25 Low-Cost Ways To Celebrate The End Of Summer

It ain’t over til it’s over. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Aug. 11, 2023 THE FINAL HURRAH [25 Low-Cost Ways To Celebrate The End Of Summer]( Now, listen, I don’t want to freak anybody out, but the end of summer is in sight… but it’s not here yet. And so we’re all in a weird middle zone, writes Amber Guetebier today: “Whether you like to plan ahead or it sneaks up on you, the pool noodles at Target quickly give way to school supplies — and all of those hopeful dreams of finishing a summer bucket list start to fade. And while some students are heading back to the classroom in mid-August, others don’t start until after Labor Day, leaving many of us in summer limbo. It feels like summer, it looks like summer, but is it summer?” Well, there’s still some summer left to seize, so she’s rounded up 25 low-budget ways to mark the end of the season. It’s not Labor Day yet! Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest PLANNING AHEAD [This Mom's Brilliant Back-To-School Clothing Hack Solves Morning Power Struggles]( "I have nothing to wear!" [Read More.]( KEVIN MCCALLISTER'ING IT [At What Age Can Kids Stay Home Alone? It’s A Loaded Question — Here’s What Experts Advise]( While some states have a legal minimum age for when a child can be left home alone, other states base their rulings on different factors. [Read More.]( USEFUL INFO [A SNAPshot Of Food Stamp Income Limits Across The Country — ‘Cause Food Prices Are Insane]( Plus how to apply, and tips from a nutritionist on how to maximize SNAP benefits. [Read More.]( Featured Sweepstakes [Win A Magical 5-Day Family Getaway To Punta Cana!]( We're teaming up with Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana to give one lucky family the chance to [win a beach vacation they'll never forget](. Whether you and the crew choose to explore Aqua Nick water park in search of a splashin' good time, roam the Gourmet Village for delicious and diverse bites, meet up with your favorite Nickelodeon™ friends in the morning for a Character Breakfast, or just plain relax on a golden Caribbean beach, there's [plenty of fun in store]( for the entire bunch at Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana. Enter by August 14th for [your chance to win]( a 5-Day/4-Night Gourmet Inclusive® Experience for a family of four (2 adults & 2 children, age 12 & under) to [Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, located in the Dominican Republic]( [Enter Now ⮕]( Featured MAKE IT STOP [Banning YouTube Is More A Punishment For Me, But I’m Doing It Anyway]( “YouTube is the only sure-fire kid-distractor in my repertoire. So when I need a minute (or 20) of quiet to make a phone call, do some work, or just catch my breath, YouTube affords me that luxury,” writes Samm Davidson today. And yet, she’s banned it… in the middle of summer, when most of us are absolutely desperate for kid-distractors. She’s talking about why, and how it’s going. Check it out. [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [The “Criticize-Defend” Cycle Can Ruin Relationships. Here’s How To Escape.]( ⮕ [Parents Are Turning To L-Theanine To Treat Their Kids' Anxiety, But Is It Safe?]( ⮕ [I Want a Bigger House. My Partner Says No Way.]( [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.