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Name: Delicious 4th Of July Cake Pops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 1 Duncan Hines Classic White cake box mix (or your preferred cake mix, simply follow the directions on the back of your cake box); - 3 eggs; - 1/3 cup of vegetable oil; - 1 cup of water; - 1 10-oz bag of Ghirardelli white melting wafers; - 1 tablespoon of coconut oil; - 1/3 part of a 12-oz container of cream cheese; - Patriotic sprinkles; - Cake pop sticks

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29 Fun and Creative 4th Of July Activities For Kids

by Nellie June 18, 2020

The 4th of July is such a fun time to get creative! There are so many ways to celebrate Independence day and here are 29 creative 4th of July Activities for kids!

Creative 4th Of July Activities For Kids

There are so many fun crafts, printables and other fun creative activities you can do to celebrate Independence Day!

July 4th Kids Word Search Printable + Fourth Of July Activities For Kids

Cute word search printable for the kids!

Patriotic American Flag Shorts DIY

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You can easily buy them on the rack but if your looking for something fun to do for the fourth and you have paints lying around then this is a project for you.

Free Printable 4th of July Word Scramble

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Have fun on the 4th with this fun 4th of July word scramble!

4th of July Activities for Kids

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Don’t let you kids be bored on the 4th! I share with you the best 4th of July kids activities!

Easy to Make DIY 4th of July Wreath

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This cute patriotic decor is perfect for Memorial Day, Independence Day, or any day!

Popsicle Stick American Flag Craft

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Celebrate the 4th of July or any patriotic day with this fun-to-make Popsicle Stick American Flag Craft for Kids!

4th of July Printable - 5 Reasons I Am Thankful For My Freedom

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It's important for kids to understand what the 4th of July is all about and how awesome it is to live with the freedoms they have. That's why we've got this FREE 4th of July Printable in which kids can list 5 Reasons I Am Thankful For My Freedom.

Kids Eagle Craft with Pom Poms

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This kids Patriotic Eagle Craft is a fun project to celebrate 4th of July or any patriotic holiday! It's simple to make starting with pom poms.

Free Printable 4th of July Word Search Puzzle

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This free printable 4th of July word search puzzle features 20 words about the history and celebration of Independence Day, such as freedom, America, colonies, parade and more.

Patriotic Ice Stars : A Fun Patriotic Sensory Activity

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This fun Patriotic Sensory activity is a fun way to have some cool sensory play!

Uncle Sam 4th of July Craft

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Your kids will adore this Uncle Sam 4th of July craft with free printable template!

DIY Patriotic Marshmallow Shooters

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When it comes to celebrating all the patriotic holidays this summer, these DIY Patriotic Marshmallow Shooters are sure to make all the children in your life happy. Make this easy craft and then send your kids outside to shoot mini marshmallows at each other to their hearts content.

4th of July Bingo Scavenger Hunt

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This fun bingo scavenger hunt is fun for the whole family! It is the perfect choice for a quick and easy 4th of July activity your kids will love.

Patriotic Pinecone Floral DIY Decor Display

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Make this pretty, but perfectly themed flower decor using pinecones and some paint. Perfect for decorating your home for the 4th of July and all patriotic times

Upcycled Patriotic DIY Farmhouse Centerpiece {Easy & Cheap!}

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Here’s a super-easy, cheap (free!) upcycled DIY patriotic centerpiece. A perfect Memorial Day or 4th of July craft, you can make this from a cardboard drink holder, in farmhouse, faux shiplap style – plus 3 ways you can use it!

Patriotic Napkin Ring Crafts

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These patriotic napkin rings are the perfect way to decorate your table for a July 4th party!

Fireworks Painting – Easy Patriotic Craft for Kids

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Use toilet paper rolls for this easy fireworks painting craft! Fun and easy way to celebrate the 4th of July!

How to Make DIY Confetti Poppers: 4th of July Fun!

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These fun little 4th of July confetti poppers are cute and festive and only require toilet paper rolls and tissue paper to make. It's a fun way to celebrate 4th of July!

How to Make 4th Of July Beads- A Star, Flag, Stripes, & Swirl

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This fun craft is really fun for older kids who become increasingly harder to “wow”. Check it out!

4th of July Decor: Ribbon Flag DIY

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If you are looking for 4th of July Decor for your home or front door, you’re going to go love this ribbon flag DIY hanging.

Fun DIY 4th of July Windsock- The Kitchen Garten

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Reuse an oatmeal container and paper streamers for this quick and easy 4th oh July craft that will give your yard a patriotic flair!

Water Squirter Painting and Tin Can Toss Game!

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Use water squirters for a fun fireworks painting activity! Then use the patriotic artwork to create a family tin can toss game!

Patriotic Origami Books & DIY

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These origami stars are a fun way to show your patriotism on the 4th of July.

Simple 4th Of July Fireworks Craft

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Easy Bandana Wreath

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Learn how to make an easy patriotic bandana wreath in only 20 minutes!

DIY Patriotic Vase - Sweet Pea

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Grab a dollar store or thrift store vase and use it to make a patriotic one.

Crafts for July 4th: Glitter Fireworks 💥

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Make glitter fireworks with your little ones for a cute and simple July 4th craft

Make a Five Minute Flag Shirt

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This is an older post but the information is good and it's such a fun project.

DIY American Flag Pallet Project: Great for Spring and Summer

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This American Flag Pallet Project can be done in just a few sessions. It’s a frugal and fun way to get your outdoor space ready for the spring and summer.

If you are looking for some fun 4th of July eats, be sure to check out:

Easy and Festive 4th Of July Cake Pops

Easy Red White And Blue 4th Of July Cupcakes

50+ Easy and Festive 4th Of July Food Ideas

A Red White and Blue Deep Sea Diving Recipe

How do you plan on celebrating Independence Day this year?

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Easy and Festive 4th Of July Cake Pops

by Nellie June 8, 2020

Celebratory sweets are my jam! When it comes to holidays I don’t think there is nothing more fun than creating dishes and sweets around the special day. Today I have a fun and easy 4th of July Cake Pops recipe that the kids (and the the adults) will love!

Sweet Treats

Even though we are in the middle of a pandemic AND a global uprising, the 4th of July holiday is a fun one for the kids. Lots of fireworks and fun times and maybe even some BBQ! Being with friends and family during this crazy and hectic time can be soothing.

My kids love everything CAKE (I mean who doesn’t?!). So these cake pops are right up their alley! I am also a fan of the cake on a stick trend–not quite sure when this happened but they are quite delightful.

The look really pretty and most of all you don’t feel super guilty if you have one, if you have four cake pops however, I will NOT judge you.

4th Of July Cake Pops

These red white and blue cake pops are so fun and will look great on a decorative patriotic table! The types of sweets require a little work and elbow grease in the process. Plus you likely have all the ingredients in your pantry.

My favorite place to get festive sprinkles from is Michaels, but you can likely get them from any grocery store. If you DO end up getting your items from the craft store, be sure to pick up the cake pop sticks from there too! I can’t even tell you guys how many times I’ve walked in that store for crafty things and ended up in the baking aisle for hours.

30-35 cake pops

Delicious 4th Of July Cake Pops

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 Duncan Hines Classic White cake box mix (or your preferred cake mix, simply follow the directions on the back of your cake box)
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of water
- 1 10-oz bag of Ghirardelli white melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 1/3 part of a 12-oz container of cream cheese
- Patriotic sprinkles
- Cake pop sticks

Instructions

Follow the directions on the back of your cake mix and bake.
Let the cake cool completely before crumbling it up and fluffing it.
Mix in the cream cheese frosting until well combined.
Take 1 tablespoon of the mix and form it into a ball and place it on a cookies sheet. Repeat the process until all of the mix has been used.
Place the cake balls into the freezer for a half hour to harden up a bit.
Five minutes before you pull the cake balls out of the freezer, melt the vanilla wafers. Microwave the wafers in 30 second intervals.
Once the wafers are melted, mix in the coconut oil.
Remove the cake balls from the freezer and push one stick into the center of each of the balls.
Stretch some cling wrap over
three cups and set aside.
Dip the cake balls into the
chocolate and decorate with sprinkles immediately.
Push the cake pop sticks into
the cling wrap covered glasses to dry completely.
Serve immediately.

How do you plan on celebrating the 4th of July?

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Easy Red White And Blue 4th Of July Cupcakes

by Nellie May 27, 2020

July 4th is one of my favorite holidays! I remember the sheer anticipation I used to have for this holiday as a kid. Now it’s a fun family time to spend with kids! Today I’ve got some kid friendly red white and blue 4th of July Cupcakes for the entire family to enjoy.

4th Of July Fun

Can you believe that even though I am a born and raised New Yorker, I have never been to the Macy’s Fireworks Parade? The simple thought of the crowds and the late time I’d get home is enough to deter me from going every single year.

I love watching the fireworks show on TV at 9pm, but I have never seen it in person. Usually I am at someone’s BBQ enjoying the quick glimpses of fireworks in my neighborhood.

The regulations for 4th of July fireworks have changed so much since I was a kid! Back in the day you used to be able to get some low level fireworks pretty much any store or bodega.

My personal favorite was the Sparklers. They were SO fun and manageable even when I was a little kid. Unfortunately, even those fun fireworks have been outlawed in New York. Booo! But I totally understand the safety precautions.

4th Of July Cupcakes

There is no better way to get festive on the 4th of July than having a fun display of red white and blue food. Today I’ve got some easy cupcakes that you can make with the kids.

The recipe is fairly simple and requires freeze dried strawberries. The strawberries are completely optional and can be bought at your local grocery store, but you can also learn how to do your own freeze dry strawberries here. Again, totally optional but it adds a nice flavor to the cupcakes.

To make them extra festive check out these 50 count pack of all American cupcake liners!Enjoy and have a very safe Fourth of July holiday celebration!

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Delicious 4th of July Patriotic Cupcakes

A fun and easy red white and blue cupcakes recipe perfect for your 4th of July celebrations!

Ingredients

Cupcake Batter Ingredients List:
• 1 1⁄2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1⁄2 tsp salt
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 1 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 tbsp vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup whole milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup freeze dried strawberries, crushed
Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting:
• 3 cups sifted confectioners sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 1⁄2 tsp vanilla
• Red, white, blue non-pareil candies
• Red and blue food coloring if desired
Additional items:
• cupcake pan
• patriotic cupcake liners
• cake tester or toothpick
• stand or hand mixer
• frosting decorating tools

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, mix together sugar and melted butter. Add in eggs one at a time until well blended.
Alternate blending in flour mixture and milk to the butter, sugar, and eggs. Mix just until combined.
Fold in freeze dried strawberries.
Scoop cupcake batter into liners 3⁄4 full.
Heat oven to 350°. Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick or cake tester comes clean.
Cool on wire rack.
To make frosting, sift confectioners sugar then mix with softened butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Separate a small amount of buttercream into two small ramekins and blend in red and blue food coloring until desired color is reached.
Prepare your decorating tools. Use a wide tip for the white buttercream. Use a very small circluar tip for each of the blue and red colors.
To frost the cupcakes, start on the outer edge and squeeze the white buttercream onto the cupcake going in a circular motion all the way around to the middle, overlapping each layer slightly. Pipe red and blue buttercream and sprinkle with red, white, blue non-pareil candies.
Enjoy. Keep in covered container.

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Free Printable Easter Bingo Game

by Nellie March 11, 2020

Easter is a popular and traditional religious holiday celebrated by people from all walks of life. We all know the real reason for the season but in general the holiday is represented by a giant bunny and lots of chocolate. However you celebrate, I’ve got a fun free printable Easter Bingo game you can download and play with the kids!

Easter is still a time to enjoy and share memories with family. Whether you are planning the perfect Easter Party, or just planning to spend time, there are many things that a family can do together to celebrate the holiday. New traditions can even be founded.

Before Easter actually arrives, it is nice to prepare for it. Show your love for the holiday by decorating your home and yard for the season. Making bunny crafts and fun Easter memorabilia is a great way to get kids involved.

One of the most common Easter activities is to attend church together as a family. Many families even dress up in new suits and fine dress clothes. We definitely do! In fact, most churches are more full on Easter than any other day.

While a family is still decked out in their shiny new clothes, it is a good time for a family photo. Nothing says, “Welcome to spring” better than a picture. It doesn’t even have to be a professional shoot. Photos are a great way to celebrate and remember special times.

Another popular Easter activity is family dinner. Many people have feasts on this day. Some folks prepare food at home while others go to a relative’s house. It is a great time to get together with family members and eat ham until you pop.

Children love to be a part of this special holiday too. They love to receive treats from the bunny and prepare for his arrival. Dying hard-boiled eggs is a common practice. Eggs can be personalized and colored many different ways. Even adults will enjoy the creativity and fun that egg dying has to offer.

For many people, you can’t have Easter without an egg hunt. Scatter both dyed and plastic eggs throughout the area that the children will be hunting in. Be sure to hide them in age appropriate spots. Allow them to find the eggs at their own pace while having fun along the way. To make it even more fun try this free printable Scavenger Hunt with the kids!

Easter is what you make of it. If you choose for it to be a good day, it will be. It doesn’t matter if you complete every activity listed above or if you have a completely different list all together. Easter is about love and when you are enjoying it with your family, you have the right idea.

Easter Bingo Printable Download

Today I’ve got a fun 8 page Easter Bingo Printable that will be perfect for some Easter fun! Enjoy and let me know if you love it!

Download Easter Bingo Game

How do you celebrate Easter with the family?

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10 Easy Ideas For The Best Easter Egg Hunt Ever

by Nellie February 28, 2020

10 Fun Easter Egg Hunt Ideas

While you still have some time to plan your Easter holiday festivities, you might already be thinking about how to make this year’s Easter egg hunt spectacular. Whether you plan to follow a holiday tradition or you like every year’s hunt to be different, it never hurts to get a bit creative!

These Easter egg hunt ideas will keep the afternoon exciting – even for adults. Some of these ideas just involve minor twists on the game, though others involve a bit more planning to execute. Let’s make this year your family’s best Easter yet!

Pick a Color

Buy a bag of assorted plastic eggs and separate them by color. Hide an equal number of eggs in each color. Then, have each participant pick a color. They will only be allowed to collects eggs in the color they chose. This prevents one person from snatching up all of the eggs before the younger kids can find them!

Adults-Only Hunt

After the kids have collected their eggs, hide some eggs just for the adults! Let the kids watch as the “grown-ups” tackle each other for eggs filled with mini liquor bottles, small bumper stickers, and candy. You can find mini liquor bottles at most liquor stores.

Camouflage Your Eggs

After a few years, you’ll likely use up all of your good egg hiding spots. Challenge your participants by painting your eggs to match their surroundings. You can even glue some fake grass or dirt onto the eggs to make them blend in even more!

Make it a Team Effort

Divide your participants up into equal teams. At the end of the hunt, let each team divide their winnings up amongst themselves. If you have enough time to make trophies, award them to the winning team.

Put the Eggs in a Pinata

Tape your eggs shut before putting them in your Easter pinata – otherwise, the contents may fall out. Instead of making your kids search the entire yard for eggs, they can find them all in one spot. To keep this activity safe, don’t blindfold the kids as they whack the pinata!

Make Some Clues

Give each participant a set of clues to help them find the eggs you’ve hidden. To make the egg hunt more challenging, hide the clues instead. Consider leaving some next to eggs – let one egg lead to another!

Make Your Eggs Look Like Characters

Using Sharpies, construction paper, and a hot glue gun, turn each Easter egg into a character your participants will recognize. Try making Pokémon, Disney characters, and video game characters. If you’re having trouble, use Funko Pops for inspiration.

Scavenger Hunt

This Easter, have your participants search for more than just eggs! Create a scavenger hunt that includes the surrounding plants, people, and objects in the yard. You can also include specific egg-based tasks, like finding one egg of each color.

Find the Easter Bunny

Have an adult (or eager teen) dress up as the Easter bunny. Let them hide somewhere in the house or yard so the kids can find them. Make sure the Easter bunny costume isn’t scary-looking!

Fill the Eggs with “Coupons”

If you’re running out of things to stuff your eggs with, create some “coupons” for your kids to redeem. Include privileges like an extra 30 minutes of computer time, an extra serving of dessert, or a trip to a store they like.

Easter egg hunts are fun, but sometimes, they can use an upgrade. When you add a new element to your hunt, you can make this traditional activity more exciting than ever before.

How will you spice up your egg hunt this year?

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