5 Activities to Do in July

Celebrate your local postal worker and all postal workers on July 1st. Make cards and give them to your postal carrier when he or she delivers the mail today! Visit the post office and see if you can take a tour.
Give your mail carrier a special treat or glass of lemonade!
Write letters to your friends.

How about an old-fashioned family 4th of July Picnic? This meal will definitely bring back childhood memories of hot 4th of July holidays waiting for the fireworks to begin. Old fashion lemonade, sun tea, barbecue beans, potato salad, avocado salad-guacamole salad, great American hamburger, fried chicken, apple pie, strawberry short cake.

National Cherry Festival (7/6) Find a local parade and enjoy some of the rides, music, and foods.

Ice cream cone day (7/15) Summer is in full swing. Its hot and sizzling. You need something to help cool off. What a perfect time for Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day. (7/1).

Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day gives you the chance to create a new flavor of ice cream. Maybe, your new creation will be a hit, and become wildly popular.

Just how many flavors of ice cream is there? Those of you old enough to remember, will recall the "28 Flavors" of Howard Johnson's restaurant. Howard Johnson's actually had far more than 28 flavors. They always had 28 flavors in stock (hopefully) at a time. Those 28 flavors is just the tip of the iceberg. The combinations are seemingly endless.

Make today a fun day. Hold a formal or impromptu creative ice cream party. Make sure you have lots of flavors, toppers, and additives, so people at the party can get real crazy.

Cheer Up the Lonely Day is an opportunity to make a lonely person happy. Any time you can make someone happy, you've done a good thing, and should be proud of yourself. (7/11)

Lonely people have few friends and loved ones. They may have lost loved ones over the years. They may be elderly. They see people on an infrequent basis.

Spend some time today cheering up lonely people. It's easy to do.....just spend some time with them. When you visit, bring happy things to talk about. Keep the conversation upbeat, and lively. When you leave, give a big hug and let them know you enjoyed the stay. Sending cards or making a phone call is okay, only if they live too far away to visit. What a lonely person really needs, is face to face time with other people.

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framed chalkboard

Transform tired framed art into a fabulous chalkboard for your craft studio. The picture inside this frame was flipped over to provide a chalkboard painting surface. Most smooth surfaces work well.

you'll need
Surface & Paints
Large frame with ornate and embossed details.
Spray paint's (Krylon)
Java Sea Brown, Niagra Ivory Mist
General Purpose Metallic Gold
Chalkboard Paint: Black

Tools & Supplies
Tack cloth
Sandpaper
Not slue gun and flue sticks
Latex gloves

What to do
(note Follow manufactures instructions throughout)
1 Remove picture from frame. Sand frame and wipe dust.

2 Spray paint smoothest side of picture with Black Chalkboard Paint.

3 Apply primer Spray Java Sea Brown in swaths in random areas of frame. Spray embossed areas, such as corners, Metallic Gold.

4 Paint over frame with Niagara Ivory Mist White still wet, wipe some paint from detailed areas of frame with rag.

Design by Colette George courtesy of Krylon

Five Fun Family Vacation Activities Your Kids Will Love

I love family vacations but we don't get enough until now! We are heading out to hopefully North Carolina soon and we cannot wait. When TwitterMoms challenged us mommy bloggers to write about five fun family vacation activities your kids will love, I wanted to be a part of it and you can to by clicking here to join in.

1. As you already know we're planning to travel to North Carolina to the beach. I've already started saving money and checking on local actives in the area such as Fair's, circus and bands to see while staying there. Also, we'll travel to see some of Britain’s largest colony in the New World fought off shores by Charlotta. Teaching my family more of how our great country came to be. When traveling check out twittermoms travel site for tips.

2. Camping is a cheap and laid back way of getting away from home and the rush, rush of things. We usually find new camp sites to go to in advance and check with the local chamber of commerce to find out other actives going on in the area. Other wise; we go horse back riding, boating, fishing, swimming, play tennis, golfing, picnicking.

3. Day trips are a nice short vacation we try to experience things from a visitors perspective and go to the major sites of our area such as; History there's many land marks and people who were famous in our local area, Monuments that were built in the honor of our WWII soldiers, Our canal system and learn how produce was delivered to the north. These are affordable and yet educational. Find out more at a local chamber office or travel agency. If traveling abroad, map out your vacation and price check with businesses. Every moment counts but, don't forget to relax and enjoy.

4. Museums are great for rain days and we have many to choose from there are three major cities with museums of Art, History, Science, and Music. Planning ahead can make all the difference when it comes to bringing paper and crayons (check with museums first).




5. Going to the amusement park is a great way to spend a day or a couple of days riding the rides and seeing the sites. Some have camping on site and others have discounted rates for booking in advance. So call ahead and get price rates.

Vacations can be a little cheaper if you plan ahead and they can be more fun if you get the entire family involved in the planning! I'm doing that with mine as we map out what all we will do and it's sure to be a great time as long as the weather cooperates but then we will be making a contingency plan too!

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The Williamsburg area – Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, VA – is one of America’s favorite family destinations, with adventure around every corner. Experience more than 400 years of American history and culture brought vividly to life at hands-on historical sites and world-class museums; share thrills and entertainment at exhilarating theme parks; discover unique finds and bargains, and enjoy outdoor activities in scenic parks, byways, nature trails and waterways. Whether it’s traveling backing to the 17th and 18th centuries, or forward into the 21st, the Williamsburg area offers vacation fun for all ages. http://www.VisitWilliamsburg.com

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Scents of Spring

For busy Moms looking for a quick pick me up or a rush of romance, these fresh fragrances provide an instant mood makeover.

If you are the type of person who likes to be active and youthful while striving to be strong and tactful, the citrus perfume may be for you. A quick spritz of citrus perfume might be the quick boost of vibrancy and energy that you are looking for, when you don’t feel like caffeine.

Citrus is a fresh perfume that can be worn at almost any occasion. Ideal for the spring season, the citrus fragrances wakes the nose and allows you to blend in with nature when the plants and flowers start blooming.

Unisex Citrus Perfume:
YSL Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent features a crisp combination of citrus, herbs also deep woods and fresh fruits
L’eau Par Kenzo Pour Homme by Kenzo features lemon, green pepper and lotus leaf
Zipped by Perfumer’s Workshop features citrus fruits, sandalwood and crisp fruits
Hilfiger Athletics by Tommy Hilfiger features grapefruit rind, fresh herbs and cottonwood
Happy for Men by Clinique features blends of kalamanzi, lime and mandarin citrus mixed with fresh scented air and wood
Citrus Perfume For Women:
CK One by Calvin Klein
Eau D’hardien by Annick Goutal
Eau De Jade by Armani Prive
Vetiver Babylone by Armani Prive
Be Delicious by DKNY features juicy apple and exotic flowers
Cristalle by Chanel features crisp citrus and fresh flowers
Exotic Beaches by Avon features exotic flowers, tropical fruits and fresh air.

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These strong, heady fragrances generally derive from jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang. "The scents are sexy and intense," says Mandy Aftel. "I think of them as having the sensuality of silk velvet."

FRENCH LILAC BY PACIFICA ($22; pacificacandles.com). Described as fresh, green, and jasmine-like, the lilac flower symbolizes the beginning of spring. Because it's impossible to bottle the lilac essence itself, this perfume is a fragrant blend of several floral oils.

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Since it's been years of taking the family on a vacation to PA & NY. We have the surroundings of a very beautiful area to call home and enjoy the outdoors every day. The foothills and the forests are abundant with old canal river passageways still in tack. Every day is an adventure of discovery and exploration.

As a kid growing up my family always took vacations across the USA with relatives it was the American dream. Resources are available if you just know where to look and make the most out of your summer. Here are some ideas and tips to making a summer vacation:

1. Joining the local chamber of commence is a good place to start, many offers of out door activities and social events.
2. National Parks are also very active with all types of events and activities for the season. Classes on trapping, to bird watching and history of events and development such as dams and century homes.
3. Camp sites are a great treat for everyone to get away and leave the cell phones in the car. If someone has to work then allow some usage so, as they don't feel uncomfortable that they have to hind and sneak.

4. Horse back riding at a local ranch gives the family a chance to experience how travel use to be. The experience of horse back riding is getting away from the daily routine. Looking over the valleys and the foothills is quite different than just driving down the road. Check for availability and prices.
5. Cannoning for the day on a 6 mile trip. Pack a lunch, poles, and just enjoy getting away from everything and work together. Looking at the world from this view is very different than on land. This trip took my son and I 4/5 hours to complete.

6. Going strawberry picking, apple picking in the fall, and going to a pumpkin patch all day is also a great way to enjoy each other. Pack a good season lunch to the type of weather and bring a camera. Let the kids explore taking photo's getting their point of view on film. Canning is one way of spending time together.
7. Museums are a place of discovery and reflection. While sharing what you learned and if they're kid friendly you can draw while you're there. This makes for some great discussions along the way. Check before going to find out regulations.
8. Camping in the backyard is just as good as paying to go to a campsite. Going for a long walk through the river banks and sitting till dusk. Make a glowing fire and cook a chicken in a cast iron pot, sun tea and a salad outside have everything you would bring camping. Tell stories till late and wake with the sounds of nature.
9. Star gazing with a telescope is great out of town experience. The stars seem so much bigger and brighter. Watch for updates on the consolations and make a date of it. Bring some paper and draw out the stars like the big dipper. For little one's lay down outside and watch the clouds then make animals on paper with cotton from the ones you find.
10. Pack a lunch for all day and a favorite story and read aloud while in the wilderness. Sometimes we even bring our paint and paper to just draw what we see. Makes for a nice day.


While going anywhere always be ready to stop at that unexpected place along the way. There's just some much to see and enjoy don't just pass it up you might never get the chance again. Enjoy your summer and remember their still having first times...so make them memorable.

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Be a professional party planner: Scavenger Hunt

Do you want the best party ever? To have comments coming from your guests that will last a month of Sundays? Scavenger Hunts are great any time of year as well as any where for all ages. This organized step-by-step e-book will help you every step of the way. There are also bonus if you act quickly. Printable Scavenger Hunt lists with great ideas for gifts.

Scavenger Hunts have been around for centuries even back when castles and King and Queens used Hunts for entertaining guests. Today, it has evolved into many areas such as a teaching tool for the Internet as well as for entertaining.

The purpose for using the Internet is to get children to use a Scavenger Hunt is to have a list of questions that need answers to topic such as History, Science, to become more familiar with the world around. This also establishes team work and getting to know others, responsibility, time management.

Corporations have also used Scavenger Hunts for employee's to get familiar with a new work atmosphere such as a restaurant. Having a employee party and using a theme that would be just for the holiday season, retirement, or recognition.

Experience the benefits of a great party so that people will be talking about this for months on end is the absolute complement for any hosts.

If the benefits are so great why is it then that so, few times have we heard of Scavenger Hunts. From my findings there were more hunts in New York alone across the States than anywhere else. Especially at Halloween.

These tips are great for trips in a car, vacations, art museum, history museum, beach, backyard, park, etc.

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Halloween trails with ghosts, trolls, witches and goblins. With some ghosts down a path in the woods or just across a few Use a bridge or a door way in a basement for a troll standing in the way. Witch's for witch way to turn for little one's use a good witch. Have the kids look for a witch's hat, her wand and a frog before dark. Just a few quick idea's.


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