June 2015

Ready, set, play!

THE WELL-BEHAVED BLUEBERRY

SOAK UP SUMMER WITH BHG.COM

Win a trip to the maldives

Take it outside

Early bird special Forget lunch-- pack that picnic basket for a breakfast outing! Just don't forget the java or your yoga mats, say the ladies of The Portland Picnic Society. They put the mats under blankets to block morning dew and add stability. Find menus and more in their new book, The Picnic: Recipes and Inspiration from Basket to Blanket ($19.95; Artisan).

Nautical

Beach reads

Love & Mercy

Track practice

FISTFUL OF FLOWERS

ON LOCATION city of fountains

Craft snow cones and hyper-local tchotchkes? Everything's definitely up-to-date in Kansas City.

Serve up summer

Blogger Camille Styles knows how to throw a party. Take a peek inside her new entertaining book for the secret to mixing the colors and tastes of the season in easy-breezy style.

10 THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT weekend style

Relaxed and inviting, this chic cottage welcomes you to kick off your shoes and join the party.

Berry-licious

Combine the yummy hues of sun-warmed berries with creamy tones for an irresistible palette that works in any room.

OUT & ABOUT

GRILL-OUT: VERSION 6.15

Why should burgers get all the love? Fire up for the new darling of char: pizza.

CONCESSION ON WHEELS

THE BIG PICTURE

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SODA FLOATS

The chemistry is undeniable. Soda introduced to ice cream, sorbet, or gelato results in a fizzy delight that makes any summer afternoon an occasion.

The happiest hour

Entertaining pro Tara Guérard is doing her part to bring back the cocktail party. She shares her magic formula for a backyard soirée that's chic, fun, and easy on the hostess.

Tech out your deck

Take your outdoor living space up a notch with technologies that deliver the comforts of home outside.

Best dressed

Every bedroom deserves a great dresser. Transform an ordinary chest of drawers into a space that's practical and pretty.

Her favorite things

This is more than an apartment. This is designer Danielle Colding's life-- precious pieces handed down from her mom and reminders of her own trips around the globe and to the local flea market-- curated into layered, meaningful rooms.

Beautiful basil

beautiful basil You know it's delicious. But it's also gorgeous in a pot or a garden-- and amazingly easy to grow.

GROW VERTICAL

TO-DO LIST

SOW-EASY VINES

SWEETEN THE POTS

3 NEW COLEUS

EASY-DOES-IT DRIP IRRIGATION

Out for fun

out for fun From front porch to back deck, this California home is designed to entertain all ages.

UPS and DOWNS

An inaccessible backyard kept this family indoors until a bilevel design brought them down to earth.

Cart-worthy

This year, more than 70,000 consumers voted in our Best New Products Awards, bringing you the latest and greatest in five categories: household, food, beauty, health, and kids. Here's a look at some of our favorites in food.

(Sun)burn notice

Is it better to eat frozen yogurt or sorbet?

Father-son bonding

There was never a question that Jared Wadley would pass the family legacy of volunteering on to his kids. "My parents were active in our church and always helping others," says Jared, a senior public relations representative for the University of Michigan.

Enjoy a summer cocktail

Sweet treat

Feed your brain

Suit up

Pack a summer tote

Streamline your stash for the pool or beach with these hardworking essentials.

THE GOOD KID PROJECT taking responsibility

My son's room is always a mess. How can I get him to be more responsible for his stuff?

10 best theme parks

Choose your own adventure at these family-friendly amusement parks where coasters aren't the only stars.

Tummy talk

The path to good health it turns out, is through your stomach, it used to be that your gastrointestinal system was all about digestion, heartburn, maybe some acid reflux. But in the past 30 years, research has shown it to be way more complex and consequential. Maybe you've heard of the bacteria in vour belly? There are trillions, producing essential chemicals and vitamins and hormones.

Swiss chard

Meet your new summer staple: A leafy green that's great in salads, sandwiches, and side dishes.

I did it!