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Americana Style & Sweets - Fourth of July Weekend

4th of July weekend is upon us! It's my absolute favorite holiday! Or is every holiday my favorite?... Hmm.... Nonetheless, I love it! You know I'll be in the kitchen baking up desserts to compliment the barbecues, and the fam will be decked out in red, white, and blue.  

Check out my simple outfit picks for the littles below! 

 

A cute 6-12 mo dress for the baby from Old Navy!  

Big sister has to match with this 4T Old Navy dress.  

This Janie and Jack romper would make the cutest little patriotic sailor!  

Matching dress for big siste from Janie and Jack

Simple button down from Old Navy for big brother.  

Sass it up a bit with this tank from Roman and Leo!  Designer: Prefresh

Another Roman and Leo pick for patriotic wear. Designer: Californian Vintage 

How's this for Murica wear? Get it at Roman and Leo!  

 

What about dessert you say? Here are my top choices. If only I could make them all!  

 

Check out the recipe here: http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/06/ice-cream-cone-cupcakes-tutorial.html

Oreo pops are always so fun and easy! Tutorial here: http://www.happinessishomemade.net/2015/06/11/patriotic-oreo-pops-for-4th-of-july/

http://thebakermama.com/recipes/4th-of-july-star-cookies/

https://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/surprising-things-that-really-work-according-to-pinterest?sub=2111443_1027893&utm_term=.ntMLApoyl#.vyL7gZV4r

Have an amazing long weekend readers! Enjoy that precious family time! If you're local to Columbus here's a link to some ideas of what to do around the city from our very own  Columbus Moms Blog  --> http://columbus.citymomsblog.com/activities/4th-july-fireworks-around-columbus-2016/

We'll be enjoying all the Hilliard activities starting with the parade Monday morning and then heading to Municipal Park for the carnival and evening fireworks. 'Murica.