The weather is warming up and the sun is staying out to play later, and that means it’s time to get together with some of your closest friends and family for a good old-fashioned barbecue. If you’re planning to host a cookout, there are some things you can do to make sure that it’s a smashing success filled with fun, laughter, and of course, delicious food.

Are you among the millions of people who struggle to get adequate and restful sleep each night? Medication is often presented as a solution for sleep issues, but it’s not the only one. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, also known as CBT-i, can help as well. Here’s a closer look at CBT-i and how it works to promote higher-quality sleep.

Social media can be a great way to stay connected with your loved ones — but a few simple mistakes can jeopardize your credit, get you caught up in a scam, or open you up to fraud. Here’s a look at how oversharing on social media can potentially endanger your finances.

Staying cool amid a summer heat wave is imperative not just for your comfort level, but also for your health. Getting overly hot can lead to dangerous health conditions such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat rash, fainting, and cramps, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. If you are looking for ways to protect your health and beat the summer heat, consider the following suggestions.

The warmer months are a time for eating outdoors with friends and family, firing up the grill, and devouring fresh and flavorful fruits and veggies. Browsing these six new cookbooks will equip you with all the mouthwatering recipes you need to eat well this summer — and the rest of the year, too.

Whether you’re looking to slim down for summer or simply adopt healthier habits, soda is typically one of the first things that dietary experts recommend cutting from your menu. But routines can be tough to break — so here’s a look at some tasty soda substitutes that can help you get your fix for fizz.

If you’re trying to spice things up for your next board game night, consider any of these unique options!

Summer means days of fun in the sun and nights of stargazing around a fire pit with friends and loved ones. If you’re ready to roast marshmallows around an open flame when the sun goes down, be sure to review the following safety tips.

Memorial Day is often treated as the unofficial start of summer, and celebrated as a day for family fun, weekend getaways, and relaxation. And while this late-May holiday can be the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends at a cookout or relax at the beach, Memorial Day is — first and foremost — a federal holiday to recognize the bravery and sacrifices our troops have made in the name of freedom.

Summer will soon be here with its extra hours of sun, warm nights, and opportunities to embrace the great outdoors. With a little patio prep, you can maximize the fun. If you’re ready to transform your outdoor space for an unforgettable summer, check out the following tips.