Host a Fun and Festive Fourth of July Party

Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor The Fourth of July is right around the corner! Whether you're hitting the neighborhood block party or hosting a soiree in your own backyard, we've got tons of ways to make this Independence Day a total blast. Read on for fun DIYs and crafts, patriotic party ideas, festive decorations and more. Fourth of July Crafts & DIYs Get your red, white and hot glue (get it?) on this Fourth of July! Jazz up your Independence Day duds with cute, patriotic DIY jewelry; totally impress your guests with a DIY patio table with a built-in cooler; or keep the little kids occupied with a 100% safe, fire-free sparkler. Free Fourth of July Coloring Pages 4 Outdoor Family Games to DIY Kids Craft: Make a Cute, Colorful Necklace Decorations & Outdoor Spaces Want to make your party guests see fireworks? Go big and bold with your Fourth of July decorations! Give your home a fun, festive vibe with colorful accessories and decorations, like patriotic vignettes, door hangings and table décor or red, white and blue home accessories. Want to make an even bigger statement? Deck out your front porch or patio! 3 Easy Outdoor Makeovers Red, White and Blue Flowers Make a Festive, DIY Centerpiece Fourth of July Party Hosting Whether you're having a major bash or just having a few friends over for an Independence Day BBQ, we've got tips, tricks and ideas to make party hosting a total breeze. So, after you clean up the backyard and grill up some tasty BBQ, all you'll have to do is sit back, grab a drink and nom on some delicious Fourth of July desserts. Your Fourth of July Party Check-List Easy Fourth of July Decorations Outdoor Tableware We Love Related Searches Fourth of July Crafts Fourth of July Party Decorating Outdoor Spaces Fourth of July BBQ Featured Articles Follow About Home on Pinterest! How to Keep Your Dog Safe in Hot Weather 11 Little Cleaning Jobs with Major Impact 6 DIY Ways to Update an Old Dresser How to Build Your Own Picnic Table 8 Ways to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger How to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger   More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com