{"id":19329,"date":"2022-07-25T09:22:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T13:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/?p=19329"},"modified":"2022-07-25T09:23:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T13:23:27","slug":"enjoying-summer-at-home-essentials-for-entertaining-or-having-a-fun-family-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2022\/07\/25\/enjoying-summer-at-home-essentials-for-entertaining-or-having-a-fun-family-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoying summer at home!  (Essentials for entertaining or having a fun family night)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>(This post sponsored by Walmart but all opinions are mine.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t know about you but we are soaking up the fleeting days of summer over here and wishing they wouldn&#8217;t end.&nbsp; We are trying to maximize the outdoor fun whether that&#8217;s entertaining friends over or just enjoying a fun family night at home.&nbsp; I love hosting friends and making family nights special so thought I would share some of my summer essentials for hosting or just having a fun family night.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19348\" src=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summer-outdoor-essentials-for-entertaining-or-enjoying-a-fun-family-night-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"657\" height=\"877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summer-outdoor-essentials-for-entertaining-or-enjoying-a-fun-family-night-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summer-outdoor-essentials-for-entertaining-or-enjoying-a-fun-family-night-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summer-outdoor-essentials-for-entertaining-or-enjoying-a-fun-family-night-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summer-outdoor-essentials-for-entertaining-or-enjoying-a-fun-family-night.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Games or activities<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We love to play <strong>outdoor games<\/strong> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+OZwk9nbpUkaJUmOmfU0Tmw\"><strong>Play Day Googly Toss Game<\/strong><\/a> was a new one we picked up on rollback at Walmart.&nbsp; Super easy to set up and fun to play for all ages.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19342\" src=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8173-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8173-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8173-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8173-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8173.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19334 \" src=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8146-e1658751783354-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8146-e1658751783354-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8146-e1658751783354-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8146-e1658751783354-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8146-e1658751783354-735x980.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8146-e1658751783354.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are so many good outdoor toys available and many are on rollback online!<\/p>\n<div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"4809622\">\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\r\n                    !function(d,s,id){\r\n                        var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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They have tents, chairs, lanterns, and more and comes in <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Y3nlBFrR4fvNhw6aCHaW_g\">several different character sets.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"4809624\">\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\r\n                    !function(d,s,id){\r\n                        var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';\r\n                        if(!d.getElementById(id)) {\r\n                            e     = d.createElement(s);\r\n                            e.id  = id;\r\n                            e.src = p + ':\/\/widgets.rewardstyle.com\/js\/shopthepost.js';\r\n                            d.body.appendChild(e);\r\n                        }\r\n                        if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {\r\n                            window.__stp.init();\r\n                        }\r\n                    }(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');\r\n                <\/script>\r\n                <div class=\"rs-adblock\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/images\/search\/350.gif\" style=\"width:15px;height:15px;\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML='Turn off your ad blocker to view content'\" \/>\r\n                    <noscript>Turn on your JavaScript to view content<\/noscript>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19344 \" src=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8176-e1658754006305-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"659\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8176-e1658754006305-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8176-e1658754006305-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8176-e1658754006305-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8176-e1658754006305-735x980.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8176-e1658754006305.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2.&nbsp; Of course you are going to need food at any kind of event and I find it so helpful to have a few of these <strong>folding white tables<\/strong> on hand.&nbsp; I use them all the time for having in the yard for serving food or even adding an extra seating area and also hosting a yard sale.&nbsp; They fold flat and then in half making them easy to store in a closet.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19341\" src=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8172-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"661\" height=\"881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8172-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8172-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8172-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8172.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19338\" src=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8165-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"663\" height=\"885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8165-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8165-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8165-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8165.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. Drink dispensers and serving pieces.&nbsp; Walmart has some of the best outdoor entertaining serving pieces &#8211; I always love to see the new line they come out with each year.&nbsp; Here&#8217;s some of their outdoor line.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19350\" src=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8242-934x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8242-934x1200.jpg 934w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8242-545x700.jpg 545w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8242-768x987.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8242.jpg 996w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+S9W-CE_GoNnRyEB5dVYTGg\">drink dispenser<\/a> is a must &#8211; in fact when hosting friends I usually have 2 dispensers with either tea, lemonade, or water.&nbsp; Linking several options here:<\/p>\n<div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"4809626\">\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\r\n                    !function(d,s,id){\r\n                        var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';\r\n                        if(!d.getElementById(id)) {\r\n                            e     = d.createElement(s);\r\n                            e.id  = id;\r\n                            e.src = p + ':\/\/widgets.rewardstyle.com\/js\/shopthepost.js';\r\n                            d.body.appendChild(e);\r\n                        }\r\n                        if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {\r\n                            window.__stp.init();\r\n                        }\r\n                    }(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');\r\n                <\/script>\r\n                <div class=\"rs-adblock\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/images\/search\/350.gif\" style=\"width:15px;height:15px;\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML='Turn off your ad blocker to view content'\" \/>\r\n                    <noscript>Turn on your JavaScript to view content<\/noscript>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\n<p>I also picked up this set of <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+dSkAHDB86gos_R0E3rzejQ\">melamine dishes for eating outside<\/a> &#8211; so cute and c<a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+dSkAHDB86gos_R0E3rzejQ\">omes in several different colors.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19336\" src=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8157-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8157-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8157-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8157-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8157.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19340\" src=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8169-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8169-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8169-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8169-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8169.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. <strong>Ice cream<\/strong>!&nbsp; It is hot and summer and it&#8217;s the easiest crowd favorite dessert to serve. \ud83d\ude42&nbsp; We recently grabbed this <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+YH_5SKd2kPbvmHqrQHGrlw\"><strong>Rise by Dash Personal ice cream maker<\/strong><\/a> and tried it out.&nbsp; You freeze the container so no ice and salt are required and it makes enough for 1-2 people so it was fun to let them customize their flavor.&nbsp; Our family loves ice cream so I think we will need something bigger most of the time but I see this little maker being great for just making a quick bowl of ice cream or if someone had food allergies they could customize their own ice cream for their needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19345 \" src=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8179-e1658753204439-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8179-e1658753204439-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8179-e1658753204439-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8179-e1658753204439-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8179-e1658753204439-735x980.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8179-e1658753204439.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. <strong>Seating<\/strong> &#8211; we love <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+mPdTbhWgHq1JoL99BhKbdg\">these Adirondack chairs<\/a> and use them year round!&nbsp; &nbsp;Whether it&#8217;s extra seating for cookouts in the yard or for around the fire pit enjoying a fire during the fall and winter.&nbsp; And we found a new use for them this summer &#8211; backyard movies!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19346 \" src=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8182-e1658753025264-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"661\" height=\"882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8182-e1658753025264-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8182-e1658753025264-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8182-e1658753025264-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8182-e1658753025264-735x980.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8182-e1658753025264.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. <strong>Host an outdoor movie with a projector!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We just recently grabbed a very basic outdoor projector and screen on a big Walmart sale and watching a movie outside in the backyard or up at the pool has become an instant hit!&nbsp; I envision us doing this into the fall with a fire burning in the firepit &#8211; just so fun!!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19333 \" src=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8129-e1658753658685-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"657\" height=\"877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8129-e1658753658685-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8129-e1658753658685-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8129-e1658753658685-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8129-e1658753658685-735x980.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_8129-e1658753658685.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our projector is a very basic RCA projector that came with a screen (out of stock currently) &#8211; we just plug the power cord into a small power inverter generator and use our firestick plugged into the projector to watch a movie (we can pick up our WIFI strong enough outside).&nbsp; But there are many other options that are chargeable\/portable, have wifi\/Bluetooth capabilities,&nbsp; and allow you to stream from your phone.&nbsp; &nbsp; I linked several options with different budgets and capabilities below that all have good reviews.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"4809628\">\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\r\n                    !function(d,s,id){\r\n                        var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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