- If you're planning to picnic in a park or at the beach, invest in a few items to make it easier. A foldable table is handy for setting up your food and plates. A large cooler on wheels with a handle is a super easy way to get your ice and drinks to your location. And don't forget to bring lots of picnic blankets so everyone can spread out.
- Make an outdoor party more festive with lights. String little Christmas lights across a wall or porch so the party can go on twinkling into the night.
- Be sure to have an emergency rainy day entertainment bag for kids. In case the weather doesn't cooperate, you can still have fun. Fill it up with markers, coloring books, yo-yo's, clay, puzzle books, bubbles and balloons.
- This summer, cool off with homemade ice cream. There are lots of ice cream makers available these days, and nothing is more delectable on a hot day than fresh, homemade ice cream. Be creative with add-ins. Fresh fruit, nuts, DOVE® Chocolate shavings and chopped SKITTLES® are always yummy.
- Don't forget to play some sweet summer tunes for your party. Create a special CD with classic summer hits and get everyone in the mood to party! You can give the disc away as a prize to a lucky guest.
- Punch-up your punch! Add various fruit juices along with seltzer or ginger ale and garnish with slices of apples, oranges, star fruit and cucumber (yes, cucumber - its mellow flavor adds a nice touch).
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