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July 4th Fun! Activities, Recipes, and more..
If you're like us and have decided to stay home this holiday weekend, we have exactly what you need to keep the whole family entertained.
Activities:
Ice Cream DIY that's mess-free by Caitie's Classroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG7Ke6DZLA0
Supplies:
Kinetic Sand - https://rstyle.me/+o1YS7JdX1Fl2XBuXhVIMlQ
Ice cream scooper
Plastic bin - https://rstyle.me/+dkKF4_Jn4kD-QFWAAwA63w
Plastic cones - https://rstyle.me/+fGjl4s4ma9MXuqeCqk40oQ
Bubbles and fireworks
Purchase an inexpensive bubble machine, blast your favorite patriotic playlist, and light up some kid-friendly fireworks.

bubble machine - https://rstyle.me/+KbToqpn3ufiZ2vCGRLJEQQ
Where to watch fireworks -
Atlanta:
Miami:
Orlando:
https://www.visitorlando.com/en/events/holidays/july-fourth
Pretend Play with America's Animals by Safari Ltd
https://www.safariltd.com/blog/celebrate-july-4th-with-the-animals-of-america
Use our code BambinaDiaries for a special discount!

Family Scavenger Hunt for July 4th by Moritz Fine Designs
https://www.moritzfinedesigns.com/4th-july-scavenger-hunt-kids/#sthash.1YRPlRUl.qjtu

July 4 Ice Play by The Mama Notes
Supplies - ice cube tray, colorful pom poms, food dye

Buy these sparkle pom poms here - https://rstyle.me/+PJtwDECUW2BwdAznpVEVYw
Crafts:
DIY Cones + Pops by Ms. Monica's Circle Time
Supplies: construction paper, glue, scissors
Pom Pom American Flag by Little Owly

Buy pom poms here - https://rstyle.me/+cJx3DbiIsiZSzam0g_XEqA or https://rstyle.me/+j7lS9M3kDXQWKgkiRQDsZw
Patriotic Confetti Poppers by Grace Giggles and Naptime
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBxuazVgE4a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

American Flag Crafts by Simply Bessy
http://simplybessy.com/2020/06/26/fourth-of-july-crafts-for-kids/

Buy supplies here - https://rstyle.me/+hikjAwHZ1_7uffTlcxeHJw
More craft ideas by The Everymom can be found here - https://theeverymom.com/fourth-of-july-activities-for-kids/
Recipes:
Grilling Tips for July 4th by The EveryDay Exchange
https://www.theeverydayexchange.com/single-post/2020/07/01/4th-of-July-Grilling-Webinar
https://bit.ly/38xsVEJ - goes directly to the video!

More grilling ideas:
https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/g550/fourth-july-classic-recipes/
https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g3380/4th-of-july-recipes/
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/g2069/4th-of-july-recipes/
Fruit Pops by A Krafty Kid
https://bit.ly/3dX71vo

Buy molds here - https://rstyle.me/+TRFnE_MuK000baPvDxefjw
Delicious Red, White and Blue fruit pizza by Camp Southern Ground
https://csgathome.org/blog/activities-with-amber-4thpizza

Pudding Pops by Grace Giggles and Naptime

Must-see movies:
https://www.redbookmag.com/life/g20636019/best-4th-of-july-movies-for-kids/
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/g21095983/4th-of-july-movies/
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g27656502/4th-of-july-movies/
A few fun ones we love
The Sandlot
Top Gun
Forrest Gump
National Treasure
An American Tale
Miracle
Captain America
Hidden Figures
Book ideas for kids - https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/childrens-books-for-the-fourth-of-july
If you're traveling make sure to stock up on these - https://www.bambinadiaries.com/post/summer-travel-essentials