We LOVE the 4th of July in here at the Long house. Each year we attend our local small town parade and then head to my parents house for a large potluck feast and fireworks lighting. I love to bring a fun sweet treat to potluck. My kids do love a great cookie. These cookies are a perfect fourth of July dessert idea. And it is so easy to make! Fireworks Cookies Fireworks Cookies Ingredients 1 small bag (7oz) sweetened coconut flakes2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...]
15 Fourth of July Fireworks Crafts the Kids will Love!
Growing up here on a reservation, I love fireworks. My grandfather, who is 84 this year, has always had a fireworks stand. I grew up spending summers playing, working, and shooting off fireworks at that stand. So whether they’re lighting up the sky on the Fourth of July, or blasting off during bonfire! Because I love fireworks so much, here are 15 fireworks crafts for your kids in honor of the Fourth of July, Memorial … [Read more...]
Patriotic Eagle Foam Handprint Craft
Summer break has been fun and fairly busy so far. In our down time, both of my kids love making crafts. I featured a patriotic beading craft that my daughter loved making together. My son and I made a foam craft that is perfect for preschool age children - Handprint Patriotic Eagle Craft Kit. Don't you love a great handprint craft? I sure do! [Tweet "If a glue stick is involved my #preschooler is happy! @OrientalTrading #crafts"] Let your creativity soar with this Handprint … [Read more...]
DIY 4th of July Accessories (for Kids to make!)
This week, to keep my Princess busy, we've been doing some patriotic crafts. We started with a DIY 4th of July bracelet and key chain. She loves beading, so these are the perfect craft ideas for her. Plus, I like helping with these too. [Tweet "You never get too old to enjoy crafts with kids!"] The Patriotic Lampwork Bracelet Kit from Oriental Trading makes two patriotic bracelets. My daughter wants to keep one and make the other for her favoite cousin who'll be at our family 4th of … [Read more...]
Fun in the Kitchen! 4th of July Party Ideas
Last night I made patriotic fruit kabobs with my Princess for our family's 4th of July party. Of course, being the forgetful mom that I am, I didn't snap a photo. I was inspired by this post from Around My Family Table. Here's another great fun idea we've done. I could just add some blueberries and these kabobs would be quite patriotic! I am so thankful for all the crafty people online. I get such great holiday ideas. My daughter LOVED making them with mommy and eating them of course was … [Read more...]
