{"id":5516,"date":"2016-08-31T10:47:44","date_gmt":"2016-08-31T14:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/?p=5516"},"modified":"2018-10-30T19:19:37","modified_gmt":"2018-10-30T23:19:37","slug":"planning-perfect-labor-day-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/planning-perfect-labor-day-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning the Perfect Labor Day Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Cambria;\">It\u2019s hard to believe summer is coming to an end and the last big summer celebration is right around the corner.\u00a0 Labor Day marks the end of summer. What better way to end summer than to go out with a bang! There\u2019s nothing more appropriate than a backyard BBQ party to celebrate Labor Day. We have the perfect tips to help you host the biggest bash of the summer!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9905 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/sunset-flag-america-fields-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/sunset-flag-america-fields-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/sunset-flag-america-fields-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/sunset-flag-america-fields-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/sunset-flag-america-fields-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Decorations<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dig into your 4<sup>th<\/sup> of July stash and pull out your patriotic decorations for Labor Day.\u00a0 Your red, white and blue and America themed utensils, banners, napkins, tablecloths, plates and flags will be perfect for Labor Day decorating as well.\u00a0 You can add some new flare with these creative ideas as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sparkler Holders<\/strong>&#8211; Red Solo cups aren\u2019t just for holding your drinks, they make the perfect sparkler stand too.\u00a0 Just line up the cups upside down with the sparklers stuck in the middle of the bottoms for the perfect finale to your party.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frozen Balloons<\/strong>&#8211; Instead of the usual coolers or buckets of ice to keep bottles and canned drinks cool at your get-together, try using frozen water balloons to add a splash of color to your party.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drink Stirrers<\/strong>&#8211; These aren\u2019t your ordinary drink stirrers.\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re serving pink lemonade, tea, or a fruity cocktail, these Gumball Stirrers will add some pizazz to your cookout.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun &amp; Games-\u00a0<\/strong>The usual summer BBQ games of volleyball, croquet, badminton, and tag football are great, but if you want your Labor Day party to be one your family, friends and neighbors will be talking about until next summer, try adding these original games to your list of activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Giant Lawn Matching Game<\/strong>&#8211; If you are planning on having kids at this BBQ, this large and in charge matching game made out of cork tiles will be the perfect way to entertain them while the adults mingle.\u00a0 Follow this link to find out how easy it is to make.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lawn Bowling-<\/strong> Take this indoor game outdoors and step it up a notch by making it yourself out of 2 liter bottles.\u00a0 These adorable Gnomes will be hard to resist as your guests try to mow them down with a ball.\u00a0 Check out this link to make your own Gnome bowling set.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Giant Jenga<\/strong>&#8211; Turn this classic game into a life size version for hours of fun by following this link for instructions on how to make your own Jenga using a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.buydig.com\/shop\/product\/RK3441K\/Rockwell-45-inch-Compact-Circular-Saw-RK3441K&amp;omid=335&amp;ref=Blog&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Social\">Rockwell 4.5 inch Compact Circular Saw<\/a> from Buydig.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Break Out The Grill<\/strong>&#8211; With Labor Day being the \u201clast official weekend\u201d of summer, it may be your last chance to fire up your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.buydig.com\/shop\/list\/keyword\/grill&amp;omid=335&amp;ref=Blog&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Social\">grill<\/a> from Buydig.com for a large gathering.\u00a0 It may also be your last chance to take advantage of some fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables before the summer growing season is over.\u00a0 Here are some ideas to help the grill master serve up some tasty treats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sliders<\/strong>&#8211; With all of the food your guests will have to choose from try some bite-sized hamburgers instead of the normal hamburgers you\u2019d serve.\u00a0 Provide a variety of toppings to put on these yummy little burgers allowing your guests to customize their sliders to their liking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watermelon Popsicles<\/strong>&#8211; What\u2019s a summer party without watermelon? 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