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Old Fashioned Summer Watermelon BustWhen I was young, watermelons had seeds. The seeds were not a nuisance, but rather something that was synonymous with summer fun. I have told my children stories about the games my friends and family used to play with watermelon seeds, but they just did not understand. They seemed…
Kid’s Birthday Pool Party IdeasYou have kids and you have a pool – if you combine the two, you can have a really fun party! The kids play with their buddies at the local pool all summer, so they’re used to entertaining themselves and making up games. But to get invited to a private…
Mommy & Me DIY Outdoor GameI love my kids. But I don’t always love playing with them. Their idea of a “game” is jumping on me, throwing things in the house, or chasing each other around the kitchen until one of them smacks into a cabinet. It’s all fun and games until some gets a…
Family Fun: Soda Pop Bottle LauncherWhen you have boys, you need to keep them busy or they get into trouble. My 15 year old son loves to build things. This summer he decided to make a soda pop bottle launcher with his brother. All I had to do was purchase the items at Home Depot,…
5 Ways to Make the 4th of July FunIndependence Day is one of my favorite holidays—always has been since I was a kid myself. The loud booms and bright colors of the celebrations of the day make it a standout. While fireworks are an important, if not essential, part of the celebration, there are other ways as well…
Fourth of July: Tips for Celebrating the Holiday and Cooking for a Crowdme • arts & entertainment • family fun • activities • what's popular
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and whether you are attending or hosting a party, I'm sure you're trying to get everything organized to make the day special. The Fourth of July is a perfect excuse to enjoy the five Fs: family, friends, fireworks, fun, and…
