Labor Day Weekend Activites For The Family

It is labor day. How do you make the most of this holiday? You need to spend it with your family. Some of the best memories are created by families spending the holidays together. So, it is important that you need some activities to make it a special day.

Here are some  Labor Day Ideas :

• Host a Backyard Cookout: This is a traditional Labor Day weekend event that is great for large families or neighbors to get together one last time before the fall. Make the party planning for the event less stressful by making it a potluck. This will give all of your guests a chance to contribute to the final summer celebration. Create a summery menu with fresh ingredients. Incorporate grilled veggies, steak and chicken kabobs, strawberry salad, and delicious white peach sangria.

• Plan a weekend getaway: The best way to take advantage of the warm weather while it lasts is to enjoy some time by the water. Whether it is a lake or beach, they are both perfect locations for a weekend getaway with family or friends. Make sure you bring all the essentials for the weekend such as beach chairs, towels, sunscreen, toys, snacks, and drinks. If your family prefers to be more active, look into water-based activities such as kayaking, white-water rafting, river tubing, or jet skiing.

• Have a Picnic: Summer is all about eating outdoors, so for Labor Day weekend pick a nice afternoon to have a picnic at a local park. This is a great activity for new families or couples. Pack sandwiches, desserts, and some cool refreshing drinks, like a refreshing white wine or iced tea. Bring a Frisbee or a ball to toss around when you are done eating so you can take full advantage of the outdoor space.

• Plan a Movie Weekend: Labor Day is big weekend for new movie releases so catch a flick with a spouse, the kids, or a friend. See the new movie on opening night, then plan an backyard movie night for the following night. Set up a screen in your backyard and project one of your favorite movies in the comfort of your backyard. Bring out some beanbag chairs, snacks, and blankets, and enjoy the movie under the night sky. Who needs the drive-in?

These are some great activities brought to you by punchbowl.com to get the most out of the final day of summer. If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback you can reach us by email.

Thank you for visiting !
Joseph A. Jones & The WellLife Team

Ten Activities for Spring

     

   Why is this person opening the window ? She is opening the window to air out the house because it is spring.When spring arrives , there is so much to do. For some reason, we feel that we do not get it all done or there is something missing. So,we thought to provide you with ten activities that will make the most out of your spring  brought to you by styleathome.com. This is what they suggested.



1 Open up the windows and let the fresh breezes flow through the house. At the end of the month when temperatures are warmer, it's a good time to give the outside a cleaning.

2 Another way to make the house fresh and clean after months of being locked up tight against the elements: clean the carpets. Especially if you've got kids, who knows what´s been tracked through the house over the winter? Rent a carpet steamer or call in a professional.

3 April is a good time (and safe bet) to put away the winter woolies and bring out your summer clothes. Whether you move them to an extra closet or pack them up in a chest, wash or dry clean everything so they´re ready for wear in 6 months.

4 As soon as weather permits, get out into the garden and clean up all the leftover leaves and debris that has accumulated over the winter. Turn the soil to let it breathe, in readiness for planting. And start planning your garden. Changing it a little each year will keep tending to it fresh and exciting.


5 If you´ve never planted tulips, now's the time. Be playful and whimsical. There is nothing that says winter's over better than a bright, colourful bed of tulips.


6 Pre-plant your herbs. You can get them started in small indoor pots. When the time is right, transplant them into bigger outdoor pots or flower beds. They'll be stronger and heartier by this point. And since most herbs grow prolifically, you'll be able to start using them sooner. 


7 Get ready for long, leisurely bike rides in the warm weather. Get your bike out of the shed, dust it off and get it tuned up by a pro.


8 Paint any rooms you've been meaning to. The temperature's warm enough to keep the windows open. And rooms will feel fresh and revived. It's also a good idea to give your front door a fresh coat. It´ll be cleaner and more inviting.


9 For a real seasonal shift in the house, change over cushions, sheets and throws to lighter or brighter colours. It doesn´t have to be a drastic change to your decor. Pick colours that complement what's already there. 


10 It's never too late to recommit to your New Year's resolutions. Now that you're not housebound, buy a new pair of running shoes. Or sign up for swimming, tennis, sailing or golf. Outdoor activities will help you get the most out of spring and summer before they´re gone again!

Now, this is a through list of activities to get the spring started in a positive direction. If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback you can reach us by email.

Thank you for visiting !
Joseph A. Jones & The WellLife Team