9 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day at Home
Honor our military service members and kick off the summer while staying safe at home.
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Honor our military service members and kick off the summer while staying safe at home.
![As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day usually draws crowds to beaches, parks, and campgrounds—it goes without saying, however, that this year, things will look different. With stay-at-home orders just starting to loosen up in some parts of the country, this long weekend calls for some creativity, and offers a chance to cultivate a greater understanding and appreciation for the holiday’s true meaning. Below, you’ll find some ideas for spending this Memorial Day with family while staying at a safe social distance from others.](https://images.dwell.com/photos-6063391372700811264/6133463675555418112-large/chong-left-enough-space-in-the-16-foot-wide-backyard-for-a-garden-and-comfortable-dining-area.jpg)
As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day usually draws crowds to beaches, parks, and campgrounds—it goes without saying, however, that this year, things will look different. With stay-at-home orders just starting to loosen up in some parts of the country, this long weekend calls for some creativity, and offers a chance to cultivate a greater understanding and appreciation for the holiday’s true meaning. Below, you’ll find some ideas for spending this Memorial Day with family while staying at a safe social distance from others.
Build the Ultimate Blanket Fort
![Keep the kids occupied this holiday weekend by creating the blanket fort of their (and your) dreams. If you need inspiration, check out the above plans for a soundproof blanket fort developed by the K-12 Education Team at Perkins & Will.](https://images.dwell.com/photos-6063391372700811264/6669683518496722944-medium/keep-the-kids-occupied-this-holiday-weekend-by-creating-the-blanket-fort-of-their-and-your-dreams-if-you-need-inspiration-check-out-the-above-plans-for-a-soundproof-blanket-fort-developed-by-the-k-12-education-team-at-perkins-and-will.jpg)
Keep the kids occupied this holiday weekend by creating the blanket fort of their (and your) dreams. If you need inspiration, check out the above plans for a soundproof blanket fort developed by the K-12 Education Team at Perkins & Will.
Courtesy of Perkins & Will
![Keep the kids occupied this holiday weekend by creating the blanket fort of their (and your) dreams. If you need inspiration, check out the above plans for a soundproof blanket fort developed by the K-12 Education Team at Perkins & Will.](https://images.dwell.com/photos-6063391372700811264/6669683986684932096-medium/keep-the-kids-occupied-this-holiday-weekend-by-creating-the-blanket-fort-of-their-and-your-dreams-if-you-need-inspiration-check-out-the-above-plans-for-a-soundproof-blanket-fort-developed-by-the-k-12-education-team-at-perkins-and-will.jpg)
Keep the kids occupied this holiday weekend by creating the blanket fort of their (and your) dreams. If you need inspiration, check out the above plans for a soundproof blanket fort developed by the K-12 Education Team at Perkins & Will.
Courtesy of Perkins & Will
Keep the kids occupied this holiday weekend by creating the blanket fort of their (and your) dreams. If you need inspiration, check out the above plans for a soundproof blanket fort developed by the K-12 Education Team at Perkins & Will. IKEA Russia has also released a set of instructions as part of an ad campaign.
Check Off Your DIY To-Do List
![Take advantage of the holiday to tackle tasks you’ve been putting off: Paint that powder room, change the hardware in the kitchen, or hang the artwork that’s been leaning against the wall. Right now, homes are the nucleus for all life’s events; use this time to cultivate a healthy headspace by making your home your sanctuary.](https://images.dwell.com/photos-6238315040594534400/6259873043377684480-medium/take-advantage-of-the-holiday-to-tackle-tasks-youve-been-putting-off-paint-that-powder-room-change-the-hardware-in-the-kitchen-or-hang-the-artwork-thats-been-leaning-against-the-wall-right-now-homes-are-the-nucleus-for-all-lifes-events-use-this-time-to-cu.jpg)
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