FUN IN (AND OUT OF) THE SUN

You can almost smell it in the air (and if you're like me, sneeze right after taking a big whiff). Summer is right around the corner and if your winter was as long and cold as ours was you're most likely starving for the hot, long days of summer so you can stretch out and melt into a lawn chair. If you're as pale as we are, however, you'd better be careful because while the rays feel like a kiss from the Gods above, the damage they can cause feel like hell. Thanks to affordable solutions for your back yard from Bed Bath & Beyond, you can cover your face and beyond under a hip, cool cantilever umbrella. Unlike most outdoor umbrellas you stick in a table or throw between two chairs, the cantilever feature allows the pole to hide BEHIND you creating more space for shaded seating. So, pull on your trunks, wipe on some sunscreen and enjoy the warmth of summer while it lasts!

TIME TO COMPLETE TASK: Available online and in stores. Five minutes to set up

COST: $79 at Bed Bath & Beyond (www.bedbathandbeyond.com). Register online for free and get a 20% coupon in the mail!

STRESS LEVEL:Finding a nice place to sit in the shade: LOW