Chicagoans look forward to summer all year but, once it arrives, we often find ourselves overwhelmed with all there is to do. If you’re feeling burnt out from all the trips to the beach, driving to ...

Summer is a season full of lawn games, camping trips and kid-friendly activities. While these are all great ideas to enjoy the long and hot summer months, there are other ways to keep your kids ...

Unleash your creativity with our "2 Dollar Tree Summer Hacks!" video, packed with DIY summer crafts perfect for your budget.

Summer crafts for kids not only keep them from getting bored, these DIY summer pinwheel crafts also brighten up your day! Explore step-by-step instructions on how to rock your own pinwheels. Cut a ...

Kids love to get messy, but cleaning up can be a real headache. During the summer months, move your craft session outside, where all you need to clean up is a hose and a beach towel. Your kids will ...

SUMMER SEASON. AND IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SOME FUN DECORATING IDEAS WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK, CRAFT EXPERT GINA TEPPER HAS YOU COVERED. AND YOU ALWAYS BRING THE COOLEST STUFF. HOW ARE YOU THIS MORNING ...

What better way to embrace the slower days of summer than the simple pleasure of making something with your hands? Whether you're looking for a mindful break from screen time, an excuse to gather with ...

Ah, the summer time warp. On the one hand, it feels so short (“We’ve only been to the beach twice!”), but on the other, it seems to never end (especially right now, when we're confined to the ...

We are over half way through summer and this is usually the time parents start to hear those dreaded words from their kids…we are bored. A great activity you can all do together, rain or shine, is ...