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Patriotic Paper Chain

Debbie — Thu, 21 May 2020 21:47:47 +0000

Hello TGIF Readers! We’ve got a fun printable for you today with this Patriotic Paper Chain. A paper chain is one of the most easiest craft that a child can do. At Christmas time, they are a favorite to decorate a homemade Christmas tree. Why not for a patriotic holiday?

For the best quality, print this printable at a copy store on photo paper. Your colors will be much more bright like in these photos.

Grab some kids scissors and a stapler. You can also use a glue stick but that will take a little time to dry. Cut out all of your strips.

Start making your loops and alternate between the stars and the stripes. Staple or glue together.

Now you have a darling paper chain that you can hang up as a garland around the house. I love the red, white and blue that makes it look so festive!

Download Patriotic Paper Chain Down HERE

More patriotic craft ideas:

Bomb Pop Cookies

4th of July Firecrackers

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Patriotic Marshmallow Popcorn

Nancy — Sun, 29 May 2016 07:00:52 +0000

Easy to make, kid friendly Patriotic Marshmallow Popcorn Snack!

Hey hey all! It’s Nancy from The Bitter Side of Sweet again! I hope you are having a wonderful extended weekend! Do you have plans for cookouts? We are keeping it way low key. We do have our youngins to entertain and feed so I thought I would come up with the perfect type of snack/dessert for little ones!

Making this popcorn was the simplest recipe that I have had made in a LONG time! I have an air popper so that basically did all of the work for me. Then I used my microwave to finish the rest of it and BAM! It was done! Seriously, it doesn’t get easier than that!

Now when I make this type of popcorn it always catches people off guard because it is sticky and sweet. But that is the fun of it!! You can also roll it into popcorn balls. I actually made some extra, bagged them up and sent them off to my hubby’s work!

This would also be a great go-to recipe for the Fourth of July! It is a favorite at any get together or family gathering and can be made in massive quantity.

ENJOY!

Patriotic Marshmallow Popcorn

Course Snack

Servings

Author Nancy Piran

Ingredients

2 cups mini marshmallows
2 tablespoons butter
5 cups popped popcorn
1 tablespoon patriotic sprinkles

Instructions

In microwavable safe bowl add marshmallows and butter.
Microwave for 45 seconds. Checking after 30 seconds that your marshmallow is not burning.
Stir marshmallow mixture. Add popcorn and stir till well combined.
Add sprinkles. Stir, serve and ENJOY!

Want more popcorn? You MUST check out these other tasty flavors! Here you go…

Nutella Marshmallow Popcorn

Chocolate Popcorn Pretzel Bark

Coconut Flax Popcorn (For a healthy option)

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50 Patriotic Red, White and Blue Food and Craft Projects

Kelsey — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 07:00:50 +0000

1. M and M Sparklers from Our Best Bites

2. Kids Firework Craft Using a Fork from Crafty Morning

3. 4th of July Strawberries

4. DIY Painted Flower Pot from Happy Healthy Hip Parenting

5. Patriotic Glitter Candles and Printable Tags from A Pumpkin and A Princess

6. Fourth of July Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting from Made From Pinterest

7. Blueberry Strawberry Jicama Salsa from Two Peas and Their Pod

8. Fourth of July Cake Pops from Passion for Savings

9. 4th of July Kids Tee Shirts from Made From Pinterest

10. M & M Red, White, and Blondies from Your Homebased Mom

11. Nautical 4th of July S’mores Bag Toppers Printables from Anders Ruff

12. DIY Patriotic Wreath from Made From Pinterest

13. DIY Patriotic Shoes from Pretty Providence

14. Snow Cone Cupcakes from Bakerella

15. Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches from Made From Pinterest

16. Fourth of July Fun and Games Station from Uncommon Designs

17. Berry Raspberry Icebox Cookies from The Cooking Photographer

18. Chocolate Dipped Oreos from Made From Pinterest

19. 4th of July Muffins from Barbara Bakes

20. 4th of July Snack Mix from Glorious Treats

21. Popsicle Stick Flag Craft from Made From Pinterest

22. Confetti Launchers from Piikea Street

23. No Bake Patriotic Marshmallow Cheesecake from Sweet as a Cookie

24. 4th of July Ice Cream Cones from Made From Pinterest

25. Patriotic Popcorn Lollipops from Simply Kierste

26. 13 FREE Patriotic Printables from Sugar Bee Crafts

27. 4th of July Firecracker Bananas from Made From Pinterest

28. Red, White & Blue Mason Jars from It all Started with Paint

29. Brownie and Berry Parfaits from Mandy’s Recipe Box

30. 4th of July Sparkler Cupcakes from Made From Pinterest

31. USA Fourth of July Decor from Mabey She Made It

32. 4th of July Free Printables from Kensie Kate

33. 4th of July Bandanna Tablecloth from Made from Pinterest

34. White Chocolate Bowls from Restless Chipotle

35. Firecracker Sugar Cookies from Mom Dot

36. Patriotic Jello Stars from Made from Pinterest

37. 4th of July Firecracker Dogs from Handmade in the Heartland

38. Red, White and Blue Cookie Bark from Your Homebased Mom

39. 4th of July Mason Jar Candles from Made from Pinterest

40. Funfetti Cheesecake Cookies from Something Swanky

41. Patriotic Kids S’mores from Passion for Savings

42. Layered Patriotic Drink from Made from Pinterest

43. Patriotic Popcorn from Crazy Little Projects

44. Star Spangled Desserts from Giggles Galore

45. Revolution Cookies from Made from Pinterest

46. Patriotic Breakfast from Holiday Helpings

47. Oreo Cheesecake Pops and Free Party Printables from Living Locurto

48. American Flag Cake from Made from Pinterest

49. Patriotic Cake Mix Jello Cookies from Tastes of Lizzy T’s

50. 4th of July Sparkler Holder Free Printable from Over the Big Moon

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Layered Patriotic Drink

Debbie — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:57 +0000

Have you ever traveled outside of your home country?

When I graduated from high school, I was accepted as an ambassador for the People to People Organization. The goal of People to People is to provide a global awareness experience for teenagers and also to give the youth in other countries an opportunity to interact with the youth from America.

During this trip, I visited 7 countries in six weeks and had the amazing experience of going to Czechoslavakia when it was still behind the Iron Curtain. What an impression it made on me as we waited on the bus while going over border. We were not allowed to take pictures of the border so the grey chain link fence, the barbed wire and the guard dogs sniffing out our luggage is forever ingrained in my brain.

Once past the dreary border, this country is beautiful, lush and green. I enjoyed my quick weekend there and had many opportunities to speak to the youth in this country. These conversations centered around the limitations and restrictions of their country and of their desire to live a better life somewhere else. At my young and impressionable age, these discussions made me feel so grateful for all of the freedoms that I grew up with and enjoyed on a daily basis.

As Memorial Day is fast approaching, my thoughts always turn to this experience and my feelings for my country once again swells in my heart. What better way to celebrate Memorial Day than to make this Layered Patriotic Drink that I pinned from In Katrina’s Kitchen!

The trick to this drink is the sugar content in the beverages. You can make this drink in any color just as long as the drink with the heaviest sugar content goes in first and then have your drinks get lighter and lighter in their sugar content. This drink was made from Cran-Apple juice, a Sobe white Pina Colada drink and a Gatorade G2 Blueberry Pomegranate drink.

First fill your glass with ice:

Next pour the Cran-Apple juice until you reach your desired level. I poured mine close to the glass so that all of the ice didn’t turn the color red.

The next lightest weight in grams of sugar is the Sobe . Because the Cran-Apple juice has the heaviest sugar content it will stay at the bottom of your glass. Go ahead and pour the Sobe in!

And the drink that has the lightest sugar content is the Gatorade so pour that in to top off your drink and your drinks should look like this!

Take some time this weekend to think about and appreciate the freedoms that we enjoy each and every day no matter what country you are in!

Cheers from madefrompinterest.net!

This Pin Rocks!

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