Tag Archives: Fourth of July

Affordable Fourth of July Travel Deals

It doesn’t get much more patriotic than a parade down Main Street, children waving flags, picnics, barbeques, and fireworks on the Fourth of July. But not everyone stays home to celebrate Independence Day. Many families use the long holiday weekend as a springboard for an extended summer vacation, which is why dozens of lodgings around the country are offering spectacular savings just in time for next month’s big bash. Here’s a look at some of the top travel packages being offered to festive families looking to make the most of the Fourth of the July holiday: VERMONT Travel to Warren, … Continue reading →

More Affordable Fourth of July Family Getaways

Flags, parades, picnics, and of course, fireworks–you can’t celebrate the Fourth of July without them regardless of where you are spending the long holiday weekend. Right now lodgings around the country are trying to woo families with specials and discounted packages to party on their turf. If you are still deciding where to celebrate our nation’s 232nd birthday consider the following options: MASSACHUSETTS Boston hosts one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the entire country. This year (as they do each year) the Boston Pops will be performing a rousing patriotic concert on the banks of the Charles River … Continue reading →

Affordable Fourth of July Family Getaways

Where will you be when the Fourth of July fireworks light up the night sky? For some families the long Independence Day holiday weekend is the perfect time to hit the road for a much needed summer getaway. And while patriotic travelers don’t mind busting out the red, white, and blue for the Fourth most would like to limit the amount of green they dole out on their vacations. Just in time for the upcoming holiday weekend the following lodgings across our proud nation are offering Fourth of July travel deals to lure you to their turf to celebrate our … Continue reading →

Shooting Fourth of July Fireworks

Now that you know what images to snap at your Fourth of July parades, picnics and parties let’s turn our attention to the main event of any Independence Day celebration—-the fireworks displays. Here are some tips to keep in mind before the sparks start flying on the Fourth: Snapping Sparklers Last year I tried unsuccessfully to capture my 3-year-old using her sparklers to draw pictures in the night sky. However, during a Chinese New Year celebration a few months ago, I learned a trick from a photo expert. First, to best capture sparkler sky writing you should place your camera … Continue reading →

American Flag Etiquette

Now is a great time to get those flags displayed for your home if you don’t already have one. But, do you know all of the rules, regulations and general etiquette when it comes to flying or displaying a flag? There are many, but here is what you really should know, according to the U.S. history website. On Memorial Day, flags should be flown at half mast until noon. In the morning, the flag should be raised all of the way to the top and then slowly lowered to half mast. Technically, this may be difficult if your flag is … Continue reading →

Patriotic Wallpapers

Want to add some Independence Day Spirit to your desktop or laptop? Why not try one of these patriotic wallpapers? I hope that you are having a great Independence Day. And even if you aren’t in the United States, perhaps you want to join the rest of us in celebrating. For my family, well we have been having a great time. We just witnessed our first parade in our new town. After the parade was over, we had fun at the town park with balloons, popcorn, games and prizes. Later, we will be heading over to a nearby town for … Continue reading →

Last Minute Fourth of July Ideas

The Fourth of July always makes me a little sad. It means summer that is halfway done. The Fourth always means that by next week we will start seeing back to school displays in the stores. Tomorrow we are planning on hot dogs, potato chips, and homemade chocolate ice cream after a long hike in the mountains. And I have supplies for us to try a spray version of tie-dye t-shirts. I’ll let you know if it works. And we’ll hit our local fireworks show, too. I seem to specialize in last minute ideas for holidays. Here are some for … Continue reading →

Have A Frugal Fourth

Those of us in America are gearing up to celebrate our Independence Day. What a great holiday it is. Here are some frugal ideas on how to celebrate with a bang. Find your fireworks You can find a bevy or free fireworks shows the week before, during and after the fourth of July. What a great frugal (free) way to celebrate. Check with your town and surrounding towns. You can also do a web search on your state to find firework shows. Local merchants are also a great source of information about firework shows. They generally know what is going … Continue reading →

Fourth of July Trivia

Most people will be eating, drinking, and celebrating this special occasion. If you’re looking for some activities to use during your Fourth of July celebration, why not challenge your friends to some Fourth of July Trivia? You might be surprised to learn just how much some know –or don’t know- about our great nation and its history. Here are ten questions (plus a bonus question) to get you started: 1. How many verses does the Star Spangled Banner have? 2. What is the last line of the last verse of our National Anthem? 3. Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is a festive and fun time to celebrate pride in our country. It is also an excellent time for families to come together and spend time with each other. The Fourth of July, no matter which state it is being celebrated in, is a day filled with BBQ’s, picnic’s, games, swimming, water activities, and of course, fireworks. The fireworks are usually the biggest part of the day, and are the thing that brings the day to a close at the end of the night. So besides a bunch of fireworks, what else is there to commemorate … Continue reading →