Dog Days of Summer

You know it's here. The sun is still out on your commute from work to home, you see more convertibles than school buses, and long sleeve shirts migrate to the back of your closet. The dog days of summer is a joyous time, a break from teachers and homework, and lots of sun on the beach. This is your guide to everything summer, from sunscreen  to books  to read on the beach. Kick back and soak up some rays; the dog days are here.

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Planning on tying the knot this summer? Check out our beach ceremony guide.	Make your own lemonade with our guide to juicers.	Everyone needs a good pair of flip-flops for summer!	Is the Fourth of July approaching? Check out the Independence Day Gift Guide.	Make your own smoothies with our guide to buying blenders.

External Links

• SummerJobs.com-- Search for summer jobs to save up money for a vacation next summer!
• FamilyFun.com-- A guide to summer fun for the whole family.
• EducationWorld.com-- Tons of information on summer reading lists.
• BookReporter.com-- A list of books to read on the beach for adults.
• DiscoverFun.com-- A list of fun things to do this summer.
• RedCross.org-- Important summer safety tips for everyone. A must-read!
• MIT.edu-- Want to keep your mental gears turning this summer? Listen in on MIT classes for free!
• BBC.co.uk-- Planning on traveling to a foreign country this summer? Or maybe you just want to learn something new? BBC offers free online classes in foreign languages such as Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Greek, and Italian.