We've got one month left of summer. Are you taking a vacation? Going to the beach? Or having a party? What better way to end the summer than with a barbeque or swimming party? In fact, why not combine both?
So what do you need for your end of summer barbeque party?
You've got your food and drinks ready. You've got your meat (burger, hotdog, chicken legs) for the barbeque. You've got your bread, your veggies, chips, and dip (hummus, ranch, sour cream, spinach, salsa). You've got your water, your soda, lemonade, iced tea, beer, and all other kinds of alcohol.
What
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Celebrate July 4th
by Jaclyn Abergas June 16th, 2011 | 4th of July, Party Ideas
It's almost Independence Day, and it's time to celebrate with friends and family. And what better way than to celebrate with food and games!
Here are a couple of games you can play with everyone, no matter their age.
Sidewalk Chalk
Give all participants a couple pieces of chalk and let their imaginations fly. Draw up a theme (patriotic, American symbols, etc) and have them draw it on the sidewalk. Best drawing wins. You can designate drawing spaces so no drawing overlaps another. Have categories for the game so that everyone's on equal footing, i.e., separate the adults from the kids. Or
Here are a couple of games you can play with everyone, no matter their age.
Sidewalk Chalk
Give all participants a couple pieces of chalk and let their imaginations fly. Draw up a theme (patriotic, American symbols, etc) and have them draw it on the sidewalk. Best drawing wins. You can designate drawing spaces so no drawing overlaps another. Have categories for the game so that everyone's on equal footing, i.e., separate the adults from the kids. Or
Welcome, Summer Party
by Jaclyn Abergas May 16th, 2011 | Party Ideas
In just a few weeks, we'll be welcoming the summer season and the start of sunblocks, sundresses, shorts and beaches. The summer's not an official holiday, but we treat it as one big, long holiday, anyway. So to celebrate the beginning of this scorching holiday, here are some tips to organizing a "Welcome, Summer" pool party.
Pool Party
Ah, in the heat of the summer, it's nice to have or to be at a pool party, all day, if possible. If you're lucky enough to have a pool or know someone with a pool, then you can put a check beside
Pool Party
Ah, in the heat of the summer, it's nice to have or to be at a pool party, all day, if possible. If you're lucky enough to have a pool or know someone with a pool, then you can put a check beside
Tips for Families at the Fair
by Jane Wangersky August 24th, 2010 | Holiday Events
Where in the world can you go to a parade, dog show, demolition derby, concert, and amusement park all in one day, in one place? Try your local fair.
Ours, the Pacific National Exhibition, has all this and more. It's been held every year in late summer for a hundred years now. While I haven't been to every one of those fairs (not quite), I've been to enough to learn how a family can get the most out of a fair.
Ours, the Pacific National Exhibition, has all this and more. It's been held every year in late summer for a hundred years now. While I haven't been to every one of those fairs (not quite), I've been to enough to learn how a family can get the most out of a fair.
- Keep an eye out for discounted or free tickets -- not just the ones that may have come with the
Celebrate August
by Jane Wangersky August 11th, 2010 | Party Ideas
There may not be a stat holiday in August where you live -- or if there is, it may not inspire any party ideas. Still, summer is a good time to celebrate, so here are some little-known occasions in August and some ways you may want to observe them. These come from social media marketer Lorenzo Dickerson.
The month starts off with some self-explanatory days to celebrate: National Raspberry Cream Pie Day (the 1st), National Ice Cream Sandwich Day (the 2nd), National Watermelon Day (the 3rd), National Mustard Day (the first Saturday in August -- the 7th this
The month starts off with some self-explanatory days to celebrate: National Raspberry Cream Pie Day (the 1st), National Ice Cream Sandwich Day (the 2nd), National Watermelon Day (the 3rd), National Mustard Day (the first Saturday in August -- the 7th this
