It’s August in Utah and that means it’s HOT. Like, going outside past 8 am is unpleasant unless you’re in a swimming pool hot. But I also don’t want to let the rest of summer pass me by! Staying inside all the time with two curious little boys isn’t exactly a memorable way for them to spend the summer, and it’s not exactly conducive to my sanity, either.
It’s a serious conundrum that I’m currently facing with copious amounts of cold snacks. Think popsicles, cold sandwiches, and frosty glasses of watermelon juice with lots of ice. Yum.
Well, as you probably know about me, I love any reason to celebrate, big or small. When I found out that there’s a National Watermelon Day and that it’s today, August 3rd, I’m sure you can imagine my excitement! I mean, we didn’t need an excuse to celebrate the summer’s most photogenic fruit, but we’ll take it all the same.
Read on for recipes, DIY projects, and products in honor of perhaps our quirkiest summer holiday, National Watermelon Day.
We could all use a little more celebration in our lives, and this watermelon round up for National Watermelon Day is a great way to make the everyday a little bit more special.
There are few things more refreshing than watermelon on a hot day, and lately, every day seems to require more watermelon than the day before (it’s been so hot here!). I’m happy to see that we’re not the only ones who are watermelon-obsessed, because there are so many other fun watermelon projects and products floating around the web these days. I don’t know if everyone else is also all about celebrating random holidays, but we’ll take it! We created a watermelon round up of our favorite watermelon-inspired products, recipes, and projects to help you celebrate!
Watermelon Round-Up
- Watermelon Peter Pan Collar
- Refreshing Watermelon Lime Lemonade
- Paper Watermelon Tablecloth
- Friendship Bracelets
- DIY Watermelon Picnic Blanket
- Paper Watermelon Peperomia Plant
- Fruit Wrapping
- Watermelon Doormat
Like I said, we’re not the only ones with melons on the mind. Check out some of our favorite watermelon DIYs from our friends around the web!
- Make this Watermelon Pinata and fill with all the fruity candies!
- Mini Watermelon Bags make adorable favors for a party.
- DIY Watermelon Serving Tray is a great addition to a summer get together
- For the rice Krispie fanatic that I am, these Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats sound like a dream
- Say goodbye to rainy day blues with this DIY Fruit Slice Umbrellas
- Watermelon Sun Hat keeps you shady and sweet!
- I love these Mini Watermelon Pinata pouches for gifts!
- Watermelon Medallion Banner is a fun, fruity decoration
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Still craving watermelons but don’t have time for a DIY? “Water” you worried about? Here’s a watermelon round up that you don’t have to break out the paintbrushes for.
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