{"id":111281,"date":"2020-06-22T16:48:06","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T20:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=111281"},"modified":"2024-12-30T13:27:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T18:27:23","slug":"have-a-blast-this-july-4th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/have-a-blast-this-july-4th\/","title":{"rendered":"Have a Blast this July 4th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let Your Crafts Soar<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-111311 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_1695863599-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_1695863599-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_1695863599-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_1695863599-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_1695863599-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_1695863599-2048x1388.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you\u2019re celebrating with family or a small group of friends, it\u2019s always fun to decorate.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">S<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pruce up your home for July 4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with these crafts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here is a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/july-4th\/crafts\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">fun<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0list of patriotic craft ideas<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">from beautiful flower arrangements to f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">estive coloring sheets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">se toilet paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or paper towel<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0tubes to make little rockets! You and the kids can paint the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cardboard\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">red, white, and blue and then glue ribbons or tassels onto one end. Paint little stars on the outside to give it a boost! Another option is to cut construction paper and glue it to the outside of the tube. For the top of the rocket make a cone shape out of paper to glue it to the top.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build a rocket out of cardboard\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">boxes\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">so the young ones can fly high. Take a large cardboard box and cut out \u00bd of one side. Cut out two wings and tape one to each side. For the top of the rocket cut out a triangle and attach it to the top. If you want to take it another level<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you can paint the outside or wrap it in fun wrapping paper. Glue painted bottle caps on to look like buttons and use a paper plate as a wheel. Blast off!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recipes for a\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">G<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ood\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ime<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-111321 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_280723070-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_280723070-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_280723070-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_280723070-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_280723070-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_280723070-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">July 4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is all about firing up that grill<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and snacking on some delicious red, white, and blue treats.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For dessert try a yummy berry-topped\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipe\/flag-cake\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">flag cake<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0recipe<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cupcakes are always a crowd favorite. An easy way to make them festive is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0adding red, white, and blues sprinkles to the icing or us<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> food coloring in the cake mix.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Red, white, and blue\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">popsicles are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">must<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have on a hot summer day.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can even make them<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0yourselves\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelittlekitchen.net\/red-white-blue-popsicles\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">this tasty recipe<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re looking to bake with the littles ones try this\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">giant\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipe\/4th-of-july-cookie-pizza\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cookie pizza<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0recipe. It\u2019s simple and fun to make!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">his<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0patriotic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipe\/bars\/red-white-and-blueberry-shortcake\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">red white and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">blueberry<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0shortcake<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is perfect for a picnic outside.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Festive Fun<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-111291 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_1756266356-copy-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_1756266356-copy-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_1756266356-copy-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_1756266356-copy-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_1756266356-copy-1536x1036.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_1756266356-copy-2048x1381.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you are together or apart, you can still celebrate July 4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with those you care about.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create a fun July 4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0menu and email it to friends or family before Independence Day.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get decked out in red, white and blue and schedule a video chat time so you can all eat the same great food together.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Game on. Discover some family fun fourth of July\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/july-4th\/traditions\/fun-fourth-of-july-games-for-kids\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">games for kids<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make a photobooth at home! Hang a sheet up as a backdrop or stand in front of a white wall. Use construction paper to cut out July 4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0themed props such as red hats and blue bowties. Take silly photos and share them with loved ones.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t forget the sparklers!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-111331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_398182825-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_398182825-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_398182825-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_398182825-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_398182825-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_398182825-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><button class=\"more-link\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1241,"featured_media":111301,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[9091,9111,9121,9101,4371],"class_list":["post-111281","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holiday-decorating","tag-4th-of-july","tag-diy-crafts","tag-holiday-fun","tag-independence-day","tag-recipes","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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