Let's be honest: in summer, the living isn't always easy. July and August are often a scramble to make the most of the good weather and time off before fall quickly arrives. In this special collection of podcasts, you'll get our experts' top seasonal tips so that you can enjoy your best summer ever.

Want to help create more sense of community in your neighborhood? Follow these eight steps for a neighborhood block party. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LGqH6h

Test your summer nutrition savvy with this true/false quiz. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Koucwm

Welcome to the Clever Cookstr, your ultimate window into the kitchens of the world's best cooks.Our guest today is Natasha Case, co-founder of the Coolhaus ice cream sandwich brand and co-author of the Coolhaus Ice Cream Book. She's joining us today to give us some tips and tricks for making the best ice cream sandwiches all summer long. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1ehpTq8

Andrea Slonecker, a co-author of The Picnic: Recipes and Inspiration from Basket to Blanket, and a member of the Portland Picnic Society, joins the Clever Cookstr to share tips and tricks for successful summer picnicking. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1cwmhPU

In this episode, learn the benefits of exercising outdoors, the problem with polluted gyms, and more. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1RR6GbG

Discover the benefits of outdoor exercise, why you need to exercise outdoors, the problem with polluted gyms, and more! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LGptrA

Break out the sunscreen and bug spray, and let's toast to office picnic season! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Ir0jv8

Traveling can oftentimes be stressful and tricky. Here are Domestic CEO's 29 top tips and tricks to make your next vacation a success!