Not only will this give you some ideas for ways to keep everyone together (and having fun!), but you may find yourself genuinely relaxing and unwinding when away from the clutches of the corporate stores and hot, crowded city strip mall scene.
• Visit the farm down the street to stock up on corn, watermelon and all the goodness of the season.
• Order fresh meats for your cookout at the local meat market.
• Make a run to the neighborhood hardware store for bug spray, tiki torches, red, white & blue bunting and flags.
• Get the family involved. Ask the kids to each choose one locally-owned place to visit this weekend.
• Shop your independent (non-chain, NOT Awful-Mart) grocery store for picnic supplies.
• Pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers for your home or porch from the corner florist.
• Plan an afternoon of fun at a nearby attraction that is family-run such as a waterpark, mini golf, drive-in, etc.
• Don't forget the patriotic-themed cake, cookies or seasonal favorites from "that bakery" which has been part of your town FOREVER.
• Select a time for the entire family to enjoy the local farmers market together.
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