A guest post from our friend Shaun Myrick
The 4th of July has always been a big deal with my family.? Growing up, it was the only party my parents hosted each year.? Of course, the party was outdoors and that made everything easy.? I used to help get the yard cleaned up and ready.? Each Independence Day, my sister and I would also plan a talent show and my parents and their friends dutifully sat through it.
Nothing brings a festive flair to a party like decorations, and the 4th is one of those quintessential holidays where decorating is a must.? You can?t set off fireworks within the Seattle city limits but you can still get a bit of the thrill with my handy DIY faux firework rockets. I use them to display by my front door and as festive firecracker table decorations.
This is a simple project the kids will love and the rockets are made of stuff you probably have lying around the house. You can also find the ?ingredients? at your local office supply store and they?re very affordable.
Check out my step-by-step process to build your own faux firework rockets at ShaunMyrick.com:
Of course, what would a hot, July 4th holiday be without ice cream? Check out my recipe for Ice Cream S?mores Sundaes, too.? Happy Independence Day!
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