Go Camping in your Backyard.

Can't make it to an real campsite this year? I love the idea of backyard camping instead!

Grab some blankets & sleeping bags...and enjoy watching the fireworks from the comfort of your own home!

​​​​​​​Here is a helpful guide for backyard camping! 

Take a Family Bike Ride 

Have fun with this one!

Take a few laps around your block...and make sure to decorate your bikes with flags, streamers, and ribbons!

​​​​​​​You can purchase red, white, and blue streamers here!

Create 4th of July Cocktails. 

Celebrate Independence Day with a delicious and festive sip!
Here are some quick & easy recipes I'm excited to try

Sparkling Lavender Cocktail-

• 1/2 oz. lavender simple syrup
• 3 dashes lavender- lemon balm bitters
• 3 dashes orange bitters
• 2/3 c. Gruet Sparkling wine, chilled
• Lavender spring and orange zest, for serving

Old-Fashioned Lemonade-
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• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice (from about 10 lemons), plus 2 lemons, sliced
• Berries and fresh mint sprigs, for serving.
• Add vodka or gin

Bake a Red, White, & Blue Treat. 

Enjoy your celebration in the sweetest way... with delicious themed desserts!

Check out these recipes to get some inspiration!

I know I want to try the stars and stripes cupcakes & the star studded berry tarts! 

Play Patriotic Games.

​​​​​​​Bring on some competition with your family & friends by playing 4th of July inspired games!

Here are some fun games to consider: ​​​​​​​

• Red, white, and blue tag
• Fourth of July Bingo
• Water balloon dodge ball

For more games, check out this link.​​​​​​​

Dine Al Fresco

Sometimes, the best holidays are the ones celebrated with just your close family & friends.

Enjoy a backyard barbeque, make use of your outdoor kitchen/grill, decorate the table, and dine outside!

Check out these ideas for cool centerpieces!