The Fourth of July!

Growing up in a family where we make huge deals out of every holiday, I always get fluttery and excited the week before each occasion. This year's Fourth of July is no exception! So, intent on making my two small subjects as patriotic as possible, this week has been filled with red, white and blue!

I know we're merely a day away from the big day, but if any of you are lacking for creative ideas until then, here are a few!

*Flag Nails:
We painted our nails like flags... and they thought it was really cool we all matched!



*Flag vests:
I got this idea off my fellow-nanny, Monique, who saw it in a Martha Stewart article. Simply start with a paper bag, turn it upside down and paint a picture of a flag on the front. After you have helped them paint the flag, have them decorate the front and back with all sorts of things, stickers, markers, paint... whatever they choose! At the end, cut off the handles, cut a hole for their head and both arms, then a slit down the front to make a vest! It's a great, creative idea to get them in the patriotic spirit! (and they will look super cute!)





*Flag treats
This is both fun and yummy! We made cupcakes then decorated them with red, white, and blue... then stuck little toothpick flags in each one! It was super messy but so much fun! Also, we made a strawberry pie... put cool whip on the top then made a 'flag' with strawberries and blueberries. The girls loved the little flags so much they stuck them all over this as well! :)





Hope you have fun with these ideas... and happy Fourth!!!!!!!! God bless the USA!!!