Keeping the Castle » july 4th http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle Housekeeping Tips and Homemaking Advice Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:00:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Wordy Wednesday: Our Weekend Celebrations http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/wordy-wednesday-our-weekend-celebrations/ http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/wordy-wednesday-our-weekend-celebrations/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:27:00 +0000 Karen Weideman http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/?p=3014 Post from: Keeping the Castle

]]> July 4th is not only Independence Day; it also happens to be my daughter’s birthday.  This year, she turned a big six-years-old.  It’s hard to believe that it was six years ago that I had my first child.  We were fortunate to see the fireworks from the hospital room the night she was born. 

AE alligator girl birthday

It wasn’t until I saw this picture of her that I realized how much she has changed.  The baby fat is gone from her face and she looks like a first grader now.  In case you’re interested, you can go to Thrifty Mommy to see the things she got for her birthday and the deals I got.  We’ll be having a party for her next week.

After we opened presents with Alligator Girl, we headed out to the parade.

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These ladies enjoyed squirting water on everyone in the crowd.  It was so hot outside that day that the water was a nice treat.  The parade was filled with beauty queens, floats, firetrucks, tractors, horses, local business owners, and so much more. 

After the parade, we took Alligator Girl to her favorite Chinese restaurant (her choice).  Later that evening, we went to a few different locations to see the fireworks.

How did you celebrate Independence Day?

images (c) Karen Weideman

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/wordy-wednesday-our-weekend-celebrations/feed/ 2 12 Fun Patriotic Craft Ideas for Kids http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/12-fun-patriotic-craft-ideas-for-kids/ http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/12-fun-patriotic-craft-ideas-for-kids/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:12:28 +0000 Karen Weideman http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/?p=2972 Post from: Keeping the Castle

]]> Better Homes and Gardens has some patriotic craft ideas for kids.  You kids might enjoy making one of these:

  • patriotic windsocks
  • fireworks-art-bhgcustom koozies to insulate beverages
  • fireworks art
  • a bubble wrap hopscotch course
  • pride pins
  • a patriotic candy display
  • a candy flag
  • loyalty rings
  • star-spangled bubble wands
  • a flag necklace
  • patriotic paperweights
  • all-American sweatshirts or t-shirts

Which craft project do you plan to try?

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]]> 4thjuly_craftsandrecipes_ebookFaveCrafts.com has put together a collection of patriotic craft projects to decorate your home or to wear.  Some of the craft projects include sewing, crocheting, or making things from paper.  There are some 4th of July craft projects for kids.  The free eBook also includes a 4th of July recipe collection to help you create a great spread.

Get your free 4th of July Crafts and Recipe book.

Thanks, Money Saving Mom.

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