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Tip

Summer Entertaining Essentials

Summer is the best season for entertaining because you have the option of having an outdoor or indoor soiree! You should always be prepared for any unexpected guests who may want to stop by for a dip at the pool. Mark Addison shares some great tips on being prepared for Summer time entertaining.

Playlist

Fiesta Party Playlist

A party is only as good as the weakest song on its playlist, or so the saying goes. Make sure your fiesta makes the cut with these sultry Latin hits.

Playlist

Luau Party Playlist

Drift away with this perfect, Luau playlist! You and your guests can party all night long with these tropical tunes!

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The Best Tips to Host the Best Summer Party on Your Block

Once the coolness of spring melts away it's time for summer parties! If you're tired of the same old barbeques and picnics you can plan a party that your friends and neighbors will remember as the best they've attended in years. Even on the hottest day there is a sense of energy and fun that we've carried over from our carefree childhoods and you can capitalize on that. With the proper planning, a fun theme and some creativity with the menu you'll enjoy the party just as much as your guests.

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Simple Father's Day Ideas

Inspiration

Celebrating Father's Day

Dads like to be pampered too! And while they may not show it, cooking him his favorite meal or baking him some tasty and sweet cupcakes will make his day. Make this Father's Day one to remember.

Easy Embroidered Cards Craft for Kids

Chili in a Jar

Simple Father's Day Ideas

Fun and Easy Father's Day Recipes: Breakfast and Lunch

Activity

Luau Family Fun

For a short and inexpesnive summer getaway, host a luau in your own home! Set the scene for a tropical getaway with the right decor and food, while your guests sip on a tasty pina colada. Aloha!

Luau Party Playlist

Hawaiian Luau Decorations

Handmade Paper Hawaiian Lei

Jam Boats

Pina Colada

Grilled Pineapple and Pound Cake Sundae

Real Party

Ice Cream Social Party

Ice cream is the perfect summer treat! This summer host the best party by throwing an old fashioned ice cream social! Grab your best friends, favorite ice creams and plenty of toppings and your set for a sweet party!

Ice Cream Social Decoration Ideas

Ice Cream Soda Bar

Ice Cream Cupcakes

Earthquake Ice Cream Sundae Recipe

Chocolate Cake Ice Cream Shake

Ice Cream Social Summer Party Favors

Craft

3-D Luggage Tags

This cute and easy foam craft for kids is super-useful, too. Get them into the habit of labeling their bags when they travel and it will save them countless headaches in the future!

Craft

Button Napkin Rings

Button, button, who's got the button? Recreate Holly Quinn's button napkin ring for your next party!

Craft

Make a Cool Summer Koozie

This fun craft is perfect for the kids to make, and the adults to enjoy! Use our instructions to make some adorable, personalized koozies that you can keep for yourself or share with your guests!

Decoration

Unexpected Flower Decor: Just Look Around You!

Summer crafts and decor allow us to let our imaginations run free-nothing is really off limits and the more unusual, the better! Flowers, so much a part of our summers, are nature's most beautiful decoration and bringing them into our homes seems to light up any room. When you're entertaining you don't have to borrow vases to have arrangements in any room of your house-be creative and use everyday items to display the blooms! Your guests will be delighted with these ideas that bring a whole new concept to indoor flowers.