Give Summer A Warm Welcome With Memorial Day Water Fun
When it comes to summer, water is almost always a part of the conversation. Hotter weather means an increased need for hydration among people, animals and plants, and with the help of a swimming pool or slip ‘n’ slide, water is a reliable way to cool off.
Since using more water can also mean higher water bills, it’s also important to be smart about how much you use. Whether you anticipate celebrating Memorial Day by firing up the grill or turning on the air conditioning, we’ve got some ideas for how to make the most of your water usage as you kick off the summer.
DRINK UP
If you’re looking to cool off while still conserving water, skip the overhead misters. They tend to waste water and get expensive very quickly, especially when the air outside is already humid. Instead, try whipping up a few refreshing water drinks that’ll keep the whole family hydrated, cool and happy.
Here are some great recipes for tasty-flavored water drinks to get the summer started on a high note. Flavors like blueberry vanilla lime and strawberry kiwi will please anyone with a sweet tooth, while honeydew basil and rosemary grapefruit concoctions might appeal to those with more adventurous tastes.
FREEZE IT
While the grown-ups of the bunch may prefer to sip these fruity drinks by the pool, there’s a sure way to get the kids excited, too – popsicles!
It’s as easy as this: Make a little extra of the drink in your pitcher, then fill up a tray of popsicle molds and pop ‘em in the freezer. Be sure to allow enough time for your frozen treats to get nice and icy before it’s time to enjoy them.
(Psst… Want to score some extra cool parent points? Lightsaber popsicle mold. Enough said.)
PLAY A CLASSIC SUMMER GAME
When you’re not sipping your summery drink, who doesn’t love some classic water balloon fun? Kids of all ages can put on their thinking caps to create endless games with water balloons, ranging from a good old splash fight to water balloon races or piñatas.
The water you use to fill up the balloons doesn’t have to go to waste, either. Make sure all the action takes place in the grass or in the pool so that the aftermath simply fills the pool back up or waters the lawn. It’s a win-win scenario. Just don’t forget to clean up the broken balloon shreds when you’re done. You don’t want those choking a four-legged friend or clogging up the pool pump.
In fact, anytime you play any water games, make sure you’re either in the pool (so the water stays where it belongs) or in the grass (so the water goes to good use). There’s no such thing as thirsty or dehydrated concrete.
No matter how you spend your Memorial Day weekend, we hope you’ll be safe, water-smart and relaxed with your friends and family.
