{"id":125551,"date":"2022-05-15T12:13:08","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T16:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=125551"},"modified":"2025-07-11T11:54:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T15:54:26","slug":"have-a-memorable-fourth-of-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/have-a-memorable-fourth-of-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Have a Memorable Fourth of July"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Have a blast this July 4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0using the following recipes, backyard d\u00e9cor ideas,\u00a0and\u00a0fun outdoor activities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fourth of July Recipes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">These\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/july-4th\/recipes\/july-4th-picnic\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">delicious July\u00a04th picnic\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">recipes will\u00a0result in an all-star\u00a0gathering.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stir this\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipe\/provencal-pesto\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provencal pesto<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0into a bowl of boiled potatoes or pasta salad with shredded chicken.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mix a\u00a0refreshing pear vinaigrette with\u00a0this\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipe\/grilled-vegetable-and-mozzarella-ensalada\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">grilled vegetable and mozzarella ensalada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">These\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipe\/chicken\/open-face-chicken-mozzarella-melts\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">open-face pesto-chicken mozzarella melts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0will be a huge hit\u00a0at any gathering.\u00a0Serve these grilled chicken burgers on a slice of ciabatta bread with a few fresh basil leaves for one incredible meal.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Serve\u00a0flavor-packed\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipe\/vegetables\/black-bean-chipotle-burgerx\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">black bean chipotle burgers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">that will\u00a0make everyone\u2019s\u00a0tastebuds dance with joy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Easy to grab, delicious to eat, these\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipe\/beef\/hamburger-sliders-with-cranberry-chutney\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">hamburger sliders with cranberry chutney<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">are perfect for any\u00a0backyard gathering.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bake one white and one red velvet cake. After they have cooled, cut each cake into about 1-inch slices and stack them alternating each layer, so it looks like the stripes on the American flag. Add blue food coloring to icing before spreading it on top, and then for the final touch, add white star sprinkles.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">End the day with a fresh and berry-topped,\u202fberry delicious\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipe\/flag-cake\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">flag cake<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bake an Independence Day cookie pizza! Press and flatten cookie dough into a 14-inch pizza pan and bake it until golden. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, and then scatter mini marshmallows across the top. Then sprinkle the top with red and blue candy-coated chocolates. Easy and delicious.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This patriotic\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipe\/berry-flag-tart\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">berry flag tart<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is just as tasty as it looks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make American flag pretzel sticks by dipping a pretzel into melted white chocolate about 5 inches. After it has cooled, dip the same end of the pretzel into melted blue chocolate about 1 inch and place white start sprinkles on the blue portion before it dries. Fill a piping bag with red icing and drizzle it back and forth across the white chocolate to create the stripes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_425912842-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_425912842-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_425912842-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_425912842-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_425912842-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_425912842-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_425912842-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get your patriotic party on with incredible\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/july-4th\/recipes\/july-4th-drinks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">4th of July drinks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enjoy\u00a0these\u00a0refreshing\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipes\/drinks\/wine-cocktails\/summer-cocktail-recipes\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">summer cocktails<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that are exactly what your guests will enjoy at the end of a hot day.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_555281788-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_555281788-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_555281788-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_555281788-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_555281788-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_555281788-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_555281788-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Backyard Preparation and July 4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0D\u00e9cor<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check out creative benches and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">built-in seating solutions for your deck or patio<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that are practical and look great.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn how to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/home-improvement\/deck\/building\/all-about-freestanding-decks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">build a freestanding deck<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to enhance your home\u2019s exterior and host memorable outdoor gatherings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summer is in full swing;\u00a0here are a few\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/outdoor-patio-decor\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">outdoor patio ideas<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that will help\u00a0you enjoy your July 4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0gathering and all future outdoor\u00a0parties.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Red, white, and blue,\u00a0these\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/july-4th\/crafts\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fourth of July crafts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0are for you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">These\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/july-4th\/crafts\/diy-planter-rockets\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">DIY planter rockets<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0will be a blast to\u00a0create\u00a0and\u00a0will\u00a0make your yard look\u00a0fabulous.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1453972952-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1709\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1453972952-scaled.jpg 1709w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1453972952-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1453972952-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1453972952-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1453972952-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1453972952-1367x2048.jpg 1367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1709px) 100vw, 1709px\" \/><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outdoor\u00a0Activities\u00a0for the 4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0of July<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get your game on and discover some family fun with 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=\"none\">.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make a photo booth in your backyard! Use construction paper to cut out patriotic\u202fthemed props such as red hats and blue bowties. Take silly photos and share them with loved ones.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Discover\u00a0endless entertainment with\u00a0these\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/work-life\/entertainment\/outdoor-games\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">games you\u2019ll be playing all summer long<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Build a rocket out of cardboard boxes so the young ones can fly high. Take a large cardboard box, cut out \u00bd of one side, and place it upright so the opening serves as a window. 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, you 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!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1069214435-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1069214435-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1069214435-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1069214435-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1069214435-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1069214435-1536x1003.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1069214435-2048x1338.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">These\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/fun-outdoor-yard-games\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">fun outdoor yard games<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0are great family entertainment and will be a hit at parties.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Set up a kid\u2019s craft table. Use toilet paper or paper towel tubes to make little rockets! You and the kids can paint the cardboard red, white, and blue and then glue ribbons or tassels onto one end. Paint little stars on the outside to give it a boost! 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