5 Summer Entertaining Tips for Life on Hysteria Lane

May 19, 2012 By Julie Edelman Leave a Comment

A few simple ways to entertain your summer guests and have time to enjoy them too.

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here and for most of us that marks the unofficial kickoff of summer. So as we preen our outdoor oasis, clean off our grills and get ready to chill with friends and family, I wanted to share a few simple ways to entertain your summer guests and have time to enjoy them too! Whim It All year long we’re running our lives around schedules but with the kids off from school, in day or sleep-away camp, and the summer breeze keeping everyone relaxes - it's fine not ... Continue Reading

Home & Food

Easy Gluten-Free Pizza Dough, Granola Bars, and Corn Muffin Recipes

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Style & Beauty

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Top summer beauty tips for looking hot while staying cool.

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Parenting

Party On: Fun Party Ideas For Your Tween

European party ideas for your tween – transitioning from kid party to something a little more sophisticated.

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Relationships

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Tech & Work

Top Tech Mother’s Day Gifts for Social Moms

Mothers’ Day gifts don’t have to be boring or impersonal. Whether for work or for play, these tech-savvy gadgets are sure to be a hit.

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Health

What Athletic Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day

Check out this high quality workout gear and clothes that an athletic mom would love for Mother’s Day.

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Travel

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The World

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Add meaning to Mother’s Day by working to improve the lives of mothers around the world.

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