A 4th of July Hodge Podge

Post by Janet

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The 4th of July is tomorrow, and for us Americans that usually means fireworks, lots of red white and blue, and tons of yummy food. Even though I am not living in the States right now I am still going to party it up tomorrow…we are expecting about 40 people at our new house!  We aren’t totally settled yet but why wait to enjoy it?  As I have been preparing for the big day I have come across a hodge podge of great 4th of July ideas that I thought I would pass on to you!

First up are some fun recipes and crafts…

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This star garland looks super easy and oh-so-cute!

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These fruit skewers look soooo yummy!  And I think the kids would love to help with it!

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Martha Stewart is rockin’ it with this awesome cake

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This ribbon door flag is the perfect project for all the little people heading to our house tomorrow!

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And how fun would these be?  They are paper confetti poppers…how fun to put hanging from the porch!

Photographing the celebrations…

HERE is a tutorial for getting great fireworks photos

And HERE are some great tips for taking fun sparkler photos

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And later when you want to scrap the photos…

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About Janet

Janet is a team member and author at The Daily Digi. Janet's templates are loved throughout the digital community. Janet is also the author of "More Than a Movie," an ebook on inexpensive ways to make memories with your family. Janet blogs at Preparing the Soil
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2 Responses to A 4th of July Hodge Podge

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    Charlie says:
    July 3, 2009 at 8:57 am

    I almost choked when I saw one of the kits called True Blue..thats so Aussie..to be an Aussie is True Blue!heheheThere is a famous song here catually called True Blue..loveit!Love the site..keep it Rockin :)