It’s a whirlwind of change. As America faces ongoing fatigue from tipping, gratuity experts have released new guidance on all the summer services that warrant paying a little extra forward. These range from caretakers to caddies plus include hefty prices for other typical summertime services already costing a pretty penny. Here’s a look at all … Read more
Forget pitching tents — beauty-crazed babies may be pitching a fit. Summer camps are counting skincare cosmetics as contraband this year, denying “Sephora kids” the luxury of lathering up in luxe lotions, creams and cleansers. “Tweens and younger girls are encouraged to leave their elaborate arsenals of skincare products at home to focus on inner … Read more
Forget the Hamptons or St. Barts — all the cool girls are going to camp this summer. Shira Blumenthal, 35, can’t wait to arrive at Camp Social — a women-only adult summer camp in the Poconos costing $600 for a two-day, three-night stay — later in August. “I’m super excited about it. Everyone in my … Read more
A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Louisiana announced that it will host a summer camp just for kids, igniting a debate on social media. The franchise location in Hammond will open its doors to kids, ages 5 through 12, to participate in its very own “Chick-fil-A Summer Camp” from July 15-17 and July 22-24. The camp fee … Read more
After nearly a year-long scavenger hunt for tie-dye decor, monogrammed decals and glitter for labeling water bottles, toiletries, pillows and miscellaneous swag, Natalie Liberman, gave her daughter her big summer camp “bunk reveal.” Liberman was influenced by posts she’d spent months scrolling through on Instagram — so much so, she ran up a tab of … Read more
Last July, Manhattan mom Stacy was devastated to receive a rejection letter from the Poconos summer camp her 8-year-old daughter couldn’t wait to attend — in 2023. Due to “unexpected and unprecedented” demand, her child would not be granted a bunk at sought-after Tyler Hill, the camp said. Even with a year to spare, the … Read more