If you're thinking about having a cookout this Independence Day, don't let your good taste end with the food and drinks. There are tons of great outdoor wares to make your BBQ patriotic and stylish. More

When I was growing up in East Texas, my family hosted annual (and epic) 4th of July BBQs. Some of my earliest memories are of shaking my tail feathers to country music and zydeco at these get-togethers, and every year I honor the tradition by playing a motley assortment of blues, folk, bluegrass, gospel, and rockabilly. This year I've decided to share some of my favorites, which I always find add a bit of pep to any shindig.
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The 4th of July is just around the corner and this family is gearing up for some serious fun. Check out how you can make these simple jingle bell noisemakers for the little ones in your household. They're sure to keep them occupied for the upcoming holiday and then some. More

We've been looking at maps celebrating civicism (it's like patriotism, but for cities!), but today we'll go all-out, coast-to-coast. Here are some of the prettiest U.S. maps, celebrating breweries, bikes, and more. More

Flags in any context are inherently powerful imagery. Often immediately recognizable even from a distance, they are designed to convey information graphically and therefore, can pack a powerful content punch, inspiring reactions based on memory, allegiance and context. So, It's no surprise that bringing them indoors and into the decor mix as wall art adds the visual version of a power-up to any room — a bold wow of color, pattern, design, history, and texture all in one. More

There is this holiday today — maybe you've heard talk of flags, fireworks, and barbecues? Well, In the spirit of the 4th, here's a roundup of rooms where each has a monochromatic take on Old Glory's colors. More

In celebration of the 4th we thought we would give you a sampling of spaces that keep the patriotic spirit alive in their homes all year long with this bold and beautiful (and normally not easy to pull off all in one room) trio of colors. Enjoy! More

With the Fourth of July coming up, it occurred to us that sparkler photos would be a great way to commemorate the holiday. If you're a photography buff, then you've no doubt tried this or something similar. But if you've never taken a sparkler photo, it's actually pretty easy.
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It's things like this, folks, that makes childhood really special. Every year Jo-Ann organizes a bike parade for her children, their friends and neighbors. It's become a neighborhood tradition and one we hope inspires you. More