RED, WHITE

July 4th is a favorite American holiday, its the USA's birthday! Americans celebrate with fireworks & back yard bbq's. Flags fly everywhere! Memorial Day in May, and Labor day in early September are also good times to have a patriotic party!

July 4th Patriotic Centerpieces and Tables

Martha Stewart on Displaying Flags
Martha's site has lovely ideas for patriotic partys.

Fourth of July - history, crafts & themes

The stores are full of red white & white foods for the 4th of July. Even tortilla chips are available in holiday colors! Purchasing red white & blue party ware is easy, and its available all year, it generally isn't necessary to buy expensive holiday party ware, when cups and plates already come in these colors.

Tons of Patriotic and Holiday items at joann.com!

Fresh flowers are lovely at any party, finding truly-blue flowers can be a challenge. Buy red & white flowers and use blue ribbons and sparkly blue "pick" decorations for your patriotic floral display...

American Pride Items by ShindigZ.com
Patriotic Items by ShindigZ.com

It's Time For Flag Waving, Backyard Picnics and
Mom's Apple Pie! - Home Cooking at BellaOnline

Patriotic Craft Ideas

Abigail's July Fourth Picnic Recipes & More

July 4th Patriotic Centerpieces and Tables

Stars & Stripes Cake
a super idea from Betty Crocker!

USA Brand Box Set SteakBrands.com Inc.

Red, White and Blueberry Shortcakes
from Pillsbury
Traditional biscuit-based strawberry shortcake
gets a patriotic twist with the addition of blueberries.

1 (16.3-oz.) can Pillsbury® Grands!® Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
4 to 5 tablespoons sugar
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 pint (2 cups) strawberries, sliced
1 pint (2 cups) blueberries

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Dip top and sides only of each biscuit in margarine, then in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375°F. for 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly.
2. In small bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form.
3. To serve, split biscuits; place on 8 dessert plates. Layer biscuit with strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream. Store fruit and whipped cream in refrigerator.
Prep Time: 40 min Makes: 8 servings

Spark your Patriotic Spirit @ lillianvernon.com

Flag Personalized Pencils	Americana Heart Diecut Sheeted Address Labels	Eagle Sheeted Address Labels

Fireworks

Fun clickable Virtual Fireworks

American Fireworks News

National Council on Fireworks Safety

Wholesale fireworks

Howstuffworks: "How Fireworks Work"

an example of a recent conversation in my #holidaze chat room
• [21:44] <melanie_warn> what food reminds you of summer?
• [21:44] <sleepy_stitchal> watermelon!
• [21:45] <sleepy_stitchal> hot dogs!
• [21:45] <Your_Pal_ed> iced tea
• [21:45] <sleepy_stitchal> marshmallows!
• [21:45] <melanie_warn> toasted?
• [21:45] <Your_Pal_Ed> koolaid
• [21:45] <Your_Pal_Ed> ice cream
• [21:46] <sleepy_stitchal> hamburgers!
• [21:46] <melanie_warn> corn on the cob...
• [21:46] <Your_Pal_Ed> lemonaid
• [21:46] <sleepy_stitchal> s'mores
• [21:46] <melanie_warn> yum
• [21:46] <Your_Pal_Ed> picnic baskets, and fried chicken, and watermelon, of course
• [21:46] <sleepy_stitchal> fried chicken at picnics
• [21:46] <sleepy_stitchal> jello
• [21:47] <melanie_warn> jello cake?
• [21:47] <sleepy_stitchal> uhhhh
• [21:47] <sleepy_stitchal> what is that?
• [21:47] <melanie_warn> bake cake in a casserole pan, cool and leave in pan, poke holes with a fork, pour over with thickened jello, refrigerate till its ready...
• [21:47] <sleepy_stitchal> oh weird
• [21:47] <melanie_warn> top with whipped cream
• [21:47] <sleepy_stitchal> sounds kinda cool
• [21:48] <melanie_warn> its SO good
• [21:48] <Your_Pal_Ed> pizza is good summer food, too
• [21:48] <melanie_warn> silly ed :)

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