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Throw a simple cocktail party - Invite friends over for a low-key get-together of fun finger foods and stylish cocktails on your patio or deck. For inspiration, see our cocktail recipes and party food ideas
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Turn your home into a spa - You don't need to go to a pricey spa to rejuvenate your body and spirit. Create your own spa at home instead -- you'll feel refreshed and save money.
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Go on a family cycling adventure - You don't have to be an avid (or experienced) biker to have a blast. For a safer adventure traverse local bike trails instead of hitting the streets.
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Have a picnic - Pack a basket and head to your local park for a fun, easy outdoor meal. To get started, see our easiest picnic recipes.
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Go fly a kite - Pack a kite or two with your picnic supplies and head to your favorite park for some family fun.
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Transform your home into an island retreat - Bring relaxing tropical style home with these budget-friendly, summery decorating ideas.
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Plant a family garden - Share your passion for gardening with your kids while teaching them responsibility and patience.
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Host a girls' night in - Kick back with your favorite girlfriends for an evening of fancy fun and surprisingly simple treats.
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Create a garden getaway - Fashion your own private paradise with one of our soothing garden plans.
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Have a field day - Rediscover freeze tag, red rover, and other games you used to play as a kid. Our variations make them more fun -- and secretly healthy -- for the whole family.
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Plan a TV night - Whether you're a sucker for sitcoms or made-for-TV movies, a small screen event is the perfect occasion for a no-fuss dinner party with friends.
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Host a Mexican patio party - Your guests will love these flavorful recipes -- and you'll love how easy it is to throw together.
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Organize a block party - Host a neighborhood get-together and create lasting friendships -- all within a few steps from your own front door.
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Help your kids start a book club - Cultivate your child's creativity and love of reading with some easy ideas and projects.
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Have fun with felt crafts - Let your little one practice their sewing skills with these easy felt projects they are sure to love, such as this precious pincushion, or a simple kid-sized tote.
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Grow your own food - For fresh summer salads that are healthy and delicious, grow your own veggies. With these salad garden ideas, you can grow your favorites even if you don't have much space.
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Throw a Hawaiian luau - Transport your kids and their friends to the Hawaiian Islands with our tropical celebration, complete with invitation, decoration, and recipe ideas.
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Create art for your home - Indulge your inner artist and show off your creative flair with a budget-friendly project, such as these modern re-used frames, or a personalized digital photo montage.
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Refresh your space with paint - No need for an expensive makeover -- the right kind of paint can transform a room from ho-hum to stylish in hours
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Plan a home-made pizza night - Enjoy a night in with these family-friendly recipes that are as fun to make as they are to eat.
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Try a simple weekend project. Check out our editor's favorite get-organized weekend projects you can easily finish without spending a lot of time or money on them, like these cute under-bed drawers plus many more creative storage solutions.
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Set out on a reading adventure. Pack some treats, find a shaded spot, and embark on a reading adventure with outdoor-themed books and activity ideas.
