Fourth of July Link Round Up
posted by Amanda on July 3rd, 2008I am preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July by looking up ideas for crafts, food, and fun around the web. I love ideas that are practical, easy, and can be prepared in a short time frame. I am NOT Martha Stewart and I don’t aspire to be. So here is what I have found to help all of us party in style this Friday!
History
- Brush up on your American history by checking out PBS’s short history of the Fourth of July.
- Use Earthcam and see Statue of Liberty welcoming people to the USA at this very second. (yes, I know this may seem so 1999, but I think it is cool.)
Food
- Macaroniandpeas.com offers up some tips on grilling hot dogs (and dealing with any guilt about it.)
Who doesn’t love Trifle? Here is a holiday version that will wow everyone. Other variations are also listed.
- Really cool cupcake ideas at HankandWillie.wordpress.com.
- Arranging colored cupcakes in a flag pattern. Not original, but certainly easy!
- This Red, White, and Blue IS the bomb! You have to check out how to make it at Chocolate on my Cranium.
Games and Crafts
- Amazingmoms.com lists 5 different relay races you can play this Summer with your kids.
Here is link to 12 different printable coloring pages for the artistic kids in your family.
- Dress up your teddy bears for Independence Day. Then keep your bear around as a mascot for USA during the Olympics in August.
What about the rest of the weekend?
- Independence Day is only on Friday, what about the the rest of the weekend? What to do then? Macy’s Three Day Sale, of course!
Do you do anything special for the Fourth of July? Will hot dogs be involved? Will your kids cry during the fireworks?
- Share the fun: Email + Del.icio.us + Digg + Technorati
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:02 am
Hey! Great list! I wish we had a Macy’s here… Macaroni and Peas is devoting the whole week to the Fourth of July…we did a post about sides yesterday and we’re doing drinks and desserts on Friday. Check it out!
July 3rd, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Oh yes, there will be hot dogs at my 4th of July BBQ! It would be un-American NOT to have hot dogs
My kiddo will be asleep come fireworks time so there will be no crying … except for those tears falling from my eyes since I will have to miss out on them as well.
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Fabulosity! That list is great.
We do not have any plans this year. AT ALL. It’s like everything we’re doing is on the 3rd and the 5th…and the 4th is underrepresented. We are going to try the fireworks though..but I’m worried about Booger’s reaction. Wish us luck.
And you, my dear, have a wonderful holiday!
Deb
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:20 pm
I’m with San Diego Momma. No plans (yet). Strange. So I’m thinking there won’t be tears.
Whatever y’all do, don’t mix up the trifle recipe with one for shepherd’s pie. (”What’s not to love? Meat? Good. Potatoes? Good. Jam? GOOD!!” - Joey)
July 4th, 2008 at 6:02 am
[…] us who are more likely to spend the holiday at home, I thought it would be nice to piggyback off of Amanda’s super fun post from yesterday with some easy entertainment ideas for you and your family members! I’m not reinventing the […]