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Ideas for a July Fourth Extravaganza

By Ruthie Fierberg
September 20, 2013
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Festive Flags

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Show your pride this Fourth of July with these decorations. Hang a homemade wind sock in red, white, and blue, and let your spirit fly!

  • Click here for full craft instructions.

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Pomp and Parfait

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Kick off the holiday with your family by whipping up these individual treats. Stocked with healthy seasonal fruit and a spoonful of sugary goodness, this parfait is perfect for breakfast or dessert!

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Fire-cracker Snack

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Celebrate Independence Day with this healthy all-American appetizer. Your kids will be clambering for these amber waves of grain.

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Red, White, and Blue Bites

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This jar of M&M munchies are a great addition to any buffet and doubles as a candy centerpiece. Stick some prideful pinwheels in for some extra pizzazz; $1 partyamerica.com.

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Go for the Glory

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Set up a friendly competition with this tossable tic-tac-toe. Perfect for a block party or an afternoon barbeque, the kids will love the full-size version of this childhood classic.

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Holiday Headgear

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Before the parade passes by, be sure to dress for the occasion. This cute crown completes the perfect outfit for the celebration.

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Flowery Flags

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For a more feminine touch to celebrate our country's forefathers, craft these red, white, and 'bloom' barrettes.

  • Click here for full craft instructions.

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Lady Liberty

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Nothing is more iconic on July Fourth than The Statue of Liberty. Wear this simple headpiece as a badge of honor.

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No celebration is complete without appropriate décor. This holiday garland and matching placemat will jumpstart your July Fourth feast. Consider these crafts your declaration of independence.

  • Click here for full craft instructions for the banner and matching placemat.

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Patriotic Pops

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Stars and Stripes Forever

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This quick and easy recipe transforms fresh fruit into delectable dessert pops.For each pop, cut a slice of watermelon 1-inch thick into a star shape with a 3-inch size large star cookie cutter. Then, cut out its center with a 1 ¾-inch size star cutter. Use the small cutter again to shape a 1-inch-thick slice of apple. Cut a small hole in the center of the apple slice and place a blueberry inside. Assemble the fruit pieces as shown in the photo, then slide them onto a bamboo skewer. For added flair, cover the skewer with a striped paper straw.

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Canned Goods

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Partygoers will have a blast with this July Fourth carnival game, crafted from tin cans. Known as the "rocket toss," each player gets three tries to knock over the pyramid. Let the games begin!

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Stately Symbol

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Ignite the holiday spirit in your guests from the moment they arrive. This themed wreath will be great to reuse every year.

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