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Drink

Summer Mocktails for Moms-to-Be

Moms-to-Be deserve a special sip just like the rest of us this summer! We've got 3 mama-mocktails we bet anyone looking to avoid alcohol will enjoy.

Real Party

Family Rules! Tips & Ideas to Plan a Family Reunion

Summer is the season for family reunions. Whether you're family is all centrally located or scattered about the country, we've got the tips, ideas and inspiration to help you plan a big family summer party of your own!

Drink

Mojitos to Make Now

Summer 2012 is the year of the mojito here at Celebrations. We're having such fun experimenting with new takes on the classic - check out some of the latest mojito concoctions we've come up with and make one now!

Playlist

The Summer Party Playlist to Listen to Now!

No summer is complete without blasting a few hits of the season on full volume. I gathered up my top 10 songs for the summer of 2012 for a party playlist you can crank up at your outdoor party or while you're working away at your desk. Listen to these songs now for an instant pick-me-up!

Decoration

3 Repurposed Decor Ideas for a Summer Dinner Party at Home

What do mason jars and sheets have in common? You probably own more than a few and they are both great resources when you want to create a summer oasis out in your yard for a dinner party. Check out the inspiration we're loving for repurposing what you have to decorate!

Craft

7 Edible Watermelon Craft Ideas

Get creative with your watermelon this summer by trying out these fun crafts for your next party. Check out these ideas including a keg, cake and shark all made from our favorite summer fruit!

Tip

Easy Expert End of Summer Party Tips

Turn prepping and serving your food into an easy, stress-free task with these tips from expert Mark Addison.

Inspiration

15 Reasons Why Summer Weekends Rock

Summer weekends are one of the best things about the season. Here are our top 15 reasons why they rock.

Drink

Spiked Summer Shake Recipes

Friends will appreciate just about any summer dessert you serve them, but they'll really go crazy for one of our spiked summer shakes. These grown-up treats have all the refreshing sweet flavors you'd expect them to have, but there's the added surprise of some alcohol to turn them into a summer party surprise.

Tip

Shop Smart & Think Creatively: Tips to Save This Summer

Save big on summer entertaining by shopping smart and getting creative in the kitchen. We've got some tried and true tips to cutting costs as well as a video full of delicious proof it works!

Activity

Plan a Play-doh Playdate When Summer Temps Soar

When summer temps climb so high they reach triple digits there are two options - become a fish, or stay in the AC. If you don't have a pool or beach, but you have little ones, this could prove extra tough, but not to worry. Our contributor Karen as a fun time planned to keep kids (and you) happy for hours.

Decoration

Decorating A Luau with a Modern Twist

This season, instead of strapping on the coconut bra and throwing on the paper leis, throw a chic luau for your friends and family!

Inspiration

10 Ways Teachers Should Celebrate the Start of Summer

Teachers look forward to summer vacation just as much, if not more, as the kids do when June rolls around. Our contributor, Michele Anderson, is a mom and teacher to boot and she's got 10 ways she'll be celebrating summer vacation with her fellow educators - nail polish, included.

Inspiration

Team USA Hotties: Olympian Bodies We're Celebrating

In preparation for the Summer Olympics in London, we decided to round up some of the best US mens team bodies that we hope will bring home the gold! From previous champs like Michael Phelps to a few lesser known hotties like Nathan Adrian, check these athletes who have the bodies to back up the talent.

Recipe

10 Recipes with Beer You Never Thought to Make

August 5th is International Beer Day and to celebrate the brews that bring buds together like no other sip, we've rounded up 10 beer recipes you'd never thought to try, but should. Celebrate this summer by giving one a go!