Even as restrictions start to ease in many states over the coming months, this summer will be different than past summers. With most weddings, vacations, birthday parties and graduation聽ceremonies cancelled, it is more important now than ever to find new ways to host celebrations the whole family can look forward to. The team here at 百花视频 has put together a list of little ways to acknowledge聽and celebrate milestones (or just Friday nights!) at home this summer.
Plan and Decorate聽
Whether your child is facing changed plans for a birthday, a graduation or another milestone, take the time to plan a special at-home celebration in advance of the big day. Plan as you would any other party – make a guest list and let virtual attendees know to save the date.聽Older children can customize and send invitations out online via聽聽(currently free due to COVID-19) or聽聽so the event still feels official. Don’t forget to decorate! We recommend聽聽for simple, fun banners, balloons, paper products and more for any type of event, from themed birthdays and Father’s Day to fun at-home movie nights.
Camp Out聽
A night in tents in the backyard or blanket forts in the living room feels extra special to children disappointed about cancelled summer camps or other outdoor plans. Younger children will love making this聽聽while older children with access to a backyard will enjoy聽. Make S’mores (on the stovetop counts!) and take turns telling spooky stories.聽The Spruce聽published this inventive list last year of聽 – perfect for an indoor camp out!
Hire a Virtual Performer
Many children’s acts have moved performances online during this time. Now you can orchestrate a virtual visit from a聽聽or a live,聽.聽Consider taking it a step further and have your child and their virtual guests dress up for the occasion; challenge children to come up with an outfit from their own closet or order something special from聽听辞谤听.
DIY Something Delicious
Your favorite restaurants might be closed but more and more are offering DIY kits to make specialty foods at home. Get the whole family involved to cook and eat together.聽聽offers a bagel making kit (complete with toppings and a fun playlist from the store!) to make the perfect brunch spread. NYC’s iconic聽聽is currently shipping pastrami sandwich kits and other specialities nationwide. Flour Shop聽now sells mixes for their exploding confetti cake, as well as cake pops online聽.
Splurge on a Sweet Treat
Many of the country’s best bakeries are now delivering all over the country.聽聽聽offers nationwide shipping on birthday cakes, cupcakes and more. Famed Portland ice cream shop聽聽(Danny Meyer’s favorite!) ships frozen pints all over the U.S. Flavors change frequently; right now we love their聽Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough聽and聽Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper.聽聽We also recommend this聽聽from the small Brooklyn shop, Baked, and, of course, we love聽.
As always, we’re here to assist with all your household staffing needs during this challenging time. Both childcare and cleaning professionals are considered essential workers and we have implemented strict protocols to make sure your family is as safe as possible.聽Contact us聽today to learn more.