WOOT! It is Memorial Day weekend ya’ll! And you know what that means? Honoring those who serve and have served our country. This weekend I’m highlighting the bloggers who will help us pull it all together with easy recipes, fun crafts for kids, and inspiring decorating ideas.

We’ve got a DIY red, white and blue wreath, a blinged out flag frame, a flag pillow, armed forces activity pack, and more. Plus, don’t miss the grilled shrimp, pasta salad, and not one but two awe-inspiring Memorial Day [or 4th of July] desserts.

10 Patriotic Crafts and Easy Recipes

No matter what you’re looking for to celebrate the Memorial Day or 4th of July holiday, you’ll love what you find here. And if you have a minute I’ll hope you’ll stop by, say hello, and chat with these bloggers to let them know you love seeing their recipes and ideas here at Family Fun Friday. I know I sure do!

Family Fun Friday

Every week at HappyandBlessedHome.com I share the talents and top posts from our blogging friends all around the web with HappyandBlessedHome.com readers via: Family Fun Friday. The Family Fun Friday Team reviews 100+ link-ups to select the top features in the following categories: Encouraging Posts for Moms, Recipes, Family Fun, Crafts and Homeschooling.

Every week is different and is tailored to the trends that are current to help moms save time and energy so they can have more freedom to do what they love best – enjoy family fun! If you are looking for the best tips, links, resources, freebies and more – you’ve come to the right place!

Family Fun Friday is all about connecting as a family. Features include great ideas for family fun, and things to help moms get things done so they have more time to spend doing what they love to do – be with family! Welcome to our community!

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Now on to some fabulous posts for moms. Thanks again for all your wonderful ideas! I hope these Family Friendly and Fun ideas inspire you.

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10 Outdoor Playdate Essentials for Moms
FREE Scavenger Hunt Printable for Kids
Cream Cheese and White Chocolate Pinwheels
Red, White and Blue Spiral Pretzel Hot Dogs
All American Blue Corn Chip Turkey Balls
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I think you’ll love these wonderful blogs created by some of the most talented bloggers I know! Enjoy these sizzling summer recipes and fun crafts and kid activities from Family Fun Friday.

10 Patriotic Crafts and Easy Recipes

Patriotic Party Plan

Helen created a blinged out patriotic frame and shared her patriotic party plans on her blog 3 Winks Design. http://www.3winksdesign.com/home/patriotic-party-plans

Patriotic Crafts and Activities

Jenny over at The Jenny Evolution shared her red, white and blue Tulle Wreath. I can totally see little ones having a blast creating these on any patriotic holiday. http://www.thejennyevolution.com/tulle-4th-of-july-wreath/
Camille over at Growing Up Gable shared a simple but incredibly beautiful project to create a patriotic star banner. https://growingupgabel.com/patriotic-star-banner/ I love the buttons on this banner!
This Armed Forces Activity Pack for kids is a great way to introduce them to the branches of the United States Armed Forces and teach them about the various roles each plays in our nation’s defense. Created by yours truly, me.
Bev shares a long list of crafting and sewing projects perfect for patriotic holidays at her blog Flamingo Toes. The list includes a super-cute flag pillow. http://www.flamingotoes.com/2017/05/must-craft-tips-patriotic-sewing-projects/
Power Up and Serve offers a book for teaching kids how to serve over the summer. Check out Summer of Service for more details. https://powerupandserve.com/summerofservice/

Patriotic Recipes

Brandie over at Home Cooking Memories shared an amazing recipe for Coconut-Rum Grilled Shrimp – her marinade looks awesome BTW! http://homecookingmemories.com/coconut-rum-grilled-shrimp-5-ingredients/
Erin over at Delightful E Made shared a Creamy Ranch BLT Pasta Salad that is perfect for any outdoor gathering. http://delightfulemade.com/2016/05/11/creamy-ranch-blt-pasta-salad/

Patriotic Desserts

Megan has whipped up a decedent angel food cake with yogurt cream decorated with strawberries and blueberries over at Nepa Mom. Creamy Ranch BLT Pasta Salad
Carrie at Frugal Foodie Mama shared a Berry Patriotic Poke Cake decorated to look like an American Flag. Creamy Ranch BLT Pasta Salad

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