Category Archives: 4th of July

The Perfect Beerita Recipe

beerita recipe

My sister-in-law and I took on a challenging DIY project last Saturday: Come up with the PERFECT beerita recipe. We’d seen several recipes posted online, but all of them were slightly different.  Which one was the best? It took a … Continue reading

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Throw a Burger Bar Party and Ice Cream Social for Under $50 + FUN Backyard Games for Kids

build your own ice cream bar

Last Thursday afternoon, nine active young boys converged upon our house to celebrate the last day of their second grade year.  The party included soccer at the park, hiking in the ravine, and grilling burgers.  Many of the parents thought … Continue reading

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Muffin Tin Monday: Red White & Blue

4th of July muffin tin meal

I’m sure I won’t be the only one with a Red, White & Blue themed Muffin Tin Meal this 4th of July! Ours is pretty special to us, though, because this is the first time I’ve even seen blueberries in … Continue reading

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Free 4th of July Music Downloads: New Billy Ray Cyrus “I’m American”

Im american billy ray cyrus free music

Get the brand new song I’m American by Billy Ray Cyrus for FREE on iTunes. Just go to iTunes and search “I’m American”. More free music downloads for Independence Day Hector’s Favorite Patriotic Songs for Kids (Amazon Exclusive) – Includes America the Beautiful, Old … Continue reading

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4 Patriotic Kids’ Crafts For Independence Day

4th of July Craft: Paint Fireworks

It’s almost Independence Day! We’ve been celebrating by doing a few crafts centering on the American flag and the colors red, white, and blue.  These 4th of July crafts are all easy enough for young children, and fun for older … Continue reading

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Muffin Tin Monday: Stars & Stripes

Muffin tin meal: Stars & Stripes

To go along with the 4th of July crafts we’ve been doing this week, I made a Stars & Stripes muffin tin meal. Our 4th of July Muffin Tin Meal includes: homemade English muffins (star shapes) star shaped apples carrot … Continue reading

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