Bright pillows, peacocks, and playtime on this very summer deck
I know it’s the Fourth of July for our US Homies, and a lot of y’all are outside — grilling things, drinking drinks, and exploding stuff. So in honor of this most summer-y of days, I bring you allaboutevelyn‘s very summery deck decor, with pillows, peacocks, and playtime.
Grilling multi-tool let’s you grill like a boss
Just in time for summer, this “great idea of the day” comes to us from the brilliant minds at Think Geek. Rock your summer bbqs with this badass grilling multi-tool!
Leo D’s renting out his beach house this summer so I need 300 of you to give me $500 each
I was recently told that Leonardo DiCaprio is renting his Malibu beach house this summer for a cool $150,000 a month. Reality aside (because seriously: 150k! A month!), I immediately started thinking of all the things I would do in said beach house.
Pre-summer sipping: Mint orange sweet tea recipe
After trying out different tea combinations, I’ve decided my absolute favorite iced tea is the very simple recipe below. Orange + mint = delicious.
Orange creamsicle cupcakes make warm weather even better
I’m not too proud to use a cake mix when I need a quick snack — see how I turned Duncan Hines yellow cake mix into an orange dreamcake.
Summer’s ending: what haven’t you accomplished yet?
SUMMER’S GETTING CLOSE TO DONE! Have you begun panicking yet? So many spring dreams left unfinished! So much fun left to be had! How’s your list compare to mine?
Six ways to cool down — without cranking the A/C, getting in the pool, or turning on a fan
What food will help me cool off?! What can I do when it’s too hot to sleep? And how can tea make getting by in the heat easier?
How to host an outdoor movie party — treat the neighborhood to a showing of The Brave Little Toaster
What could be better on a summer night than your yard, some friends, and a good movie? Here’s how to plan an outdoor film screening of your very own; it’s easier than you might think. This could also be a fun and low-cost kids’ birthday party or family event.