About Home: Get Outside with Tips for Backyard Fun

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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor Now that it's August, we really only have four weeks left of our summer fun and what better way to take advantage of the sunshine, heat and remaining holidays than to spend time in your own backyard. Whether it's a stay-cation you're planning or a movie night with friends and neighbors, we have what you need to make the most of your outdoor space. Host an Outdoor Movie Night This is my favorite thing to do in the summer: watch movies outside, my toes dug into the cool grass while nibbling on tasty, summer treats. Hosting your own outdoor movie night is even easier now with this do-it-yourself guide. See More About:  outdoor home theater  video projectors  video projection screens Host a Backyard Stargazing Sleepover Party If a movie outdoors isn't to your liking, than why not let nature be your entertainment? The stars, moon and the Milky Way set the tone for a special night for young ones with these hosting tips for a fun and easy sleepover party. See More About:  children's parties  sleepover parties  stargazing 20 DIY Outdoor Decorating Projects If you're thinking that this year you'll give your wallet a rest and try staying put for your summer holidays, then check out these outdoor decorating projects that will turn your backyard space into a homegrown retreat. Create a Drought-proof Backyard Every backyard needs a little green, but keeping yards healthy during dry periods takes some work and a whole lot of ingenuity - the work you contribute but the rest can be found in this article that will keep your backyard looking lush and lovely all summer long. See More About:  lawn care techniques  watering the lawn  growing a healthy lawn Home Ads AMC Movie Theater Movie Theater Fun Kids Activities Fun Recipes for Kids Fun Activities Featured Articles How To Install Marble Floor Tiles Exotic Pets Olympics Plan a Fall Harvest Mix & Match Wallhanging Patterns Why Does Your Car Overheat? Apartment Living With Pets   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement