CHIP CHIP HOORAY!

Hey, it's finally summer. And that means BBQ's and all the goodies that go along with it. We're thrilled to see that Lay's Potato Chips has used happiness as their tagline. "Happiness is simple" they say, and truly, opening a bag of potato chips and digging into the salty delights -- well, it doesn't get much happier than that on a sunny day. http://www.fritolay.com

TRY THIS FOR HAPPINESS

Now, there's a website called happiness.com. Take a free optimism test..and get happier. Use science to wisk away the blues and grudges...and improve your mood. Why not give it a shot? http://www.happier.com/form.htm?rc=402

RANDOM HAPPINESS

Here are a whole lot of ways to get happier, courtesy of the Abundance Blog at Marelisa Online.com...try few out this next week. http://abundance-blog.marelisa-online.com

GIMME SOME MORE

This summer seems to be a little more rainy than sunny so far, at least here in the East. Why not set up a tent in the living room for the kids and make kitchen S'Mores? It will have to do until the summer kicks in and you can get out of town! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Smores/Detail.aspx

OUR HAT'S OFF TO YOU

Now that summer's on it's way, please protect your face with sunscreen and a hat. Buy a cute, inexpensive one anywhere from Target to a flea market. With the sun's intense rays getting stronger and stronger, a little self-made shade is a great idea. This is a super stylish hat from Buy.com for $19.99. http://www.buy.com/reta...

READ IT AND CREEP

All kids love scary stories. Make some up, or read them a classic. They never seem to get tired of the ending, even when they already know it! Try "Tell Me a Scary Story...but Not Too Scary" by Carl Reiner, and James Bennett at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316002607

JOIN THE SWINGERS

Uhhh... we keep it wholesome here. Get a backyard swing set and watch your kids go crazy day after day. They'll keep you amused with their antics, tricks and boundless energy. Take a look at this one: http://www.gorillaplaysets.com/