It's picnic season! You used to just have to use towels or old blankets to lay out lunch under the sun, but there have been a ton of gorgeous picnic blankets in stores recently that are specifically made for that purpose. If you're still looking for the perfect one for your family's style, check the 7 best blankets our there:

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Since we moved a couple of months ago, one of my primary focuses has been working on kids room decor ideas for the kiddos. As I work to outfit their room without breaking the bank, I've become obsessed with how a few simple projects can take a room from pretty cute to over-the-top kidtastic. In my latest hunt for inspiration, I rounded up 7 awesome ideas for kids rooms that I thought you'd love, too. From funky pillows to colorful wall art and cozy little blankets, there's something here for every crafting skill level.

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Baby showers are all about having fun and celebrating new life coming into the world. Which is why it's probably best to steer clear from games that will: 1) Make the new mom feel huge or stressed out, 2) Force your guests to be placed in awkward situations, like using a toilet paper roll and a stick to mimic conception, or 3) Require wives to feed their husbands milk from baby bottles. Trust me - before you plan your next baby shower, make sure you avoid these 7 completely cringe-worthy games... -By Jaime Morrison Curtis

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See how a couple turned their yard into the neighborhood's most popular theater

Neighbor-friendly garden
Neighbor-friendly garden
When Rika Houston knocks on doors to invite neighbors over for an impromptu screening, she's never short of takers. Located in the front yard of the Los Angeles home she shares with her husband, architect Brian Ten, the cinema is unlike any other in town. Sinking into the cushy sofa with lanterns lit overhead, guests watch The Birds or The Sound of Music on a screen nearly as big as the garage wall. "In the summer, every Friday is movie night," says Houston.

With the help of landscape designer Mark Tessier, Ten overhauled their yard to create a gathering spot for the family, which includes 9-year-old daughter Maya and teenage sons Cole and Taro. But as movie night took off, the couple has been happy to see how it has transformed the neighborhood too. "It's one thing to bump into someone on the street and share a few words," says Ten. "With this outdoor theater, we've gotten to