Festive 4th of July Ideas and Printables

Happy 4th of July everyone! Here is a fun collection of creative Red, White and Blue ideas that *Sparked* our interest! We hope you are inspired to create a fun, meaningful weekend of festivities for you and your loved ones. Stay safe and teach your kids to be safe! ---> See our post on Sparkler Safety 101

Start by checking out our Free Chevron Americana printable party pack! 

You can download it for free in our Free Printables section.

This includes Food Labels, Cupcake Toppers, Mini Cake Bunting, Banner, Water Bottle Covers, and Frameable Art! Great for backyard BBQ's, a picnic in the park or a patriotic celebration.

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Fruit and Icing Pie Cupcakes

Fruit Sparklers

 Fruit Pizza

Fourth Wreath

Flag Cupcakes

Candy Apples

Flag Watermelon

Lawn Stars

Patriotic Cake

Non-Alcoholic Layered Drinks

Flag Berries

Kreative Krispies

More ideas HERE!

Sparkler Safety 101

Sparklers are very fun and make children of all of us during the July 4th Holiday. However, it is very important that we explain how to properly play with sparklers. Too many children are hurt because they are childish.

Here's a sample explanation:

"Sparklers are fun to make shapes when they are on fire, but even after the light burns out you may not touch it or you will get hurt. You need to be away from everyone else, and you may not run.  I know you would not like to accidentally hurt someone else. When your sparkler's light stops, place it in this bucket of water. Then you may come over a get a new one!  Any questions?"

If you know your child is impulsive and will not obey you, do NOT give them a sparkler.  A simple mistake can cause third degree burns to your child or those around him.

Happy July Fourth!! ~Julia

P.S. 
Consider this cool tip we found at I Love to Dream, Do You?