The Fourth might be over, but new holidays will be along soon. Start your list now. Paper goods, utensils, and who is providing the main dish? Beginning now will have you prepared before you can say, "Party time."



All that work you put into your spring bulbs and flower beds? Bring some of those blooms inside. They can brighten your kitchen, your bedroom, and even your bathrooms! Color everywhere!


Save your paper towels! Crumble old bread to soak up bacon grease. Crows and jays will love it when you sprinkle it around. You might even attract a blue jay or two. You can save your bacon grease treats for winter by storing them in a zippered bag in the fridge or freezer. Happy outdoor birds will thank you!


Do you have old reading glasses lying around the house? Perhaps at the back of a drawer? Call a local charity and see if they can upcycle your old glasses for people in need. Someone out there will be grateful.


Summer is theme park time for many families. If July is your month, there's no avoiding the crowds. See if your park has a wait-time app you can download before you head to the park. You can also take a break in the afternoons for a picnic or shopping before heading back to the rides. This can be your best July ever!