They are also super easy to make when you’re going for semi-homemade and want to involve the kids.

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With 4th of July around the corner, I figured we had to try a red, white and blue version of these yummy treats.

How to make kid-decorated Patriotic Brownies:

What you’ll need:

• Brownie mix
• Chocolate candy melts or
• Colored frosting
• White sprinkles (you can get star-shaped sprinkles here)

This recipe is pretty straightforward after you follow the directions on the box. Bake the brownies according to package and simply cool so they’re ready to decorate.

The kids can definitely help crack an egg or two and help mix the batter, but the mess fun will really start once you break out the frosting and sprinkles!I used red and white candy melts for the stripes because that’s what we had handy, but you can also use colored frosting that’s ready to go and much easier (we did this for the blue part). It can be good fun for toddlers who are practicing fine-motor skills too!

Lastly, add some white sprinkles for the “stars” portion of the flag. We didn’t have any actual stars, but these “pearl” sprinkles worked fine. Plus, any kind of sprinkles is always a highlight for toddlers, am I right?

We love how our American flag brownies turned out — they were amazingly satisfying too :)!!!

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We love enjoying all the cute holiday-themed snacks and desserts at all those summer parties. And of course the little ones can’t get enough of those sugary desserts we only let them indulge in once in awhile.  But if you’re a busy mom hosting a party too, you’ll appreciate any quick and easy holiday snack ideas for the kiddos. You know, the ones that are still festive but only take a fraction of the time to put together!

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With the fourth of July and Labor day soon following, I knew a red, white and blue snack for the kids was in order. So because our St. Patty’s Jello treats were super easy and devoured by the kids, we figured it was only right to do another one, but this time with a patriotic spin.

Super Easy Red, White & Blue Snack Idea for Kids

You’ll Need:

• Blue Jell-O mix
• Whipped Cream
• Red, White & Blue Sprinkles
• Clear Plastic Cups

First you’ll need to make the jello according to package instructions. This typically means boiling water, adding the jello mix and adding two more cups of cold water. Then refrigerate 4-6 hours.

We found these cute little party tumblers at the store, which were perfect for little kids.

I recommend you just refrigerate overnight so you can set and forget and not try to cram in everything in one day (although of course it’s possible).

Once it’s ready, simply top with whipped cream. You can get as fancy or as simple as you want. (Note: It’s best to top when guest are actually ready to enjoy, because the whipped cream won’t stay nice and fluffy-looking for long.)

Now here’s the big secret: sprinkles!!! Simply add red, white and blue sprinkles to complete your beautiful patriotic snack. Kids always seem to go gaga over anything topped with sprinkles! It’s as simple as that. (Next time I’ll be sure to use THESE star-shaped sprinkles – so perfect!)

Your super simple jello snack works perfectly for Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4th or Labor Day. Take your choice and enjoy the party!

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Last year, with limited craft supplies we made a VERY last minute red, white and blue sparkler craft. This year time got away from us again, so I scoured the web for some easy-to-make ideas that kids would still love.

So for those mamas that only have a little bit of time to spare, here are the super-creative crafts we found that make great last-minute 4th of July crafts for kids to celebrate with:

Footprint Flag – Crafty Morning always has the cutest kid’s crafts. And this footprint flag is no different. It’s such an easy, yet amazingly brilliant way to commemorate the holiday.

Handprint Flag Stick – Have a few minutes to spare? That’s all you’ll need to create this cute red, white and blue 4th of July decorative piece.

Fireworks Ring – I love how creative this craft is. All you need is some sparkly pipe cleaners (or tinsel stems as she calls them) and a little help from mommy or daddy to celebrate in style.

Firework Handprint – Let your little ones create some fireworks with their hands! Such a fun and simple idea the kids will love.

Patriotic Necklace – Going to a red, white and blue party? The kids can practice fine motor skills while making this patriotic necklace using just a few supplies.

Color Rice American Flag  – Create a unique masterpiece with this easy DIY flag using color rice from Powerful Mothering.

Faux Paper Sparklers – If you can’t make it to watch the fireworks with the kids (which can in fact be scary for the little ones), create your own with this kid-friendly paper version.

4th of July Bunting – This is a great way to get the kids involved if you’re planning a 4th of July party and want to add a DIY touch to the decorating.

4th of July Apple-Stamped Windsock – I love how fun this windsock craft looks from I Can Teach My Child. It is another super simple way to add a festive touch to your party while getting the kids involved.

DIY Liberty Crown – Have a princess or prince who loves to dress up? Your little ones will be the life of the party with these liberty crowns from Playground Parkbench.

Quick Fireworks Crafts – Let your little artist make their own fireworks with dot markers or toothpicks in this quick craft by Artsy Momma.

July 4th Stained Glass Window Bunting – Looking to kick your party decorating up a notch? This patriotic window bunting is an easy way to do it, with only a little prep work needed.

Popsicle Sticks Fireworks – See how The Suburban Mom gets kids to create a beautiful fireworks display with popsicle sticks, paint and glitter.

Fold and Thread Necklace – It really can’t get much easier than this super cute craft to help kids hone their fine-motor skills.

Translucent Stars Window Decorations – This is another way to get creative with the the stained glass look, using stars. Once you have the star shape set out before them, the kids can complete this craft in no time.

Red, White & Blue Discovery Bottles – Your kids will love the calming sensory experience created with this star-spangled discovery bottle.

USA Flag Canvas Art – This kid-painted flag craft is such a clever way to create a beautiful patriotic piece to display in your homes for friends and family to admire.

Happy 4th of July!

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We didn’t have much of an art supply in stock but I decided to just go with it and experiment with whatever we could use.  (You should do the same if your kid has the urge to try something new…all it takes is a little creativity!)

I really wanted to make use of all those left-over paper towel rolls lying around the house so came up with a sparkler craft that ended up looking like a patriotic pole from Stephen Colbert’s I am pole book!  Yes – too funny!!

Here’s what we used

• Paper towel roll
• Red, white & blue washable paint
• Paint brush
• Googley-eyes
• Glue
• Red, white & blue pipe cleaners

Here’s what we did

First we painted the towel roll with alternating red and white stripes to resemble the American flag — I let my toddler have a few turns here but it can definitely get messy (although isn’t that what these crafts are all about?)!

While the paint dried for a few minutes, we pulled out the very few pipe cleaners we had left — three to be exact — it was actually just what we needed!

My toddler helped bend and intertwine the pipe cleaners (after playing with them for a few) and we attached the bundle to the inside top of the roll. Then all we did was add the googley-eyes and draw a mouth and voila!

We created our own little sparkler character we called Mr. America (aka I am a pole)!

Although we weren’t quite going for the prettiest craft, we had a great time exploring our creativity and practicing our painting + gluing skills — the exact skills we’ll need for more of these projects in the future!

Have any easy activities planned for your kids this 4th of July?

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