1. Make pinwheels out of red, white and blue decorative paper, bamboo skewer and a cork.
2. Place little American flags in flower pots in the shape of a pyramid.
3. Make little lanterns from red, white and blue construction paper and hang on a clothesline. Do not put candles in these.
4. Make Fourth of July themed food.
5. Make Fourth of July themed beverages.
6. Use red, white and blue handkerchiefs as napkins at your table.
7. Get red, white and blue candles of different heights and place on your table for a centerpiece.
8. Hang an American flag on your front door stoop.
9. Make red, white and blue placemats from construction paper and throw away after eating.
10. Decorate your children's bikes in a Fourth of July theme.

  Janet Urciuoli