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Mom Moment: Bigger than New York
I didn't think I'd be too impressed by the July 4th festivities in town. Sure, it would be nice and give us something to do and this would be the first year Ethan stayed up for fireworks. I severely underestimated what was in store for us. Friday morning, after the rain passed, we cut... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Codependence Day: In Celebration of a Long and Beautiful Friendship
Being English in America is a rather strange experience come July 4th. After all the whole union is busy inviting each other to barbecues, waving flags, setting off fireworks, and rather ironically singing "This Land Is Your Land" in celebration of the declaration of independence from of... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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A Night in With July 4th Flicks
Want to feel warm and fuzzy about America, freedom, lawyers working for justice, raising kids with values, and all that good stuff? To Kill a Mockingbird will warm the cockles of your heart as the cleft-chinned Gregory Peck defends an innocent man against a spurious rape charge in this racially... Read More »
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A Fourth of July drink that's kid stuff
Shirley Temples are so passé. If you're looking to extend your Fourth of July festivities to the kiddie table, let the little ones drink up their red, white and blue. The bloggy proprietor of Chocolate on My Cranium posted the recipe for this cute, sugary drink, which was inspired by bomb... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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4 ways to have a flat belly 4th!
It’s here: a weekend packed with burgers, beer, and junk food of all kinds. Fun, sure, and certainly patriotic; but if you’re not careful, you could end up bloated, dehydrated, and less-than-thrilled about how you look in your bathing suit. Here’s my four-part plan to beat Independence Day... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (2) | Blog
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Keepin' the kids safe on July 4th
My kids are psyched for our town's Fourth of July festivities. While be watching fireworks from afar but I know many families will be creating their own mini-pyrotechnic displays in front of their homes with legal fireworks. So I'm going to be the helicopter parent for parents in this post,... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (13) | Blog
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Your Easiest July 4th BBQ
No one wants to be stuck on the grill (or the kitchen) on the 4th of July. You want to be chillaxing in your backyard, cold beverage in hand, with your favoritest family and friends. A relaxing dinner is in order, preferably cooked over an open flame, before the fireworks go BANG! With this in mind, we’ve compiled easy 4th of July recipes for a barbecue you can prepare at home that doesn’t involve you getting pulled pork from the local barbecue joint. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (2) | Blog
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