Welcome once again to Karins Kottage Linky party- Celebrating summer! I have chosen some fun Summer recipes and decor ideas for summer. I know you are going to love so make sure to pin these ideas to keep handy!
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Karins Kottage Happenings
We had such a fun weekend! We celebrated our youngest grandsons 7th birthday! We created a basketball themed party in the basement. My hubby was the “coach” and we played some fun basketball games with the family.
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Then we had 5 of our 6 grandkids spend the night and we had so much fun! We made a fort in the basement, made peanut butter and jelly star sandwiches and just hung out.
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Then we held a Memorial Day block party on our street! It was awesome!
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We had a neighborhood band come play, rented a bounce house, had some neighbors do face painting for the kids.
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Other neighbors set up lots of fun games all down the street.
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We even had one teen play the Star spangled banner on his trumpet to start off the evening!
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Karins Kottage Linky party highlights
Look at this beautiful porch from Pennys Vintage Home! I love her flowers mixed with her fun pillows!
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Powered by Mom is sharing this mouthwatering Chocolate self saucing pudding recipe! I need some of this right now!
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I am always looking for a fun homemade popsicle recipe to make for my grandkids. Organized island has a yummy strawberry and banana popsicle made with yogurt that I am going to make!
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How cute is this patriotic picnic from The ponds Farmhouse! I love that she did not let the rain deter her plans and moved her picnic onto her porch!
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Karin,
Thanks again for hosting this lovely party every week! I know how much time goes into doing so and I want you to know that it is greatly appreciated!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Karin,
Thanks so much for sharing my Patriotic Picnic Post. I hope you have the best week.
What a wonderful weekend you had, so festive and good old-fashioned fun!
What a fun weekend, Karin!
Thanks for hosting 🙂
Rachelle
Great party, Karin! Thanks so much! Have a great week!
Thank you so much for including my Patriotic porch in the features this week…….hugs
It’s always a party at your house… so much fun! Thanks for having us over, Karin.