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July 3, 2013

Last Minute 4th of July Decor & Recipes!

Last Minute 4th of July Decor and Recipes atthepicketfence.com

Don’t you just love it when kids are singing “My Country Tis of Thee” and they say “sweet land of ‘liver’ty”?

Or when they are saying the Pledge of Allegiance and instead of indivisible they say invisible?

There is nothing quite like watching a child develop a sense of patriotism and pride in their nation and no time is that more true than on the 4th of July! This holiday is about being together with family and friends and celebrating the freedoms we are so blessed to have.

And it should also be about just enjoying the moments, not slaving over complicated recipes and elaborate decorations.

So, we’ve put together a simple collection of recipes, crafts and decor that you can do at the last-minute so that you can get out there and wave those flags, light those fireworks, eat that apple pie and celebrate our nations birthday with style!

4th of July Jello Firecracker Shots

Fourth of July Fire Cracker Jello Shots (kid and adult version) from www.atthepicketfence.com

Good Housekeeping Inspired 4th of July Decor

Good Housekeeping inspired 4th of July decor www.atthepicketfence.com

Recycled and Repurposed 4th of July Decorating

Seagram's Summer Tablescape Ideas from www.atthepicketfence.com

Patriotic Hand Pies

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Pool Noodle Firecrackers

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Flag Mason Jar Lanterns from Uncommon Designs

Uncommon 4th of July Porch Flag Lantern 2011

Chocolate Covered S’mores from Ask Anna

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Glow in the Dark 4th of July Shirt from Dukes & Duchesses

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Told ya! Simple, easy and fun. Our kind of projects!

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We wish all of you, our friends, a very happy 4th of July…and liverty and justice for all! 😉

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  1. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    July 3, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Thee sure say HAPPY 4TH! What adorable ideas!!! I’m making those hand pies for my crowd coming on Saturday! Thanks!

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  2. Amy@TheBlissfulBee says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    SO many great ideas!! I would love for you to share on my new {Work it Wednesday} linky party if you get the chance!!

    xo
    amy
    https://theblissfulbee.com/work-it-wednesday-no-4/

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  3. Anna says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Thank you for including me!!! 🙂

    Happy 4th friends!

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  4. Ellen says

    July 3, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I already bought the apple hand pie fixings, looking forward to that with my daughter. The pool noodle firecracker is a great idea! My storage box for the 4th went from not much to popping full this year. Thanks for the wonderful ideas!

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  5. Angela says

    July 3, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Great ideas, ladies!!! Have a wonderful 4th!!~~Angela

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  6. Shannon @Fox Hollow Cottage says

    July 3, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Happy-Happy 4th of July to you Vanessa and Heather 🙂 Enjoy the day!!
    Pinned this great idea post, lots of great inspiration.

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  7. Micah says

    July 4, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Your 4th of July ideas are awesome! This 4th I’m decorating using lights made from my unused Christmas lights and dyed cupcake liners. It turned out very good! It will provide awesome ambiance as we watch the local firework show!

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  8. bj says

    July 5, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Love these ideas…
    Came by to link to the Fri party…??
    🙂

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