When I look out my windows at my garden, I suddenly realize that summer is half over. The bee balm is fading and the blackeyed susies are in full bloom. My roses look great but my stunning hydrangas are starting to droop. So what would you do if you havent done anything fun already in this summer.

BRIGHT IDEAS

1. Fire Starters – One Good Thing By Jillee
2. Cut Your Vacation Food Budget in Half – One Good Thing By Jillee
3. Clean Your Grill - One Good Thing By Jillee
4. “Mom, I’m Bored” Jar – Somewhat Simple
5. Hack One Pint Of Ice Cream Into Five Easy Desserts – Tasting Table

SUMMERTIME CRAFTS

1. Lemonade Stand Free Printables – Tatertots & Jello
2. Bandana Quilt – One Good Thing By Jillee
3. Tin Can Lanterns – Mama Scouts
4. Make A Wildflower Crown – Spoonful
5. DIY Tie-Dye Swimsuit Cover-up – Adventures Of A Middle Sister

HEALTH AND BEAUTY

1. Silky Smooth Legs – One Good Thing By Jillee
2. Aloe Vera Ice Cubes To Soothe A Sunburn – Juste Sublime
3. Sunburn Relief - One Good Thing By Jillee
4. Sunscreen and Bugspray Station – Catch My Party
5. Homemade Bug Spray - One Good Thing By Jillee
6. Homemade Sunscreen - One Good Thing By Jillee

SUMMER ENTERTAINING

1. Easy Silverware Bundles – Southern Living
2. Watermelon Punch and Bowl – Martha Stewart
3. Red Plastic Cups As Sparkler Stands – A Subtle Revelry
4. Make Your Own Pinata – Imperfect Homemaking
5. Sliceable Popsicles In A Loaf Pan – The Kitchn
6. Keep Drinks Cold With Frozen Water Balloons – A Subtle Revelry
7. Hot Dog Bar – Noble Pig 

FOOD

1. Homemade Ice Cream – One Good Thing By Jillee
2. S’mores Bar – Martie Knows
3. Balboa Banana Bites - One Good Thing By Jillee
4. Fatboy Dessert - One Good Thing By Jillee
5. Frozen Fruit Skewers with Chocolate Drizzle – Betty Crocker
6. Brazilian Lemonade - One Good Thing By Jillee
7. Summer Fruit Salsa – It’s Always Autumn

WATER/OUTDOOR FUN

1. Water Balloon Pinatas – Scrap Happy Heather
2. Sidewalk Squirt Painting – Growing A Jeweled Rose
3. Giant Pick-Up Sticks – I Heart Naptime
4. Ziplock Bag Ice Cream – Kara’s Party Ideas
5. DIY Twister game – Pinterest
6. Water Balloon Baseball  - I Candy Handmade
7. Make A Foamerator – Spoonful

 Have a very happy week everyone! Here’s to a great summer!