It is a wonderful sunny day, the kids are all at home, your friends are available for some fun and you just got your new pool put in. Can someone say party? These are the only reasons you need to throw a great backyard bash. Just get in the car, take a drive to the grocery store and pick up some party starters for a great and relaxing afternoon. Not anything is better than great steaks, porterhouses, hot dogs, or a burger along with some baked beans and potato salad. No matter if it is the Fourth of July or just a weekend in the late summer, if it is sunny, it is a wonderful day to grill.

Get the kids to help by planning a meal that everyone can participate in making. They will love having a job to do and afterwards they will be able to jump in the pool to cool down. Invite your neighbors and your friends and just enjoy a great day outside. Decorate a table with a tablecloth and candles in your backyard. Set up games such as a corn hole toss or a horseshoe game. Adults will love this and it will be separate what the kids are doing. Do this to keep everyone occupied and happy before all of the food is prepared and ready to be eaten.

Have your spouse take over the grill while the other stays in the kitchen putting together either cold foods or side dishes. Watermelon and veggies are a wonderful side as well as pasta, salads, breads, or even jell-o of some kind. For desert try to stick to lighter summer style deserts, such as light and tasty lemon bars or a jell-o mixture with fruit and whipped cream. There are endless possibilities so try to explore your abilities in your own kitchen. Desert is a pretty open option with all of the people, just try to stay away from really heavy cakes or anything with an over plentiful amount of chocolate or any robust flavor, such as coffee or cream.

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