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Host a viewing party.
Whip up somegame-time snacks, put on somekiller tunesand then root for your fave athletes.
Feel All Teenage-Angsty
The Spectacular Now, the new Shailene Woodley film (love her!)
hits theaters on August 2, and we’ll definitely be there.
See Some Eye Candy
Tyra’s back!
Cycle 20(!)
ofAmerica’s Next Top Modelpremieres on August 2.
This old favorite has a new twistfor the first time, men are competing.
Hope your eyes are prepared for all that pretty.
Eat Your Fruit
August 3 is National Watermelon Day (who knew?).
Celebrate by making theseFeta-Stuffed Watermelon Blocks.
They look impressive but are so easy (just the way we like our recipes).
Clickherefor more creative ways to use watermelon.
The site acts like a personal shopper by telling you when items go on-sale.
Laugh Out Loud
Leave the brooding, Oscar-bait films for fall.
Heck, we’ll always take an opp to ogle Aniston’samazing abs.
Moisturize
Summer heat got your skin all dried out?
Make this juicy mango and papayafacial peel.
(Plus, you’ve got the option to snack on the leftover ingredients).
Swoon In Concert
Catch Maroon 5 as part of the Honda Civic Tour.
Frontman/hottie Adam Levine, thoughnewly engaged, will surely be shakin' his thang all over the stage.
And if that’s not swoon-worthy enough, Kelly Clarkson is a special guest (squee!)
Snag someticketsand show off your moves (like Jagger, of course).
Get your ‘mallow fix with these tastyS’mores bites.
Make Your Own Shorts
Cut-off season is almost over, so live it up.
Design your own pair with theseingenious ideas, from tie-dye to polka dots.
You’ve worked hard for thoselegs, girlshow ‘em off!
Throw One Last BBQ
Conquer the ‘queone last time andthrow a partythey’ll talk about all winter.
And these festiveDIY napkinswill be the perfect finishing touch.
(Leave the date off so you might reuse for Memorial Day next year).
Try the Latest Foodie Trend
New Yorkers are crazy forcronuts, an indulgent croissant/doughnut hybrid.
Too bad they’re only made at one bakeryand selling out before most people’s alarms go off!
For a tasty DIY version, check out howFood52does it.
Try an app likeField Trip, which recommends fun historical sites, architectural gems and more near you.
You’ll smell good, and your skin will give off a just-got-back-from-the-beach glow.
See Ashton Play iGod
Jobs, the much-anticipated biopic about the Apple founder, premieres August 16.
A motivational story plus Ashton Kutcher showing us a serious side?
Go on a Blender
No season calls for smoothies more than summer.
Try this decadent-tasting Pina Colada Honeyrecipethat’ll make you think you’re on the beach.
Or go really crazy witheight moresmoothies that taste like dessert.
Pack the Perfect Picnic
Picnic = blanket +food, right?
it’s possible for you to take your al fresco meal up a notch with theseeasy accessories.
Now all you need is a park!
It’s an app that helps you track down your favorite mobile meals.
Take a Sip
May we suggest a summer shandy for your next adult bevvie?
Shandies are light, malty brews that are the perfect late-season beach companion.
We loveLeinenkugel’s, which is made with Wisconsin honey.
Make a #TBT Snack
Remember how much you loved cotton candy as a kid?
We like the newSPY sunglasses, which come in tons of colors and styles.
Or try other summery nail art ideaswe’ve got tons onPinterest.
Transition Your Shoes
Sandal season is almost over (wah).
Scream for (Super Fancy) Ice Cream
Hosting friends?
Try basil ice cream for dessert.
It looks elegant but is easysoften your favorite vanilla ice cream by letting it sit on the counter.
Then blend one bunch of fresh basil leaves with 1/4 cup whole milk in a food processor.
Fold mixture into vanilla ice cream and refreeze.
Also check out more homemade ice creamrecipes.
It’s pretty much impossible to mess up (we like those odds).
Check outcraftbeer.comto find a location near you.
Put on Your Tennis Whites
This year’sU.S.
But just because you’re not courtside doesn’t mean you might’t get in the ball-whacking spirit.
Plus, we’ve got five more beachy readshere.
Try these cute, super-easy summerhairstylesthat are so much more fun than a boring old ponytail.
And once you become a master, you could wear these looks long into the fall.
