Well, it’s the dog days of summer. I imagine most people are off at the beach or enjoying some respite before the autumn madness kicks in. And with good cause: It’s hot out there.

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It’s strange to think about, but in five months it will be the week  before Christmas! People often celebrate Christmas in July on the 25th day of this month. Even though the holidays are not very close, you still can do something fun and different on a hot summer day by celebrating Christmas in July.

Find some jingle jangle inspiration here:

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It’s that time of year when you begin to plan your Fourth of July celebration, and you want to include the kids in the fun too, of course! Check below for easy, budget-friendly ways to make the Fourth of July full of family fun!

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Fourth of July is the big summer holiday in the US. Are you looking to spice up the table top amidst all of the chips and dips, burgers, and dogs? Try these quick tips for inspiration:

Make sure to order your Stars and Stripes party supplies at Celebrate Express.

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Looking for some easy treats to make for 0r with the kids this 4th of July?  Check out BettyCrocker.com for easy recipes that add in yummy red, white, and blue treats!

How about a batch of Candy Sprinkled Brownies or Star Brownies?

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It’s summer, and it’s hot outdoors! What could be better than making your very own Popsicle creations? Check out this fun book, Pops! by Krystina Castella, which will have your mouth watering. These are wonderful, creative creations and the perfect summer activity. The author of Oh Joy! captured some pictures of her own favorites from this book. Pops! is definitely worth checking out.

There are also lots of great molds to choose from when you’re making Popsicles. For inspiration, take a look at this great article featuring Krystina Castella. Cool!

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Well, the old US of A is about to celebrate another birthday on July 4th. This will, as always, be a popular day to have a party. Whether it is a birthday party, a neighborhood gathering, or a family reunion, kids are bound to be a part of your celebration. If you are looking for some ideas to keep the kids occupied during the celebration, have a click on the following resources. There are many ideas to choose from—everything from star-spangled crafts to red, white and blue activities. Here’s the round-up:

FamilyFun.com has fabulous kid-friendly 4th of July celebration ideas.

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