2014: Happy Birthday, America!

July 4, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

With parties happening all over the United States today, we celebrate our independence.

Happy Birthday, America!

Our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence knowing that they were committing treason. Knowing their signature sealed their fate, they forged ahead without regret.

Today, we come together to celebrate the red, white, and blue as we stand proud to be Americans without fear of death claiming our independence.

As you enjoy the flag waving, the firework displays, and the cookouts with family and friends, I wish you all a wonderful and safe 4th of July!

Happy Birthday, America!

2014: Fourth of July Festivities

July 1, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Fotolia

Later this week, Americans have the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the birthday of the United States.

With Fourth of July festivities occurring all week long, we’ve listen to fireworks and viewed the numerous American flags displayed.

In preparing for your Fourth of July festivities, the following links provide creative inspiration for adding flare to your celebration:

Preparing for the Fourth of July

Celebrating the Fourth of July

Learning about the Fourth of July

Along with these wonderful ideas, remember the simple pleasures of a cookout with friends, creating words and images with sparklers, and identifying your favorite colors in the firework display. Enjoy using time wisely with those close to you this Independence Day. Happy celebrating!

Happy Fourth of July!

2013: Patriotic Crafts, Printables, and Recipes

June 25, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Fotolia

Celebrating the red, white, and blue with a family cookout comprises our July 4th festivities.

From hamburgers and hot dogs to bubbles and sparklers, our activities are small and quiet.

We watch the fireworks from our home windows and the televised displays which are always bigger than those around our town.

With so many creative patriotic crafts, printables, and recipes for painting your celebration red, white, and blue, I have gathered my favorites to share with you. Enjoy!

Patriotic Crafts

21 American Craft Projects e-book by All Free Kids Crafts

Fireworks in a jar by I Can Teach My Child

Picnic crate instructions by Simple Mom

Table lanterns with glow sticks by Creative Green Living

Printable Patriotic Packs

4th of July Pack based on the book America the Beautiful: Together We Stand by 3 Dinosaurs

4^th of July Printable Pack with 57 activities by Gift of Curiosity

Pledge of Allegiance pages by The Crafty Classroom

Why We Celebrate the 4^th of July by Free Homeschool Deals

Patriotic Recipes

Jello pudding pops by Number 2 Pencil

July 4^th layered drinks posted by Becentsable (lots of ideas on this Pinterest board)