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Style Guide: Fourth of July Fashion

July 2, 2020 No Comments

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If you’re like me, then you’re looking forward to the upcoming three-day July 4th weekend! This is the weekend to really showcase your July 4th style! Whether you’re “social distancing”, attending a family BBQ, or having a “stay-cation” to watch fireworks from your backyard, the July 4th holiday is a time to show off your patriotic side by wearing red, white & blue! Depending on what type of party you are attending, you may want to dress accordingly. Since the fireworks are after dusk, you may want to wear a lightweight cardigan or thin sweater. Location is the key to […]

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Happy Fourth of July

July 4, 2016 No Comments

When I think of Independence Day, I don’t necessarily think of the Will Smith movie where he goes off and fights an alien invasion. No, I think of Independence Day as a day full of barbecues, parades, open air concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, as well as fireworks. I mean, we can’t forget the fireworks, am I right? Independence Day of the United States, also referred to as the Fourth of July or July Fourth in the U.S., is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress […]

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How to Make Your July 4th Weekend Unforgettable

June 24, 2016 No Comments

Bring out the fireworks and sparklers! Bring out the red, white, and blue decorations! Bring out the bean bag toss games and the water balloons! Get all of your family and friends together and get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July in style. First of all, if you’re throwing a July 4th picnic, you’ll want to start NOW buying decorations. I was just at Hobby Lobby last weekend and their was one aisle full of July 4th decorations. Red, white and blue were plentiful! If you’re like me (meaning out in the country), and you have a pallet, then […]

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4 Reasons to Love the 4th of July

June 29, 2015 No Comments

Friends and family get-togethers. Fabulously delicious food. Fan-freaking-tastic fireworks displays. And freedom. These are four really great reasons to love the 4th of July. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, and delared our independence from Great Britian. It marked the day that America wanted freedom. Photo Source: LessGovMoreFun July 4th is more than just a time for everyone to have a day off from work, for people to get together and drink and party and set off firework. It is a time to celebrate and honor those men and women who have served and who are […]