Take advantage of your green lawn and create a giant board game. Encourage children and adults alike to test their balance and twist like pretzels.
Materials
- 10”x10” Cardboard
- Yard stakes
- String
- Marking spray paint in green, red, blue and yellow
Tools
- Scissors
- Hammer
- Measuring tape
Get creative, paint bottles white and decorate them using permanent markers.
Step 1
Create a template for the circle. Draw a circle of 7 1/2” in diameter on the cardboard.
Tip: The bigger the circle, the larger the board will be, and the harder is it for smaller children.
Step 2
Cut out the circle using scissors.
Step 3
Measure to determine the dimensions of the board
Tip: The more players the more circles you’ll need. A traditional Twister has 24 circles for a maximum of 4 players, plan adding 6 circles per extra person.
Step 4
Establish the perimeter of your board using stakes and string.
Step 5
Using the cardboard circle template, paint circles on the grass with spray paint, alternating rows of colors for a traditional Twister pattern. You can also mix the colors up for extra fun. Wait for paint to dry.
Giant Tic-Tac-Toe
This large-scale version of the board game is a treat for everyone. DYI project with full instructions.
Orange Balsamic Dressing
The tang and acid of this Orange Balsamic Dressing is a perfect counterpoint for our Strawberry Salad.
Fire Pit
A cool night is made cozier with a fire pit where we can share stories, watch the stars and make s’mores.
Spicy Grill Popcorn
Popcorn is the ultimate snack. This recipe for a spicy take on popcorn that you can make outdoors and stargaze. Enjoy!
Lawn Twister
Encourage children and adults alike to test their balance and twist like pretzels.
Rain Barrel
Saving a few dollars on your water bill is as easy as building a rain barrel.
Mexican Elote Grilled Corn Salad
This take on the Mexican street snack, elote or grilled sweet corn, is easy to make as a side dish for a Sunday gathering in your backyard.
Oversized Dominoes
Take your dominoes game to a new scale with large dominoes.
Summer Veggie Salad
Saturday mornings I love a trip to the farmer’s market, loading up on fresh vegetables and herbs. One of my favorite, easy to make is a veggie salad.
