Spotlight: Family Friendly Summer Projects

Each week, we scout for great posts in our Typepad Showcase that fit a particular theme and are guaranteed to inspire. Summer vacation is right around the corner, which means school's out, and cookouts are in! This week, we've rounded up some great posts that will help you get your family ready and rocking with plenty of projects - just click through the photos to check 'em out!

Let's get to work!

Over at Family Bites, Jan has put together 29 Secrets to Simple Summer Entertaining, covering everything from cooking to decorating to making it fun, easy, and kid friendly!

James is cooking up some fresh, homemade ketchup that's sure to knock the socks off your cookout guests! Head over to Bleubird Vintage for the goods:

In a gardening mood? Join us over at The Wearwithal, where Stephanie is teaching us how to DIY our very own Wood Scrap Planter:

And Jean at The Artful Parent brings us the how-to for pretty, super kid-friendly "stained glass" flower crowns and necklaces!

We hope you enjoyed this week's roundup of fantastic Typepad blogs! Check out more great blogs right here. Interested in joining the Typepad Showcase? Submit your blog today - you might just see yourself in the spotlight!