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ummertime is the best time of year for family fun. From neighborhood block parties to picnics in the park, our family can’t get enough of the great outdoors. My Saturdays are usually spent tending the garden with my two daughters and enjoying homemade ice cream on our back porch after a day at the pool. If you love to be outside as much as we do, be sure to check out all of the great ideas for kids of all ages, from fun small projects to a pretty playhouse. Enjoy those final days of summer before the school bell rings!

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Outdoor Projects This time of year, I love to entertain outside. I’m dressing up the patio for my next party.

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Summer means dog days to me. I stock up on toys for our furry best friend, Furgie.

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Do you know how to properly display Old Glory? As the mom of an ROTC scholar and the daughter of a veteran, even I wasn’t sure. Thanks to your e-mails following our May/June issue, we learned the rules and have corrected our image. To find tips for your own display, visit LowesCreativeIdeas. com/USFlag. Sandy Director, Consumer Marketing

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Brighten an outdoor table with a tray of fresh blossoms or Candles. 1. Use a handsaw to cut a 2 x 4 x 6 deck railing to your desired length; ours is 19 inches long. (The railing piece comes with precut grooves.) Sand the cut edges smooth. 2. Apply primer (#164759) and paint on all sides; allow each coat to dry. We used Valspar Signature Colors, Creative Ideas for Color, Wild Grape CI 212, semi-gloss. 3. Position the railing with the flat side down. Place glass containers filled with flowers or candle votives in the grooves.

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Use flowers from your garden to create a theme that flows from flowerbeds and favorite shrubs all the way to your table.

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1. Roll a length of bubble wrap (#274909) until you reach your desired bolster diameter. Secure the roll with masking tape (#236989). Use scissors to trim the length for a shorter bolster; for a longer bolster, place two rolls side by side. 2. Use a flexible tape measure to check the length and circumference of the roll. Add 6 inches to the circumference and 16 inches to the length to determine the fabric size needed. 3. Use scissors to cut an 84-inch drapery panel (allen + roth, #18337) to fit the roll. 4. Center the roll parallel to the inside cut edge of the panel. Secure the edge to the roll using self-adhesive squares (#90073). Completely wrap the roll. Secure the top edge of the panel with self-adhesive squares. 5. Hem unfinished edges by rolling them to the inside and securing with a hot-glue gun. Tie off each end, candywrapper style, with jute twine (#66510).

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The Traditionalist (#99210) As classic as its owner, this hook works well in any space.

Who says hardware has to match? Hang your family’s stash of hats, backpacks, or bags on hooks that reflect each owner’s personality.

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The nature lover (#117902) A whimsical dragonfly brings in a hint of the outdoors.

The multitasker (#117958) Busy as a bee? This chrome hook can help keep you organized.

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July is National Ice Cream Month—thanks to President Reagan’s declaration in 1984! Celebrate with a primo countertop ice-cream maker (Cuisinart, Model ICE-30BC, Special Order) that can whip up treats in just 25 minutes. Experiment with your favorite flavors or search for tried-and-true confections online at

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inspiration, take a cue from your favorite summer fruits and flowers. You can use these vibrant, cheerful shades to dress up flea-market finds, add a pop of color to mismatched frames, or brighten a drab powder room.

5-inch Aged Bronze (#178711) This dark finish stands out on lightcolored homes.

5-inch Black Italic (#178531) A timeless, black option works on most homes.

6-inch Reflective (#68205) An outline makes these numbers easy to see.

4-inch Satin Nickel (#60796) A silver finish gives a crisp, clean look.

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4-inch Polished Brass (#46437) Brass numbers are a traditional option.

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• Freshen your entry with a new set of address numbers. These eye-catching accessories add the perfect finishing touch to your home’s exterior. Whether you’re going for a modern approach or want to keep the look more traditional, post these digits for instant appeal.

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t a time when technology reigns in the classroom, the Green Education Foundation is challenging schools nationwide to let nature—not just computer screens—stimulate students. In February, the foundation launched the Green Thumb Challenge, the largest youth gardening initiative in history, in partnership with Lowe’s and six of the world’s leading garden suppliers. The goal is to mobilize schools and youth groups across the country to plant 10,000 gardens during the spring and summer of 2010. By engaging children with the environment, the foundation and schools link sustainable practices, such as gardening and composting, to science, technology, math, and language arts. They also promote a healthy lifestyle. Cub Scout Pack 44 in Walpole, Massachusetts, participated in the pilot program in 2009. Richard DeNoyer, the pack’s leader, says, “It was an effective way to foster teamwork and responsibility with the added benefit of getting the boys to interact with nature on an ongoing basis.” Ultimately, the Green Education Foundation believes that what is healthy for the environment is healthy for kids, which makes the organization’s mission doubly important. To learn more and to find program resources, ideas for schools on raising funds, and tips about planting and sustaining a garden of any size, visit GreenThumbChallenge.com.

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