Plan a Solar Eclipse Party
When something hasn’t happened in 99 years, it is definitely time to celebrate. Plus, summer drawing to a close, and more wine is called for.
Invite some friends or just have a family gathering with your kids.
Make a Pinhole Viewing Box prior to the big event:
You will need cereal boxes, a pin, aluminum foil and tape. Have everyone bring their own box so you aren’t eating cheerios for weeks. Click here for the video.
Make an Eclipse Playlist:
Total Eclipse of the Heart – Bonnie Tyler
When the Moon Hits Your Eye – Italian Restaurant Singers
Soak Up the Sun – Sheryl Crow
Skyfall – Adele
Moondance – Van Morrison
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival
It’s the End of the World as We Know It – R.E.M.
There’s a Moon in the Sky – The B52s
Eclipse – Pink Floyd
Dark Day Program – Widespread Panic
Walkin on the Sun – Smashmouth
Blister in the Sun – Violent Femmes
Lucky Old Sun – Kenny Chesney
Cold Day in the Sun – Foo Fighters
Brighter Than the Sun – Colbie Caillat
Cut a small moon shape out of paper plates and Make Sure to Serve:
Moon Pies
Black and White Cookies
Blackout Cake
Sandwiches on Crescent Rolls
Swiss Cheese
Sunflower Seeds
Pasta with SUN dried tomatoes
and of course, DO NOT forget the Moonshine!
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