Want to make the 4^th of July something special? It's easy with Internet resources. Here are a few to get you started, There is everything from craft to decorating to food and drinks.

Family Fun

For great 4^th of July family fun visit Star Spangled Fun from FamilyFun.com. This website features easy to make crafts, Fourth of July deserts, patriotic picnic fare, patriotic parade wear, everything you need for a 4^th of July party, and printable games and patriotic coloring pages. Special features are step-by-step videos on creating patriotic pops, ice cream pizza, star cookies, fireworks shirts, and more.

Fourth of July Food

The Food and Fireworks by Pillsbury is a great place to find 4^th of July food ideas. It has fun cooking and baking ideas for the 4^th of July, including stars ‘n stripes cookie squares, re, white and blueberry shortcakes, and red, white and brownie fruit pizza. It also has simple ideas for decorating your 4^th of July table, printable coupons for Pillsbury products, and barbecue ideas.

Sitting on the patio sipping a drink after the parade is a traditional 4^th of July pastime. Curbly.com offers some adult refreshments including the Yankee Doodle, Patriotic Punch, and Stars and Stripes Forever. For the non-alcoholic drinks, the Associated Content website has some great ideas for 4^th of July Non-Alcoholic Drinks and Cocktails.

Decorating

4^th of July Decorating by HGTV offers great decorating ideas including flag wind chimes, outdoor party décor, patriotic lights, and papier-mâché serving tray.