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We took a trip to Ireland last year, but it was just us. We knew immediately the kids would love it, so this time we brought the kids to Ireland! Day 1 We left the house Monday, August 14th about noon and arrived at Newark International Airport at about 2:30, breezed through security, and sat […]

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25+ Patriotic 4th of July Crafts & Recipes for Kids

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This year the 4th of July is on a Saturday, which means the celebration is open to the whole weekend! While the holiday is officially observed today, July 3rd, there will be events Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Whether you’re throwing a party or just want something simple for the kids, you’ll find some great ideas on this list.

Most of these are perfect for kids to do themselves, help with, or just enjoy!

Over 25 Patriotic Crafts & Recipes for Kids, perfect for 4th of July, Memorial Day and Veteran's Day!

Patriotic Pinwheels – Weekend Craft

‘Hand’ Made Flag Shirts – Tags Thoughts

Easy USA Cookies – Coffee with Us 3

4th of July Colored Flag Shirt – Growing Up Gabel

Upcycled Patriotic Windsock – Typically Simple

Fresh Fruit & Sweet Cream Popsicles – A Night Owl

Homemade Bomb Pops – Pistachio Road

4th of July Paper Rocket – Mama Mommy Mom

Patriotic Popcorn – This Girl’s Life Blog

Red, White, & Blue 4th of July Toast – Spaceships and Laserbeams

4th of July Rice Krispies Pops – The Jenny Evolution

Patriotic Paper Wind Whirler Craft – Earning & Saving with Sarah Fuller

Tissue Sparklers – Tags Thoughts

Red, White, & Blue Napkin Rings – Coffee with Us 3

Patriotic Fabric Wreath – It’s Me, DebCB

Red, White, & Blue Strawberry Cheesecake Bites – The Kitchen is My Playground

Patriotic Popcorn Balls – Jinxy Kids

Captain America Fruit Tray & Dip – Mom’s Messy Miracles

4th of July Breakfast Bagels – The Jenny Evolution

Patriotic No-Bake Cake Batter Truffles – Who Needs A Cape?

Fireworks 4th of July Craft – Family Fun Journal

Mini 3D Star Garland – Hawthorne and Main

Patriotic Scrap Wood Project – Typically Simple

4th of July Popsicle Flag Craft – Quirky Inspired

Red, White, & Blue Pinwheel Recipe – Atlanta’s Frugal Mom

Puffy Fireworks – Enchanted Homeschooling Mom

Patriotic Firecracker Fruit Kabobs – Mission: to Save

4th of July Firecracker Jell-O Cups – Cincy Shopper

Red, White, & Blue Kids Placemats – Coffee with Us 3

Of course, these would also be perfect for Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day. All are a great opportunity to discuss our country’s history with the kids!

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  1. Amy Orvin says

    July 4, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    What fun craft ideas and recipes here. I really like this , it’s so festive. I want to make the Easy USA Cookies.

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  2. Sarah L says

    July 4, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    Lots of fun things. I like the Patriotic Firecracker Fruit Kabobs.

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  3. Kimberly Flickinger says

    July 7, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    I will have to remember these for next year! Thank you for sharing and I hope you had a great 4th of July!

    Reply

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