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4th of july

4th of July Marshmallow Pops

June 24, 2020 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Celebrate Independence Day with these adorable 4th of July Marshmallow Pops! You are going to love these festive 4th of July Desserts – they look just like little firecrackers! These 4th of July marshmallow pops are made with paper straws, red melting chocolate, patriotic sprinkles, and black licorice. Not only are they a tasty treat,…

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Three red candy coated marshmallow pops decorated to look like firecrackers.

Filed Under: 4th of July Desserts, 4th of July Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: 4th of july

Patriotic Edible Cookie Dough

June 17, 2020 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Celebrate the USA with this yummy and festive patriotic edible cookie dough! This egg-free cookie dough recipe is perfect for you if you love eating cookie dough. I love making festive food and crafts to celebrate 4th of July. You can spruce regular cookie and cake recipes up with red white and blue sprinkles, paper…

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A white plate filled with balls of sugar cookie dough topped with patriotic sprinkles.

Filed Under: 4th of July Desserts, 4th of July Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: 4th of july

American Flag Toast

June 12, 2020 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Celebrate America with this adorable (and tasty) recipe for American Flag Toast. It’s the perfect patriotic breakfast to celebrate 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Flag Day! I love simple recipes that are fun to make and eat. They are great cooking recipes for kids. This patriotic snack is easy enough that kids can make…

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A piece of toast decoarated to look like an American flag next to a banana, bowl of blueberries, and bowl of strawberry jam.

Filed Under: 4th of July Recipes, Breakfast Recipes, Cooking Recipes for Kids, Holiday Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: 4th of july, patriotic

DIY American Flag Vases

June 5, 2020 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Make these adorable American flag vases out of tin cans and paint. They make the perfect centerpiece for 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, or Flag Day! Some of our favorite patriotic recipes to make are American Flag Toast, No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake, and Patriotic Edible Cookie Dough. If you’re still looking to get crafty after…

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American flag vases on a table and filled with red and white flowers.

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Red, White, and Blue Play Dough

May 20, 2019 By Aileen 10 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Learn how to make red white and blue play dough with this easy kool-aid play dough recipe. Making play dough is such a fun way to complete a quick crafty project that results in excitement and entertainment for your kids. This red, white, and blue play dough is a great way to celebrate Independence Day…

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Sparkly and Scented Red, White, and Blue Play Dough. It is so easy to make homemade play dough and is perfect for a patriotic celebration.

Filed Under: 4th of July Crafts, Diy and Crafts, Holiday Crafts, Play Dough Recipes Tagged With: 4th of july, diy, homemade, independance day, memorial day, patriotic, play dough

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Hi, I'm Aileen. I'm married to the love of my life and mom to three busy kids. My mission is to help busy moms cook good food and enjoy their families. I invite you to check out my long list of recipes, fun projects (for kids and moms), and honest posts about motherhood.

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