fourth of july

Getting Patriotic Again
Getting Patriotic Again
If you caught a glimpse of the Aerial Lift Bridge last Independence Day, you undoubtedly noticed the awesome patriotic lighting through the night. The folks behind the special lighting last year announced they will be doing it again this year.
In Less Than A Minute Peel A Whole Bag Of Potatoes For 4th Of July Potato Salad [VIDEO]
In Less Than A Minute Peel A Whole Bag Of Potatoes For 4th Of July Potato Salad [VIDEO]
One of the reasons I gave up on making home made potato salad was dealing with the potatoes.  I eventually ran across a microwave recipe that made it much easier and uses baby reds with the skins on.  However, if you are making traditional potato salad and have a WHOLE bag of potatoes to peel.  Here's how you can do it in less than a minute.
Pop Rocks Candy, the Secret Ingredient to Taste of Home’s Firecracker Float Recipe for the Fourth of July
Pop Rocks Candy, the Secret Ingredient to Taste of Home’s Firecracker Float Recipe for the Fourth of July
Remember Pop Rocks Candy?  My first taste of Pop Rocks was in the 70's.  It was like carbonated candy that caused your tongue to tingle.  We thought it was SO cool to open our mouths while it was dissolving and hear the popping noises.  I was excited when I had the chance to introduce my daughter to the candy when she was younger.  Now, you can incorporate the fizzy, popping candy into a float for
Spark Up Your 4th of July Picnic Table with Faux Firecracker Decorations from Taste of Home
Spark Up Your 4th of July Picnic Table with Faux Firecracker Decorations from Taste of Home
If you're like me you've used red, white and blue candles, flowers and just about everything else that color to decorate your 4th of July picnic table.  These faux firecrackers from Taste of Home are darling and you can have some family fun BEFORE the holiday making them.  You'll be the one-upper this year for SURE!
This Fourth of July Look Styling in Your Fun-Wear T-shirt
This Fourth of July Look Styling in Your Fun-Wear T-shirt
My daughter has spent almost every 4th of July at the family's lake property with ALL her cousins and dad's family making memories and enjoying picnics, parades and fireworks.  They would often do a group art project that would make something they could wear to the parade.  I have their (and your) project for this year!  It's easy, fun and you and your friends can match at your 4th of July celebra
The Biggest Fireworks Displays Across the Country
The Biggest Fireworks Displays Across the Country
Forget about the dawn's early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway. In honor of the Fourth, here are 10 great fireworks displays throughout the country. If your ...
10 Adorable Kids Singing ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ [VIDEOS]
10 Adorable Kids Singing ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ [VIDEOS]

For a professional singer, there are few gaffes more embarrassing than flubbing a line from 'The Star Spangled Banner.' (Are you listening, Christina Aguilera?) But when these pint-sized patriots get caught up on the lyrics, well, it's just flat-out adorable. The more mess-ups, the merrier.

Just in time for the Fourth of July, here are 10 'aww'-inspiring renditions, all from singers under 10 years old.

Red White and Blue Recipes: How to Plan a Tasty Fourth of July
Red White and Blue Recipes: How to Plan a Tasty Fourth of July
Our founding fathers weren’t messing around when they decided on red, white and blue. When it comes to planning a Fourth of July menu, neither should you. Three colors are more than enough to plan a five-star meal. Below, check out some delicious recipes to help you celebrate our nation’s birthday in style.