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Decorating your home in red, white, and blue is a classic 4th of July activity. While displaying an American flag in front of your house is a traditional choice, hanging patriotic flag bunting can create delightful movement as it flutters in the summer breeze.
Celebrate this Fourth of July with a no-fuss fanfare by putting a festive spin on everyday items. Our decorating ideas take things like dish towels, patterned paper, napkins, and paper cups to new heights, low-cost and easy to make. Each one will bring delight to your summer celebration of America's birthday, whether you're barbecuing or splashing in the pool.
Decorate your home in the spirit of Independence Day with our red, white, and blue 4th of July decorations. These easy ideas cover every July 4th theme you can think of—including flags and fireworks—and they're cute to boot.
The very first issue of Better Homes & Gardens was published in July 1922, which means that in addition to celebrating America's 246th birthday, this Fourth of July we're also celebrating 100 years of BHG. To celebrate, we're taking a look back through the archives at how we've celebrated the holiday over the past century.
Fireworks, food, and family: A festive 4th of July celebration is a sure sign that summer has arrived, but the holiday isn't just about hot dogs and sparklers. This season, brush up on the history of the 4th of July, then celebrate the day by playing our 4th of July trivia game with your friends and family. It's easy to download and print. Or send it to friends and see who knows the most about this iconic American holiday.
For many of us, there's nothing more American than eating a slice of homemade apple pie while watching the fireworks on the Fourth of July. But why is apple pie American? It turns out apple pie was one of the first desserts to be made in America, and there's a pretty interesting story about why the colonists began baking it. The patriotic origins of the classic dessert date back to the 1600s, when the colonists first arrived in America, long before the first Independence Day.
