We know: summer time is meant for playing outside, relaxing, and regrouping for the fall. But that shouldn't mean your brain should totally shut off. I asked 10 of my friends if they could tell me all 50 states and only 2 of them could do it! And they are adults! I firmly believe ...read more
I'm advising everyone to make this 4th of July a low-key holiday. Plan a picnic of social distance BBQ with a small group of friends or stay at home and watch the Macy's fireworks on TV. Just because there are no big parties, doesn't mean you can't create something beautiful. ...read more
Wearing red, white and blue for 4th of July is pretty much a must. The kids and I wanted to make our own shirts this year, so we came up with this fun DIY firework shirt that even my 2 year old helped with (after he woke up early from his nap of course) Related: Macy's 4th of ...read more
The theme of this year's show is "Together, We Look Up." Macy's is hosting the event in "the hope of a brighter future for everyone, everywhere." This year's Macy's 4th of July fireworks will honor the frontline workers keeping us safe. Related: Firework popsicle recipe Macy's ...read more
Today I'm excited to share my fun Twizzlers Fireworks Popsicles! These are super easy to make and an impressive treat to cool down with during the summer. Related: Boozy popsicles As part of a blogger outreach program with Momtrends I was asked to come up with a creative ...read more
Fourth of July is just around the corner! To celebrate, we're serving up a simple, festive, and tasty red, white and blue sangria that is easy to make ahead and large enough to serve a crowd. Cheers! 4th of July Sangria Recipe When I saw this recipe on RecipeGirl I knew it was ...read more
Great 4th of July Outfits are meant to be easy and red, white and blue. Since I wanted to get into the spirit of things, but I didn't want to look like a flag, this year, I opted for no stripes, but lots of fun, patriotic accessories. Related: Kid craft DIY fireworks shirt ...read more
I know it's hard to comprehend, but did you know that in the 1700's there were no cell phones? No emails? No texts?!? To communicate, everyone wrote letters. As I've stated many times before, letter writing is a major part of my correspondence with family members, co-workers, ...read more
Happy summer, crafters! It's time to start getting out your red, white, and blue materials because here is a fun craft you're going to want to display for your Fourth of July celebrations. Related: DIY 4th of July flower bouquet Fourth of July Marquee Letter Materials Heidi Swapp ...read more
Who's up for some patriotic fun! Here's a game to play for the 4th of July and a great way to jazz up your mason jars. Related: 4th of July flag trivet With the 4th of July coming up, we're inspired to gather a few friends for a picnic. Since we always like to surprise our ...read more
Fun and easy last-minute craft using all those wine corks you've saved up (yes, we know you've got em). Grab your glue gun, some paint and make a 4th of July trivet. Related: DIY 4th of July flower bouquet Materials Needed for DIY Cork Craft Here's what you'll need to create ...read more
Here's my 4th of July outfit. It's got all the elements of style I was looking for--it's summery, involves at least some flag-related colors, keeps me cool and is incredibly comfortable. Oh, did I mention I scored most of it at TJMaxx for about $75? Related: Throw a rustic 4th ...read more
With 4th of July right around the corner, it's time to get the kids into the spirit of the holiday. Craft a special skirt for your girl for a 4th of July Celebration! We've got a no-sew patriotic craft that's easy and fun! Related: DIY fireworks shirt How to Make a No-Sew DIY ...read more
The 4th of July is always a fun and lively holiday. We love celebrating America's birthday as well as enjoying time with friends and family and exciting events. This 4th of July we are also going to be entertaining before the fireworks. Related: 7 festive Fourth of July sweets ...read more
With the Fourth of July holiday weekend coming up in a few weeks, I thought now would be a great time to talk about Fourth of July fashions for the kiddos. As I've mentioned in the past, I don't think a red, white and blue color palate has to be exclusively worn on the Fourth, ...read more
Between cookouts, fireworks and barbecues, the 4th of July is a whirlwind holiday filled with activity and food. It's important to enjoy the festivities, but also to keep kids on a fairly normal schedule to avoid the meltdowns caused by sugar crashes and exhaustion. There are ...read more
Time for a 4th of July fashion report. Once again, these photos have been shot by my 7 year old and for the first time, a photo by my 5 year old (the main photo above). When I told them the theme of the shoot they were so excited. It's the perfect time to wear stripes and ...read more
With the 4th of July just around the corner (and kids home from school and getting antsy) I thought this would be a great time to share some cute and fun crafts you can do with your kids to celebrate this wonderful American holiday. Related: Macy's 4th of July fireworks The 4th ...read more
