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11 | MADE FOR THE PARADE Patriotic projects your kids can make and wear 16 | 4 THINGS TO DO WITH SHELLS Pretty ideas to transform all those beach finds 19 | CAMP ON THE CHEAP! No summer boredom here: We’ve got throwback crafts and games to keep your kids entertained.
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27 | S’MORES Three spins on the classic that don’t require a campfire 28 | THE STIR The cutest ice-pop molds; gardening as a fam; plus, how to get kids to eat beets 32 | THE ULTIMATE LEMONADE STAND! Recipes and treats to cool down the neighborhood and help kids in need 36 | OH SO SWEET Fresh and easy fruit desserts
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41 | MAKE A NIGHT OF IT Activities for fun under the stars 42 | HEALTHY FAMILY Camp-coping advice for parents, and ways to protect your dog from the heat 46 | HOW TO PLAY LIKE A DAD 20 brilliant ideas that prove fathers know best
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53 | ON ISLAND TIME No cars, no stress, just fun 56 | HAPPIER TRAVELS Expert advice for a seamless family vacation 58 | GET OUTTA TOWN! Go away for the weekend on one tank of gas. 61 | SUMMER ON THE MOUNTAIN There’s still a ton to do when there’s no snow!
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CALEB, AGE 5 TOP, CAT & JACK SHORTS, LEE DENIM SHOES, CONVERSE Photography by DON DIAZ Prop and wardrobe styling by KRISTINA RODGERS Grooming by CASEY GOUVEIA Food styling by CARRIE PURCELL
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Cut a lemon shape out of a cardboard box to make a sign!
WHEN I WAS GROWING UP, my mom ran a beauty shop out of our basement. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, a steady stream of ladies paraded up our driveway for their weekly ’do. And in the summer, you could often find me and my sister perched behind our little table, hawking cups of lemonade. We charged a dime. Or a nickel. Really, we’d take change of any kind. At the time, we were in it to fill our respective piggy banks, but I like to think we’d have broadened our cause if Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) had been around back then. The organization is dedicated to supporting new research into treatments for pediatric cancer, and its mission is quite literally fueled one cup at a time. It encourages families and kids to host lemonade stands and donate their proceeds, and this summer, FamilyFun is proud to support the campaign. We hope more than anything that you’ll join us!
To get started, sign up at alexslemonade.org/ familyfunmag , where you’ll be able to register your stand and get the info for setting up your fund-raiser. Then flip to “The Ultimate Lemonade Stand!” on page 32 for decoration inspo (lemon balloons!), tasty treat ideas (mango gummies!), and, of course, watermelon lemonade (guaranteed to be a best-seller!). Whether you go all out or keep it simple, one thing is for sure: You’ll have a day to remember. Happy summer, everyone!
Elizabeth Anne Shaw
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Follow me on Insta @elizanneshaw and I’ll follow you back! #R AISETHEFUN! Last winter, FamilyFun and Hasbro Gaming asked you to share your favorite familygame-night pix, and, boy, did you deliver! Here are a few of our faves — giant Jenga! Gonuts for Donuts!—plus one of my own. We played Risk for the fi rst time recently, and based on how competitive we all got defending our borders, I’m pretty sure we’ll be battling for years to come. Keep sharing your favorites on Insta with #raisethefun.
I love Addams Family Values. Raul Julia as Gomez in the police station is possibly one of the most hilarious scenes ever!
Toy Story 2! Somehow, Woody and Buzz make me laugh even harder the second time around.
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In our house, it’s all about Hotel Transylvania 2! It’s a little spooky, a lot silly, and it keeps the whole family laughing.
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In my opinion, the best movie sequel is Rocky II. Plus, I’m from Philadelphia, so the Rocky movies have been a part of my life.
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