memorial day

A winning Memorial Day meal should be easy, fun, and certainly delicious. What better way to bring all those ideas together than with a tasty dip for your guests? To encourage you to go for a dip this Memorial Day, I've rounded up 28 dips — in honor of Memorial Day on May 28 — in order to get your creative juices flowing. You'll find something for every palate, from chili con queso to Greek salsa!

With Memorial Day weekend ahead, and your BBQ and rooftop cocktail hour plans set in motion, there's not a ton of time to think about what you'll be wearing. That's where we come in: we've culled four shoppable looks that will put you at the top of your off-duty styling game and take minimal effort to re-create. From a more laid-back version of evening glamour — breezy pleated skirts paired with slick sweatshirt toppers and floral wedges — to one beachy white maxi dress, perfect for your sunniest holiday adventures, just keep clicking to get inspired and shop our editors' Memorial Day styling tricks.

Planning on staging a dinner party in the great outdoors this Memorial Day weekend? If you need to add a little something — or a lot — to your outdoor dining decor, then we've got you covered. From chic, weather-resistant dining chairs to bohemian-inspired napkins, see what's fresh this season in our roundup. Let's get shopping!

With Memorial Day weekend almost here, it's prime time to look to celebs for outfit inspiration for all your fun activities. Whether you're hitting up the beach or a backyard barbecue or skipping town, these 10 fabulous celebrity ensembles will steer you in a stylish direction. We particularly love Emma's silk blouse and denim cutoffs, Jessica Alba's mix of bright colors, and Shay Mitchell's sweet floral frock. Click through to draw inspiration from them and many more celebs for a very fashionable Memorial Day weekend.

If your Memorial Day plans include entertaining guests with an outdoor barbecue, look no further than this classic, all-American celebration from Celebrations at Home for red, white, and blue inspiration. A basic BBQ menu paired with old-fashioned games and fun makes this a great way to kick off Summer with the entire family.

Happy Memorial Day!

Memorial Day — one of my favorite holidays of the year — is just weeks away. The reason why I love it? It means Summer is so close! Typically, my Memorial Day celebrations are made up of big BBQ bashes that make me feel both elated and nostalgic. If you too share this love of Memorial Day celebrations and want to make a meal to remember this year, I've got you covered with 10 classic cookbooks that will get you inspired to make something new and exciting. Click through and get excited to chow down.

Bring on the patriotic pride this weekend! While mom and dad get the grill ready for a season of old-fashioned barbecues, lil ones can join in the festive spirit with some red, white, and blue treats that will excite children of any age. From cakes and cookies to popsicles and drinks, these all-American sweets will add some sparkle to your holiday menu!