By Shannon Breuner Nelson
Looking for a Fourth of July dessert that's a little different from the typical red, white and blue flag cake? Don't get me wrong, the flag cake is a classic. But if you're looking to stand out in a different way this year, try this recipe from Parnell's Pantry for a Fourth of July Pie Cookie.
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By Shannon Breuner Nelson
Ready to start decorating for your Fourth of July party?
Time to collect and save your tin cans!
Click here for instructions on how to build a Tin Can Flag Windsock from By Stephanie Lynn.
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By Shannon Breuner Nelson
Fourth of July means parades, cookouts, fireworks and lots of red, white and blue.
Opening your kid's drawer the morning of Fourth of July and seeing that they don't have any red, white and blue in their wardrobe is equal to sending them off to school on St. Patrick's Day in pink and wishing them lu...
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By Amy Allen Johnson
When I think of celebrating independence, I always think of this scene from HBO's John Adams.
These men all voted to sever ties with "the mother country" and make their Declaration of Independence. It wasn't an obvious move as the debate began, but by the end, they concluded that it was their r...
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By Shannon Breuner Nelson
First of all, let me start this post by saying that sparklers completely freak me out. I think I used one once and held it as far away from me as possible and couldn't wait for it to burn out. My parents used to FORCE me to light the barbecue in HIGH SCHOOL. I think they were scared I literall...
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By Carina
I hate fireworks. Mostly.
I love to go to the big fireworks spectacular in my town where there's a huge display put on every 4th of July. It's great! Loud, booming, beautiful, chest-pounding, and only 20 minutes long. The big spectacular starts about 10pm and ends around 10:20pm. Bam. Boom. D...
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By Shannon Breuner Nelson
Fourth of July is COMING! Take it a step above plastic flags and glow in the dark bracelets with these amazing DIY mason jars from Thrifttown.
An easy and festive craft project...
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By Amy Allen Johnson
My Grandma Allen perfected the pie. My favorite? Her Banana Cream Pie.
Can I make pie like Avis Allen? Um, no.
Then I tried this easy banana cream pie recipe and my husband has reminded at least three times to PLEASE keep this recipe in the file. He knows we have a lot of one-hit won...
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By Shannon Breuner Nelson
When you think of Fourth of July, you might think of parades, block parties, fireworks and picnics. What do I think of? Dessert. I know you're blown away. I'm pretty much always thinking about dessert, but dessert on Fourth of July is different. It's red, white and blue, it's berries and c...
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By Amy Allen Johnson
It's almost time for fireworks! I love fireworks! Anywhere, anytime. In the park, the neighborhood parade, while listening to the symphony, at Disneyland and even in my own back yard.
Then, I became a mom. As a mother of small children, I've come to HATE them (yes, I used the "h" word).
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