Happy Independence Day!

In this video, Matt Damon recites the Declaration of Independence, which was approved on this date in 1776. He gives us his thoughts on the meaning of the Declaration - some good food for thought.

As a side note, did you know that former President Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, who both helped draft the Declaration of Independence, died on the same day, exactly 50 years, to the day, after the Declaration was approved? They both died on July 4, 1826. Interesting!

The 4th of July Ice Cream Sundae

Here's a simple, cute, Red, White, and Blue Sundae for the 4th of July.

(From Bake Space.com) 

July Fourth Crafts and Food

America is a great nation, with abundant blessings, privileges and opportunities. July 4th is a day to get together with family and friends, to let go a little of worry and strife, and celebrate the blessings of living in the U.S. of A.

Here are some fun craft and food ideas that may help enhance your July 4th celebrations. Here's wishing you a "grand old" fourth of July!

To see more cute ideas, visit Kids Love Holidays too. I think you'll be glad you did! :0)

An adorable Wreath from: PatchworkPosse.com

Red, White, and Blue Garland from: Martha Stewart

Patriotic Mantle Display from: IHeartNaptime.net

Cute Printable from: Tatertots and Jello

Picnic Containers from: Holiday-Crafts-and-Creations

Cute Banner Idea from: Fiskars

Patriotic Wall Hanging from: Holiday-Crafts-and-Creations

Fourth of July Starlight Luminaries from: I Love To Create Blog

Wooden Firecrackers from: Amber Packer

Flag Block from: Brown Paper Packages

Let's end with dessert, shall we?

Patriotic Cake from: Betty Crocker

Bomb Pop Cupcakes from: Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

Red, White, and Blue Strawberries from: Baking Bites

Cupcakes in a Jar from: The Tomkat Studio

Patriotic parfaits from: Martha Stewart