Let freedom ring! Show off your love for the USA on the 4th of July and celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. Check out our 4th of July party ideas, dessert recipes, decoration tips and drinks for a fabulous holiday.
You know them by the captivating sparks and signature popping sound...firecrackers. Most kids are fascinated by these little - or big - 4th of July essentials. Since they aren't exactly safe for kids to play with, though, the next best thing is making pretend ones. Our ideas for firecracker crafts are simple and fun, and they will help build up anticipation as kids wait to see the real things.
When it comes to delicious desserts, s'mores are a summer staple. Call it nostalgia for the campfire, but no one can resist the crunchy, gooey goodness of graham crackers and molten chocolate. Here are Five Fun Summer S'more Ideas:
Spark up your Fourth of July Party with patriotic desserts like a Red, White, and Blue Lemonade Bundt Cake, Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes, and Hot Cinnamon Cookies.
With all the fresh red and blue fruit available to dress up July 4th desserts, it's the perfect time to try one of these fab new recipes.
There's nothing better than a summer day filled with family activities and an all-star party table for the ultimate 4th of July celebration! Dress up your holiday spread with patriotic paper and create decor that's stylish, affordable, and simple to ...
When July 4th rolls around each year, patriotism is everywhere. American flags, red, white and blue, fireworks and heartfelt songs mark the celebration of America's independence. We all learned about this infamous day as far back as grade school but...
Barbecue and warm weather go hand in hand. It's no surprise since there are so many special events to celebrate from Memorial Day to July 4th to Labor Day. As you plan your next summer party, consider different barbecue styles from around the U.S. an...
Celebrate Independence Day with good company, a good barbeque and some great cocktails. If you're wondering what drinks to serve this July 4th, let our cocktail guide help you decide.
It's that time of year when you begin to plan your Fourth of July celebration, and you want to include the kids in the fun too, of course! Check below for easy, budget-friendly ways to make the Fourth of July full of family fun!Lisa Kothari is the founder and president of Peppers and Pollywogs, a kids' party planning company that provides parents with ideas, entertainers, and interesting web-based tools (customized rhymes and cards for your invitations!) to make kids' party planning easy.
One of the best ways for kids to celebrate a holiday is with creativity. And, let's face it Moms and Dads, fun activities to fill their time keeps the kids occupied while you tend to all that mundane grown-up stuff. Most of these 4th of July crafts are pretty affordable in that they are made with household items like cardboard tubes, tape, and red, white, and blue paper.
Three cheers for the red, white and blue! Plan a patriotic day of family activities complete with an all-star menu for your 4th of July celebration.Choose from a variety of fresh and fun ideas: a Parent Decoratin...
Join the nation in celebration of our country's Independence Day by attending one of the best 4th of July Parades and Fireworks shows in America. From Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, we've scouted the biggest and brightest 4th of July celebrations to visit.
Mini Apple Pies are a delicious dessert for any summer or fall party that both kids and adults will enjoy. We created these individual apple pies at our bake shop last Thanksgiving after our customers kept asking us when we were going to start selling pies. After much experimentation and taste testing we put our own spin on the traditional, we hope you enjoy them!
Apple pie may be called the all-American dessert but brownies are pretty tasty competition. They're also quick and easy to prepare, and perfect for hot summer days. The type of chocolate you use will affect the taste but that doesn't mean you need to...