Inspiration & Resources for the modern homemaker
These red, white, & blue muddy buddies (patriotic muddy buddies) are perfect for the 4th of July. Easy- and kids can help- and they look great! Everyone loves muddy buddies. They’re easy. They taste great. And I can make endless varieties. (Trust me, you can see some on the Puppy Chow & Barks page…and there will be more in the… Read More
Patriotic No-Bake Cheesecake. Amazingly easy, fabulously delicious, and perfect for any July 4th get-together. Aka- Wave Your Flag Cheesecake This dessert wanders around under different names. Patriotic No-Bake Cheesecake is my name. The top is often decorated in a flag-shape (instead of my alternating lines) and called Wave Your Flag Cheesecake. I use alternating lines because that way everyone gets strawberries AND blueberries… Read More
Deviled egg potato salad. Amazingly easy, simple, and most delicious potato salad you’ll ever eat. Bet you won’t guess the secret ingredient! I’ve been on a potato salad kick. I love potato salad. (I think I get that from my Dad). So I started researching potato salads. You wouldn’t believe how many types there are! First, I perfected Classic Potato… Read More
Best Classic Potato Salad: most amazing you’ll ever eat. I bet you won’t guess the secret ingredient! Easy potato salad recipe you’ll love. You wouldn’t believe the number of potato salad recipes I tested to finally discover the best potato salad. None were perfect, but by combining what I’ve learned with various recipes, I’ve done it. You’re going to love… Read More
Free Printable 4th of July Trivia. Add some fun to any July 4th with free printable Fourth of July trivia. 30 patriotic questions. I love the Fourth of July! Maybe it’s because my husband is in the military. Maybe it’s because I’m a history major and love the story of our country so much. I used that historical knowledge to… Read More
Free Printable July 4th Coloring Pages. 4 different designs, patriotic coloring pages for Independence Day. Just print and enjoy! Fourth of July Coloring Pages in four different designs! I love coloring. I still feel silly saying that. An adult who loves coloring. But it’s a great way to enjoy a few minutes. While I stick with coloring pretty little blessing cards and… Read More
Patriotic Pretzels: Red, White, & Blue Pretzels. Sweet and salty treat great for the Fourth of July. Easy to make. Looking for an easy-to-make snack that looks great for the Fourth of July? Try out these Patriotic Pretzels! Sweet, salty, crunchy, and delicious. I tried out every combination of sparkles and colored chocolates…but my favorites were definitely the blue sparkles… Read More
Free Printable Fourth of July Wall Art: 4 Designs. Free patriotic printables. Celebrate the fourth with free printable wall art. It’s almost the 4th of July! I love the Fourth. Fireworks, patriotism, ice cream. Well, I guess ice cream is an year-round type of thing. To celebrate the Fourth, I created new free printable Fourth of July wall art. Though I… Read More
Free Printable July 4th Scavenger Hunts for kids: 3 hunts. Filled with red, white, & blue clues, these scavenger hunts are sure to be a hit. Trying to grill, set out the food, not die from heat-stroke. And keep the kids corralled while you do all of the above. Yep, there’s the definition of a summer. Here’s a way to… Read More