Celebrate summer with this warm-weather checklist.
Everything on the list can be done while spending time with friends and family.
This is the summer you were dreaming about during those cold winter months.
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Make Ice Pops
There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a delicious frozen treat.
And luckily, they’re easy enough to make at home.
Help the kids freeze their scrumptioussmoothie pops.
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See a Drive-In Movie
Drive-in movie theaters are seeing a resurgence.
Find one near you, pack the car full of popcorn and snacks, and enjoy a family outing.
If there’s no drive-in near you, considersetting up an outdoor movie screenin your backyard.
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Watch Fireworks
There’s nothing more traditional than watching a fireworks show on the Fourth of July.
There have been fireworks on every Fourth of July since 1777the year after the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Throw a viewing party with a barbecue and refreshing cool desserts.
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Order a beginner’s sewing kit and you’ll be stitching up yourtote bagin no time.
Go on a Hike
After winter’s chill, we could all use a breath of fresh air.
Grill Out
Gather the family for an intimate backyard barbecue.
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If you don’t already have an outdoor grill, summer is the perfect time to invest in one.
Throw some bratwursts on and fire up deliciousgrilled corn on the cobthat everyone will enjoy.
For dessert, make a batch of classic homemade ice cream.
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When everything’s ripe, turn your veggies into a delicioussummer salsa.
Set Up a Pool
So you don’t have a pool?
No worries.These inflatable pools will last all summer, and they’ll look great in your backyard.
Throw a grown-up pool party for your friends, or set up a makeshift outdoor waterpark for the kids.
Either way, don’t forget the sunscreen.
Grab a blanket or two andpack your basket full of treats.
Make Tie-Dye Shirts
Tie-dyeing is making a comeback.
It’s a great way to celebrate summer.
Go Camping
Did you forget to reserve a camping spot in a national park?
After you’ve made them a few times,up your s’mores game with these delicious recipes.
When you get home, you’ll be able to cook up these deliciousfast and fresh strawberry recipes.
Build a Firepit
Plan on a relaxing evening around the fire.
And if you don’t have an outdoor fire feature, now’s the time.
Start with oursweet cream ice cream baseand add different ingredients tomake your own delicious flavors.
Decorate afestive Fourth of July cakeor celebrate a summer birthday with one of ourclassic cake recipes.
If you’ve never learned how to do it, now’s the perfect time to start riding.
Don’t forget your sunblock, water, and a trail snack.
you’re free to evenprepare it in the air fryer.
No matter how you make it, flavor yours with one of our tastycorn-on-the-cob recipes.
Send Snail Mail
Summer is packed with road trips and weekend getaways to see friends and family.
But it’s possible for you to’t always see everyone.
Make Lemonade
As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons,make lemonade.
And luckily, a pitcher offreshly-squeezed lemonadeis one of our favorite summer staples.
