I just created a Patriotic Music Playlist page for July 4th. You can stream the music for free on You Tube. Enjoy!

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Sing “Happy Birthday” to America on July 4th with this fun American Flag Cake . . .

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Do you know the history of the 4th of July? I am pleased to offer you this FREE July 4th History eBook that summarizes the events that led up to the American Revolutionary War and the subsequent independence that we celebrate on July 4th; it also includes the text of the Read more . . .

I love to spend the week leading up to July 4th teaching my kids about our great country, and there is so much intriguing history behind our American symbols. Check out our page on July 4th Symbols to learn more about the history and meaning of familiar American symbols.

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I love salads in the summer — especially one that is full of berries! This recipe is a family favorite and one that we serve every July 4th. You can find the recipe here: Berried Treasure Salad.
I also put together a collection of great July 4th Salad and Side Dish Recipes. Enjoy!

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As you prepare to celebrate July 4th, I hope you will set aside time to remember the history behind this great American holiday. You can find the History of July 4th on this site, as well as the full text of the Declaration of Independence. Read more . . .

On a visit to Lake Tahoe, my kids had a great time collecting feathers. The local ducks seemed to drop them in abundance.

I was trying to come up with some creative ideas for celebrating July 4th, and I thought it would be fun to use the feathers as Read more . . .

I have such fond childhood memories of munching on red, white and blue popcorn while watching fireworks on July 4th. It seems like the popcorn was sold in grocery stores, but I can’t seem to find it anymore. So . . .

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