If you haven't signed up for my Carol Kent book GIVEAWAY it's not too late! Be sure to join the fun! I'm busy with "M & M Camp" this week (I'll fill you in later) ~ but never too busy to share my celebration ideas! Enjoy this repeat from last year!
Hi Friends! :)
I recently received the following note in my mailbag...
Dear Cindy,
Any suggestions for 4th of July Family Fun? I would like to do some fun things, but not sure where to start. You are my “party go to expert”....
I'm so glad you asked, dear friend! I am in 4th of July planning mode (my family would tell you I get a little excited about the 4th) ~ and would love to share my family~friendly ideas with you!
I've already pulled out our 4th of July books. This is my favorite.....
I've also stocked up on 4th of July t-shirts (it's a tradition, everyone gets a new 4th of July shirt from Target or Old Navy ~ for $4 you can't beat it!).
I purchased cheap red, white, and blue nail polish, and my girls and I will give each other festive pedicures before the big day! ( Nail ideas here)
And how will our family celebrate on the 4th of July??
Typically, I get up early and head to the bakery for festive doughnuts (we rarely have doughnuts in the morning, so this is a special treat).
Here's a fun early morning picture from a few years ago....
Next we head to a local 4th of July Parade. I love it!
We invite lots of friends and family, and have a mini "tail gate" before the parade starts. I bring a basket filled with doughnuts, juice, fruit, etc.. and lots of festive napkins.
For the kids, I stock a bag filled with color sheets, paper lunch bags to catch the candy (and markers for them to decorate the bag while we wait for the parade to start).
I also bring the nail polish again (and paint more toes while we wait), tattoos, leis, and mini flags. If you haven't guessed ~ I am a kid magnet that day (and love every minute of it!!)
In the afternoon, we fill our day with ...
Crafts ~ideas here or here or here
Coloring Sheets, Word Searches, Mazes ~
Games ~ Of course, it wouldn't be a celebration without 4th of July BINGO with red, white, and blue M & M's ~ here
We spend late afternoon celebrating with dear friends and family. Typically I need to bring side dishes along, so here are some of my favorite simple kid-friendly food ideas...
* Red and blue finger jello (star shaped, of course)
* Cupcakes for the kids (Fun Recipe here and here)
* Flag cake (Recipe here) Always a huge hit!
And then, of course, it wouldn't be the 4th without fireworks!!
Whew!! What a day ~ I can hardly wait!!
Do you have any tradition or family fun ideas to celebrate the 4th?? Share with us please ~ I'd love to hear from you!!!
Have a wonderful, joy-filled 4th of July!! May I encourage you to "mark this moment" in some special way. Your kids will remember. You will remember. :)
Many blessings to you!!
P.S. For more Works for Me Wednesday ideas, head over to We Are That Family.
P.S.S. My celebration ideas are obviously very kid-friendly. If you're looking for more "grown up" recipe ideas, there are more great recipes here.
2 comments:
How fun!! Love your ideas! I'm trying to start some new 4th of July traditions this year - we just moved and can't do the normal festivities with family so this gave me a great start!! Thanks !
I love the nail polish idea! My 5 year old will love it! My son will be singing with his chorus at a ceremony welcoming our newest citizens! We are excited about that!
Thanks for the reminder about Old Navy! We will head there tomorrow!!
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