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Instead of busting your bank account to fund an all-out backyard barbecue, check out these simple tips for hosting a small outdoor summer shindig on a budget.

Summer Entertaining

How to Pack a Picnic Basket for the Perfect Outdoor Feast

12 Tropical Cocktails That'll Make You Feel Like You're on Vacation

5 Ways to Rid Your Porch or Patio of Bugs All Summer Long

16 Mouthwatering BBQ Side Dishes

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Father's Day

11 Great Netflix Movies to Watch With Dad on Father's Day

33 Best Gifts for Dads Who Never Have a Wish List

29 Father’s Day Gifts Your Dad Will Truly Appreciate

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Get Grilling

14 Grilling Hacks That Will Make You Look Like a Pro

7 Tips From Professional Chefs That Are Guaranteed to Make You a Better Griller

The 7 Mistakes You’re Making When Grilling, According to a Pro

19 Surprising Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Grill

6 Simple Steps to Grilling the Best, Juiciest Burgers Ever

I Gave EFT Tapping a Try-Here's How It Works and How It Helped Me Destress in Minutes //

This 8-Piece Towel Set Has 33,000+ Ratings, and It's $25 on Amazon

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Restorative Yoga Is All About Relieving Stress With Gentle Stretches-Here Are 6 Beginner Poses to Try //

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Save Money and the Planet With This Affordable, Refillable, Eco-Friendly Cleaning Line

8 Spectacular U.S. Campgrounds to Explore This Summer With Family, Friends, or Solo //

Summer Vacation

5 Unforgettable Regional Road Trips You Have to Try This Summer

6 Romantic Trips for Couples to Take the Second It's Safe to Travel Again

In Happy News, Visiting Family Is the Top Travel 'Trend' for Summer 2021

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How a 'Mini Retirement' Sabbatical Can Be Good for the Soul-and Your Career //

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After Loss and Heartbreak, Author Joyce Maynard Finds Humble Solace in Hiking

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Outdoor Living

Space of the Week: How to Make Your Patio Feel Like a Vacation Destination

7 Ways to Get Your Deck and Patio Clean Before Summer

5 Ways to Rid Your Porch or Patio of Bugs All Summer Long

6 Ways to Make Your Patio as Cozy and Comfortable as Your Living Room

How to Clean Canvas Patio Furniture and Pillows so They Look Brand New

We Tried the Creamy Lemonade Recipe Trending on TikTok-and We Have a Few Thoughts //

17 Recipes From the July Issue of Real Simple //

Why 10,000 Steps? Here's Where This Daily Fitness Goal Comes From-and Whether It's Worth Following //

What You Need to Know About the New Study on Toxic Chemicals in Makeup //

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What to Eat for a Longer Life and Lasting Health //

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Smart Investing

5 Investment Ideas Outside of the Stock Market

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6 Investing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

This Is Why Bug Bites Itch So Darn Much-and Your 8 Best Options for Relief //

How to Save Money on College Tuition //

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How to Talk About Sex With Your LGBTQIA+ Child //

Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Best Shampoo for Thinning Hair and Hair Loss?

What Is Geographic Arbitrage-and How Can You Pull it Off? //

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Healthy Living

7 Science-Backed Secrets to Healthy Longevity

Shaking Up Your Same-Old Routine Is Good for Your Brain, According to Science

7 Consistent Habits of People Who Age Well

6 Simple Yoga Stretches That Melt Away Muscle Tension

A Morning Self-Care Routine to Start Your Day Off Right

Freshpet Recalling Small Amount of Dog Food, Including Some Accidentally Sent to Stores //

The 9 Best Steam Cleaners for Every Type of Surface, According to Customers

Your Earbuds Are Absolutely Swimming With Germs-Here's How to Clean Them Safely //

How to Deep Clean a Germy Cell Phone (Without Destroying It) //

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Pride Month

How to Talk About Sex With Your LGBTQIA+ Child

How to Invest in LGBTQ Causes

13 New LGBTQIA+ Books That Are Perfect for Pride Month Reading (and Beyond)

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Smart Finds

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I'm a Food Writer, and This Is the Gift I'm Giving My Dad for Father's Day

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Here Are the Most Beautiful Cities in the World to Bike, According to Instagram Data

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5 Tips for Summer Backyard Entertaining on a Budget

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