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Due to Covid-19, the 4th of July is going to look veeeeery different this year for everyone. While some cities and more businesses have started to open up, there won’t be the normal opportunities for large crowd gatherings or family functions that we are used to. We can all still celebrate the holiday, but now it has to be done on a much, much smaller scale. One positive about celebrating the 4th of July with your household? No face masks! If you’re planning to celebrate at home with your family, here are a few ideas to help you celebrate safely in your backyard.

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Let the games begin
Not being able to always be “on the go” has made families rethink how they spend their time together and go back to the basics. Board games, water obstacle courses and arts + crafts are easy activities that you can do with the fam all day long. If you’re able to get your hands on some fireworks, be sure to pick up some sparklers to bring a little nostalgia into the evening as well; grab a throw blanket that you can relax on while watching the kids twirl the night away with them.

vera bradley throw blanketRed White & Blossoms Plush Blanket, $55, Vera Bradley

Bring in a little red, white and blue
Some people love to decorate their homes with flags, ribbons and more to celebrate the holiday. If that feels a little too gimmicky to you, you can also pick up paper plates, napkins and a table cloth that have a patriotic theme. Sur la Table has some cute Stars & Stripes appetizer plates that would be perfect for the day (and can used through the end of the Summer!).

STARS & STRIPES MELAMINE APPETIZER PLATESStars & Stripes Melamine Appetizer Plate Set, $24, Sur la Table

Wear something patriotic
If decorating your home isn’t really your jam, another alternative is to have a 4th of July theme with your clothes and wear something red, white or blue (sun dresses, rompers and skirts are always a good choice). Keep a Polaroid camera around to keep it old school and snap some pics as the day goes on for the family album.

Star Gazer Skirt, $59.95, Altar’d State

End on a sweet note
They say nothing is as American as cherry pie, but why not try a cake pop instead? They’re such a quick and easy (and social distancing approved) dessert to make, and depending on the recipe you use (we like this one), they can be a lighter choice than a traditional cake, pie or cookies. Bonus: less mess to clean up when the night is done!

Patriotic Cake PopsPatriotic Cake Pops Recipe

Just because you may stay at home this 4th of July doesn’t mean it has to be a humdrum holiday. You can keep it low-key and still have a great time.

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The 4th of July is one of our favorite holidays to celebrate. We get to spend time with friends and family, but also we get to nosh on so much yummy food! Whether you’ll be grilling out for a crowd or chilling on your patio with just a friend or two, here are a few easy recipes to add to your lineup (cocktails included!):

GRILLED HONEY LIME CILANTRO CHICKEN

Grilled Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken

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Grilled Corn Tomato Avocado Salad

Parmesan-Garlic-Grilled-Corn

Parmesan Garlic Grilled Corn

Sunrise Piña Colada

Grilled-Watermelon-Feta-Stacked-Salad

Grilled Watermelon Feta Stacked Salad

Smores

S’mores

Summer Berry Sangria

Summer Berry Sangria

Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Patriotic Pretzel Bites

 

Keep the patriotic vibe going with these great tablescape finds from Sur La Table:

Stars + Stripes 12-Piece Melamine Dinnerware Set

Stars + Stripes 12-Piece Melamine Dinnerware Set, $24.96

American Flag Napkins, Set of 4

American Flag Napkins, Set of 4, $14.96

American Flag Melamine Rectangular Tray, $7.46

Stars + Stripes Melamine Servers, Set of 2

Stars & Stripes Melamine Servers, Set of 2, $2.96

 

To shop these items, be sure to visit Sur La Table in The Shops of Saddle Creek!