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For many American families, a Memorial Day celebration includes a three-day weekend packed with picnics, a trip to the lake, backyard grilling sessions featuring Memorial Day barbecue recipes, and a red, white, and blue Memorial Day dessert to top it all off. This year's activities might be smaller in scale, but it's still important to keep in mind the history of Memorial Day. This national holiday isn’t about sales at your favorite stores or online or an extra day off from work. It’s about remembering and honoring those who have made the greatest sacrifice for our country’s freedom and lost their lives serving in the U.S. military. So when is Memorial Day this year? Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday in May. This year, on Monday, May 25, 2020, share your love and respect for those who have served. Or put pen to paper and write cards of appreciation to relatives and neighbors that include one of these Memorial Day quotes to make you proud to be an American. Let the ki...

Here is my idea for May Day Baskets for friends. This wasn't a big tradition where I grew up, but Jen and my husband, Jared, remember taking cute baskets around the neighborhood as kids. They grew up in the Midwest. I think it is adorable. We will have to try it next year, I think the kids would love this tradition. Here is a picture of our May Day baskets we are going to take to our friends. I used a cup and punched a hole on both sides and used a pipe cleaner for the handle. I used my cricuit and cut out flowers and punched a hole in the middle and stuck a sucker throught the hole and then I used a green straw to make the stem longer. May Day Facts: Here are some fun May Day Facts that Jen compiled as well. May Day (May 1st) is celebrated in many places around the world. The traditions and stories surrounding May Day vary from place to place. There is, however, one thing that is similar in most celebrations - the use of Flowers! One of the most popularly known May Day traditions ...

Some games are classics for a reason, they’re just simple good old  fun. These ones are our favorites, updated for modern indoor play. Most of these indoor games for kids are fun games to play with friends indoors without many materials. The classic games don’t require any fancy equipment. Egg & Spoon Race Grab a spoon and any small round object that will fit on top (or if you’re brave and have easy-to-clean floors, go ahead and use a real egg!). Create a course for your child to navigate through and see if they can do it without dropping it off the spoon. Once they’ve got the hang of it, go for speed! Potato Sack Race Update this classic by using pillow cases! Have your kids step in and hold it up around their waist, then hop to the finish. So simple, but they will be laughing like crazy and getting crazy tired all at once. 3‑Legged Race Tie your kids’ outside ankles together with something soft and stretchy like a long ski sock, PJ pants or bandage wrap. Now they’ll have to ...

Has your child ever received a balloon at a birthday party and been totally enamored by it? Take that fascination to the next level by adding in a few rules and they’ll be happily moving around developing their gross motor skills while burning off some of that rambunctious energy. Try some of our favorite balloon games and always keep a few handy to pull out when the going gets tough. Just a reminder that pieces of burst balloons can be a serious choking hazard, so if you have younger kids, make sure they are supervised during these activities at all times. Don’t Let The Balloon Touch The Ground This is the classic game that kids fall for every time. The rules are simple – hit the balloon up in the air but don’t let it touch the ground. To make it more challenging for older kids, have them juggle more than 1 balloon, or tie one hand behind their back. Time them to see how long they can do it for, or if you have multiple kids, have them count how many times they can hit it back and fort...

Have you ever played the game of cornhole? It's a lot of fun and catching. Making your own corn hole bags for the cornhole game is easy, fun and can save you a ton of cash. Check out this tutorial and learn how to make cornhole bags for yourself below. Of course, you can easily buy some great cornhole bags online, but from time to time it’s fun to have a DIY project that your family and friends can enjoy! If you have a little time and the right equipment, making your own cornhole bags can be a fun challenge. How to Play Cornhole Game? Cornhole is a game that can be enjoyed by all. While it is easy to be acquainted with the game, it requires skill and technique to best your opponents. The game is adaptable. You can play it as a team or one on one. You can play it indoors or outdoors. All of these factors make it a super fun and timeless game. You don’t need much to get started. All you need are a few cornhole bags and a cornhole board. Unlike other games, it doesn’t need special equ...

Cornhole is a very simple and fun game. Toss the bag through the hole.  But when you dig a little deeper, there are an abundance of rules and regulations. If you want to be official and have regulation cornhole bags, you need to take the following things according to American Cornhole Association (ACA) into consideration. Cornhole, also known as bean bags, baggo, bags, or sack toss, is a common lawn game where players (singles or teams of two) throw bean bags at a hole on an angled board to score points. Players score three points for throwing a bag through the hole, and one point for each that lands on the platform. Modern cornhole was invented in 1883 as a game called 'Parlor Quoits' that substituted horseshoes with bean-bags so that the game could be played indoors. Variety of venues that typically include backyards, bars, breweries, camp sites, and tailgating events. Cornhole has gained popularity for a variety of reasons that may include the simplicity of the game rules, t...

Stamp collecting, also known as philately, is a popular and educational past time.  Stamp collectors save stamps from letters, especially those from other countries.  They also search out old stamps that represent a past time.  Stamp enthusiasts can be found everywhere.  Their notebooks and glassine envelopes filled with stamps are fascinating to look through.  Many of the stamps they collect are very valuable as well. Materials needed for starting a stamp collection include a stamp album and special mounting tapes called hinges.  Tools you will find useful are a pair of small tongs or tweezers for carefully lifting delicate old stamps and a magnifying glass for finding minute details. The beginning philatelist can start with the stamps on the mail that arrives this very day.  To remove a stamp from an envelope, carefully tear away the envelope from around the stamp being careful not to tear the stamp itself.  Now soak the stamp in war...

There are lots of Father's Day activities . Among the most significant is developing a reward for father. Kids are far less unlikely to wish to accomplish this. A quest that entails everyone may also be organized. There is of the previous a genuine benefit the fact that it's an invaluable learning experience for the kid. Present development is included by some colleges included in its program. Having having said that, the kidis mom may also use and motivate their child to produce a present due to their father, no matter whether the college does or does not. Therefore, what're the Father's Day actions that kids may do to produce a present? Search no more compared to Web to get a quantity of ideas that are great. You can using the term "Father" produce a picture body for instance onto it. An present is definitely enjoyable and fascinating. You are able to produce an animal or a celebrity. Children may learn how to enhance their handling of items, pr...

If you enjoy Christmas, fun, trivia and games, then these Christmas printable games are ideal for you, your family and friends to play once the holiday season approaches. Have a great time with a different spin on classic games such as Bingo, word trivia, puzzles and quizzes. They are especially wonderful to have around if you're planning an office Christmas party or a Christmas family gathering. It is so easy to just click and print these Christmas games directly from your computer and have them ready in an instant. No waiting for the mail. They are available on the web, waiting to be printed at home. Below are examples of  Fun Christmas Printable Games For You Holiday Raffle Tickets Having a raffle? Don't miss these festive tickets that make it easy for everyone to participate! Christmas Bible Bingo The classic game of bingo has been turned into Bible Bingo! Squares are pre-filled with Biblical Christmas words like Jesus, Bethlehem and Shepherds. Second and third versions in...

Who said you have to exercise a particular way everyday in order to lose weight? There are many non-traditional and fun things that you can do to burn extra calories and keep fit. There are also fun ways to enjoy your more traditional exercise activities. The best thing to do is to sit and revise your workout routine and try to think of creative ways to make them enjoyable for you. Here are 10 fun activities that you can do to lose weight . 1. Walking or Jogging Walking or jogging are fun activities to do to lose weight and to stay fit. These simple exercises are known to come with lots of health benefits such as toning your muscles, relieving stress, creating a healthier heart, improving lung capability and helping you maintain your beautiful shape and complexion. The benefits from these two exercises are known to encourage you to do more exercises to stay fit. To make your jog or walk more fun, consider listening to music while doing so. Music is calming to the mind and will help to...

Baby showers are generally multi-generational. They are, traditionally held during the day and more often than not, a girl thing. They bring forth images of ladies in pastels and flowers, eating pastries and appetizers. They are laced with memories of punch bowls, lemonade pitchers and sunshine.They are parties where grandmothers and young women alike, chat, laugh and "ooh and ahh" together because they are there for only one purpose: To celebrate a miracle, a joyous occasion, the birth of a baby! To make your baby shower go as smoothly as intended, make sure you are prepared and well-planned and keep in mind that the there will be people in various age groups from many different walks of life. When planning games, more is better. Unless, you have played a game many times with the same group of people, you don't always know how it will go over or exactly how much time it will take.You also can't control how much socializing will be going on during the game playing. Wh...

When it's raining cats and dogs outside and you're stuck in the house, chances are your kids are either staring like hypnotized zombies at the TV, squabbling with each other or whining that they're bored. Maybe it's not even raining. Perhaps you're snowed in, it's 20 degrees below zero or a scorching 109°F in the middle of summer. Maybe you're all quaratined because someone has a case of the chicken pox. No matter what the weather or the reason you're stuck in the house, there's no need for the kids to be bored or zoning out with the "boob tube." We all know that kids need plenty of creative play for proper development. However, turning on the TV can be really tempting when you're stuck in the house for hours -- or days -- on end. At some point it can seem like the best option, or even the only option. If you have a crop of little potatoes growing on your couch, don't despair. Here are 30 ideas for engaging, brain-building play. Som...

Have you and your kids found yourselves stuck inside because of the weather? It can be hard to keep kids busy if they can't go outside. It can be fun to go play in the rain, but often its best to stay dry and warm inside. There are a lot of rainy day activities that will keep your kids indoors, but it can often be hard to come up with things to do at the last minute. Here are 40 ideas of things to do inside . These are great rainy day activities that will be fun for the kids. Many of them use materials that you have around the house and with a little planning, your kids should stay happy and occupied for many hours. 40 Rainy Day Activity Ideas That Will Keep Your Kids Busy Indoors     Read a book     Have a cooking lesson     Make cookies     Make dream catchers     Arts and crafts     Board games     Hide and Seek     Crosswords     Word searches ...

What to do when the Kids are Bored. "I'm bored!" There's nothing to do! If you're like me, and you dread those phrases, or, even worse, you loathe the idea of plugging your children into the television or video games all weekend, there are alternatives! I know, I know - who can think up creative ideas when you work all week, either outside of the house, or simply managing the day-to-day flow of dishes, laundry and overall household responsibilities? I'm here to provide that go-to list. Rainy Days and Holidays - Fun, Cheap Things to Do with the Kids Refer to it as often as needed, whenever the weatherman predicts several days of partly-whiny, with scattered crying episodes... 1. Take a trip to the library. Its not like you might remember it. Colorful, fun children sections now include personal computers in many public libraries. In addition to books, DVDs and audio tapes are available for check-out. That translates to FREE! Having your child sign up for a libra...

Kids love using their imagination in games! I have found my kids most enjoy the simple things in life. Here are the top ten things that my kids love to play with ! Incidentally, they never cost me anything extra, they are all natural, quite educational (nothing mass produced or commercial here) and readily available and the best bit - my guys will play with these things FOR HOURS! The moral here is garbage in and garbage out, meaning that it really is very important what and who your kids play with! Here's some great resources that are stimulating, cheap, natural and build creativity and self esteem! There's lots of TV-free activities, team building games, brain building toys and heap, heaps more. Check out the lens roll for other related sites that I love. Oh and don't forget to rate this site and fav me if you like it! Have an awesome time , I hope to bring you some great resources in the future! 1. Each Other Yes, that's right, the best thing I ever did was have more...