Beat the Blues

End of summer is always sad. Beat the blues by bringing this soothing color into your life all year long. If you're hesitant, think about the power of blue.

* Blue is seen as trustworthy, dependable and committed

* Blue is the least "gender specific" color, having equal appeal to both men and women

* Blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals which is why it is often used in bedrooms

* Blue makes people more productive, according to studies

* Blue stands for love

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Beat the Heat - Refreshing Pink Lemonade

Beat the dog days of summer with this refreshing pink lemonade cupcake recipe.

Even if you're not a baker, you can enjoy the beauty of pink and yellow.

Such a refreshing and upbeat color combination.

Try making our lemonade birthday banner. It's free! Just download the

letters individually, cut them out (preferably on card stock) and attach with

ribbon. Perfect way to celebrate the waning days of summer.