July 4th Fun

Celebrate America's independence with festive crafts, activities, and snacks!

By Jessica Leigh Hester from Parents Magazine

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Heather Weston
Patriotic Petals

Red and blue paint transforms layered coffee filters into big blooms.
- Learn how to make flower hair pieces.
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Star Power

These picnic-perfect snacks are packed with vitamin C.
- Get the recipe for Jello stars.
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Jim Franco
To Dye For

Round up the whole family and make celebratory t-shirts in the backyard.
- Learn how to tie-dye t-shirts.
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No-Ice-Cream Cone

This no-melt cone is perfect for sweltering summer parties. Strawberry puree and toasted coconut add sweetness, so the kids won't miss the ice cream.
- Get the recipe for fruit sundae cones.
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Heather Weston
Wheely Cute

Deck out bikes, trikes, and scooters with streamers and fun fringe and stage an Independence Day parade on your street.
- Get more ideas for throwing a July 4th Parade.
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Miki Duisterhof
Berry Cool

Chill out with a sweet snack made from pears, blueberries, and low-fat yogurt.
- Get the recipe for Berry Yogurt Pops.
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Bob Stefko
Fun Field Trip

Celebrate neighbors who give back by taking a trip to your local fire station.
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Heather Weston
Super Star

String this simple star from straw segments and beads to add patriotic flair to your home d?cor.
- Learn how to make the Easy Star Ornament.
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Heather Weston
Kooky Cap

Turn a roll of duct tape into this celebration-ready hat.
- Learn how to make the Quirky Crown.
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Frances Janisch
Better BBQ

Grilled chicken is a lighter alternative to classic BBQ fare. Serve it up with beans, salad, or baked fries.
- Get the recipe for Grilled Chicken Sliders.
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Sweet Drink

Hydrate with a cool glass of strawberry lemonade garnished with fresh fruit.
- Get the recipe for Sweet Strawberry Lemonade.
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Miki Duisterhof
Blueberry Crumble

This dessert is chock-full of seasonal summer fruit. Serve warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
- Get the recipe for Blueberry-Nectarine Buckle.
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Heather Weston
Sparkler Sticks

Attach tinsel or curly ribbon to the end of a dowel to make a baton that looks like a firework.
- Learn how to make Sparkler Sticks.
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Alison Miksch
Fly the Flag

Decorate with stars and stripes by displaying this firework-themed windsock on the front porch.

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- Learn how to make the Firecracker Flag.
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Patriotic Petals

Star Power

To Dye For

No-Ice-Cream Cone

Wheely Cute

Berry Cool

Fun Field Trip

Super Star

Kooky Cap

Better BBQ

Sweet Drink

Blueberry Crumble

Sparkler Sticks

Fly the Flag

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