All this week leading up to today, I have been enjoying July 4th Facebook Posts of creative crafts, activities, foods and of course books for the Fourth. I compiled all the links I love into one blog so you can find YOUR favorites! Happy Independence Day!
Five Featured Friends for the Fourth:

Blog: http://www.kidsbookfriends.com, Facebook: Kidsbook Friends
“For the Fourth”, Happy Birthday America http://wp.me/p4m4Tu-fQ
“Family Reunion, Fireworks, Fourth of July”, Happy Birthday, America! http://wp.me/p4m4Tu-gm
Favorite Crafts for the Fourth:
If you have an old dish brush in the kitchen, let your kids use it to make pretty fireworks!Link:http://www.sassydealz.com/2014/06/kids-fireworks-craft-using-dish-brush.html
Pin it! ~ http://www.pinterest.com/pin/85216617924225304/
30 FANTASTIC FIREWORK ACTIVITIES http://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/fireworks-activities-kids.html
Got little ones who adore fireworks? Try some of these!
http://www.icanteachmychild.com/star-spangled-slime/
This looks like so much fun to play with! What a neat activity from I Can Teach My Child!
Pin it for later: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/28640147605326310/
http://artfulparent.com/2014/07/11-fun-patriotic-art-projects-for-kids.html
These fun art projects are perfect for the July 4th weekend and are easy to set up and do!
Details: http://www.therealisticmama.com/golf-ball-art-fireworks/
How cool is this? Such a simple but adorable fireworks craft from The Realistic Mama.
Pin it for later:http://www.pinterest.com/pin/28640147605349104/
SALT FIREWORKS CRAFT
http://www.sassydealz.com/2014/06/salt-fireworks-craft-kids.html
These are so cool! Totally trying this idea from Sassy Dealz.
Pin it for later:http://www.pinterest.com/pin/28640147605333247/
Favorite Foods for the Fourth:
Click to get all the details on these projects here:
http://www.livinglocurto.com/2014/07/red-white-blue-recipes-party-printables/
I know what we’ll be having for breakfast July4th! This fun & festive fruit & jelly on toast flag.
Big on wow factor, but simple too!
http://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2014/07/4th-of-july-breakfast.html
Here is a last minute 4th of July centerpiece idea that is simple and only takes minutes to do!
http://www.makeandtakes.com/simple-4th-of-july-centerpieces
These patriotic recipes and crafts that were featured on M&T are perfect last minute ideas for the 4th of July!
http://www.makeandtakes.com/saturday-spotlight-red-white-and-blue
Favorite Activities for the Fourth:
4 Super FUN ways to Celebrate Canada Day and the 4th of July on the blog today — swing by for some awesome Patriotic outdoor fun ideas!
Favorite Books Beyond Our 5 Featured Friends for the Fourth:
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10 BOOKS TO CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY
http://www.bonbonbreak.com/4th-of-july-booklist/
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