2020 Fourth Of July Activities!
There is no doubt that this 4th of July may be a little different than others in the past. However there are still plenty of ways to celebrate safely with family. Time to start baking some patriotic treats. You can't celebrate America's birthday without decorating a patriotic cake or red, white and blue treats! Your whole family can join in on the decorating!
Head to the backyard where there is countless fun to be had. No pool?… No worries set up a sprinkler for the kids to run around in, a slip-and-slide or water balloons. Have a jam-out session! In our house we have dance parties nightly, my kids are big fans of it! Here are some patriotic tunes you want to be sure to add to your playlist this 4th of July. Hot dogs, hamburgers OH- MY... they are absolutely essential staples to kick off with. Indulge in some All-American foods your whole family will keep coming back for more.
Perhaps set up an arts and crafts area, check out the star craft in the previous blog post. Make your very own home Olympics, by choosing activities based on the age ranges of those participating. Pitch a tent in your own backyard, bbq around the campfire and tell spooky stories. Bring the movie theater to your backyard HERE, set up some cozy seating and don't forget no movie is complete without popcorn and M&M's. With fireworks being cancelled in our area, light it up with some sparklers! You can’t have a 4th of July without s'mores over a campfire! If s'mores aren't your thing, we got you covered with homemade ice cream sandwiches.
If you're interested in getting out of the house for the 4th of July, our very own Summit community has a fun schedule planned out. Note the fireworks have been cancelled due to the pandemic.
Schedule as follows:
-9:30AM Flag Raising Ceremony located at Solider’s Memorial Field - 5 Myrtle Avenue in Summit
-9:45am Senior Patriotic Stroll - Dress all fancy as judges will select 3 of the most festive+best dressed participants to win a prize
-10AM Preschool Bike Parade - Decorate those bicycles as prizes will be awarded
-10:30AM Ages 5-7 Bike Parade - Decorate those bicycles as prices will be awarded
-11AM Ages 8+ Bike Parade - Decorate those bicycles are prizes will be awarded
*Please remember masks will be required for all those who participate and officials are asking that you remain a 6 feet distance from one another.
Take time for yourself, we all know after homeschooling for the past few months and working from home has been a juggle. Treat yourself to ME time. Yoga Essence Studio is offering FREE outdoors yoga this Saturday, July 4th from 9AM-10AM at the following locations: Dunellen - McCoy Park, New Providence - Warner Field, Lebanon - On the field outside studio. You can register here in advance: www.yogaessence.as.me
Whatever way you choose to celebrate America's birthday, from my family to yours we wish you a very happy and safe 4th of July weekend! xo
