I have a few more 4th of July in a row to bring you, then on the 5th you’ll all get a break from the red, white and blue. Upon reflection, it occurs to me, I’ve never made a trifle, a travesty that needs to be corrected. Make a trifle for the 4th HERE at My Own Road.… Read More ...
Sparkly Star Marshmallow Straws
There are star-shaped marshmallows out there? How have I not seen these? I better talk to my supermarket manager. Because look what you can make with them for the 4th. Find the how-tos for sparkly star marshmallow straws HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
Marshmallow Pop Contest
Anyone who knows anything about me knows what a fan of marshmallow pops I am. I’ve been making them for years now (see? check out my whole collection. Hmmm, now that I’m looking at them all at once, “a fan of” is an understatement, let’s just say “obsessed” instead.) So if any of you out there have the same … Read More ...
Red, White and Blue 4th of July Patriotic Fudge
Here’s another beautiful dessert for the 4th of July that can be adapted to any colorful holiday… Loving this swirly red, white and blue fudge. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Taste and Tell.
Looking for the best fudge recipes Check out our World’s best fudge Recipes board on Pinterest and our roundup of boozy fudge recipes here. … Read More ...
Free 3D Cupcake Toppers for the 4th of July
Gosh, I love the word “free.” Also “cupcakes.” And these are ever so pretty, yes? Find the how-tos and printable HERE at Printable Party Kits.
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We also have 100’s of 4th of July Patriotic crafts and 4th of July recipes too.… Read More ...
Sandwiches Turned into Cute Pockets
It’s not easy to come up with such a simple and clever idea to change something so firmly established as the sandwich, but Cute Food for Kids did it. Find the how-tos to make sandwich pockets HERE at Cute Food for Kids. And bonus, perhaps some less lost and spilled for messy, young eaters?… Read More ...
Watermelon Cookies
I made these for a local TV spot here in Washington, DC as part of a presentation of sweets ideas for the 4th of July and summer. I’ve made these before, but that was three years ago (in blogland, that’s the equivalent of about 20 years ago). Find them HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Plain Dip Turned Festive
Forgive the onslaught of red, white and blue, but this one is not only a non-sweet (yay! much rarer), but for those outside the US, this one can be adapted for any event or holiday by changing the colors and shapes. Turn a plain old dip festive with this idea HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Pop Rocks Mousse
I know that using Pop Rocks in desserts for the 4th of July is a stroke of genius done in many years prior, but I’m happy to see the trend skyrocket this year. Especially in such thoughtful desserts (thoughtful as in, the physics of the Pop Rocks is considered) and clever (clever as in, not only are Pop Rocks in … Read More ...
Red, White and Blue Strawberries n’ Cupcakes
Red, white and blue strawberries on red, white and blue cupcakes? Can’t get enough of the red, white and blue for Wednesday. How about putting these on red, white and blue plates on a red, white and blue tablecloth? Make these perfect-for-the-4th strawberries n’ cupcakes HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...
Bald Eagle Pears
After thousands and thousands of posts, it’s rare I come across something I’ve never seen before. This qualifies as one of those rare finds. The uniqueness struck me first. Plus they are adorable. And they are so re-creatable. Make Bald Eagle Pears HERE at Dash.… Read More ...
July 4th Gumball Favors
For those needing a last minute, easy-to-assemble July 4th party favor… I’m loving these gumballs-in-tubes
. Find the how-tos HERE at Whipper Berry, courtesy of guest poster Camille from Makoodle.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
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Palm Trees and Flip Flops
Even though the temperature is climbing to 100 today, I still wish I was lying on a tropical beach right now, thanks to these cupcakes and cookies. Find the palm tree cupcake and flip flop cookies HERE at Sweetology.

Macaron Topped Cake Pops
Can’t decide what you want for dessert? Just put them together. Macarons on top of cake pops can clearly happen. Though now I’m picturing a cake pop topped with a macaron, chocolate chip cookie, chocolate ice cream, ice box cake, and a cupcake. Find the how-tos to make Macaron Cake Pops HERE at Bubble and Sweet.… Read More ...
Starry Babybels and a Yee-Haw Burger
Speaking of appetizers for the 4th of July, how about some starry Babybels? Make them HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And switching gears to the wild west… make some veggie burger cowboy hats HERE.
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