Celebrating July 4th, Independence Day

Celebrating July 4^th, Independence Day

Celebrating the 4^th of July has always been important in our family. I’m thinking back on some of the Independence Days of the past, and I remember cook outs, fireworks, and family togetherness.

I remember making the flag cake that everyone makes with cool whip and berries.

Flag Cake with Real Whipped Cream and Glazed Berries

I don’t know that you can get more American than that, but I’ve made other goodies to mark the fourth.

We’ve made flag cakes with Fondant Star Cutouts:                    

                  

Star-spangled Pies:

Blueberry/Cranberry Flag Scones:

A few years back, my daughter and I had fun making our own 4^th of July  t-shirts. 

If you have kids this craft is really fun for them. All you need is a shirt, some fabric paint (glow in the dark is really fun!), Some pipe cleaners and paper plates. You bend the pipe cleaners to paint on the fireworks.  You dip them onto a paper plate where you’ve poured out your paint. Kids can paint messages on the front or sleeves with puff paint. Detailedinstructions are here.  Be sure to make them a day or two in advance to give them a chance to dry before wearing! 

Whatever you and your family decide to do. I hope you have a fun time building memories together. 

Happy 4th of July Everyone! and God Bless America!