Hot, sticky Indiana summers unfortunately bring along the ubiquitous mosquitoes. Keep them at bay by first ridding the area of any standing water. A few days before your shindig, empty out any flower pots, rain gutters, or kiddie pools\u00a0to remove\u00a0their breeding grounds. On the day of, set up a table full of bug wipes for your guests to use. You may even want to plug in a couple fans to blow the suckers right out of the yard.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Forget the Music<\/h3>\n

Set the mood with a bumping summer playlist that\u2019s long enough to last the duration of your party (or several hours, at least). Stick to classic, upbeat crowd-pleasers to put everyone in a good mood. Spread 3 or 4 speakers around the party area\u2014more speakers means you don\u2019t have to turn the volume up so high and run the risk of blasting out your guests\u2019 eardrums.<\/p>\n

Provide Entertainment<\/h3>\n

Did you invite families with kids? Have plenty of activities to keep them entertained and out of the grown-ups\u2019 way. Slip \u2019n\u2019 slides are great for this. And classic yard games like cornhole, lawn darts, and horseshoes tend to be\u00a0a hit with kids and adults, alike.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Forget Dessert<\/h3>\n

S\u2019mores are always a good choice\u2014especially if a bonfire features in your party plans. Another idea we love is an ice cream sundae bar! The perfect and most delicious\u00a0way to cool off on a sweltering summer evening.<\/p>\n

Keep Cool and Party On<\/h3>\n

Did we mention those hot, sticky Indiana summers\u2026? Consider setting up cooling stations around your patio and yard\u2014cheap paper or plastic handheld fans work wonders. Or roll up some washcloths and throw them in an icy, water-filled cooler. Your guests will thank you, we promise.<\/p>\n

Happy barbecuing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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