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Historic Falls Park, Pendleton, IN |
I do love the summer! Here in the Midwest, we might not have a gorgeous ocean and beach but we do have our own great summer sights. The flowers, the creek falls, the kelly green grass, the blue sky, the vitamin D filled sunshine and 3 fun holidays to boot wrap up our summer season!
Memorial Day starts everything in late May, Independence Day is midway and the end of summer is signified by Labor Day every year.
Memorial Day/Weekend Party or Get-Together
Since we are smack in the middle of Memorial Weekend today, I thought I would take you through our celebration last year (this year's is tomorrow.) Each year, my family gets together for and on Memorial Day. It's our "Kick Off to Summer Party" and one of my favorites.
I know I have mentioned it before but here I go again... I am a military brat -- specifically the U.S. Navy. My dad was career Navy. My parents actually met when both were stationed at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. Both my grandfathers were U.S. Navy veterans as is my only brother.
Suffice is to say, we are a patriotic bunch! So, because the Memorial, Independence and Labor Day holidays are patriotic in nature, that's the theme we use for all three. It's a lot of fun and we leave some of the decor up all summer -- red, white and blue is very appropriate for a summer season boasting 3 patriotic holidays.
Stars & Stripes -- Red, White & Blue
The color combination is timeless. The primary color scheme is used by Countries for their flag, sports teams and schools for their colors, in home decorating (especially in the cottage, vintage and nautical decor themes) and so much more.
Last year, I decided to use a "vintage feel" with the patriotic theme and loved the way it turned out. I wrote about it here:
My Patriotic Buffet Table for our Summer party. Burlap, baskets, bandanas and mini flags come together to create a festive, fun and whimsical buffet table for our party. What do you think?
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My Patriotic Summer Buffet Party |
Summer Parties
The summer is filled with parties, occasions and get togethers in addition to the holidays mentioned above. Do you have a traditional get-together each summer or a special occasion you'll celebrate this year? Could be anything, like:
- Graduation Party
- Neighborhood Block Party
- Birthday
- Wedding
- Baby or Bridal Shower
- Class Reunion
- Family Reunion
- Annual Luau Party
- Summer Picnics
Think about sharing your ideas and experiences with others that want to hold a successful event. Do you have a favorite pot luck dish you always make or take? Are you throwing a shindig to celebrate your daughter's graduation or your son's wedding rehearsal dinner? Are you the "Picnic King/Queen"?
Being the
Party Planning Contributor on Squidoo, I can point you to a great outlet for sharing your experiences with others here on the world wide web. Best of all --
Squidoo is FREE!!! You might even earn a little you can put towards your next big party!
Let me know (in the comments) if you write an article about a party so I can help you promote it! Most of all, have a wonderful summertime!
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