{"id":5223,"date":"2020-07-15T11:30:07","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T15:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/?p=5223"},"modified":"2020-07-15T11:30:07","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T15:30:07","slug":"how-to-throw-an-awesome-physically-distant-summer-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/migonline.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/15\/how-to-throw-an-awesome-physically-distant-summer-party\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Throw An Awesome, Physically Distant Summer Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you yearning to see\u00a0a backyard full of laughing family and friends, to listen\u00a0to them swap funny stories in between bites of grilled hot dogs? The\u00a0COVID-19 pandemic has bit into our social lives this year, and many of us are left in dire need of some social contact and family fun!<\/p>\n

If you want to entertain over the summer but are holding off because you’re worried about the virus, the good news is you don’t have to sit home alone.\u00a0All you need is a little creativity to throw an epic summer shindig, while keeping everyone safe at the same time.<\/p>\n

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Throw A “Park Party<\/strong>“<\/h2>\n

Instead of inviting guests to your home, ask them to join you in a\u00a0nearby open city or state park. Everyone can bring their own food, drink, and blanket. Be sure to ask everyone to place their blankets at least six feet apart, which is still talking distance. Enjoy your picnic, eat,\u00a0and catch\u00a0up with friends you may not have physically seen in months. You could even have a themed party where everyone dresses in a certain color, or wears a certain pattern on their shirt, hat or shorts. A beach theme would fun!<\/p>\n

Host A Virtual Cookout<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Set up a Zoom or FaceTime call and ask everyone to bring their favorite plate of grilled goodies to the screen. Even if you\u2019re not able to be across the table from them, you can still visit, see what they\u2019ve cooked, and swap recipes. You could even share some recent photos, play some games, and make sure that everyone at your virtual cookout is outside in their backyard.<\/p>\n

Start A Driveway Dance-Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What better way to practice physical distancing while still celebrating summer than making a playlist of summer-themed songs and inviting your neighbors to \u201cdance\u201d with you? Set a meeting time at the end of everyone\u2019s driveway, turn up the volume, and bust out your moves. This celebration will be fun and humorous for the entire family. Well, except maybe the teenagers. Don\u2019t be afraid to add hats, microphones, or other props to set the stage for your driveway dancing.<\/p>\n

If you won’t be satisfied unless you\u00a0invite people to your house, you can do that, too. Just make certain everyone adheres to physical distancing\u00a0protocols.<\/p>\n

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Make It A Movie Night<\/strong><\/h2>\n

How about setting up a large screen in your backyard or driveway and hosting an evening of summer-themed films? A huge screen<\/a> under the stars can be enjoyed all summer and isn\u2019t expensive, especially if you consider how much the average family of four spends on regular movie tickets, popcorn, and drinks. Invite a few friends over, set up chairs the proper distance apart, add some popcorn and have plenty of candy and soda on hand.<\/p>\n

Throw A Smaller Celebration<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As fun as it would be, you can\u2019t invite your entire friends list to your festivity this year. How about limiting it to a couple of families? Paring down the guest list gives every person more room to physical distance and keeps everyone safe. Keep the party on your porch or deck instead and set up some games for the kids and a couple of big tables for the adults. Use plastic utensils and cups and have plenty of hand sanitizer setting around.<\/p>\n

Line Up A Carport Brunch<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why not forego an evening or lunchtime cookout and start early with brunch? Invite a couple of friends, dress up a little and\u00a0meet at a large table in your carport, garage or driveway. Set it up with a pretty, summery tablecloth and fresh, colorful flowers. Serve mimosas and some pre-portioned (no buffets!) plates of delicious foods. It will be a fun and different way to celebrate summertime.<\/p>\n

Plan A Do-Good Party<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The pandemic caused unemployment to soar, so there are many people who could use your help. Instead of having a picnic or backyard BBQ, show your generosity by helping the less fortunate. Gather together with some of your friends and write letters or make treat bags for residents of a nursing home who haven\u2019t been able to have visitors in months; cook a meal and donate it to a local homeless shelter; or ship books<\/a> to soldiers overseas. You don\u2019t need to look far to find worthy causes.<\/p>\n

Is this summer going to be different than those you’ve spent in the past? Most likely.\u00a0Can you still find ways to enjoy it with those close to you? Definitely! Whether virtually or physically, you can creatively make a way to spend time with family and friends while keeping everyone safe from the virus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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