The kids are out for summer break, and you have weeks of family time ahead of you–why not use it to create some family summer traditions out of inexpensive summer activities? When done summer after summer, these summer vacation activities will become cherished family memories. 27 Inexpensive Summer Traditions To Enjoy Year After Year With Your …
From gardens brimming with blooms to the clink of ice in homemade lemonade, this is your guide to a summer filled with old-fashioned joy. A Grandmacore summer isn’t about the latest trends, it’s about rediscovering the old-fashioned pleasures that make summer truly magical. Think fresh-cut flowers, the taste of pies cooling on the windowsill, and
If you're longing for a good old-fashioned summer, then check out these fun ideas for the whole family! These simple, free activities will keep your kids busy and help you connect as a family!
Give your kids an old fashioned summer this year with 75 fun ideas for things to do that don't involve electronics.
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Find out about the Midsummer traditions across Scandinavia and the Nordics, including Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian Midsummer celebrations.
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Summer Solstice, also known as Midsummer or Estival Solstice, occurs when when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt toward the Sun. This is a day to celebrate the sun at its full expression. The Sun is the life force of the Earth. We celebrate all of the provisions that the Sun graces...
Litha, also known as Midsummer, is a widely-observed pagan celebration that many historians believe has been practiced for thousands of years. One of four Celtic fire festivals, Midsummer or the summer solstice is a sabbat
Having something that young people will enjoy making to offer at celebrations is usually a good thing and I try to post at least one option at these times. That is not to say that someone under the ag
CRATES, CRATES, CRATES You’ve probably heard me say it a hundred times, but – don’t ever throw away wooden crates! They have so many uses...
Here’s something my grandma always made for the midsummer: Rhubarb Mead. Very traditional and oh-so-summery Finnish midsummer party drink.
Honey cakes bake up like summer solstice in a pan. Golden, sweet and almost glowing, this beautiful, pull apart honey cake makes the perfect addition to any Litha or Midsummer ritual. So pull up a stool, tie on an apron and follow the recipe below to make your Summer Solstice magical.
Facebook599Tweet0Pin10 These carnival-colored floral doughnuts enliven any summer handfasting, Midsummer’s Eve, Summer Solstice or Litha celebration! Tie on your kitchen … More
The Summer solstice marks the official start of Summer. With it brings the longest day and shortest night of the year. You might need sangria for the longest day of the year, correct? In light of Summer solstice, I made Sparkling Chamomile Sangria with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. just for the occasion. After all, I...Read More
Peach basil chicken salad is the chicken salad recipe you need in your life this summer. Bursting with sweet ripe peaches and summer basil, this twist on traditional recipes is a fresh change that makes lunch a delightful treat.
This entire summer barbecue menu was put together in about 4 hours the day before the party, and all I had to do was remove everything from the fridge, hand the skewers to my grill-master husband, unveil the sides, and enjoy a few cocktails!
Midsummer fest in Scandinavia Midsummer, or midsommer in Sweden and Juhannus in Finland, is one of the biggest Holidays in these two Nordic countries, right there with Christmas in popularity. Midsummer occurs on the weekend closest to June 24; midsummer eve is always a Friday. It's a great time to travel to Sweden or Finland
