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Hiking is something I used to love to do and the more rugged the terrain, the better. I've slowed down quite a bit since having kids, but now that they're older, I love to get in a family hike in when we can. Hikes with the family aren't as strenuous as the hikes I would take when I was younger (my body would disagree, lol), but if there's one thing I've learned, it's that accidents can happen anywhere. I always believe it's better to be prepared, so I've put together a list of tips for prepping for a family hike including how to put together a cool custom first aid kit.

Parfaits are a delicious way to celebrate the flavors of summer and are an easy dessert to prepare for a crowd, so I've rounded up 17 delicious parfait recipes for you to try. From fruity to indulgent, you're sure to find something to love!

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It's summer, and that means watermelons! We love watermelon everything at our house and I recently made a delicious mint watermelon lemonade slush that is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. I thought this would be a great drink to serve at our next cookout, but how to keep them cold and slushy? The answer was right in front of my face! I turned a watermelon into a slush drink dispenser and froze it the night before and it was perfect! It kept our slushes amazingly slushy for hours and I'll show you exactly how to do it and also give you the recipe for this delicious drink.

Back to School time can really pinch, so this month, I'm offering one lucky reader $50 to help them get through the Back to School season in their choice of Paypal cash, an Amazon egift card, or an egift card to any other retailer they choose, and this giveaway is open worldwide! Enter below and good luck!

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With grilling season in full swing, many of us are enjoying lots of summer get-togethers. Today I've got a great twist on a grilling classic for you that will feed the largest of crowds and it's kosher, too. These all-beef franks are wrapped in turkey bacon and then grilled along with their herbed garlic bread buns. If you haven't had a sandwich, burger, or frank on garlic bread, you've been missing out! It's an easy way to add maximum flavor to your dish to wow your crowd.

Summer is the best time to get outside and today's giveaway can help you get out there and enjoy yourself with a fabulous pizza picnic! Not only will you get a $150 gift card for all of the Cici's pizza you can eat, but also a $150 Visa gift card and a fun pizza-themed prize package. Enter below!

This is a guest post by Jenny Silverstone, a mom, blogger, and outdoor enthusiast!

We can’t all afford to go on summer vacations to Disney World or a luxury cruise to the Bahamas, but that doesn’t mean we have to spend all summer bored out of our minds. I know of a few gems hidden right in my area that are probably around yours, too!

All it takes is a little bit of research, and you and your family will be on your way to day trip full unforgettable memories. Sound good? Then keep reading see my top 5 picks for affordable family activities in the summer!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hyland’s Earache Drops.  The uses for Hyland’s products are based on traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.

If you haven't heard about the latest Kindle Fire tablet, it's a powerhouse of entertainment options and it's super-durable. That coupled with more comprehensive parental controls make it the perfect table for kids. One lucky reader will be able to win one for themselves. Enter below and good luck!