Let's be honest: in summer, the living isn't always easy. July and August are often a scramble to make the most of the good weather and time off before fall quickly arrives. In this special collection of podcasts, you'll get our experts' top seasonal tips so that you can enjoy your best summer ever.

The Quick and Dirty Tips Summer Block Party

Welcome to the QDT Summer Block Party

Test your summer nutrition savvy with this true/false quiz. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Koucwm

Test Your Summer Nutrition Smarts

Welcome to the Clever Cookstr, your ultimate window into the kitchens of the world's best cooks.Our guest today is Natasha Case, co-founder of the Coolhaus ice cream sandwich brand and co-author of the Coolhaus Ice Cream Book. She's joining us today to give us some tips and tricks for making the best ice cream sandwiches all summer long. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1ehpTq8

How to Make the Best Ice Cream Sandwich Ever

Andrea Slonecker, a co-author of The Picnic: Recipes and Inspiration from Basket to Blanket, and a member of the Portland Picnic Society, joins the Clever Cookstr to share tips and tricks for successful summer picnicking. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1cwmhPU

Summer Picnic Secrets from the Portland Picnic Society

In this episode, learn the benefits of exercising outdoors, the problem with polluted gyms, and more. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1RR6GbG

Why You Need To Exercise Outdoors: Part 1

Discover the benefits of outdoor exercise, why you need to exercise outdoors, the problem with polluted gyms, and more! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LGptrA

Why You Need To Exercise Outdoors: Part 2

This summer, don't get overwhelmed with the notion of keeping your kids busy so that they won't complain of boredom or drive you crazy if you can't be their personal cruise director. Summer can truly be a time for rest and relaxation if you have the right mindset. Mighty Mommy has 5 fresh ways to spend family time this year. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1ffEweu

5 Fresh Ways to Spend Family Time This Summer

Break out the sunscreen and bug spray, and let's toast to office picnic season! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Ir0jv8

Office Picnic Etiquette

Tips for planning fun summer activities. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes.

Tips for Planning Fun Summer Activities

Traveling can oftentimes be stressful and tricky. Here are Domestic CEO's 29 top tips and tricks to make your next vacation a success!

29 Travel and Packing Tips for Your Summer Vacation

Want to have the best summer ever? You're in luck: this year, we invited QDT hosts to a block party, and they're dishing out tips for a successful summer filled with good food, outdoor activities, and friends and family.

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The Quick and Dirty Tips Summer Block Party

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