Be Waterlogged on the 4th of July

If you are lucky enough to have a boat to celebrate the 4th of July then you need to do so. You can swim, water-ski, water board and just lay and tan on your own personal place of freedom! Preparing food to take care of your family can cause some problems without some [...]

Celebrate July Fourth at a Park

On the 4th of July, in small town, USA, there really isn’t much to do! But some of the neighboring towns have some great firework shows and some all day activities that are great for the family to partake in.
Our nearby town has an art show, and face painting for the kids, [...]

Celebrate the USA at the Beach

Going to the beach on the 4th of July can be a blast for the family. Planning the meals can be one of the biggest hassles. One of the best things to have on hand for the beach, 4th of July or not, is zippered baggies. Make sure you stock up on [...]

Independence Day and Healthy Snacks

What do you think of when someone mentions the 4th of July? Lots of food, maybe the beach, and then fireworks at the park! With all that traveling and kids on the loose, snacks are a must-have for the day.
There are some great snack foods that can be packed at a moment’s notice [...]

Budgeting on the 4th of July

It’s your turn to host your family’s 4th of July Extravaganza! Even so, your budget doesn’t have to be extravagant to create a festive place for everyone to gather, neither does the meal. Family, friends and fun is what the day should be about, not how much money you can spend. So [...]

Independence Day Celebration Made Easy

4th of July is a great day to celebrate! It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to entertain your friends, family or guests. Food, decorations, and fireworks are what the day is all about.
For decorations, all you need to think about is the colors of white, red and blue! Cover your [...]

Fabulous Fourth Finger Foods

Who needs forks when it comes to the 4th of July? Some of the best things to eat you can eat with your fingers. Grab them on the run to the next throw together softball game with the family or as you are going to push the kids on the swing set. Just grab [...]

Cold Food for Independence Day

Independence Day comes in one of the hottest months of the year. Just the thought of turning on the oven or stove can make you sweat! Why not try to make some easy cold food salads to please your guests, family and friends?
Fruit salad is a wonderful choice for a cold treat. [...]