July 4th - Pinterest Style

Colorado is on fire, almost literally. Homes are burning, precious memories are turning into ash and the thought of risking fireworks next week is foolish.

We usually go to the Parker, Co. Fireworks show. We have a great bluff we back the truck up to and watch the amazing show curled up in the bed of the truck with one another. It’s magical and for the past two years, we haven’t been able to do it because the risk is too high.

So what do we do?

We celebrate as any true American would. We BBQ, make cheesy desserts that are red white and blue all the while being with one another and enjoying the chance we have to live in this beautiful country. I’ve only been to two other countries so far, however I can say, I’m a “red-white-blue runs through my veins” kinda girl.

Need some July 4^th ideas to help you make it through your own fesitivies? Here are some Pinterest ideas that I found this week.

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Yule Party!

Tonight is the night of my annual Yule party.

I look forward to this every year because all of the gifts that are given are handmade. We spend all year thinking away what to make everyone and tonight it's do or die time. This year.. I made soaps with essential oils in them and herbs. Should be nice for everyone. Last year I made everyone pillows with specific essential oils and herbs in them. They smelled amazing.

We are adding a few new people to our celebrations this year. The first year it was just JC, the kids and I. Then we added G and Dan, and now, it's gone out to more friends, so this year it's a party.

We have:

Gingerbread Train for the kids to build

Oranges and Cloves for people to build

From A Year of Crockpotting ( I am addicted to this blog! All of these drinks will be done in the crockpot) (Pictures from A Year of Crockpotting)

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Peppermint Hot Chocolate (With Peppermint Schnapps for the adults!)

Holiday Punch

Then, of course, the food. Ham, fruit and veggie trays, sweet breads and treats.

It should be a ton of fun.. however... Here I am sitting on my rump blogging about it instead of running to the store... I have to get out of here if I plan on getting ANYTHING done today!

I'll post pictures tonight!

Much love!