Love these colorful red, white & blue craft ideas from Country Living. So easy to get the house ready for the 4th! Invite your firends over for a summer craft party & make enough decorations for everyone’s home!
Category: summer
Fun Summer Crafts
Family Tips for a Successful Summer

MOM! I’m bored! How many times do you hear this over the summer? I would always tell our daughter that I wasn’t the entertainment director on the cruise & she should find something to do. Sometimes this worked however, there were times when I needed to come up with something for her to do.
Unfortunately, even the most creative mom runs out of ideas to keep the kids busy throughout the summer. That’s when the good people at BHG come to the rescue. This article offers tips to help you not only keep the kids busy but also stimulated mentally.
And remember, the days don’t need to be packed with Disney-like fun-filled activities. Sometimes, it’s fun to just turn on the hose & let the kids play. It’s always those simple things that make the best memories.
Summer Potluck Ideas
Tired of taking the same old dish to potluck parties? Here are some new ideas for you to try. From BH&G
Easy Patriotic Party Ideas
Gather friends & family for a fabulous patriotic summer Celebration with these ideas from BH&G! It’s a great opportunity for you to enjoy the company of your family & friends. And it is so easy to do! Enjoy!
Refreshing Summer Dessert Recipes
There’s still plenty of summer left in the year! Celebrate the warm days remaining with these fabulous recipes from Midwest Living.
25 No-Cook Potluck and Picnic Recipes
I love picnics & potlucks but what really got me about this article from Midwest Living were the words “No-cook.” During the dog days of summer, it’s great to take a break from the heat of the stove with great recipes that require no cooking. This selection should help you through the entire summer, allowing you to not only avoid the stove but to also be able to bring something fresh & new to each of you summer events! Enjoy!
Favorite Memorial Day Recipes
Need fresh ideas for your holiday celebration? Let the folks at BH&G help you out with these recipes.
Kick Off Summer by Preparing for Back-to-School: #6 Shop As You go Along
While you want to have a shopping schedule so you are sure to have everything you need on time, you can begin picking up supplies & other items throughout the summer. By purchasing necessities all summer long, you save yourself a huge one-time shopping bill!
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BTS shopping can be an ordeal when you do it alone. Add a couple of kids that hate trying on clothes, want to choose the shoes, backpack, whatever that they want no matter how unsuitable or expensive plus they just don’t want to be there & you have the formula for disaster. How many of these excursions have ended in shouting matches or tears, either them or YOU?
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