It’s not too late to liven up your garden with bright and colorful blooms. Nancybelle Gonzaga Villarroya/Getty Images Bright, colorful flowers are one of the best things that summer has to offer. The plants typically bloom for two to three months, around August through October. Photo:Nancybelle Gonzaga Villarroya/Getty Images These Dr. Seuss-like flowers can still be planted in June for blooms that will last from mid-summer through fall. Coneflower Getty Images...

Don’t let a little extra sweat hold you back on your self-care journey. Here are some summer self-care ideas to try for greater well-being and balance. Additionally, natural light exposure during these times helps regulate your body’s internal clock, improving sleep patterns. Photo:Westend61/Getty Images Podcast host Danielle Carolan combines her morning stroll witha little caffeine. Dunking your face in a bowl of ice water can activate yourparasympathetic nervous systemand help you de-stress....

Simple dinners that are packed with healthy foods. Smoky Beef Sliders With Dill Yogurt Sauce A Mediterranean twist on traditional sliders? Yep, theyre as delicious as they sound. Photo:Jen Causey is hard to beat. Avocado Grain Bowl With Beet Ginger Dressing This grain bowl is anything but ordinary. In fact, its as beautiful as it is delicious. José Picayo The pork meatballs are seasoned with fresh ginger, scallions, andsoy sauce, which make them absolutely mouthwatering....

Think fermented foods and fiber. So what should you be eating if you’re looking to maximize the health potential from every bite? Ready to take the plunge on gut-healthy foods that offer plenty of other benefits as well? Photo:Getty Images Enjoy these nutritionist-recommended foods that are good tastingand good for you. Kimchi Fermented foodshave grabbed a lot of nutrition-focused headlines for their ability to enhance yourgut health. Not a fan of the spice of kimchi?...

It’s time to think beyond the vinyl siding. However, pressure washing is also a powerful cleaning tool for many household items! Before you wash, adjust the parameters to suit your furniture materials, lowering the pressure as needed. Photo:lovro77 / Getty Images Playground Equipment Philippe Gerber/Getty Images Playground equipment is a prime candidate for power washing. Childrens outdoor equipment often gets stained, dirty, and weathered by the elements. A thorough pressure washing can transform a playground....

It’s easy to leave these items off your home organization list. When was the last time you organized your liquor cabinet? Or sorted your jewelry box? Photo: Getty Images If the records aren’t scratched and the tapes still play, some secondhand stores will accept them. Popular albums can be sold on eBay, Etsy, or other sites. Books Maryna Terletska/Getty Images For many, books are very personal belongings. Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images...

Consider this your friendly reminder! Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images The end of the year is fast approaching! Consider this your friendly reminder! Photo:Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images Stock Up on Food Echeverria suggestsordering groceriesto be delivered on Sunday, January 5. “Set yourself up for January success and avoid crowds at the supermarket.” “Costco on New Year’s Eve is actually very quiet and pleasant,” Echeverria says. Tip Service Workers Cash is the perfect holiday gift for just about everyone in your life....

If you aren’t washing these items, they could be collecting a lot of dust and dirt. But what about the bigger things? If you dont, a delicate cycle will likely do. Photo: Getty Images Slipcovers Is your living room smelling a little ripe? Or, Was someone recently sick? Marieke Van der Graaf, founder of Laundrylicious says it’s important to slip off those furniture slipcovers. Especially if you have couches from stores like Ikea, they’re easy to wash," she explains....

Keep the professional touchat a lower price. Theindustry secretis out: Even professional interior designersloveHomeGoods. So we asked those interior designers to help us shop through HomeGoods. Westend61 / Getty Images Here, they share their seven absolute must-haves. They have the cutest toys, leashes, and accessories for pets. We’ve gotten our pup, Zuko, tons of cute things from HomeGoods. Kitchenware HomeGoods is also a great place to purchase practical goods for your kitchen....

Declutter your kitchen surfaces by finding new homes for these items. AlexLMX/Getty Images Many surfaces in the home tend to become dumping grounds for items that dont belong there. One of the most common examples is the kitchen counter. Photo:AlexLMX/Getty Images Minimalistsand really anyone who wants a more functional spaceshould aim to keep them completely clear. These items should have a designated home in a nearby, easy-to-reach cabinet or drawer," she says....

Save this list if you’re the bang out who goes overboard getting rid of things. Larry Washburn/Getty Images Decluttering can sound easier than itactuallyis. Sometimes, it can be challenging to figure outwhat to get rid of. Photo:Larry Washburn/Getty Images After all, you dont want to discard something important. But the hard part is determining exactly whats important. For most people, purging is hard," says Emily Preciado-Fonseca, professional organizer and founder of MommyAssist....

It’s the perfect rainy-day activity. While summer is in full swing right now, it will be over before you know it. Were just weeks away from going back to school, work, and responsibilities. Getty Images Want to start off on the right foot? Its a good idea to start decluttering now. Its the perfect rainy-day activity for the summer. Decluttering will also give you a better idea of what you may need to buy for the upcoming season....

Clutter is no day at the beach. Here are seven things to declutter (and potentially replace) before your summer vacation starts. So, take a moment to evaluate them. Photo:Getty Images Are they still in good condition from the previous summer? Do they easily collapse and re-open? Are the frames in reasonable shape, or are they starting to rust? If so, its time to declutter and replace them. Beach/Pool Towels Towels dont last forever....