About Parenting: Family-Friendly Ways to Spend a Long Weekend

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Parenting From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor Happy Memorial Day! Our long weekend actually kicks off tomorrow. While we've known about the days off since September, the time has somehow gotten away from us, and we have zero plans. I need to come up with some ideas, and fast. Luckily the About.com Parenting Experts have got my back. Teaching Kids About Memorial Day Sure, Memorial Day is a lovely three- (for some, four) day weekend usually filled with parties, picnics, and more. But have you stopped to think why we celebrate? Do your kids understand? Kim shares some great ways to explain the meaning of Memorial Day to your kids. Search Related Topics:  memorial day  american flag  arlington Weekend Travel Ideas for Families Prefer to get away for the long weekend? Apryl's got you covered. She's complied dozens and dozens of ideas for fun day and weekend trips in all 50 states, so no matter where you live, she can tell you where to go. Search Related Topics:  family vacations  travel with kids  road trips Camping Party Ideas Thinking about hosting a barbecue? Why not give it a theme? Christine has come up with some adorable ideas for invitations, decorations, food, favors, and more, all around a fun camping theme. Search Related Topics:  camping food  camping gear  camping games 10 Patriotic Memorial Day Desserts Whenever a holiday rolls around, I like to plan food around it -- on Halloween I serve spooky mummy hot dogs and on St. Patrick's Day I made green (pesto) chicken for the non-corned beef eaters. That's why I was so excited to see this fabulous list of desserts that incorporate Memorial Day from Stephanie. I'm going to try the Cream Cheese Dipped Strawberries! Search Related Topics:  memorial day recipes  4th of july recipes  patriotic recipes Related Searches Parenting Help Parenting Articles Parenting Plans Parenting Time Family and Parenting Featured Articles Chronic Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Obesity in Kids The Way Families Look Today Educational Art Activities at MOMA Online Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter Listen to the Parenting RoundAbout Podcast! All About Parenting   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Help Your Teen Get a Summer Job 6 Benefits Teens Get From Part-Time Work Prepare Your Teen for a Job Interview How to Help Your Teen Find a Job Advertisement