Star Spangled Lemonade with Blueberries and Watermelon Stars
Lemonade with blueberries and watermelon makes this iconic summer drink even more fun and refreshing! The good news is that this lemonade is easy to make and packs a big...
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Fourth of July
Setting the Table in Red White and Blue
Blue and white is a classic combination that is always a great go-to when designing a table scape or deciding on a party theme. I recently hosted a virtual “Blue...
Lydia Loves... ~ Edition 3
Hello, Friends! One of the things I love most is hearing from you! This edition of Lydia Loves starts with a useful and fun find sent to me from my...
LITTLE FIRECRACKER PARTY
For those of you with a "Little Firecracker" in your family, this party is POPPING with fun! Margit, of Dot & Dash, created this party for her little firecracker of...
LOLLIPOP POPSICLES
So, this may be the easiest summer treat you have ever made! Your kids will think you are the greatest, and the hardest part of the "recipe" (ha ha) is...
{LOVELY LIBERTY} FOURTH OF JULY PARTY
I am happy to welcome Natalie Stern from Katarina's Paperie/Confetti Diaries as a guest blogger! She is sharing adorable ideas for a patriotic party and FREE printables! Find the link...
PATRIOTIC PICNIC
There is nothing like celebrating patriotic, summer holidays! From remembering and saluting our fallen soldiers on Memorial Day to celebrating Independence Day on the fourth of July, we proudly wave...
QUICK CRACKER CANDY FOR A CROWD- Recipe
When I was little, one of my sister's friends made this candy for us, and it has been a part of the family recipe book ever since! I don't know...
PATRIOTIC LUAU
Add a little extra pizzazz to your Fourth of July festivities with these fun ideas from Laura at Eye Candy Event Details! Laura hosted a budget-friendly Luau Party that is...
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME- Baseball Party
This red, white, and blue party is an All-American winner! Sara, of The Homespun Hostess/Party Papers, put together a fun-filled birthday party for her son and knocked it out of...
SUMMERTIME FUN
"Summertime, and the livin' is easy..." And, so much FUN with these adorable ideas from GREAT GATHERINGS and LAUREN McKINSEY! These ladies packed a basket full of treats and fantastic...
Simple Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
I really love the creative juices that always flow from Tikkido! This EASY recipe turns strawberries into an extra-special treat and can be adapted to suit many celebrations! I think...
PATRIOTIC INSPIRATION- Pockets and Parties
I was so excited to see some of the fabulous patriotic ideas that were linked at the recent Link Party here at The Party Wagon! I love GLAMOROUS SWEET EVENTS...
RED WHITE AND BLUE CHEVRON
School will be out soon, and it is time to start thinking about summer celebrations! This patriotic party shared with us by Michele, of Sweet Threads Clothing, shows how fashionable...
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE
My children were in patriotic programs at school this year, and the parents put together a “Cast Party” for the little cast members. I wanted to share some of the...
FOURTH OF JULY FUN
There is just something about ice cream and the Fourth of July that go hand-in-hand! As a child, my parents used to make homemade ice cream each year- I remember...
MY FAVORITE SUMMER HOSTESS GIFT
Nothing says summer like blackberries, and I love bringing a flower pot full of berries to a Fourth of July celebration. This hostess gift is yummy, unexpected, easy, and affordable!...
FIRECRACKER APPETIZER
Spending time with friends is always great for inspiration! I recently had a chance to spend some time with my friend Raina (impeccable hostess), and she whipped up one of...
COOKIES FOR THE 4TH
I made these cookies for a friend who was moving (she said it was the best drive ever) and as a thank you for friends who had invited us for...
CANDY SPARKLERS FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY ~ POP ROCKS AND PIXIE STIX
Wave these SPARKLERS on INDEPENDENCE DAY, and watch the kids' faces light up! I made these simple little candy sparklers using PAPER STRAWS, POP ROCKS, PIXIE STIX,CUPCAKE TOPPERS, GLUE DOTS...