9 Super Easy Patriotic Dessert Ideas {Memorial Day & 4th of July}
May 28, 2017 |
| Super Easy Patriotic Dessert Ideas |
But first.
A personal reflection with gratitude this Memorial Day:
Though I never met him (he passed away when
Who doesn't need more easy entertaining ideas!?!
Whether you are the hostess with her
entertaining plan in place 3 months before an event
or the one scrambling 3 hours before show time,
here are 9 super easy Patriotic dessert ideas
to inspire your entertaining plans
for Memorial Day and the
here are 9 super easy Patriotic dessert ideas
to inspire your entertaining plans
for Memorial Day and the
4th of July.
But first.
A personal reflection with gratitude this Memorial Day:
Though I never met him (he passed away when
his daughter, my mother, was expectant with me),
on this holiday my thoughts always turn
to my grandfather, Jesse,
on this holiday my thoughts always turn
to my grandfather, Jesse,
a southern gentleman and unlikely war hero.
An innocent teenager in the Tennessee hills,
he somehow found himself in the trenches of the
Argonne Forest of France,
a young WWI soldier who fought
in that infamous battle in France
which proved to be pivotal
for victory.
I cannot imagine the horrors he witnessed
as an adolescent so far from home, and
I'm so thankful for the sacrifices and the pains
which secured our present freedoms.
he somehow found himself in the trenches of the
Argonne Forest of France,
a young WWI soldier who fought
in that infamous battle in France
which proved to be pivotal
for victory.
I cannot imagine the horrors he witnessed
as an adolescent so far from home, and
I'm so thankful for the sacrifices and the pains
which secured our present freedoms.
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| Back Over There (St. Martin's Press, 2017) |
This year marks the 100th anniversary of WWI,
and Richard Rubin has beautifully written
Back Over There, following the trail of the
and Richard Rubin has beautifully written
Back Over There, following the trail of the
American Expeditionary Forces
on the Western Front.
You may be surprised to learn
Rubin found in present day France,
an abiding fondness
for America and Americans.
You owe it to yourself to read this
engaging book!
So let's celebrate, but more importantly,
let's remember why the stars and stripes wave.
on the Western Front.
You may be surprised to learn
Rubin found in present day France,
an abiding fondness
for America and Americans.
You owe it to yourself to read this
engaging book!
So let's celebrate, but more importantly,
let's remember why the stars and stripes wave.
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| 1. White Iced Cupcakes on a Red Pedestal  |
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2.
Star-shaped Frosted Cookies With Sliced Strawberries
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| 3. Ice Cream Sandwiches With Sprinkles  |
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| 4. Galvanized Pail With Red & Blue Lollipops  |
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5.
Fruit, Brownie & Marshmallow Kebabs
Fruit, Brownie & Marshmallow Kebabs
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| 6. Cherries, Berries & White Chocolate Pretzel Flag  |
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7.
Star Cookie American Flag
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8.
Firecracker Bundt Cake
Firecracker Bundt Cake
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9.
Festive Rice Krispie Treats on a Stick
Festive Rice Krispie Treats on a Stick
Sending you light and love
whether you find yourself gazing
at fireworks or quietly inward.
Peace to you right where you are.
2 comments
So many fun ideas, thanks for sharing!!
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