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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!


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