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Tag: Holiday Fun

  • BHGRE Season of Sharing

    Welcome to the BHGRE® Season of Sharing series, designed to help you celebrate the upcoming holidays with style and safety top-of-mind. From Halloween through New Years’, we’ve got everything you need to gather in new ways, creating cherished memories as you go.

    Plus, to help lift-up communities during these difficult times, our BHGRE network has also highlighted the different charitable events they are involved in this year. Be it a blood drive, food pantry, toy collection or fundraiser, the BHGRE network shares ways for you to get involved in your community, specific to your location.

    Be it party planning tips, gift ideas, activities, recipes and inspiration on ways to give back, the BHGRE® Season of Sharing has what you need to create an unforgettable holiday season.

     

     

  • Liven Up Your Labor Day

    Here are some fun and unique ways you can celebrate Labor Day and enjoy what is left of the summer sun. 

    Let Your Creativity Flow  

    Whether you’re celebrating with family, a small group of friends, or staying home, it’s always fun to decorate. Here are some ideas for decorations or crafts to let your festive flag fly this Labor Day. 

    • Make decorative vases using old bottles. Paint the outside of bottles or mason jars red and blue and glue white stars onto the outside. Use the mason jars as centerpieces and put flowers or utensils in them.
    • Pamper your pillows. If you have any plain white pillows, it’s time to give them a facelift. Cut a star shape out of cardboard, use it as a stencil and hold it against the pillow. Spray with red or blue fabric paint to create pillows that will leave you starry-eyed.
    • Since traditionally, you shouldn’t wear white after Labor Day take your old white t-shirts and have a tie-dye party. Click for tips on how to tie dye.

    Tasty Times Lie Ahead 

    Looking for some Labor Day treats? Here are some delicious red, white, and blueberry pies as well as some scrumptious snack and appetizer options.  

    • Look no further for a berry delicious and refreshing blueberry ice cream pie.
    • If you’re in the baking mood try making a three-layered funfetti cake with a Labor Day twist. Add red food coloring into one layer, blue into another, and leave the third layer as is. Once the layers have cooled stack them together using your favorite icing in between and when you cut into the cake you will have a red, white, and blue surprise. If you want to go the extra mile add red, white, and blue sprinkles on top! 
    • Holy guacamole, these avocado tropical guacamole bites are delicious.  
    • If you’re planning a virtual video party, try making these yummy and simple appetizers. 
    • Feeling festive? Try this red, white, and blue berry tart with lemon cookie crust. 

    All Sorts of Activities  

    • Let the games begin! Here are 10 crazy fun yard games your family will love. 
    • Before the cool fall air arrives take advantage of warm weather with these fun outdoor games. 
    • If it’s raining or you are practicing social distancing, don’t worry we have you covered. Check out the endless fun by BHGRE Summer at Home. You can virtually travel the world, take a cooking class, or watch live cams from zoos and aquariums all over the country.  
    • Spend Labor Day doing zero labor and plan an at-home relaxation day. Sleep in, order breakfast, and have a mimosa. Then pamper yourself with a facemask, bath, and curl up on the couch with a good book. 

  • Have a Blast this July 4th

    Let Your Crafts Soar 

    Whether you’re celebrating with family or a small group of friends, it’s always fun to decorate. Spruce up your home for July 4th with these crafts. 

    • Here is a fun list of patriotic craft ideas from beautiful flower arrangements to festive coloring sheets.
    • Use toilet paper or paper towel tubes to make little rockets! You and the kids can paint the cardboard red, white, and blue and then glue ribbons or tassels onto one end. Paint little stars on the outside to give it a boost! Another option is to cut construction paper and glue it to the outside of the tube. For the top of the rocket make a cone shape out of paper to glue it to the top.
    • Build a rocket out of cardboard boxes so the young ones can fly high. Take a large cardboard box and cut out ½ of one side. Cut out two wings and tape one to each side. For the top of the rocket cut out a triangle and attach it to the top. If you want to take it another level, you can paint the outside or wrap it in fun wrapping paper. Glue painted bottle caps on to look like buttons and use a paper plate as a wheel. Blast off! 

    Recipes for a Good Time 

    July 4th is all about firing up that grill and snacking on some delicious red, white, and blue treats.  

    • For dessert try a yummy berry-topped flag cake recipe. 
    • Cupcakes are always a crowd favorite. An easy way to make them festive is by adding red, white, and blues sprinkles to the icing or using food coloring in the cake mix.
    • Red, white, and blue popsicles are a must–have on a hot summer day. You can even make them yourselves with this tasty recipe. 
    • If you’re looking to bake with the littles ones try this giant cookie pizza recipe. It’s simple and fun to make! 
    • This patriotic red white and blueberry shortcake is perfect for a picnic outside.

    Festive Fun 

    Whether you are together or apart, you can still celebrate July 4th with those you care about. 

    • Create a fun July 4th menu and email it to friends or family before Independence Day.  
    • Get decked out in red, white and blue and schedule a video chat time so you can all eat the same great food together.  
    • Game on. Discover some family fun fourth of July games for kids.   
    • Make a photobooth at home! Hang a sheet up as a backdrop or stand in front of a white wall. Use construction paper to cut out July 4th themed props such as red hats and blue bowties. Take silly photos and share them with loved ones.  
    • Don’t forget the sparklers!