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It’s time to plan for summer’s last hurrah. If you’ll be entertaining friends and family over Labor Day weekend, we have some ideas for making sure your guests are well-fed and entertained.
Have you been able to practice our fool-proof tips for perfect steak on the grill? Or maybe you have favorites you’ve cooked already this summer, like those we suggested for the Fourth of July. Visit our store for the best ground beef for your homemade burgers, a variety of quality sausage, and flavorful marinated chicken or beef tips.
Take advantage of late summer veggies such as corn and tomatoes for a fresh salad. Or a twist on traditional antipasto. Both will add color to your outdoor buffet table. Don’t forget to see what produce we offer to inspire other side dish or main course ideas.
Freshen up the backyard landscape with pretty potted flowers or plants.
When the sun goes down, give your summer send-off a bit of creative lighting or put up a few tiki torches. Tiki torches can perform double-duty as mosquito repellent. Other ideas to keep the bugs at bay are citronella candles or essential oils
Lawn games are almost always a hit with a crowd. Form teams for corn hole, bocce, or wiffleball. For more laughs, host your own field day events for kids and adults, complete with a three-legged race, an obstacle course, and relays.
If you really want to surprise your guests by thinking outside the game box, try a do-it-yourself version of Twister. Use yard paint to spray red, yellow, green, and blue circles on the grass. Add as many rows as you want so that even more players can join in on the game of physical balance and skill.
For nighttime entertainment, rent or borrow a projector for your own backyard movie. Lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks are all you need for a relaxing “drive-in” experience.
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