SUMMER

Help keep your dog cool in the summer heat by allowing access to pool or lake water, letting the dog cool off under the water hose or sprinkler and keeping fresh cool water available for your dog.

This video is my fashion finds on a budget for plus size women this summer.

Five Summer Days in Cordova: Day Two Includes a trip to the Copper River Delta and the Alaganic Slough Recreation Site. Also includes a hike to Crater Lake.

Have you seen bounce houses? Did you know that there are now Water Slides that can be rented for home parties as well? This is a great way to be the hit of the neighborhood or friends and family if you have a water slide at your next summer party.

Five Summer Days in Cordova: Day Four Includes a trip to Childs Glacier. Also, photographing the trumpeter swan.

Five Summer Days in Cordova: Day Three Includes a trip to Sheridan Lake and Glacier and a rafting trip with the Alaska River Rafters.

Five Summer Days in Cordova: Day Five Includes a hike to the Power Creek Cabin. Images of beaver dams and lodges. Also includes a hike along the Heney Ridge Trail.

Five Summer Days In Cordova: Day One A Hike up Ski Hill and a walk along a salmon spawning stream.

Dogs need summer essentials too.

Sun Safe Clothing - Great Protection For Summer

Agents hold a soiree in Manhattan to lure would-be renters of luxury summer homes in East Hampton. Realtors say the sour economy and the layoffs on Wall Street have turned the market for these summer havens into an endless winter. They're hoping to convince fence-sitters to spring forward for summer deals that are already here. Fred Katayama reports.

(New York, NY) The summer is the book time for beach reads, so check out these top picks.

(New York, NY) Tips on affordable summer fashion.

You can stay cool when you're outside this summer with these inexpensive ideas.

Check out our tips for finding the hottest dresses for summer.

Looking for the best shorts for summer? Check out our top picks.

A Nice Summer's Day

During the summer, it can feel like it is necessary to really crank up the air conditioner. The only problem with this is that the cost can be rather high. Here are a few tips to keep your house cooler for less money.

This video shows how parents can use Associated Content to educate children during the summer.

How to make a delicious soup, using new potatoes and fresh greens from your early summer garden

How to get some ice on a hot summer day

Grow a garden this summer that will keep wild birds healthy and safe next winter.

You can lower your summer air conditioning bill by growing these vines on the south and west sides of your house.

A cute video with some really great ideas for putting a summer block party together. Photos by the following @ flickr michale chas redmond gypsyrock craig baker d&e JeffK PhotoMojo

Summer Getaways - Wildwood, New Jersey

Steve Madden flats are a fashion must have for girls of all ages. Take advantage of the popularity of flats this summer and save a little wear and tear on your knees! Flats dress up any outfit and are perfect for day or night.

Here is how to write the Chinese character (mandarin) for Summer (Xiatian)

follow these easy tips for the perfect summer meal prepared on the grill