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Celebrating the 4th of July

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Happy Birthday America!

The weather forecast looks great for the up coming 4th of July celebration.  I have already brought out our flags to decorate the house and the yard.  Some preparations are underway to help save time and make the day as stress-free as possible. Here are a few ways I have incorporated simple and easy ideas for this festive occasion.  Store bought donuts sprinkled with patriotic colors is a fun treat to serve at anytime of day.  In addition, the classic root beer float is another great treat.  Scoop the vanilla ice cream into individual glasses and store them in the freezer until ready to use.  All you will need to do later is to pour the root beer into each glass and serve.  When it comes to activities, kids love to make noise and pop things, a good supply of pop-its will keep them busy throughout the day. Last but not least, sparklers are always a great way to light up the night.

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Forth of July - sparklers

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Bring out the sparklers, pop-its, and lots of US flags.

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Forth of July - sparklers

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Forth of July - backyard

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Forth of July - backyard

It’s nice to spend some time outside….sit and relax…enjoy the summer weather …have a glass wine…and good company (Bill).

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Forth of July - root beer floats

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Forth of July - root beer floats

Ice cold glasses filled with vanilla ice cream and root beer.

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Forth of July - root beer floats

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Forth of July - donuts

red-white-blue donuts

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Forth of July - Glory

Our French brittany, Glory, enjoying the day with us.

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Forth of July 7-4 fireworks

No matter what the plans may be for the day, to end the night with fireworks is something our family always look forward to.  As the sun starts to set, we pack up a bag with blankets and fill the cooler with drinks and some snacks then set out on a drive to a nearby park and wait for the display of lights to begin.

I hope you and your family will have a great fourth of July!

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Hello 2016! …and Cranberry Orange Prosecco Cocktail

2016

The end of another year… and Hello 2016!

Thank you for coming to visit White Gunpowder and staying in contact with us. We are looking forward to the new year.  There are plans in place with plenty of room for new opportunities and wonderful surprises as we go forward.

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Poolside Treats and Things

Poolside treats and things

It’s summertime and an afternoon of fun activities outside, swimming in the pool or playing in the sprinkler are great pastimes for the kids to do.  In between activities is a good time to bring out refreshments and sweet treats.  I decided to put together a little refreshment center for them to have and share with friends.  To make it festive and summertime, I decorated the empty picture frame to look like water.  I used tissue paper cut in strips with scallop edges layered together with double sided tape to look like waves. A decorative flag banner {diy herewas added to the top of the picture frame.

A local candy shop, The Confectionery was the source for gummies and chocolate treats.  Not everyone lives nearby, so I included internet sources at the end of the blog post.  Other than treats, bubbles are always fun, and the BEST bubbles that will last a long time before they pop are the ones sold by Gymboree.

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Summer White Sangria {citrus, melon, and mint}

White sangria, citrus-melon-mint

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A colorful and Refreshing summer drink to serve at a gathering with family and friends is White Sangria flavored with citrus, melon and mint.

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White sangria, citrus-melon-mint

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