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Tag: summer parties
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Summer-Proof Decor: What Holds Up to Heat, Sun and Humidity
Summer sun, heat and humidity are hard on party decorations. Here is what tends to droop, fade, pop or melt outdoors, and which materials and tricks keep a summer setup looking fresh. Read more
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A Self-Serve Water Station Little Guests Can Use on Their Own
Toddlers drink more when water is easy to reach. Here is how to set up a shaded, low, spill-ready station with named cups and kid-sized pitchers so little guests can help themselves all party long. Read more
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Bringing a Baby to a Summer Party: Shade, Feeding and Quiet Spots
Babies feel heat, sun and noise more intensely than older children. Here is how parents and hosts can keep an infant comfortable at a warm-weather party, from shade and feeding to a quiet place to rest. Read more
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Taking Better Party Photos in Bright Summer Sun
Midday summer sun means squinting kids, harsh shadows and washed-out photos. Here is how to use open shade, backlight and the softer light of morning and evening to take better party pictures. Read more
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Hot Surfaces at Summer Parties: Checking Mats, Slides and Pavement Before Little Feet Do
Surfaces in direct sun can get hot enough to hurt small hands and feet. Here is how to check mats, slides, pavement and play equipment, and how to keep them comfortable all afternoon. Read more
