The Fourth of July, beyond the barbecues and parades, is obviously a holiday that reminds us of where we've come from as a nation. So I was thinking, how much do I really know about the people that have helped get us where we are today? How much do you know about our presidents? This five […]
4th of July
Red, White And Blue Barbecue With Kids
Summer is here and one of my favorite traditions is to have a barbecue/picnic with friends and family on the Fourth of July. Here are some ideas to include your kids in on the fun and get them in the patriotic mood. Have a barbecue in just their size with everything miniature. Use a tiny […]
Yummy! 4th of July on Your Plate!
Bring the 4th of July to your children's plates with these delicious and easy to make sandwiches. We made two versions - one with strawberry jam and the other one with cream cheese. Here is how you make your own stars-and-stripes-super-yummy-4th-of-July sandwich. Add sliced banana halves to the jam sandwich .... ... and sliced strawberries […]
Happy Tin Can Tossing
With 4th of July just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share a DIY, new edition of the all time favorite outdoor game, tin can tossing. This game will be the perfect pastime for young and old and shouldn't be missing on any July 4th barbecue or picnic. Most of the […]