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ART, HOLIDAYS

Sparkle #198: Fourth of July Sparkler Photography

The Fourth of July weekend is just round the corner, and if you have not planned a mini getaway, then chances are you are having a nice summer party at home! If you plan to spend your weekend chilling with family and friends, then it might be a good idea to look up game and food DIYs online. One super fun activity you can plan for the evening is “writing with sparklers”. Fireworks are a Fourth of July staple, and taking photographs when people are writing with sparklers is an engaging activity bound to interest both kids and adults. You have probably…

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FOOD

Sparkle #93: All American Cocktail

The holiday weekend is almost upon us, and what better way to welcome it than this Toby Keith Wild Shot Tequila Cocktail. The flavors are tropical, recipe is easy and the colors scream Fourth of July! Let your hair down mixing and drinking this fun cocktail over the weekend. Note – I came across this recipe on Chilled Magazine and have reproduced it as is for my readers; all credits and original rights of the recipe reside with the website.  Toby Keith’s All-American Jar Ingredients: 2.25 oz Wild Shot Silver Mezcal 1 oz Coconut Rum .25 oz Triple Sec .25 oz Pineapple Juice 1 cup Piña Colada Mix 1…

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STYLE

Sparkle #92: Fashion for 4th of July

Happy July folks! Are you all geared up for a fabulous and fun fourth of July weekend? The timing of this holiday could not be better – the breezy summer weather makes it perfect to plan beach escapades, barbecue parties and other fun outdoor activities. To celebrate summer and the fourth of July in style, I am featuring some innovative ‘stars and stripes’ inspired fashionable looks for your weekend outing. Change things up by featuring these colors and motifs as the key accents in your look. You could keep it subtle by wearing them in the form of an accessory, or you could go the whole way and wear…

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