Newsletter

Summer

This 3-Ingredient “Frozen Hot Chocolate” Is So Good, My Family Demands It Every Week of SummerKid Food
So cool, so creamy.
Kristina Razon
Jul 29, 2025
Jennifer Garner’s Favorite Cobbler Is the Easiest Dessert I’ve Ever Made (My Family Can’t Get Enough!)Kid Food
I’ll be baking it all summer!
Kris Osborne
Jul 29, 2025
Why I’ll Never Pick Out Another Watermelon Without the “Two-Finger” Rule Again (Farmers Swear by It!)Kid Food
It really is foolproof.
Mara Weinraub
Aug 19, 2024
My Easy Trick for the Absolute Best Tomato Toast (I Promise It’ll Taste 20x Better!)Kid Food
A simple step with big rewards.
Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
Jul 25, 2025
My Mom’s 4-Ingredient Salad Dressing Is Legendary (I Keep a Jar in My Fridge at All Times!)Kid Food
It only takes 2 minutes to make.
Rebecca Longshore
Jul 25, 2025
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Hot Dogs, and They All Said the Same ThingKid Food
“The undisputed champion of hot dogs.”
Stephanie Ganz
Jul 23, 2025
Is Bug Spray Safe for Kids and Toddlers? Here’s What Two Pediatric Experts Told Us.Toys & Play
So the whole family can stay itch-free all summer long.
Quinn Fish
Jul 23, 2025
The Best Kids’ Water Bottles, From Years of Hands-On TestingToys & Play
Because it’s hot outside, and your kids need a good one.
Stephanie Ganz
Jul 23, 2025
We Asked 3 Professional Organizers (and Parents) to Share Their Summer Vacation Packing TipsToys & Play
What kind of packer are you?
Chantal Lamers
Jul 18, 2023
6 Tips for Taking Your First Overseas Trip with Young KidsToys & Play
How to have it be a great experience, for everyone.
Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs
Jul 27, 2022
12 Fun & Easy Recipes to Make with Your Kids This SummerKid Food
She has very good taste, it seems.
Meghan Splawn
Jul 16, 2025
10 Reasons an Ice Cream Sandwich Is Truly the Greatest Summer Treat (And Which Ones to Buy)Kid Food
Is it ridiculous to write a list of reasons to love an ice-cream sandwich? Yes, but here I go.
Jessica Hartshorn
Aug 2, 2024
10 Things Emergency Room Doctors Wish Parents Knew About the 4th of JulyFamily Homes
Celebrate safely with these expert tips.
Quinn Fish
Jun 30, 2023
The 4-Ingredient, 10-Minute Dinner That Never Leaves My Rotation (I Make It Almost Every Week)Kid Food
I always have all the ingredients on hand.
Jan Valdez
Jun 17, 2025
11 Popsicle Recipes to Cool off with This SummerKid Food
Popsicle recipes perfect for every kind of summer day.
Kelli Foster
Jun 17, 2025
I Tried (and Failed) to Keep Mosquitoes Away for Years — Then I Found 3 Products That Really WorkToys & Play
We haven’t had a single bite so far this summer.
Faith Durand
Jun 11, 2025
Download Cubby’s Free Printable “Last Day of School” Sign!Toys & Play
Congrats on completing another year!
Cambria Bold
Jun 4, 2025
50 Absolutely Free, Totally Fun Summer Kid ActivitiesToys & Play
Great ideas for long summer days.
Jessica Goldman Foung
Jun 3, 2025
I Tried Stanley Tucci’s Recipe for Zucchini Pasta and My Only Regret Is Not Trying It SoonerKid Food
Really, there is no better way to use up zucchini than this.
Rachel Reiss
Aug 30, 2023
I Tried Ina Garten’s 5-Star Potato Salad Recipe, and Now I Understand the HypeKid Food
It's classic, creamy, and seriously good.
Amelia Rampe
Aug 13, 2023
My Easy Trick for Grilling the Most Flavorful Sausages of Your Life (It Makes Them Taste 10x Better!)Kid Food
It's the best hack of the summer.
Jan Valdez
Aug 4, 2024
The Clever Hawaiian Roll Sandwich Hack I Wish I Discovered Way Sooner (So Perfect For Summer!)Kid Food
And perfect for feeding kids fast.
Kiersten Hickman
Aug 3, 2024
My Dad’s 1-Ingredient Upgrade for the “Best Potato Salad of Your Life”Kid Food
It’s the only potato salad I’ll eat.
Lauren Miyashiro
Jul 12, 2024
The Surprising Ingredient I Always Top on Hot Dogs (It Wows at Every Cookout!)Kid Food
Corn dog fans, rise up.
Rachel Perlmutter
Jul 9, 2024
My Rule-Breaking Cooking Trick for Ridiculously Delicious Corn on the CobKid Food
No grill? No problem.
Jul 7, 2024
The $7 Sausages I’m Grilling All Summer Long (I’ll Never Buy Another Brand!)Kid Food
They’re so satisfying. That snap!
Alexandra Foster
Jun 24, 2024
My Favorite No-Cook Meals for Super Hot Summer Days (My Kids Love Them)Kid Food
The "No-Cook Summer Supper" has become my specialty.
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 24, 2024
This Sour Cream Cucumber Salad Is the First Thing Gone at Every Barbecue (It’s Only 6 Ingredients!)Kid Food
It's tangy and delish.
Lindsay Funston
Jun 7, 2024
Why You Should Always Use the “Tip Top” Rule to Pick Out the Sweetest StrawberriesKid Food
The sweetness of a berry is basically guaranteed.
Mackenzie Filson
Jun 7, 2024
We Tried 6 Methods for Grilling Chicken, and the Winner Delivered Tender, Juicy PerfectionKid Food
Spring and summertime family dinners have a new star player.
Meghan Splawn
May 13, 2024
The “Two-Finger” Rule Is the Surest Way to Pick Out a Great WatermelonKid Food
Works EVERY time.
Mackenzie Filson
Jul 27, 2023
10 Outdoor Art Kits Under $30 That Let Kids Get Creative Far Away from Your FurnitureToys & Play
When you know the kids are in a creative mood and you’re cool with them leaning into that … outside.
Jessica Hartshorn
Jul 26, 2023
This Is My Favorite Summer Dessert, and It Has Only 3 IngredientsKid Food
Learn how to make yogurt pie — a refreshing summer dessert that only has three ingredients.
Alicia Betz
Jul 25, 2023
We Tested 4 Famous Zucchini Bread Recipes and the Winner Was Simply PerfectKid Food
My search for the perfect zucchini bread recipe is finally over.
Jesse Szewczyk
Jul 18, 2023
Move Over, Onions! Caramelized Zucchini Is Even SweeterKid Food
Use a ton of zucchini and make it even sweeter with this technique!
Meghan Splawn
Jul 17, 2023
Julia Child Has a Clever Trick for Making the Creamiest Potato Salad EverKid Food
I'm totally sold on this brilliant technique.
Amelia Rampe
Jul 15, 2023
I Tried Zucchini Tots and They’re the Perfect Summer SnackKid Food
Sneak in another serving or two of veggies.
Sara Tane
Jul 14, 2023
13 Retro Outdoor Toys That Have Totally Held Up (Meaning: Kids Still Love ‘Em!)Toys & Play
Roller skates, Wiffle balls, the turtle-shaped sandbox... we know you remember them all.
Jessica Hartshorn
Jul 12, 2023
26 Cool Cucumber Recipes That Are Perfect for Hot Summer DaysKid Food
The crunchiest cucumber salads, cool noodle sides, and summer cocktails made even more refreshing with cukes.
Sheela Prakash
Jul 11, 2023
One Year Later, I’m Still Making This Pasta Salad Every WeekKid Food
Our recipe developers make hundreds of dishes a year, but this one stuck.
Meghan Splawn
Jul 11, 2023
Creamy Zucchini Fettuccine Is So Good, You’ll Want to Make It Every Night of SummerKid Food
It's basically a summer fettuccine Alfredo, lightened up with lemon zest and basil.
Christine Gallary
Jul 5, 2023
This $22 Mini Ice Cream Maker Will Make a Pint of Ice Cream in Just 30 MinutesKid Food
And it's easy enough for kids to do!
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Jun 27, 2023
I Bought a $200 Inflatable Water Slide from Sam’s Club for My Kids, and I Can Already Tell It Was Worth ItToys & Play
Plus, 7 more inflatable water slides for ALL the fun.
Alicia Betz
Jun 27, 2023
These $10 Ice Cream Sandwiches Are the Cool Treats I Wish I Had When I Was a KidKid Food
These are sturdy masterpieces in fun flavors.
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 19, 2023
This Nerf Slip and Slide Is the Water Toy You Need This Summer — And It’s On Sale for $10!Toys & Play
Better jump on it - and get a few for friends and family, too!
Jessica Hartshorn
Jun 16, 2023
I Tried Banana Iced Coffee, and, Honestly, It’s Incredibly GoodKid Food
The 2-ingredient pick-me-up you never knew you needed.
Patty Catalano
Jun 16, 2023
This Is Truly the Most Ingenious Way We’ve Ever Seen to Cut Corn Off the CobKid Food
We need a corn shucking table pronto.
Isadora Baum
Jun 13, 2023
10 New Outdoor Aldi Products Your Family Will Use All Summer LongToys & Play
Summer’s officially on.
Quinn Fish
Jun 13, 2023
The Best Thing to Make in Your Instant Pot This Summer Is Also the EasiestKid Food
Keep it in your fridge and enjoy some whenever it's hot out.
Meghan Splawn
Jun 11, 2023
25 Ways to Eat Salad for Dinner TonightKid Food
Turn your farmers market haul into dinner.
Kelli Foster
Jun 8, 2023
15 Things Summer Camp Directors Wish Parents Knew Before Sending Kids OffToys & Play
So you can sleep easier before drop-off.
Quinn Fish
Jun 5, 2023
Ina Garten Just Taught Me the Secret to a Better BLTKid Food
This smart trick is a total game-changer.
Patty Catalano
May 30, 2023
The Best New Water Toys of 2023Toys & Play
Fun toys that get the kids wet in the backyard — most don’t require a pool, just a hose!
Jessica Hartshorn
May 26, 2023
I Tried 4 Methods for Cleaning Impossibly Dirty Grill Grates — And I’m Still Blown Away By the WinnerFamily Homes
This weekend kicks of grilling season, so time to get ready!
Ashley Poskin
May 25, 2023
This Mom’s Garage Hack Has People Telling Her It’s the Coolest Thing They’ve Ever SeenFamily Homes
Apparently this is very much an IFKYK situation.
Laura Drummond
May 24, 2023
This Sunscreen Applicator Is a Summertime Game-ChangerToys & Play
Is this finally the summer I won’t have to deal with messy, sandy sunscreen hands?
Shifrah Combiths
May 8, 2023
The One Item This Mom Brings to the Beach to Guarantee a Sand-Free Ride HomeToys & Play
How did we not think of this?
Quinn Fish
Apr 12, 2023
The Unusual Yet Practically Magical Product I Use to Stop Itchy Mosquito BitesFamily Homes
It's an OG product for sure.
Cambria Bold
Jul 28, 2022
The Perfect Grilled Chicken Summer Salad RecipeKid Food
The ultimate summer winner chicken dinner.
Kelli Foster
Jul 7, 2022
Ask Maxwell: What’s Your Best Beach Gear for Summer?Family Homes
It’s so hot where we live we’re going to be going to the beach on the lake a lot. Got any recommendations for beach gear so kids are comfortable? ElaineDear Elaine,My parents never really did the beach and really left us on our own growing up at the beach club and the day camp there. We just had a towel and a suit and that was it.
Maxwell Ryan
Jul 4, 2022
5 Ways I Deal with the Dirt and Mess of Camping with KidsToys & Play
I do these things so I can spend my time and energy watching for bugs instead.
Alexandra Frost
Jun 28, 2022