Free Slurpees

Head on over to your local 7 Eleven on Monday (7/11) for a free Slurpee. It's 7 Eleven's birthday, but you benefit with a chilly beverage (all 7.11 ounces)! Stop in anytime on Monday to take advantage of this special offer.

S'mores- Minus the Fire

Here's a kid-friendly way to make s'mores without the flames. (Thanks, Morgan!)

1. On a microwave safe plate, put 1/2 of a graham cracker and a piece of chocolate (approximately 2 squares if you're using a Hershey's bar) and microwave for 5 seconds.

2. Remove the plate and place 1 marshmallow on each chocolate/graham cracker piece and heat again in the microwave for 10 seconds (or until the marshmallow looks like it's ready to explode... whichever comes first). Careful supervision is helpful.

3. Quickly add the other 1/2 of the graham cracker to the marshmallow and squish it down.

4. Enjoy your tasty and sticky snack!

Say Cheese!... Or Celery!

Perhaps you enjoy sipping a glass of red wine, but don't enjoy the way it stains your teeth. While it might not be appropriate to whip out a toothbrush and start brushing, you can try these tips from Prevention Magazine instead. They say that snacking on cheese while drinking a red wine will help because it assists in balancing the pH. Your other option would be to eat some celery. It's rough texture can act like a toothbrush, gently rubbing teeth until you get a chance to brush.

Skin Soother

Did you miss a spot with your sunscreen and now have a lovely red spot in its place? Try this remedy recommended by Self. Slice a frozen grape in half and then rub the flat side on your skin. The grape's natural antioxidants should help soothe skin.

Fun Fact= Snack on the extra frozen grapes for a tasty, chilly treat!

Take Me Out to the Ballgame...

What better American summer past time than watching a ballgame? If you find yourself at a stadium and feel the need to visit the concessions stand, you might want to check out the nutritional information in your potential treats before you go. Visit www.nutritiondata.com to get a better handle on the calories in ballpark staples. It may not sway your taste buds (seriously... who can say no to the ice cream in a tiny baseball helmet bowl??), but at least you're armed with the information.

Variety is the Spice of Life

If you love dousing your favorite foods with hot and spicy sauces, think twice about the about of sodium in your favorite condiment. Shape recommends switching to a salt-free option or try Tabasco Brand Sauce, which has 35 milligrams of sodium per teaspoon. This way you can kick up the flavor without sending your blood pressure through the roof.

Feeling Queasy?

Summer travel might mean motion sickness. About 33% of people suffer from motion sickness, and if you're one of them (or know someone who does) you might want to give Queasy Pops a try.

These suckers are all natural with ingredients that help soothe nausea, upset tummies, and stabilize blood sugar. You can find them at places like Target or check out http://www.threelollies.com/ for more information. A box of 7 is around $4. There is even a version of Queasy Pops for kids who also suffer from the same symptoms. For those who would like to look a tad less conspicuous, try some Queasy Drops instead.