About House & Home: Kick-start Your Summertime Fun

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor Not only is today's holiday a celebration of America's independence, but it also marks the official start to summertime fun. This week, we're offering some cool ways to kick-start the season, including suggestions for kid-friendly outings and activities, ways to save money on road trips, and a quieter-indoor pursuit that will keep little ones occupied on those rare rainy days. Visit a Public Aquarium If you're scrambling to find things for the kids to do, a good place to start is at your local aquarium. This article will help guide you through your visit with tips on how to plan your trip and what to see and learn once you're there. See More About:  fish photos  fish profiles  first fish Get Your Kids to Grow Their Own Veggies Gardening is such a fun way for kids to get a little dirty, yet be able to experience how their veggies grow. And knowing how veggies grow, along with their help in planting and harvesting, will have them asking for a second helping of carrots, beans and peas at dinnertime. See More About:  vegetable garden  growing vegetables  growing vegetables from seed 10 Ways to Improve Your Gas Mileage If you're planning a long road trip this summer, or even if you're thinking of a Sunday drive, you should find out how to save gas (and money) before you turn the ignition key. These tips are easy to follow, yet they'll benefit both your pocketbook and the environment. See More About:  green travel  energy use  green travel products Join the Summer Scrapbook Challenge Even though we long for hot, sunny days, summer also brings with it cozy thunderstorms and rainy afternoons that are perfect for some indoor fun. Like scrapbooking your summer holidays with these free pages and ideas that will spark your child's imagination and creativity. See More About:  scrapbook page sketches  beach scrapbook pages  scrapbook page ideas House & Home Ads Summer Fun for Kids Fun Recipes for Kids Family Fun Fun Kids Activities Activities for Kids Featured Articles Discover New Bedroom Design Ideas How to Install a Washing Machine Fourth of July Furniture Sale Trash to Treasure Makeovers How to Grow a Polka Dot Plant 10 Herbs that Taste Great in Salads   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement