Friday, June 28, 2013

4th of July Firework Safety

Safety, Safety, Safety!!
The steps to making sure you are safe with fireworks are so simple but so necessary. Make sure you take the time to pay attention to your surroundings when you light a firework.
I found an awesome guide to Firework Safety...



One Firework every child does is Sparklers. Last year I found this idea on Pinterest and knew it was a brilliant idea. We gave it a try and it worked perfectly.
 It saves those little hands from getting any burns!
 
 
NOW... Go ahead and celebrate the 4th of July... Be Safe & Have a Blast!!
 
Make sure if you have missed any of my 4th of July week that you take a look!
 
Thanks!!!!!!
 
 
 

Thursday, June 27, 2013

4th of July Hair & Nails

There are so many fun things to do to get into the "spirit" of the 4th of July.
 You can definitely add some sparkle to your hair and nails!
 
I wanted to share some fun little girl ideas & ideas just for you!
 
Hair...
 
This is how Brynlee's hair was last 4th of July. I put it up in a messy bun and added pieces of shiny stars from balloon weights into her hair. We got so many compliments on her festive look!
I just bought a few different colored balloon weights from the Dollar Store.
 
 
Another Cute Idea is the STAR hair...

 
You can get temporary hair color or colored extensions from your beauty supply and make your own hair festive (you're never to old to get into the spirit of a holiday)
Different colored pieces in hair is so popular right now...
 
 
 
 
Nails...
 
I don't think there has been another time in my life where nail painting has been 
SO POPULAR... and I LOVE IT!!!
 
There are so many cute ideas, take a look...




 
Now that you have some ideas...make you and your girls Sparkle this 4th of July!!
 
 
Have a great day, thanks for stopping by! Leave comments, I love reading them!!
 
 
 
Make sure to check out my other 4th of July post... you DON'T want to miss them!

 
 


Wednesday, June 26, 2013

4th of July Decor

I love the colors of our USA, nothing better then the Red, White & Blue...
Here are some simple, inexpensive & fun decor to add that little SPARK your family/friend cook-outs on the 4th of July.
 
DIY Painted Mason Jars
Click HERE
 
 
 Bandannas
*Use Bandannas for placemats or napkins

 
Fun Wand for your kids
Click HERE

Stars & Stripes Decor

Click HERE
 
 
 4th of July Printables
Click HERE
 
 
 4th of July Printables
Click HERE
 
 
I hope these great ideas help you put the perfect amount of Stars and Stripes at your party.
 
 
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4th of July Desserts
 
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4th of July Menu
 


Tuesday, June 25, 2013

4th of July Desserts

If you look on Pinterest like I do (which I am sure you do!) there are so many cute and easy dessert ideas for the 4th of July! I found a few I really loved and wanted to share...
 
 
Brownie Fruit Pizza
 Click HERE For The Recipe
 
 
White Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Cones With Srinkles
 Click HERE For The Recipe
 
 

Five Fabulous Ideas

 
Click HERE For The Recipes
 
 
I hope you enjoy these desserts as much as I do!
 
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
 
*Click HERE to see my
      4th of July Menu
 

Monday, June 24, 2013

4th of July Menu

The 4th of July is almost here... for me that means parades, fireworks, and family cook outs so...
 I decided to put together a great menu that would please everyone on the 4th of July.
Breakfast:
Flag Waffles

Line raspberries then bananas to make stripes with blueberries in corner.


 Drinks:
Red/Blue Ice Cubes
Freeze strawberries, blueberries, blackberries into ice cube tray.
Serve with Sprite

4th of July Layered Drink
Click HERE For The Recipe
Main Dish
BBQ RIBS
Click HERE For The Recipe


 Pineapple BBQ Beef Sandwich

Click Here For The Recipe
Sides:
Onion Rings
Click HERE For The Recipe

 Flag Fruit
In foil pan line Strawberries then Bananas, with blueberries in left corner to make a flag.


Layered Jello Salad
Click  HERE For The Recipe
 
Tomorrow will be 4th of July Desserts!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Friday, June 21, 2013

5 Years...

Today is the day that Justin & I got married. June 21, 2008 was an amazing day, a day I will NEVER forget and one of the BEST decisions I have ever made.
Time goes by so fast, I can' believe it really has been 5 years, where does the time go??

 
We have made some pretty great memories over the past five years...
 
Take A Look:

Our Big Day


The Day We Became Parents


And We Loved It...


My Best Friend


First Family Vacation


Bear Lake

 
 
Rodeo

Love Him... Seriously!!
 
 


 


                                     
 
The Cabin
 
 
Family Pictures

 
Disneyland
 
 

 Hanging out with Ellie in the NICU
(one of the many times I was so grateful for such an amazing husband standing by my side and letting me know our Sweet Ellie would be ok)

 
 One of my FAVORITE PICTURES EVER!!!
Brynlee giving Ellie the "I love you" sign through the nursery window!

Christmas Pajama Party

Easter
 
Justin & I were going to Las Vegas for our Anniversary and we did but...
I had to bring the girls! I just couldn't leave them for that many days!! We still had the best time ever and he was such a great husband for letting me bring these two cuties along!

Vegas
 
Vegas
 
 
Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!! 
 
***Next week get ready for some 4th of July fun***