

PER SERVING 175 CAL, 15.5 G FAT (3 G SAT), 5 G PRO, 315 MG SODIUM, 6 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

G RI LLE D SQUAS H GARLI C B RE AD ACTIVE 30 MIN. F TOTAL 30 MIN. SERVES 6 F COST PER SERVING $1.12

Cut 3 small zucchini and 2 summer squash lengthwise ¼ in. thick. Brush with 1 Tbsp olive oil, season with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper, and grill over medium-high until charred and just tender, 3 minutes per side.

Toss 1 bunch scallions with 1 tsp olive oil and grill, turning occasionally, until just tender; transfer to a board and cut into pieces. Split 1 large ciabatta bread (10 in. by 7 in.) and grill until toasted, 1 minute per side, then rub each cut side with 1 large clove garlic and brush with 1 Tbsp olive oil.

Spread ½ cup ricotta on each half, then top with zucchini, squash, and scallions. Zest ½ lemon on top and drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil.

PER SERVING 325 CAL, 14 G FAT (4.5 G SAT), 12 G PRO, 530 MG SODIUM, 39 G CARB, 3 G FIBER

RE D CAB BAG E & N EC TA RI N E S L AW ACTIVE 30 MIN. F TOTAL 30 MIN. SERVES 6 F COST PER SERVING $1.02

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tsp lime zest plus ¼ cup lime juice, 1 tsp orange zest plus 1 Tbsp orange juice, 1 tsp honey, and ½ tsp each salt and pepper; stir in ¾ cup reduced-fat sour cream. Add 1 small head cabbage (about 1¼ lbs; cored and thinly sliced) and let sit, tossing occasionally, 10 minutes. Fold in 6 oz snap peas and 2 scallions (both thinly sliced). Just before serving, toss with 2 nectarines (thinly sliced).

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PER SERVING 115 CAL, 4.5 G FAT (2.5 G SAT), 4 G PRO, 195 MG SODIUM, 16 G CARB, 4 G FIBER

PE AC H , B LU E CHEESE & WALN UT SA L A D ACTIVE 15 MIN. F TOTAL 15 MIN. SERVES 6 COST PER SERVING $1.52

In a large bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp each olive oil and finely snipped chives, 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar, 1 tsp black pepper, and ¼ tsp salt. Fold in 4 peaches (cut into ½-in. wedges), ⅓ cup toasted walnuts (crushed), and 3 oz crumbled blue cheese. Just before serving, gently fold in 1 bunch watercress and top with additional chives if desired.

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PER SERVING 190 CAL, 14.5 G FAT (4 G SAT), 5 G PRO, 250 MG SODIUM, 11 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

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In a large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup lime juice, 2 Tbsp toasted peanut oil, 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tsp brown sugar, and 1½ tsp grated ginger. Gently toss in 2 large zucchini (spiralized), 1 large carrot (spiralized on thinnest setting), and 2 scallions and 1 red chile (both thinly sliced). Fold in ¢ cup chopped fresh cilantro and ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts. Sprinkle with more cilantro and peanuts if desired.

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp each rice vinegar and grated ginger, 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon, and ½ tsp salt. Add 1 seedless cucumber and ½ small red onion (thinly sliced) and toss to combine. Cut 1½ lbs plums into 1-in. wedges. Toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil and grill over medium-high until charred, 2 minutes per side.

Toss with cucumber-onion mixture.

PER SERVING 150 CAL, 11 G FAT (2 G SAT), 5 G PRO, 120 MG SODIUM, 11 G CARB, 3 G FIBER

PER SERVING 120 CAL, 7 G FAT (1 G SAT), 1 G PRO, 160 MG SODIUM, 14 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

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TACO NIGHT at the Currys’

Ayesha’s skirt steak tacos can be made completely on the grill. Summer just got spicy!

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Ayesha, Stephen, and their two daughters

Take a rest

“The bulk of the flavor in this steak comes from the marinade, so the key is to let it sit for at least 30 minutes. That means you have 15 minutes to make the poblano relish and the rest of the time to kick back and relax!”

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For more tasty recipe ideas, pick up a copy of Ayesha’s first cookbook, The Seasoned Life ($27, Little, Brown and Company).

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The WD Food Team’s favorite cooks, books, treats, and tools.

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Coarsely grate 2 medium zucchini and squeeze dry. Mix with 1 large egg, ½ cup each panko breadcrumbs and grated pecorino, 1 clove garlic (grated), and a pinch of pepper.

Heat air fryer to 375°F. Spray basket with oil. In 2 batches, shape tablespoonfuls into logs, place in basket, and air-fry until golden brown, about 6 minutes.

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HEALTHY MEAL IN 20 MINUTES

WHY THEY’RE GOOD FOR YOU

Mushrooms

contain beta-glucan, a fiber that can lower cholesterol and help keep your immune system strong.

WHY THEY’RE GOOD FOR YOU

Snap peas

BEEF & MUSHROOM BURGERS WITH SNAP PEA FRIES ACTIVE 20 MIN. F TOTAL 20 MIN. F SERVES 4 F COST PER SERVING $2.57

In a food processor, pulse 8 oz cremini mushrooms until finely chopped. Mix with 12 oz lean ground beef and ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Form into four 4-in.-wide patties. In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties on medium until browned and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron skillet until very hot. Toss 12 oz snap peas (strings removed) with 2 tsp olive oil and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper and cook, without stirring, 2 minutes, then toss and cook until charred but tender, 1 minute more.

Serve patties on toasted whole-grain rolls with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles if desired.

PER SERVING 430 CAL, 11 G FAT (3 G SAT), 28 G PRO, 930 MG SODIUM, 56 G CARB, 5 G FIBER

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have a surprising amount of protein, which helps you feel full longer.

NUTRITION FACTS SOURCE: Karen Ansel, M.S., R.D.N.

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LE T F LY Cut thin slices of cantaloupe and honeydew into triangles and diamonds, then arrange on a platter into kites. Cut rainbow sour straps into thin pieces to serve as kite strings.

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Weeknight Dinners Tasty, family-pleasing recipes that don’t take a lot of effort or ingredients.

Pork Chops with Bloody Mary Tomato Salad ACTIVE 25 MIN. ● TOTAL 25 MIN. ● SERVES 4

$4.20 PER SERVING

2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp prepared horseradish, squeezed dry ½ tsp Tabasco ½ tsp celery seeds Kosher salt and pepper 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 2 celery stalks, very thinly sliced ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 4 small bone-in pork chops (1 in. thick, about 2¼ lbs total) ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 small head green-leaf lettuce, leaves torn 1 Heat grill to mediumhigh. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, Tabasco, celery seeds, and ¼ tsp salt. Toss with tomatoes, celery, and onion.

2 Season pork chops with ½ tsp each salt and pepper and grill until golden brown and just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

3 Fold parsley into tomatoes and serve over pork and greens.

PER SERVING 400 CAL, 23 G FAT (6 G SAT), 39 G PRO, 525 MG SODIUM, 8 G CARB, 3 G FIBER

Tiny, light brown celery seeds are actually the fruit of a wild type of celery called smallage. Once dried, they pack a punch of concentrated flavor and are commonly used in pickling, stocks, and coleslaws.

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Grilled Moroccan Steak and Carrots ACTIVE 25 MIN. ● TOTAL 25 MIN. ● SERVES 4

1 cup packed cilantro 1 cup packed flatleaf parsley, plus more for serving 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 large clove garlic ½ cup plus 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

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Grilling carrots gives them a sweet and smoky flavor. Use thin ones for faster cooking, or try blanching bigger ones first to speed up their time on the grill.

1 Heat grill to medium. In a blender, puree cilantro, parsley, paprika, garlic, ½ cup oil, lemon zest and juice, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl.

2 In a small bowl, combine cumin, coriander, and cinnamon with ¼ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper; rub all over steak. Rub carrots with remaining Tbsp oil and season with ¼ tsp each salt and pepper.

3 Grill steak and carrots, covered, until carrots are tender and steak is medium-rare, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer steak to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

4 Transfer carrots to platter, drizzle with ¼ cup sauce, and sprinkle with feta and parsley. Serve with steak and remaining sauce.

PER SERVING 635 CAL, 46 G FAT (11 G SAT), 41 G PRO, 670 MG SODIUM, 14 G CARB, 5 G FIBER

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On a lightly floured surface, shape pizza dough into large rectangle, transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake 10 minutes.

Remove from oven, then increase heat to 475°F. 2 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, and 1 Tbsp oil.

3 Brush tomatoes, eggplant, and red pepper with 1 Tbsp oil and season with ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until just tender, 2 to 4 minutes per side; transfer to a cutting board and cut into large pieces.

4 Add vegetables and capers to the bowl with vinegar mixture and toss to combine; fold in parsley.

Spread ricotta on crust, leaving a ½-in. border all the way around, then top with vegetables. Brush crust with remaining ½ Tbsp oil and bake until crust is deep golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes.

PER SERVING 490 CAL, 16 G FAT (3 G SAT), 18 G PRO, 520 MG SODIUM, 66 G CARB, 6 G FIBER

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1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 Tbsp salt, then green beans, and cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

2 Meanwhile, in a blender, puree shallot, basil, oil, vinegar, and ½ tsp each salt and pepper until smooth.

3 Transfer half of dressing to a large bowl and toss with green beans. Fold in lettuce, white beans, and tuna and serve with remaining dressing and eggs.

For perfectly soft-boiled eggs, add eggs in their shells to boiling water. Remove after 6 minutes and open immediately so they won’t continue to cook.

PER SERVING 340 CAL, 16.5 G FAT (3 G SAT), 31 G PRO, 770 MG SODIUM, 24 G CARB, 8 G FIBER

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Peanut Noodles with Chicken ACTIVE 25 MIN. ● TOTAL 25 MIN. SERVES 4

1 7- to 8-oz pkg. thin rice noodles ⅓ cup peanut butter ⅓ cup rice vinegar ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp sriracha Kosher salt 2 cups cooked, shredded white-meat chicken

Make double the peanut dressing and serve it on pork chops or use it to coat chicken wings.

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1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 8 oz carrots (about 2 large), coarsely grated ¼ cup cilantro, chopped, plus more for serving Chopped roasted peanuts, for serving

1 Place noodles in a large bowl, cover with boiling water, and let soak until tender, 7 to 9 minutes; drain.

2 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, 2 Tbsp water, and ¼ tsp salt. Add noodles and toss to coat, adding more water, 1 Tbsp at a time, if noodles seem dry.

3 Fold in chicken, edamame, carrots, and cilantro; toss to combine. Top with peanuts and additional cilantro if desired.

PER SERVING 500 CAL, 14.5 G FAT (3 G SAT), 34 G PRO, 980 MG SODIUM, 61 G CARB, 4 G FIBER

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When bombs started falling on Kabul, this 15 year old fled with her mother and six siblings to India.

Her father stayed behind, and sends money when he can. Culturally, her mother cannot work, so their family has no other source of income.

In Afghanistan she was not allowed to go to school, but in India she has the freedom to learn, although she fears that if her father found out, he would stop her. So she has chosen to remain anonymous.

With an education she sees a future where she can make her own decisions. Her dream is to become a fashion designer, not a wife in an arranged marriage where she is forbidden to work.

Her story is one of millions from the bottom of the world’s rich list. To read more, and see how you can take action, go to bottomhundred.org

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Health-focused trips have become a trend, with 69% of travelers saying they’re interested in wellness experiences while away. Here’s how to come back from your next trip healthier than when you left.

1 Pick a hotel with perks

Hotels in the Even chain feature in-room gear like yoga mats plus healthy grab-and-go snacks in their lobbies. Westin hotels will lend you New Balance sneakers and clothes for just $5 a day, and they offer Run Concierges who can lead you and a group past local landmarks for free.

2 Choose the great outdoors

Whether it’s Scottsdale, AZ; Asheville, NC; or upstate New York, look for a locale that promises great hiking trails—use the AllTrails app (free) to get ideas. For trips near water, try H2O activities like kayaking, snorkeling, or stand-up paddleboarding (easier than it looks!).

3 Find good-for-you packages

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Reasonably priced girls’ getaways like Finger Lakes Yogascapes (fingerlakesyogascapes.com), trips to Tennessee Fitness Spa (tennesseefitnessspa.com), and Body Flows wine-country yoga retreats (bodyflows.com) can help you stay fit and bond with friends.

SOURCE: Skift, a travel-industry research company

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Some news that may sting: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says illnesses spread by mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas have tripled in the U.S. in a little more than 10 years. More than ever, it’s important to protect yourself from creepy-crawlies.

PEST PREVENTER

DEET Try this: Ben’s 30% DEET Tick & Insect Repellent ($8, bens30.com)

PERMETHRINCOATED CLOTHES Try this: L.L.Bean No Fly Zone Shirt ($89, llbean.com)

OIL OF LEMON EUCALYPTUS Try this: Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent Spray ($5, target.com)

PICARIDIN

Try this: Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Picaridin Pump Spray ($14, avon.com)

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You can’t get a better shield than DEET—the CDC says this chemical repellent is safe when you follow label directions.

Don’t overapply.

Because it’s a strong chemical, you want just enough repellent to cover exposed skin.

And as a rule of thumb, stick to 30% DEET or less.

Typically either this chemical repellent is sprayed on clothes or they’re soaked in it, and it remains even after multiple washes.

You’re protected only where covered— for example, if you’re wearing treated capris, you’ll still need to apply repellent to your ankles if they’re exposed.

The CDC says this plant-based ingredient is effective.

Plus, it lasts longer than citronella and other botanical repellents.

Its aroma is earthy and strong; people either love it or hate it. Also, even though it’s plant-based, it can be irritating to eyes.

Another CDC-listed chemical ingredient, this has the most neutral scent and is less oily than DEET.

This is more popular in Europe than in the U.S., where DEET dominates, so it may be harder to find here.

As with the others, apply only as much as you need.

SOURCE: Mark Fradin, M.D., clinical associate professor of dermatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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Keep GOOD Food From Going BAD STRAIGHT TALK With Dr. Oz

A recent study in the journal nal PLO One estimated that PLOS at the average American an wastes nearly a pound of food a day, with healthy foods being the most likely to get trashed.

Use these tips to preserve produce better:

How can I stay safe when exercising in warm weather?

Dr. Oz: Throughout the day, drink enough water so your urine is practically clear, a sign that you’ve had plenty of fluids. If the heat index is over 90, consider taking your workout indoors, or else don a hat and lightcolored clothing and take it easy so you won’t overheat.

SAVE YOUR CITRUS Need only a little lemon juice? Poke a hole in the fruit with a knife and squeeze out just the juice you need.

Then cover it with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge.

SPACE THINGS OUT Overstuffed fridges create pockets of hot and cold that can make produce spoil faster. Let air circulate so the temperature can remain more consistent.

What will tell me if something’s wrong?

GO GREEN Revive wilted leaves by plunging them into an ice bath with a squirt of lemon (see above). Then preserve them in an airtight container lined with a paper towel.

SOURCES: Meredith Niles, Ph.D., assistant professor in the department of nutrition and food sciences and fellow at the Gund Institute for Environment at the University of Vermont; Natural Gourmet Institute, New York City

Dr. Oz: One sign of heat exhaustion is cool skin with goosebumps. Dizziness, headaches, and muscle cramps may indicate an issue too. If you feel “off,” head indoors right away, rehydrate, and lie down. If symptoms worsen or you don’t improve within an hour, you could be at risk for potentially fatal heatstroke, so call or visit your doctor ASAP.

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Hit Play, Get Zzz’s

Maybe lullabies still work: The National Sleep Foundation recommends listening to 45 minutes of relaxing music before bed to fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and wake up less during the night. For maximum effect, focus on the music while you get ready for bed rather than playing it while doing something stimulating like crossing off to-do’s.

SOURCE: Natalie D. Dautovich, Ph.D., environmental scholar at the National Sleep Foundation and assistant professor in the psychology department at Virginia Commonwealth University

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That desire kicked into even higher gear after my second daughter was born. I loved my long walks and strength training routine, but never had time to do both.

So I came up with the idea of shaving a few minutes off my walks and using some of that time to strength train. The result?

A quicker, more effective workout!

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LET’S GET S TA R T E D The name of the game here is to condense your workout.

So instead of a 30-minute walk, do a 20-minute walk, then spend five minutes doing strength training. All you need are the five moves on the next page. Do each for a minute, and you’ll be done with everything in 25 minutes.

Why the routine works!

Strength training not only helps improve your bone density and balance, but also does things walking isn’t as good at, like building muscle efficiently.

Muscle helps you look lean and burn more calories all day long, and it keeps your body young.

Your muscle mass naturally

STRENGTH TR AINING ISN’T JUST FOR BODYBUILDERS

decreases as you get older (sorry, folks, it’s the truth), but strength training can help you build and maintain it at any age.

Combine all of that with a walk that keeps your cardiovascular system in shape, and you have an excellent total-body workout that gives you more benefits in less time. Even better, it doesn’t require any special equipment!

Weight training doesn’t mean lifting impossibly heavy objects and grunting. It simply means working against gravity to build valuable muscle tissue that does important things for your body and health. Don’t worry, it won’t bulk you up (unless you want it to, but that’s a whole different regimen). This plan just strengthens and tones what’s under your skin so you can move and live better.

Who doesn’t want that?

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5 M I N U T E S , 5 M OV E S After your 20-minute walk, spend the next five minutes doing these exercises:

BACK LUNGES INTO FRONT KICK

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Step back with your right foot and come into a lunge: left knee bent, thigh parallel to the ground, and knee stacked above ankle.

Next, as you return to standing, kick forward with your right leg. Then step back into the lunge.

Repeat for 25 seconds; switch legs. Rest for 10 seconds before going into minute 2.

Lie on your back with your arms out in a T; your feet should be a little more than shoulder-width apart. Raise your left leg and reach your right hand to touch your toes.

Your right shoulder should come off the floor. Lower and repeat on the opposite side. Alternate for 45 seconds. Rest for 15 seconds before going into minute 3.

Stand with your feet wider than hip-distance apart. Squat as if you’re about to sit in a chair, then quickly stand up.

As you stand, come onto your toes. Lower your heels to the floor, squat again, and repeat the sequence for 45 seconds.

Rest for 15 seconds before going into minute 4.

Minute 4

SQUAT TO CALF R AISE

Minute 5

HIP BRIDGE HOPS

PLANK KNEE TOUCHES

Sit on the ground with your knees bent, feet on the floor. Place your arms behind you, palms down, fingertips facing your body, and lift your butt off the ground. Squeeze your glutes and take a small hop with your feet. Repeat the hops for 45 seconds.

Rest for 15 seconds before going into minute 5.

Start in a plank position, with your elbows on the ground and your body in a straight line.

Tighten your core and bend your right knee so the kneecap barely touches the ground.

Straighten your knee and repeat on the left.

Alternate knees for 45 seconds. Well done!

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Discover the FreeStyle Libre system The FreeStyle Libre system is an FDA-approved continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system that lets you accurately1 check your glucose with a painless2 one-second scan instead of a fingerstick.* It’s available with a prescription at participating3 pharmacies. Ask your doctor about getting a FreeStyle Libre system today.

You can learn more at FreeStyleLibre.us. *Fingersticks are required for treatment decisions when you see Check Blood Glucose symbol, when symptoms do not match system readings, when you suspect readings may be inaccurate, or when you experience symptoms that may be due to high or low blood glucose.

REFERENCES: 1. FreeStyle Libre User’s Manual. 2. Data on File. Abbott Diabetes Care. 3. Participating pharmacies are subject to change without notice.

Patients with medical benefit coverage, visit FreeStyleLibre.us.

INDICATIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring system is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device indicated for replacing blood glucose testing and detecting trends and tracking patterns aiding in the detection of episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, facilitating both acute and long-term therapy adjustments in persons (age 18 and older) with diabetes. The system is intended for single patient use and requires a prescription.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Remove the sensor before MRI, CT scan, X-ray, or diathermy treatment.

WARNINGS/LIMITATIONS: Do not ignore symptoms that may be due to low or high blood glucose, hypoglycemic unawareness, or dehydration. Check sensor glucose readings with a blood glucose meter when Check Blood Glucose symbol appears, when symptoms do not match system readings, or when readings are suspected to be inaccurate. The FreeStyle Libre system does not have alarms unless the sensor is scanned, and the system contains small parts that may be dangerous if swallowed. The FreeStyle Libre system is not approved for pregnant women, persons on dialysis, or critically-ill population. Sensor placement is not approved for sites other than the back of the arm and standard precautions for transmission of blood borne pathogens should be taken. The built-in blood glucose meter is not for use on dehydrated, hypotensive, in shock, hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis, neonates, critically-ill patients, or for diagnosis or screening of diabetes. Review all product information before use or contact Abbott Toll Free (855-632-8658) or visit www.freestylelibre.us for detailed indications for use and safety information.

FreeStyle, Libre, and related brand marks are trademarks of Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. in various jurisdictions. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The product images are for illustrative purposes only. ©2018 Abbott. ADC-07872 v1.0 05/18

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Easy Extra Credit

Want to make up those minutes you dropped from the walk? Try these no-sweat ways to add more movement into your day:

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Make your social media habit work for you: Challenge yourself to walk for a minute every time you go to check your feed.

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CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Plan your weekend errands to maximize walkability between them.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: CLARO® contains 16.6 mg/mL florfenicol, 14.8 mg/mL terbinafine (equivalent to 16.6 mg/mL terbinafine hydrochloride) and 2.2 mg/mL mometasone furoate. Inactive ingredients include purified water, propylene carbonate, propylene glycol, ethyl alcohol, and polyethylene glycol.

Take laps around your house or fold and put away laundry while you’re on the phone.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: CLARO® should be administered by veterinary personnel.

Administration is one dose (1 dropperette) per affected ear. The duration of effect should last 30 days. Clean and dry the external ear canal before administering the product. Verify the tympanic membrane is intact prior to administration. Cleaning the ear after dosing may affect product effectiveness. Refer to product label for complete directions for use.

When unloading groceries from your car, take only one or two bags at a time into the house so you have to make multiple trips.

Make a pact with your pup to walk him every night.

He’ll appreciate the steps too!

Do laps around the sports field while your kids are at team practice.

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INDICATIONS: CLARO® is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and bacteria (Staphylococcus pseudintermedius).

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not use in dogs with known tympanic membrane perforation (see PRECAUTIONS).

CLARO® is contraindicated in dogs with known or suspected hypersensitivity to florfenicol, terbinafine hydrochloride, or mometasone furoate, the inactive ingredients listed above, or similar drugs, or any ingredient in these medicines.

WARNINGS: Human Warnings: Not for use in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion by humans, contact a physician immediately. In case of accidental skin contact, wash area thoroughly with water. Avoid contact with eyes. Humans with known hypersensitivity to florfenicol, terbinafine hydrochloride, or mometasone furoate should not handle this product.

PRECAUTIONS: Do not administer orally.

The use of CLARO® in dogs with perforated tympanic membranes has not been evaluated. The integrity of the tympanic membrane should be confirmed before administering the product. Reevaluate the dog if hearing loss or signs of vestibular dysfunction are observed during treatment.

Use of topical otic corticosteroids has been associated with adrenocortical suppression and iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism in dogs.

Use with caution in dogs with impaired hepatic function. The safe use of CLARO® in dogs used for breeding purposes, during pregnancy, or in lactating bitches has not been evaluated.

ADVERSE REACTIONS: In a field study conducted in the United States, there were no directly attributable adverse reactions in 146 dogs administered CLARO®.

To report suspected adverse drug events and/or obtain a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or for technical assistance, contact Bayer HealthCare at 1-800-422-9874.

For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or online at http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth.

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Answer: False. Vitamin D is crucial to your health, and your body manufactures it when you’re in the sun. While many Americans are deficient in D, sunscreen shouldn’t take all the blame. You may need as little as 10 minutes of midday summer sun to make enough D. But you can also get the vitamin from some foods, says Cleveland Clinic dermatologist Melissa Piliang, M.D. (think fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines, and D-fortified milk and orange juice). If you’re concerned, talk to a doctor about checking your vitamin D levels.

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Your hairstylist Your gynecologist Both Answer: C. These might seem like unlikely skin cancer– spotting candidates, but both see areas that you don’t. Your head gets a direct hit from sunlight, and hair doesn’t offer as much protection as you might think. And although skin cancer is attributed to the sun about 90% of the time, it can also be due to factors like family history and your immune system, so it can crop up even where the sun doesn’t shine.

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Answer: B. You should use a minimum of SPF 30, but don’t get the idea that it blocks out twice as many rays as SPF 15.

The ratings refer to time: SPF 30 allows you to stay in the sun 30 times longer before you burn; 15 is 15 times longer. So if you burn in five minutes without sunscreen, it would happen in 75 minutes with an SPF 15 product. But if you’re planning to be out less than 75 minutes, why would you need an SPF 30? “Most people apply too thin a coat, so a higher SPF will ensure that you’re protecting yourself,” says Debra Wattenberg, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Going all the way to 100 can be useful for sun-sensitive skin or if you’re in strong sunlight all day. However, that may give you a false sense of security and make you lax about applying it properly—doling out a tablespoon’s worth for your face, chest, and hands and a shot-glass-size dose for your body.

(Reapply every two hours.)

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When choosing a sunscreen, you should look for an SPF of at least:

True False

Answer: False. “A skin check, which you should get at least once a year, is only as good as what the dermatologist can see,” says Deborah Sarnoff, M.D., president of the Skin Cancer Foundation. Skin cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer, can occur in nail beds and other surprising places, like your palms and soles.

It might show up as a dark stripe on the nail or as a bump underneath that could be brushed off as a minor injury. Before your skin check, remove polish—and wash off your makeup.

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3 It doesn’t matter whether you wear nail polish to a skin check.

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UVA, the ones not blocked by glass UVB, the ones that burns you UVA and UVB Answer: C. When it comes to skin cancer risk, UVA and UVB are equally dangerous, so you need a sunscreen that offers protection from both (that’s what a “broad-spectrum” sunscreen does). “Because UVA rays don’t cause burns, some people incorrectly think these are safer,” Dr. Sarnoff says. “But their longer wavelengths allow them to penetrate the skin more deeply, causing DNA damage that may lead to skin cancer.” These can pass through glass, which is why you should wear sunscreen when driving. UVB rays burn skin and cause lasting damage, so protect yourself from both.

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Which UV rays put you most at risk for skin cancer?

HOW TO STOP SKIPPING DAILY SUNSCREEN: Put your SPF lotion bottle close to your toothbrush, and you’ll be more likely to smooth it on.

Feed Your Heart Right Even if you eat pretty well, you may be missing key nutrients.

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1 ounce of almonds of fiber a day, a far cry packs 80 mg, the same from the recommended 25. amount of cashews 74 mg, and Of the two types of fiber—soluble ½ cup of cooked spinach 78 mg. and insoluble—soluble offers the

MORE BLOOD PRESSURE ALL-STARS Potassium

This mineral helps lower blood pressure by countering high sodium levels and protecting against hardening of the arteries.

Bananas are famous for their potassium, but they’re not the real winners: Red-skinned potatoes have about twice as much, and tomato sauce also scores high.

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Calcium

“Like magnesium, calcium assists blood vessels in relaxing and constricting,” says Karen Collins, R.D.N. To get enough, choose dairy and dark leafy greens like kale. Also dine on foods with vitamin D, which is essential in helping you absorb calcium—the two nutrients work in tandem.

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biggest heart perks: Each 5- to 10-gram increase can bring down LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by as many as 11 points. Oatmeal is an excellent source of soluble fiber, and black beans and Brussels sprouts are also standouts.

Don’t sweat the soluble/insoluble difference, though—many foods have both, so the bottom line is to eat things packed with fiber. ❤ HEART-HEALTHY NUTRIENT

Omega-3 fats

You know those “healthy” fats you hear about? Omega-3s fall into that category. Two in particular, EPA and DHA, are strongly associated with heart health—research suggests that they decrease triglyceride levels and help keep blood vessels from clogging. They’re most plentiful in seafood such as salmon, trout, mussels, crab, and albacore tuna.

Two 3.5-ounce servings of these foods per week net you 250 mg of EPA and DHA—an amount associated with a 36% decrease in heart disease mortality.

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Life, With Breast Cancer

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glanced at the sonogram technician’s face and knew something was wrong. When I’d noticed that one side of my breast felt very firm and swollen and looked a little dimpled, I’d assumed it was just a clogged milk duct, which I’d dealt with years before. But when I peeked at the screen beside the tech, who was holding the wand under my armpit, it was lit up like a Christmas tree.

Next, my doctor ordered an MRI and biopsy, and when she said the words—“It’s breast cancer”— all I could think about was how my upcoming family vacation had just been derailed. I have four kids, and my third was about to graduate from high school. It was already going to be an emotional summer sending her off to college.

I didn’t have time for cancer.

At first I thought, I’ll do the treatments and I’ll be fine. But I learned I had metastatic breast cancer, and that was different. It had spread—to my spine, rib cage, pelvis, hip, and clavicle—and could not be cured. I went into a state of shock, grief, and anger and kept asking, “Why?” I was 46 and had always had regular mammograms,

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“Nature always helps me find my center,” says Kathy, here on a family trip to the Grand Canyon.

but the type of tumor and dense if I hadn’t had cancer. Now I truly breast tissue I have makes this value the time I have. cancer hard to spot.

While my breast cancer isn’t Since my diagnosis three years curable, treatment has come ago, I’ve been aiming to help people a long way. I was diagnosed understand that I’ve been pretty right after a few new targeted successful at treating this disease, therapies had come out. These but I don’t get to be part of the drugs pinpoint and kill cancer “survivors’ club.” When people cells but leave healthy cells tell me, “You’re going to beat this!” alone, which means they have I know they mean well, but it fewer side effects than radiation makes me feel like a failure. On and chemotherapy. For patients the flip side, when people take like me, the goal is for our cancer time to understand my diagnosis to be chronic, not terminal. I’m and ask how they might help me, one of those patients who don’t great things can happen. actually look sick. Some days Metastatic cancer has a way I have muscle and joint pain and of inspiring me to think big about have to take it easy; other days how I want to live the rest of I can spend time with my kids, my days, and there can be a real play with my dog, and garden. upside to that. Cancer isn’t a gift, I want to travel more and but there are things manage this disease about it that have so I can meet my helped me live more grandkids someday. authentically. For And I have even instance, my husband bigger dreams for and I went on an my daughters.

Alaskan cruise to I hope they never celebrate our 25th go through breast wedding anniversary cancer, and I’m a year after I was encouraged that diagnosed. One the advances in Kathy swimming with night, we realized medicine might in the Bahamas. we probably wouldn’t dolphins mean this dream She’s now planning a second cruise to Alaska. have gone on the trip could come true.

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Sugar-sweetened beverages like soda and iced tea are the leading sources of added sugar in diets. Water is your best bet for hydration, but if you find H20 a little ho-hum, flavor yours with fresh fruit or add cucumber slices and mint leaves to your glass.

spread evenly on a baking sheet. Roast at 425˚F until they’re tender and slightly browned on the edges.

BE SNACKSAVVY

Chances are your trusty ready-made smoothies and granola bars are loaded with added sugar, so consider these alternatives: air-popped popcorn topped with 1 to 2 Tbsp of good-quality balsamic vinegar, rice

cakes or celery sticks with no-sugar-added nut butter, and DIY no-sweetener smoothies (using only fruit, veggies, and milk or plain yogurt).

FLAVOR IT UP

Use spices in place of sugar to add a sweet flavor to your food. For example, sprinkle pumpkin pie spice on top of plain yogurt, or put a dash or two of cinnamon on apple slices or sweet potatoes.

WHAT ABOUT SUGAR SUBSTITUTES?

Skip ’em! These still give taste buds a sugary hit and may limit your ability to appreciate natural sweetness.

BOOST FOOD WITH FRUIT

Let fruit bring sweetness to a variety of meals: Add blueberries to your morning oatmeal, sprinkle strawberries on a salad at lunch, or throw pineapple chunks into a stir-fry dinner.

GET ROASTING

Roasting can actually turn vegetables like parsnips, carrots, and tomatoes sweet. Simply cut veggies into bite-size pieces; coat (but don’t drown) them in oil; toss with salt, pepper, and your favorite seasonings; and

Follow These Simple Ground Rules For five days, say “No, thanks” to sugar in any of its forms, including foods with honey, agave, maple syrup (and other syrups like corn syrup), evaporated cane juice, fructose, and molasses. On day six, you can bring back sugar, but in a more thoughtful way.

Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D.N., is NBC’s Today show nutrition expert, a best-selling author, and the founder of Nourish Snacks.

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sprinkle here, a pinch there…before you know it, you’re drowning in sugar. Americans take in about 22 teaspoons per day—not just from stirring it into coffee, but also from surprising sources like salad dressings and pasta sauces.

All of it can leave you feeling tired and moody, and too much is even linked to heart disease and diabetes.

Women should aim for no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar (1 teaspoon equals 4 grams of sugar) per day, according to the American Heart Association. Struggling to control your cravings? The best way to retrain your brain: Shun added sugar for five days (naturally sweet foods like fruit are OK). After that you can bring back some sugary stuff, but you’ll be more selective, because you’ll know how sweet life can be without all the added sugar.

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Raise a Healthy Teen

Sure, threats to your kids’ wellness are everywhere these days.

But you can keep calm and parent on. Here’s how. BY J E S S I C A M I G A L A THE THREAT:

Sports Injuries Recreational activities set kids up to stay active for life, yet they send 2.6 million kids and teens to the ER every year, often with injuries that could have been prevented. Your best bet: Encourage at least one day a week without organized sports, recommends Rebecca L. Carl, M.D., a pediatric sports medicine specialist with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. And go team sports–free two months a year (choose family bike rides and hikes over arranged practices). This will allow bones and soft tissue—more vulnerable in growing bodies—to recuperate.

THE THREAT:

Texting While Driving

THE THREAT:

Vaping Battery-operated e-cigarettes turn flavoring, nicotine, and other chemicals—sometimes even marijuana oil—into vapor that’s inhaled (hence the term “vaping”), and teens are picking them up in droves. Many think vaping is safe, but e-cigs can contain cancer-causing chemicals. Plus, research has found that teens who have vaped in the past month are four times as likely to start smoking cigarettes, says Richard Miech, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan. Ask your kids what they think about vaping, then cover the risks in

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a nonjudgmental way. Teens respond to facts, and sticking to those will help you start a conversation, not give a lecture.

THE THREAT:

Drug Overdoses The latest data show that teen drug overdose deaths climbed 32% in just two years (2014 to 2016), and the rise doesn’t seem to be slowing. This alarming trend is driven by prescription pain pills and strong opioids like fentanyl. “Teens tend to think that using these occasionally is no big deal,” says Indra Cidambi, M.D., of the Center for Network Therapy, a drug and alcohol recovery center in New Jersey. But using them even once increases the risk of addiction and overdose. If you think there’s an issue, now’s the time to talk with your child. It won’t be easy, but keeping your talk nonconfrontational can help you get somewhere.

Teens need to feel safe and supported and see you as an ally, not an adversary, says Dr. Cidambi.

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Adults are dangerously prone to checking their phones on the road, but teens are even worse: Young drivers log the highest level of phone involvement in crashes or near-crashes. “Texting takes five seconds, but if you’re going 55 mph, it’s like traveling the length of a football field blindfolded,” says Heather Felton, M.D., a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. To help teens avoid distracted driving, draft and sign a written agreement with them (find a template at safekids.org).

Also consider putting an app such as LifeSaver, which blocks calls and messages while driving, on their phones.

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Family Tips and tricks to keep you r clan happy

Throw Like a Pro

For endless, easy summer fun, learn the right way to toss a Frisbee.

Get a Grip

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Start with the easy-to-master backhand throw using a handshake grip: Hold out your dominant hand with your palm perpendicular to the ground. Place the rim of the disc in your palm and grip it with your thumb on top and the rest of your fingers curled underneath.

Wind Up

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With your throwing shoulder facing the target and the disc level, bend your elbow and draw your arm across your body at chest height.

Keep your eyes forward and your weight on your back foot.

Let ’Er Rip!

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In one motion, shift your weight to your front foot and unfurl your arm toward the target. Snap your wrist as you release the disc, ending the throw in the “handshake” position as you follow through.

OWN THE BREEZE Frisbees love a little bit of wind—use it as a guide and adjust the angle of your throw and the amount of snap as necessary.

SOURCE: Robert “Frisbee Rob” McLeod, motivational speaker and Frisbee ambassador, Guinness World Record holder, and 12-time World Champion

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Summer Adventure F O R LE S S

Dust off your luggage, fill up the tank, and get out there! Take it from these three frugal travelers: With a little creativity and flexibility, keeping your vacation costs down has never been easier.

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Family

FIND A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Lindy’s house.

Get inspired: High school art teacher Lindy Novotny dreamed of sightseeing with her husband (also a teacher) and their two young sons during their summer breaks. But with the average cost of a hotel hovering around $150 per night, getting away from home felt out of reach.

Then Lindy realized that her home in Oak Park, IL, could be the very thing that made travel affordable: She started house-swapping through homeexchange .com. Since 2014, her family has done 18 exchanges, with five more planned for next year. Last summer, they spent two weeks out of town for free. “You get all the advantages of a home—like laundry and a fully stocked spice cabinet—without having to pay anything,” says Lindy. And the idea of strangers staying at her house has never bothered her. “We’ve hosted dozens of people with no issues,” she says.

Get set: Thanks to sites like homeexchange.com, knok.com, and intervac.com, finding a swap is simple.

Search by location, date, and filters (like “pet-friendly” or “car available”), then chat with the host to iron out details. You won’t pay anything for the actual swap, though site membership fees start at $100 a year.

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Lindy at Notre Dame Cathedral in Chartres, France, in 2013.

YOU GET ALL THE ADVANTAGES OF A HOME— LIKE LAUNDRY AND A FULLY STOCKED SPICE CABINET— WITHOUT HAVING TO PAY ANYTHING.”

Go! True, if you live in a touristy area (like New York City) or a super-luxe house (say, a mansion by the sea), you’ll have more people clamoring to swap with you. But don’t assume a sleepy town or a smaller city is undesirable. Lindy found that plenty of swappers were drawn to the slower pace of her town or wanted to be near Chicago but not in the city proper.

And swaps don’t always have to mean an equitable trade: lovehomeswap.com offers a points option—so, for instance, you can let three different people stay in your modest abode, then use those points to stay in a bigger place in the countryside. Bienvenue!

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Elissa leading a yoga class at Secrets Wild Orchid resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

1 (fitbodiesinc.com) has been organizing teaching vacations—for yoga, Pilates, and group-fitness teachers as well as golf and tennis pros and musicians and DJs—for more than 25 years. For trips you’re assigned, expect to cover your travel expenses and pay an administration fee roughly equivalent to one night’s resort stay. Or check out workaway.info, which connects frugal travelers with help-hungry hosts across the U.S. and around the world.

Recent options have included milking goats on a dairy farm in Missouri and babysitting at a family’s home in Austria.

I TEACH TWO CLASSES IN THE MORNING, AND BECAUSE THEY’RE ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS, I HAVE THE REST OF THE DAY TO MYSELF.”

they’re all-inclusive resorts, I have the rest of the day to myself to kayak, swim, and eat gourmet meals—for free,” she says. For a recent Cancun trip, airfare and resort fees for two guests ran north of $4,000, but Elissa and her boyfriend spent just $600 thanks to her work trade and credit card points.

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SET UP DEAL ALERTS:

Go! A work exchange is different from a leisure vacation—with more structure and, yes, work than you might have on a touristy trip.

Because you’re interacting with students or hosts, it’s easier to travel solo, though many exchanges allow you to bring a companion.

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Buy discounted gift cards from sites like giftcardgranny.com and raise.com, then use them to purchase everything from airfare to hotel stays to gas. “I bought a few Delta gift cards once and saved an extra 6% on my flight,” says Smith.

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GET COZY: Book a private room in a shared house on airbnb .com or vrbo.com for far less than you’d pay for an entire place. Bonus: Your housemates may have insider tips on what to do and see inexpensively.

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Check out autoslash.com for low-priced rental cars. The site monitors your vehicle reservation until your pick-up date, and if it finds a lower rate, it alerts you to rebook.

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LOOK FOR LOCAL DEALS:

Don’t forget to check Groupon when you’re traveling. “The Things to Do section is typically filled with tours and festival tickets, and it’s an often-overlooked way to take advantage of offbeat activities at affordable prices,” says Smith.

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vacation destinations tend to be crowded and expensive. Ask friends and family for lesser-known places they’ve loved. “There are so many options that will be kinder to your wallet,” says Karsten, and still packed with the potential for summer memories.

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Goldstein, 57, was at the airport, making small talk with a fellow passenger, when she got the best tip of her life.

“She told me she was traveling to a resort in Jamaica, and because she’d be teaching yoga, the trip was almost free,” says Elissa, who lives in New York City. Elissa wrote down the details, and since then she’s gone to some of the poshest resorts in Jamaica, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. She retired from her day job in early 2017 but has no plans to put away her yoga mat anytime soon.

“I typically teach two classes in the morning, and because

Jen Smith of the podcast Frugal Friends and Matthew Karsten of the blog Expert Vagabond share more tips for embracing your adventurous side this summer without incurring debt.

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Family / SUMMER ADVENTURE FOR LESS Rue and her daughter, Arwen, in Yosemite Valley.

Get set: Gorving.com offers a great directory of RV-rental companies across the country. How much you pay will depend on the size and style of the RV as well as the season and rental location.

You’ll also need to reserve a spot to park your RV overnight. At national and state parks, this costs about $20 a night (check out reserveamerica.com), while private campgrounds—sometimes called RV resorts—can charge up to $75 but tend to offer more amenities such as restaurants, pools, and family activities. Kampgrounds of America (koa.com) is a network of nearly 500 private campsites from coast to coast at various price points.

Become a member for $30 a year and receive a free night’s stay, 10% off all bookings, and access to on-the-road The family vacation home on wheels. coupons and discounts.

Get inspired: When she was a kid, Rue Mapp loved visiting national parks with her family. Later, as a mom of two boys and a girl, she wanted to continue the tradition—minus the discomfort of tent camping or the hassle of booking and budgeting for hotels. RV camping seemed like the perfect solution, but a trailer can cost more than $50,000.

While doing her research, though, Rue realized that she and her partner, Rodney, could rent an RV for less than the cost of a hotel stay. “Last summer, we rented an RV for about $110 per night and took the kids to Yosemite National

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WE ALSO SAVED MONEY BY STOCKING THE FRIDGE WITH OUR FAVORITE FOODS AND COOKING TOGETHER INSTEAD OF EATING OUT.”

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Go! Intimidated by the idea of driving an RV on the open road? Don’t be, says Rue: “If you can drive an SUV or a minivan, you can drive an RV!” Also, when picking out a rental, opt for a compact model—keep in mind that at campgrounds, you’ll be outdoors most of the time. And resist the temptation to upgrade to higher-end models (think gourmet kitchens and plush bathrooms).

Those niceties can quickly bust your budget—and RVing isn’t so much about cooking fancy meals as it is about spending family time over a board game or barbecue, says Rue.

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Rue learned that some rental companies offer discounts to social media followers and that campgrounds sometimes have discount coupons for nearby attractions. The phone app Waze helped her figure out the best time and place to fill the RV’s massive gas tank for the lowest cost. “We also saved money by stocking the fridge with our favorite foods and cooking together instead of eating out,” she says.

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This season: Prep for fall and save on back-to-school items, sportswear, and more.

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Back to School

With kids heading to class again in August and September, keep an eye out for sales across categories like school supplies and backpacks, with discounts becoming deeper as September approaches.

Fitness Apparel & Shoes

If last year’s trends hold, you can expect a bounty of sportswear sales from retailers like Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom, Nike, REI, and Adidas.

Tablets and More on Amazon

On Amazon Prime Day, which usually lands in early to mid-July, expect thousands of different deals, possibly including discounts on Amazon devices like the Echo Dot, the Fire tablet, and the Kindle e-reader.

Last year, new deals were posted as often as every five minutes.

{Save More at… JCPenney } Pick Up Perks

With JCPenney’s rewards program (jcpenney.com /rewards), you’ll earn a point for every $2 you spend, plus coupons on your birthday.

Combine Deals

At jcpenney.com, you can apply up to 10 discounts at a time, including rewards codes, one promotional code, and one shipping code.

Match Prices

With a few exceptions, JCPenney stores will match a competitor’s price and give an additional 5% discount if you show the ad on paper or online.

DON’T BITE ON APPLE PRODUCTS YET

REDUC E DEBT

If you have credit card debt, consider rolling it over to a zero-APR card with a low balance -transfer fee. Creditc ards.com recommends Chase Slate Card and Wells Fargo Platinum Visa Card. Both offer 0% APR for 15 months.

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UNCOV ER THE REWAR DS

Make sure you thoroughly research the benefits of your plastic, such as a bonus for booking travel with your card or a percentage off in-flight meals with an airline co-branded card.

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BOOST YOUR CREDIT SCORE

Consider requesting an increase in your credit limit (as long as you won’t be tempted to overspend).

The lower your debt-to-creditlimit ratio, the better for your credit score.

Apple often launches a new device in September, so you can usually find deals on the older models once the new one is on shelves.

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A Warm Welcome

Have Dog, Will Travel

Many pet-friendly hotels across the country now employ an on-site puppy “mascot.” At seven Kimpton hotel locations, the four-legged Director of Pet Relations will greet you at the front desk and walk the halls to brighten other guests’ days. And at the Craddock Terry Hotel in Lynchburg, VA, Buster Brown, a wirehaired fox terrier (below), can accompany you on a tour of the town. Details: kimptonhotels.com, craddockterryhotel.com.

Prep for a road trip with these pet-friendly tips.

A WEEK BEFORE

If your dog doesn’t use his crate regularly, reintroduce it to him by leaving it out and accessible. Then, every time he goes into it and stays calm, reward him with a treat. When travel day arrives, he’ll see it as a safe haven.

THREE DAYS BE FORE Add

the numbers of a veterinarian close to your destination and the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) to your phone so you’ll be prepared in case of emergency.

THE MORNING OF

Feed your dog a light breakfast, with water, and take him for a walk. This will help him maintain his daily schedule, avoid motion sickness, and expend some energy. Be prepared to stop every few hours for a stretch.

BACK SEAT DRIVER

Your dog will travel safely and happily in the car with these easy-topack products.

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Kong Genius Mike This durable rubber treat dispenser will keep dogs occupied for the long haul. $5 and up, chewy.com Sleepypod Clickit Sport Keep your pup secure with this highly rated cushioned harness. $70 and up, sleepypod.com

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Kinder Fluff Car Sun Shade Guard your pet from glare and UV rays with these 20’’ x 12’’ mesh shades. $12 for four, amazon.com

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MACARON ICE CREAM SANDWICH

Let vanilla ice cream sit at room temperature 10 minutes to soften. Transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until smooth.

Spread into a plastic-wrap-lined pan so it’s ¼ in. thick and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. Separate storebought macaron cookies into two halves. Decorate one side using royal icing or edible food-safe markers (like AmeriColor Gourmet Writer Pens, $18 for 10, americolorcorp.com).

Use round cutters to cut out ice cream circles, then sandwich them between separated cookie halves.

SWEET AND SPICY GLAZED CHICKEN AND CORN ACTIVE 20 MIN. TOTAL 30 MIN. F SERVES 4 COST PER SERVING $1.69

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: CON POULOS; MIKE GARTEN (2); CON POULOS.

¼ ½ 1 ⅛ 4

cup apricot jam Tbsp lime juice tsp hot sauce tsp red pepper flakes small chicken legs, split (4 thighs and 4 drumsticks) Kosher salt and pepper 4 ears corn Lime wedges, for serving

SKIRT STEAK RAJA TACOS

PEACH MELBA ICE POPS

ACTIVE 25 MIN. F TOTAL 35 MIN. (PLUS MARINATING) SERVES 4 F COST PER SERVING $3.11

ACTIVE 20 MIN. TOTAL 20 MIN. (PLUS FREEZING) F MAKES 6 COST PER POP 56¢

FOR THE STEAK:

1 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ¼ 2 1 8

Tbsp dark brown sugar Tbsp paprika Tbsp chili powder Tbsp garlic powder Tbsp onion powder Tbsp ground cumin Kosher salt and pepper cup lime juice Tbsp olive oil lb skirt steak, cut into 4 pieces small flour tortillas, warmed Cilantro and sour cream, for serving

FOR THE POBLANO RELISH:

4 1 ½ 1 1

poblano peppers Tbsp olive oil Tbsp apple cider vinegar small white onion, finely chopped jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped Pinch sugar Kosher salt and pepper

1 Heat grill on medium. In a small bowl, combine jam, lime juice, hot sauce, and pepper flakes.

2 Season chicken with ½ tsp black pepper and grill, covered, turning occasionally, 20 minutes. Uncover and continue grilling, basting with sauce, until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes more.

3 Meanwhile, make corn. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut each ear of corn into 3 or 4 pieces. Add corn to the pot with 2 tsp salt and simmer until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, transfer to a platter, and serve with chicken and lime wedges.

1 Combine brown sugar, spices, and ¾ tsp each salt and pepper.

Mix in lime juice and oil. Coat skirt steak in spice mixture and let marinate 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.

2 Meanwhile, prepare poblano relish.

Heat grill or broiler on high. Rub poblanos with oil and grill (or broil), turning twice until blackened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and let sit 5 minutes.

3 In a small bowl, combine vinegar, onion, jalapeño, sugar, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Using a paper towel, remove blackened skin and discard seeds, then dice poblanos. Add to the bowl with onion and toss to combine.

4 Reduce grill to medium-high and grill steak to desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side for mediumrare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

5 Fill tortillas with steak and top with poblano relish, cilantro, and sour cream if desired.

PER SERVING 500 CAL, 19 G FAT (5 G SAT), 51 G PRO, 310 MG SODIUM, 33 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

PER SERVING 495 CAL, 22.5 G FAT (7.5 G SAT), 32 G PRO, 955 MG SODIUM, 42 G CARB, 4 G FIBER

1 cup plus 2 Tbsp full-fat vanilla yogurt ⅛ tsp pure almond extract 1 cup raspberries, thawed if frozen 1½ cups peeled peach chunks (from about 2 ripe peaches, or thawed if frozen) 1 In a bowl, combine yogurt and almond extract. In a blender, puree raspberries until smooth; transfer to a bowl. Clean the blender and puree peaches until smooth.

2 Layer raspberries, peaches, and yogurt in six 2.5-oz ice pop molds; repeat until each mold is full. Insert craft sticks and freeze until set, at least 4 hours or up to 1 week.

PER POP 65 CAL, 2 G FAT (1 G SAT), 2 G PRO, 30 MG SODIUM, 11 G CARB, 2 G FIBER

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Classic Recipe Makeover

FROM THE WOMAN’S DAY ARCHIVES MAY 1966

Peach Melba Pops

FUN FACT Auguste Escoffier, the chef behind the original peach melba recipe, loved Nellie Melba so much that he named three other dishes after her.

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BACK THEN

Peach melba was invented in 1894 for Australian opera singer Nellie Melba, featuring sliced peaches served over vanilla ice cream with raspberry puree. There are many takes on this classic, including our 1966 refrigerator pie filled with peaches and raspberry syrup.

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TODAY’S T WIST

We created a healthier to-go treat that still keeps all the flavors and colors of the original dish. We pureed both whole raspberries and peach chunks without any added sugar and replaced the ice cream with vanilla yogurt for an easy, feel-good summer sweet.

MIKE GARTEN. FOOD STYLING BY MAGGIE RUGGIERO. PROP STYLING BY ALEX MATA.

See page 139 for recipe.

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