With party printables, downloadable cards, word search pages, and scavenger hunts, these free July 4th printables are going to make this Independence Day awesome! Father’s Day is over and it’s time to get ready for Independence Day! Or maybe you started getting your decorations ready on Memorial Day and just left them up. Either […]
America the Beautiful Independence Day Printables
With stars and an “America the Beautiful” theme, these free Independence Day printables are just awesome for getting your party decorated for July 4th. Independence Day is one of our favorite summer holidays. I’m not sure if it’s because I grew up living less than an hour away from Colonial Williamsburg, or if it’s because […]
Easy Patriotic Snack Mix
Easy patriotic snack mix is filled with fun and flavor! Everyone in the family will enjoy this combination of dried blueberries, chocolate drizzled pretzels, and patriotic candies. It’s so much fun having kids, especially during holidays. Before we got married, the husband and I would enjoy watching July 4th fireworks from my studio apartment […]
4th of July Dessert Recipes for Your Neighborhood BBQ
Get in the patriotic spirit with these 15 super fun red, white, and blue 4th of July dessert recipes. They’re perfect for the neighborhood BBQ. Hi there. My name is Leslie, and I like to play with my food. Well, more specifically, I love to see how to make food work within a theme. […]
How to Make Bolivian Corn Cake (Easy Huminta)
Cornbread is elevated to a new level with this Bolivian corn cake recipe. Huminta is dense, sweet, and full of flavor. It’s perfect for any get-together! At first, it looks like just any rustic cornbread. But then you take a bite and you’re blown away. Huminta (pronounced oo-meen-tah) is more than just cornbread. It’s […]
7 Kid-Friendly July 4th Treats You Need to Try Now
Get ready for your patriotic celebration with one of these seven kid-friendly July 4th treats. All seven are tried and tested! I’ve been known to go out of my way to make cute treats for a celebration. There were the barnyard donut holes, the Olaf Jello cups, and a myriad of ocean-themed treats. But I […]
15-Minute Easy Patriotic Wreath
Don’t waste time with complicated July 4th decorations. This ridiculously easy patriotic wreath is ready in 15 minutes with only a few supplies! A few years ago, we took the plunge and painted our front door bright red. It was one of the best things we ever did for the exterior of our home. And […]
Make Memories with a Cute and Crafty July 4th Banner
This cute and crafty July 4th banner is perfect for any Independence Day celebration. Better yet, make it with the kids for fun summer memories. The best crafts are the ones that involve your kids. No, they don’t usually end up being Pinterest-perfect. And yes, they may be a little stressful if you hate having […]
5 Free Printables that Will make Your Summer Spectacular
Spread some cheer with one of these 5 sets of free summer party printables. Including July 4th printables & 4 sets of colorful decorations just for summer. Summer vacation officially kicks off today for one of my girls, and by the end of the week I’ll be home with all three kids. Typically, that would […]
3-Ingredient Coconut Cherry Angel Bars
Simple. Fast. Tasty. At this point in the holiday season, that’s all any of us can really spare for our baked goods, isn’t it? With parties and activities to attend, gifts to wrap, and travel plans to finalize, there isn’t a lot of time left for recipes that take a long time. Starting today, and […]
34 Free and Fun Patriotic Printables
I don’t know why, but for some reason I feel as though my decorations need to be different for every single holiday. Not only that, but I like my decorations to be different for each holiday from one year to the next. The only problem is, that gets expensive. And fast. I don’t know about […]
Memorial Day Treats
I can’t believe that memorial day is this weekend. Where did Spring go? Our peonies have just bloomed, the hydrangea is still just covered in buds, and the forecasted cicadas still haven’t found it warm enough to come above ground. This time last year, I was a bloated 7.5 month pregnant lady who could barely […]
{Recipes} Strawberry Basil Granita
Sweet, with just a hint of earthy basil, this strawberry basil granita is the perfect cold treat for a hot summer day. Don’t forget the balsamic vinegar drizzle to take it over the top! She reaches over and grabs a basil leaf before I can protest. She gives it a loving sniff and then […]
{Etsy Finds} July 4th Inspiration
Here’s how bad I am at keeping the house decorated for the seasons: I still have Easter decor up behind our table. And it’s currently coupled with the Patriotic Centerpiece I made for Memorial Day. Ooops. With all the family that’s expected to visit in the next month or so, I really need to […]
Patriotic Baby Shower Inspiration
Only 21 days left until my little girl’s due date. But, let’s face it, as a repeat c-section, she’s going to be out by July 5th. And that means that my little nugget might actually be born on July 4th! Wouldn’t that be the best thing ever to always have fireworks on your birthday? So […]
Simple Patriotic Decor
It feels wrong admitting this, but I never feel like spending much money on decorations for holidays like July 4th or Memorial Day. Those holidays always seemed more about spending time with family and friends than about putting out the best decorations. Simple crepe paper decorations from July 4th 2011 When I was a kid, […]
5 Patriotic Sweets and Treats Perfect for Your Memorial Day
Independence Day doesn’t need to get all the fun! There are some seriously adorable patriotic treats, and who wants to wait until July to try them, anyway? I guarantee that if you make any of these 5 patriotic sweets and treats for your Memorial Day, your guests will be begging you for the recipe. And then […]
{Roundup} Summer and Memorial Day Printables
Is it just me, or has May felt like it’s been chock full of roundups? Let’s just say it’s been a pretty busy month! If you’re planning on celebrating this weekend, here are a few summer and Memorial Day printables to get your party started! AliLily Between the Lines Dixie Delights Eighteen […]
{Inspiration in Action} Treat Bag Luminaries
Y’all know I love Aunt Peaches. (I’ll even be bringing more Peaches to you later this week, so stay tuned!) She is incredible at taking everyday items and turning them into fun, pretty and whimsical works of art. The very first thing I ever saw on her blog were these crayon luminaries. I planned on […]
{Real Parties} July 4th Sweet Treats
I mentioned last week that the Husband and I were traveling to Pennsylvania for the holiday weekend. Originally, we were going to have family and friends over to our house for a barbecue, but it had been far too long since we last visited our PA family. So we loaded up the car and brought […]
{Guest Post} Amazing Cupcake Star from JC’s Loft
Continuing with guest posts for now; Paula’s joining me today from JC’s Loft. If you haven’t been over to her blog, you should definitely go check it out. She’s full of crafty ideas that have inspired tons of people (me included!) . I’m so happy to have her share with us an adorably crafty cupcake […]
{Guest Post} July 4th Tablescape by Swanky::Chic::Fete
I’m taking a short break from posts right now to spend time with the Husband in the wake of renovations and parties. In the mean time, I’ve scheduled a few guest posts from some of my favorite bloggers. I’m so thrilled to share my first guest post from Lili of Swanky::Chic::Fete. Her blog is filled […]
{Etsy Finds} Independence Day Fun
I can’t believe how soon July is going to be here…and with that comes fun Independence Day celebrations! I went searching on Etsy for some fun finds to add to a little barbecue we’ll be having and I was overwhelmed with all the amazing crafts. Sources (Top left to bottom right) Lady Bug & […]
{Inspiration Board} Memorial Day
It’s official…summer is just around the corner! Are you as excited as I am? I love seeing the influx of berries and fruits in the supermarket. And the summer grilling season is at its best between Memorial Day and Labor Day. I know our family is definitely looking forward to uncovering our grill and spending […]