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Recipes and crafts for your 2012 Fourth of July in Chicago
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Fourth of July means getting together with family and friends. Here are a few ideas for activities to keep little hands busy while they are waiting for the fun and a few recipes we like for the holiday.
Happy Pin-dependence Day!
Samantha Schultz has the inspiration you need to make this Fourth of July really light up the day and night.Watermelon treats can't be beat
Whether you plan to have a cookout in the backyard or a picnic while you wait for the fireworks, watermelon can be a great inspiration for refreshing treats.
Honey BBQ Chicken
This chicken is a Sunday staple at writer Karyn Bowman's house, where cooking together is half the fun. To read more about Sunday family dinners, click here.
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Campfire Apple Pie
Ten minutes to gooey apple pie - and a recipe simple enough for the kids to take charge!
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American flag craft
Perfect for a July 4th party or a care package for our troops abroad, this tissue-paper craft has plenty of fanfare.
Celebrate July 4 with patriotic paper lanterns
This month's craft will really get you and the kids in the mood for a great Independence Day.
How to make beautiful paper pinwheels
Planning a block party? Heading out for the local Fourth of July parade? Make some pinwheels to bring along as entertainment for the kiddos.
