HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA SERIES VOL. 5

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED MAKING A SPECIAL BEVERAGE FOR YOUR PARTY?

SEVERAL YEARS AGO, I SERVED 'RED' AND 'BLUE' FLOATS.  SOME YEAR I WANT TO MAKE BOOZY MALTS.  MAKING A SPECIAL BEVERAGE TAKES THE PARTY TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

THERE ARE ALL KINDS OF RECIPES ON PINTEREST, WHERE MOST OF MY INSPIRATION COMES FROM.  I ALSO USED TO BE A MAGAZINE HOUND AND HAVE LOTS OF SAVED IDEAS ON SCRAPS OF TORN OUT PAGES!

HERE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE IDEAS.

Source: https://www.delish.com
Source: Puertabella blogspot

Susan Crabtree created these.  To make, start with a batch of homemade vanilla ice cream and divide into 3 equal parts.  Place 1/3 of the plain vanilla back in to the freezer. Mix up 1/3 of vanilla with red coloring and the remaining 1/3 with blue gel color in separate containers.  Fill your glasses 1/3 full of blue ice cream & place back in the freezer to set.  Follow with 1/3 white an 1/3 red, allowing each layer to set in between.

Source; https://pintsizedbaker.com/4th-of-july-milkshakes

These shakes are called Freakshakes, they get their name from how outrageous you garnish your shake.  The crazier the better.  I wrote a blog about these several years ago.

Source: Love The Day

Source: People

Source: Gerry's kitchen

Source: Sam Adler/Frosting and Fettuccine

Sodas: 

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Things you'll need for these blue ice cream floats pictured above:  Ginger ale (or your favorite clear soda); Vanilla ice Cream; Blue food dye; Whipped creat, red, white and blue Sprinkles and Maraschino cherries.  When I made mine, I used colored sodas. It was just easier

Here is another recipe: https://hungryenoughtoeatsix.com/4th-of-july-fireworks-ice-cream-soda/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic

Or try an Italian Soda bar:

Source: https://tidymom.net/italian-soda-bar/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic

Sangria is also popular.

Source: SkinnyMs.

Source:  Home is Where the Boat is

Source: Home is Where the Boat is

Source: Sweet C's

Source: Noble Pig

Source: Fab Frugal Food via Flikt

You can layer your drinks for kids or adults.

Source and recipe: https://www.inkatrinaskitchen.com/july-4th-layered-drinks/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic

Source an recipe: https://homemadehooplah.com/red-white-and-blue-vodka-lemonade-slush/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic

How you serve your drinks makes an impression.  Such as garnishes.

Source: Babble

Source Martha Stewart

Source: Mantitlement

Source: Babble

Source: Red Wine Dragons

Source: Pinterest

Source: Candy K

Make your beverages festive, whatever you serve.

Source; Britt and Co.

Source: Pinterest

Source: Etsy

Source: Style Me Pretty

Source: Living Lucurto

Sourse Rebecca Chase (Becky or Becca)

Source and recipe: https://thegirlinspired.com/strawberry-sangria/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA SERIES VOL 4 FAVORS AND FUN

FAVORS AND FUN.  IF YOU ENTERTAIN GUESTS, A GREAT WAY TO MAKE YOUR CELEBRATION MEMORABLE IS TO HAVE A FAVOR AND CUTE MEMENTO FOR THEM TO TAKE HOME OR DEVOUR AT THE PARTY.

I HAD SO MUCH FUN CULLING THROUGH MY THOUSANDS OF PINS GLEANED FROM PINTEREST LOOKING FOR IDEAS.  SOME OF THEM I HAVE ACTUALLY TRIED BEFORE.  SOME ARE EASY AND SOME TAKE MORE TIME TO AQUIRE AND ASSEMBLE.

LET'S START WITH EDIBLES.  WHO HASN'T GONE TO A BIRTHDAY PARTY THAT HAD NUT CUPS?  USUSALLY, YOU WOULD EAT THE CONTENTS BEFORE  A SLICE OF THE CAKE EVER ARRIVED.  THESE IDEAS HAVE AT LEAST ONE COMPONENT OF AN EDIBLE.

Source: Karaspartyideas.com

Source: Home is Where the Boat is

Source: Home is Where the Boat is

Source: Pinterest

Source: Your Homebased Mom

Source: Everythingfab.com

Source: Pinterest

Source: Olderandwisor.com

Source: Home is Where the Boat is

Source: Ourbestbites.com

Source: Home is Where the Boat is

Source: Betty Crocker

Source: makoodle.com

Source: Martha Stewart

Source: Martha Stewart

Source Momlovesbaking.com

Source: Tried and True Creative via Michaels Stores

Source Blissful

Free Printable label: The NY Melrose Family

Source: Celebrating Everyday Life

Source: The 36th Avenue

Source: Michelle's Party Plan-It

Source:  Kate Finn via Pinterest

Source:  Kristy Murphy

Source: Happy little heart blog

Source: Kelly

Source: Pinterest

Source: The Oven Light

Source: Pinecones and Acorns blog

Source: Anita Berry

SPARKLERS AND FIREWORKS SEEM TO BE GREAT FAVORS AS SEEN IN THESE EXAMPLES.

Source:  Home is Where the Boat is 

Source: Home is Where the Boat is 

Source:  The Glam Pad

Source: Tip Junky

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

Source:  Home is Where the Boat is

Source; Home is Where the Boat is

Source: Jennycookies.com

Source: Betweennapsontheporch.net

Source: Home is Where the Boat is

Source: The Crafted Sparrow

Source: Rachael Grace

OTHER LOVE TOUCHES FOR YOUR PLACESETTING THAT YOUR GUESTS CAN KEEP.

Source: Joann's

Source; Home is Where the Boat is

Source: Pinterest

Source: Stone Gable Blog

Source:  Party Resources LLC

Source: Country Living Magazine

Source: Rattlebridge Farm

Source: Frecklizetheworld.com

Source: Savy Southern Style

Source; Stephanie C via Pinterest

Source: Whatpippawantspippagoetz

WHAT ABOUT JUST GIVING THEM A FLAG TO KEEP? OR A CUTE BUCKET?

Source:  The Style Sisters blog

Source: Drive by Decor

Source: Inspired by This

Source: Southern Living

Source: Remodelaholic

I BOUGHT AND USED THE SAME BUCKET FROM TARGET YEARS AGO.  THEY ALSO HAD ONES IN DARK BLUE WITH WHITE STARS ON THEM.

Source: Pinecones and Acorns blog

HERE ARE A FEW MORE CUTE IDEAS.  YOU CAN GET TONS MORE ON PINTEREST AND INSTAGRAM, TOO.

Source: Whatpippawantspippagoetz

Source;  Martha Stewart

Source: Green Acres Hobby Farm

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