It’s not a 4th of July celebration without……
What makes the 4th of July a celebration? For me, it’s all about my favorite “F’s”: Family, Fun, Friends and Food. Oh, and let’s not forget the Fireworks.
As I prepare for our 4th of July celebration this year, I enlist the details that make it a celebration.
To start off, I select just the perfect way to let my friends and family know they’re invited with this fun invitation. By creating an image for my invitation, I can Facebook, text message or email it. I can even do things the old-fashion way and print it.
1. Food
Some of my favorite 4th of July recipes can be found here, like my Herb-Marinated Flank Steak and Red, White & Blue Potato Salad:
Herb Marinated Flank Steak Recipe
Red, White & Blue Potato Salad Recipe
2. Fun
I always have something fun for the kids to do. This year we’re making our Lemonade Stand again so the kids can entertain themselves and guests.
“A Family Tradition”- Kids Lemonade Stand, read more here
3. Fancy
It’s time to decorate! With a few special touches, it’s simple to create a celebration your guests will not soon forget in my “4th of July Fun in Retro Blue & Red”.
4th of July Decorating, read more here
4. Fireworks
We’re fortunate to have a jaw-dropping aerial fireworks show each year (thanks to some awesome neighbors), but I it’s not the 4th of July without sparklers. Here’s last year’s celebration redone in 1960’s Picasa:
2012 4th of July Celebration in 1960’s Picasa
5. reFreshments
For a party, I love to make my Homemade Summer Sangria. Some non-alcoholic favorites, I make a simple punch with fresh blueberries and strawberrries.
Summer Sangria Recipe
Pomegranate Crystal Light with fresh blueberries and strawberries
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