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July 2, 2014

Leg Warmers & Last Minute 4th of July Ideas!

Once upon a time there were two little girls. They spent their days in an imaginary world.

Sometimes they were on the prairie collecting eggs and doing daily battle with Nellie Olsen.

Other days they were Super Girl and Wonder Woman. Robes became capes and knee socks did double duty as the most fabulous boots in the universe.

And every 4th of July they locked the door to their bedroom where they conspired and practiced before pulling on their leotards and leg warmers.

Last Minute 4th of July ideas from atthepicketfence.com

 

They would gather together everyone in the house, carefully pull the album from it’s cover and place it on the record player. The needle would be placed on exactly the right line on the record and soon Neil Diamond’s voice would fill the room as the little girls moved and grooved to ‘They’re Coming to America’ all the while knowing that it was only a matter of time before a scout for ‘Star Search’ was knocking on their door! 😉

While we might not be pulling on leg warmers again anytime soon, that doesn’t mean we don’t still like to celebrate the 4th of July in grand style!

But, here’s the thing, we want to spend our time enjoying the festivities rather than stressing out over the food and decor. Don’t you feel that way too?

So, here are some of our favorite Last-Minute 4th of July ideas that are so easy that we you might even have time left over to work on your dance routine!

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4th of July Jello Firecracker Shots

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Bandana Rosettes 4th of July Shirt

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Patriotic Hand Pies

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Patriotic Pool Noodle Firecrackers

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Patriotic Printables

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DIY Patriotic Beverage Stand from At the Picket FencePatriotic Beverage Stand

We hope you have a truly wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend sweet friends and who knows, maybe we’ll have to pull on those leg warmers and dust off our moves sometime soon for you! 😉

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  1. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    July 2, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    Okay, who was Wonder Woman and who was Super Girl! What a cute story!!! Thanks for all the easy last minute ideas for the 4th weekend! xo

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      July 2, 2014 at 12:46 PM

      LOL Yvonne!! Heather was Super Girl and I was Wonder Woman! And of course we had to wear the under-roos (remember those?) that went with our designated super hero! 😉 Thanks for stopping by friend and have a blessed 4th of July!
      Vanessa

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  2. Melody @ MarketingwithMojo.com says

    July 2, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    You two are so cute. Love the tshirt and jello idea! My husband would be shocked if I did anything that fun food wise for the 4th! So cute!

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  3. Joanne Boulter says

    July 2, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    Great 4th IDEAS!
    Thanx for sharing!

    Jo from Anne’s Attic – Design https://fulcolbaxia.wordpress.com

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  4. Nancy Sharp says

    July 2, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    This brought back many memories of my daughters. They would get together with their cousins ( many, many girls) and put on a big production every summer. We have some funny videos to prove it.

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  5. Lisa says

    July 2, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    My best friend of over 30 years and I did a dance to the same Neil Diamond song in the early 80’s! We acted out every word we could and laughed like lunatics!

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  6. heather maclean says

    July 2, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    I just discovered your wonderful blog. I have enjoyed reading over 2 hours of posts! Little funny note, My name is Heathere Danae( yes with an e) and I have a younger sister named Vanessa Lynne Love your blogs thanks ladies. Heathere

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  7. martina says

    July 2, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Hey Vanessa I was always Wonder Women too LOL 🙂 Love that tee with the rosettes so cute!! Happy 4th girls!!

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  8. martina says

    July 2, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Ooops I meant Woman!

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  9. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    July 3, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Loved reading your story!! …now leg warmers remind me of the “Flash Dance Movie”… and always wished I could do those dance moves in those leg warmers and the off the shoulder sweat shirts…ha!..not gonna happen!…
    Have loved all of your 4th of July recipes and decor!…Have a most wonderful and safe 4th with your families!!!

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  10. chelsea says

    July 4, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    The jello idea is so cute!

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  11. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    July 6, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Haha – I think I wore out our Neil Diamond album and that song when I was growing up. I still know every word.
    I hope you both had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! xoxo

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