Celebrate Independence Day with our red, white, and blue July 4th cookie ice cream sandwiches! These yummy treats are easy to make and perfect for a hot outdoor celebration. Your guests will love you for them!

July 4th Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Summer is almost here, so if you're planning a July 4th party, don't miss these 12 patriotic July 4th party supplies.

We've got ideas for invitations, cake toppers, party favors, cookies, decorations and more! Take a look...

Julie from Crowing Details is here today to share how she put together a fantastic kids' activity station for July 4th that will delight your kids! She also designed a free printables to go along with it! 

Even though my 3 little ones are still too young for a big fireworks show, I still like to make July 4th fun and exciting for them. I also like to find a way to entertain the adults at my BBQ.

Today we're sharing 8 great July 4th party ideas to give you some inspiration for your parties, BBQs, and celebrations this weekend! We have ideas for desserts, decorations, free printables and more! Plus, they're all really really easy.

1. 4th of July Cupcakes

Here's a fun spin on summer cupcakes. Turn your regular cupcakes into July 4th ice cream cone cupcakes. They're more festive and portable this way, and great for little hands.

This quick and easy recipe comes from Shauna at Ella and Annie Magazine!

When I think of July 4th, I think about being a kid and heading to the Jersey Shore with my family. I grew up in NJ but we didn't go "down the shore" often, maybe once a summer. It was special.

I loved the Jersey Shore, it felt so alive. It wasn't snooty, like other east coast beaches. It was tacky, with lots of people with bad hair and bad accents, and yes, I was one of them. (But I only discovered that years later when I moved away.)

I can't wait to see the great July 4th parties you've thrown to celebrate. Please add your party photos to our site so I can see all the cool things you've done!

Virginie, from That Cute Little Cake is here today with us to show us how to make a vintage-looking scrap fabric banner, which is perfect for the 4th of July!

This fabric garland is a fun and easy way to decorate for the 4th of July. I love its rustic look!