If your summer vacation plans include traveling with the canine members of your family, be sure to check out Care2's traveling tips for dogs.

And speaking of the dog days of summer, get these five favorite raw vegan salad dressings--perfect for hot summer days. And how about some rosemary lemonade to go with your yummy salad?

Is it muggy where you are too? Learn how Care2's green expert Annie B. Bond mitigates mold and mildew using completely non-toxic ingredients that smell good too!

Melissa Breyer shares her formulas for aromatic body powders that keep her cool and fresh despite the hot and sticky weather.

Speaking of hot, watch out for granite countertops because some of them have been found to contain radioactive materials. So not cool!

Summer is definitely bug season. Fireflies, butterflies, dragonflies: Yay! Mosquitos, ticks: Boo hiss. Read about the fun you and your kids can have observing ants!

But while you're outside enjoying the kind insects, make sure you are using a healthier alternative to DEET-based repellents to keep away the bay guys. Happy bugging!
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