Peppermint Ice Cream Bonbons……..Do I need to say much more?

These would be perfect for a variety of holiday parties.

Find this great and easy recipe here.

July 4th celebrations are so much fun because a lot of time they are celebrated with close family and friends.  It is a time for celebrating TOGETHER but don’t leave the kids out of all of the fun activites.

Have a kids table set up and use Patriotic Cups and easy to make Napkin Rings.

Let the kids help you prepare for the party by making a Fourth of July Party Pot and use it to hold utensils or a flower centerpiece.

Let the kids do their own fireworks show but make it a safe one.  Martha Stewart has a great idea for Balloon Fireworks.

Another great idea is to make Party Poppers.  Little Birdie Secrets has a tutorial on how to make these.

No matter how you celebrate this weekend, please remember all of our troops who devote so much for us to have this day to celebrate.  Thank you to all of our armed forces and the sacrifices that they have made for us both past and present!  Happy 4th to everyone!

Bring color to your table this weekend and serve a red, white and blue parfait.  Here are some great recipes to try:

Try this healthy treat from Better Homes and Gardens.

If you want something using red, try this Strawberry Parfait.

Food and Wine has a great Blueberry-Lemon Parfait recipe.

Here is a great parfait with Jello.

I had to include this Berries and Cream Cones from Rachel Ray.  I love how they are served in shot glasses.

Be sure to top off your July 4th with a tasty and cool dessert!!