The Fourth of July is the official… unofficial… start of summer and one of our favorite holidays. The Fourth is always filled with friends, family, bbq’s and fireworks. What more could you ask for? To help make sure you’re ready for next week’s celebration, and look as patriotic as possible, we’ve put together a few party tips.

Patriotic Attire

Is it really the Fourth of July if you aren’t wearing as much red, white and blue as possible? We didn’t think so. We’re here to make sure you’re dressed accordingly. (Style tip: Don’t wear just one of these patriotic pieces, wear all three together… your Instagram can thank us later.)

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Easy Show-Stopping Recipes

Don’t leave your food out of all the festive fun. These Fourth of July themed recipes are sure to be a crowd pleaser and won’t leave you in the kitchen for long. We especially love this patriotic ice cream sandwich dessert hack from FruetCake. (Hint: it uses store bought ice cream sandwiches and sprinkles! Even we can handle this one.)

Get the recipe here: FruetCake

Other Favorite Recipes: Flag Cake & Red, White & Blue Caprese Salad