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How many say they would like to have a Fourth of July party but would like to keep the budget tight. Some not expensive red. blue and white decorations, food and beverages is all it takes to throw a party.
Create a Fun, Festive and Inexpensive Fourth of July Party
Independence Day is probably the easiest Holiday to decorate for, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Who wouldn’t mind saving a bit of moolah right now?
Decorating Ideas
- You can usually find red, white or blue paper table clothes this time of year at fairly reasonable prices. Using blue for the table cloth, add white napkins and red paper plates for a festive red, white and blue table. Blue plastic wear on the white napkins and red plastic cups add a nice touch.
- Make a centerpiece using a blue vase of red and white carnations, then add some flags. Give the flags to your guests after your meal is served.
Food Ideas
- White corn on the cob served in a red or blue glass bowl.
- Blue tortilla chips served with red salsa and sour cream.
- Sliced red tomatoes served with slices of mozzarella.
- Red pepper slices served with a blue cheese dip on the side.
- Blue Jell-O with raspberries and topped with whipped cream.
- Star shaped sugar cookies with white frosting and red and blue sprinkles.
- A large clear, glass bowl of mixed blueberries and strawberries accompanied by a bowl of whipped cream.
Beverages
Sweet Summer Tea (I know it’s not red, white and blue, but it’s so American)
Red, White and Blue Freezee - Mix together 1 cup whipping cream, ½ cup frozen blueberries, 1 tsp. lemon juice, and sugar to taste in a blender. Top with a few strawberries.
Fourth of July Punch - Blend together 6 cups of orange juice, 20 oz. frozen strawberries in syrup and 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail. Add 3 cups ginger ale at serving time. Makes 18 servings
A Little Extra
Now for some other ways to make your Fourth of July party sparkle... pun intended ?
- Stick some lit sparklers in a dish when serving it.
- Watch a movie like the National Treasure or some other movie that portrays the beginning of our nation.
- Have patriotic songs playing in the background, like the National Anthem, America the Beautiful and so on.
- Dress in red, white and blue.
- Wear some of those funny star shaped sunglasses.
- Decorate a door or window with Uncle Sam.
- Be sure to hang an American flag if you have one
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