When we think about the 4th of July, we can't even decide what our favorite part is? Going to a parade (ok, Amber loves that part, Danetta hates it), all the great food that gets BBQ-ed that evening, hanging out with friends watching fireworks, watching the kids have fun outside all day, swimming all afternoon, there are too many good things about the 4th! We (Amber and Danetta from Fun-Squared) just love celebrating the 4th of July. Today we've got a simple way that you can keep those kids … [Read more...] about 4th of July I Spy Game
Patriotic Firework Bar
This patriotic firework bar is so simple it can be made last minute. A trip to the store for some fireworks, some serving dishes from home and you're done. The look on my kids faces when they saw rows and rows of fireworks was like seeing a kid in a candy store. Our afternoon outing to buy fireworks sparked an idea and I had to run with it. Without telling my kids what the plan was, I bought a whole bunch of fireworks and took them home with us. When I revealed the fireworks bar to my … [Read more...] about Patriotic Firework Bar
Patriotic USA Cake
We're over here dreaming of summertime, sitting by the pool, backyard BBQs, fireworks and the 4th of July. But those are just dreams, because reality is that we are freezing at soccer games and wishing it would warm up and that summer would come! This is Amber and Danetta from Fun-Squared and today we're giving you a very fun way to celebrate those patriotic American holidays-whether it's the 4th of July or Memorial Day or any other patriotic celebration, we've got a fun Patriotic USA … [Read more...] about Patriotic USA Cake
Spray Painted Patriotic Banner
The 4th of July sneaks up on me every year. I always try to wait to decorate for a holiday until the beginning of the month of that holiday, and well, 4 days isn't a long time to enjoy red, white and blue decorations. If you're like me and haven't decorated yet, or even if you have, this banner comes together really quickly thanks to painters tape and spray paint so you can get it done and hanging before today is over! Supplies muslin fabric painters tape red spray paint blue … [Read more...] about Spray Painted Patriotic Banner
Red, White and Blue Bike Decorations
Patriotic Bike Decorations Decorating bikes for the 4th of July is such a nostalgic thing for me. There is something small town America about kids weaving create paper through their spokes and riding together. I shared these Red, White and Blue Bike Decorations on Oriental Trading and have shared how to make Patriotic Bike Flags and a printable banner for bikes in year's past. You can download this blue USA Banner from Oriental Trading. I also made a red version that you can download … [Read more...] about Red, White and Blue Bike Decorations
