It’s summer time! While I’d rather be sipping on bottomless pitchers of daiquiris and taking naps by the lake, I’ll spend most of my time working and taking a summer class. While summers aren’t as carefree as the ones of our youth, the next three months can still be fun as the glory days of summers past. Here are a few ideas for a thrill-a-minute summer you won’t soon forget.

1. Go On A Roadtrip

Three guys just earned a spot in the Guiness Book of Records for driving through the 48 contiguous states in just over 106 hours. Seeing the country while hopped up on Red Bull may not be your thing, but road trips are a cheap way to vacation and see some of America’s great wonders and roadside oddities.

2.Learn Something New

You don’t have to take a summer class to keep your brain sharp. Whether it’s making a t-shirt quilt, finally tackling Sudoku or picking up some conversational Italian, find something you’re interested in and give it a shot. After 12 weeks of practice your new hobby may turn into a passion! Nervous? You don’t have to go it alone. Wrangle up some friends to join in on the fun. Read More »

It’s Cinco de Mayo! What better time for beach and alcohol-inspired beauty products galore?

Lips:

Avon Glazewear Extreme has ultra high shine and is enriched with Vitamins A, C and E to moisturize lips…try Sangria to get a good Cinco de Mayo buzz going on your way to class.

Stila’s mixed up some special cocktail-inspired glosses for Cinco de Mayo. There are three different shades with names like Pina Colada, Spiced Rum and Daiquiri…and yes, they taste and smell as delicious as they sound. Read More »

Us ladies know a few things about strawberry daiquiris: they’re pretty, they’re sugary, and they’re awesome. And even though they’re not diet-friendly, we drink them anyway, with an excuse like, “Oh, it’s a drink, it’s not real food.” And then your skinny-ass friends roll their eyes, and you get paranoid and worried about gaining five pounds.

Well, here’s some new info for the next time you need an excuse to sip a fruity, frozen cocktail. According to Dailymail.uk.com, daiquiris are not only full of yummy goodness, but they’re also full of anti-oxidants and properties that help get ride of cancer, arthritis, and heart disease-fighting molecules!

For centuries, scientists have been saying that strawberries are good for the body – they fight off liver disease, heart disease and high cholesterol among lots of other things – and with the help of a little (or a lot – depending on how strong you like your drinks) alcohol absorbed by the berry, he or she who drinks a daiquiri is less prone to disease. The same goes for the blueberry.

Here’s a great strawberry daiquiri recipe from BellaOnline: Read More »