Picnic Season is Here!

A picnic is perfect for any situation. A family can relax together and run around in a park. A romantic couple can lounge by a stream. Picnics let you enjoy fresh air, delicious food, fun activity and the healing wonder of nature. Find a green spot near your home and gather up you favorite treats - our forums can help you create the perfect recipes!

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Curry Goat Caribe Style
Deborah Barocas, BellaOnline's Caribbean Culture Editor
Curry Goat isn't just Jamaican, it is Caribe Style! Let me make you a plate with some Peas and Rice and a side of Shepherds Salad. We can eat in the hammock. Do you think somene will serve you a "Tropical Fruit Salad?" Lets see.

Kids and Summer Safety
Nina Guilbeau, BellaOnline's Siblings Editor
Summer is a great time to have fun in the sun, but safety should still be the issue at the top of every parent or caretaker’s list. Here are tips to keep the kids safe while still enjoying the summer season!

W H A T ' S N E W

Financial Independence - We’ve Come A Long Way
Many years ago there was a commercial that claimed, “You’ve come a long way baby.” After reading this article, you’ll realize and appreciate that today’s women have truly come a long way toward greater financial independence and freedom. And I’m sure we have many more financial trails to blaze.

Shabby Chic Note Card
Shabby Chic rubber stamping technique for notecards that will really stand out.

ADD/ADHD Firework Safety
The July 4 holiday holds some significant dangers for children, especially children living with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). Read how to prevent burns and keep children safe around fireworks.

E D I T O R R E C O M M E N D E D

Old Path, White Clouds
This is quite possibly the most beautiful version of the Buddha´s life story ever written. Authored by the venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, a preeminent Buddhist monk who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King, this book was meticulously researched. Whether you are an established Buddhist or just interested in learning about Buddhism, you will enjoy this book.

Guide to American Southwest
Amazing Guide Book - Gorgeous Photographs - Information is so good...of course the book is from the Discovery Channel. Full of history, maps and some very good articles about Indian Reservations, National Parks and Museums. You should have this in your automobile glove box if you are driving into the region.

Visual Link Spanish™
"Most language courses teach you a lot of grammar rules and verbs conjugations, but when you´re done, you can´t actually speak Spanish... Visual Link Spanish™ teaches you how to build sentences, ask and answer questions, and truly communicate in Spanish." (David S. Clark, Director, U.S. Institute of Languages)

Curry Goat Caribe Style

Kids and Summer Safety

Financial Independence - We’ve Come A Long Way

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