About Today: Plan Your Fourth of July Party

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor It happened again. The Fourth of July just plain snuck up on me. Now it's the 29th of June and I need to figure out where to watch the fireworks and with whom. Also, what we'll be eating and so on. Plan Your Fourth of July Party The obvious solution is to plan my own Fourth of July party. This is a good time to tell you about my theory that people wait til the last minute to plan holiday parties, because we're all actually engaged in a giant game of party chicken. The person who can't stand it any longer is the one who finally throws the bash. Quick and Easy Patriotic Party Decorations Candy Recipes for the Fourth of July Menu for a Classic Fourth of July Barbecue I defy you to read this menu and not get hungry. It reads like a list of awesome food. I forgot there was a theme for a minute, because I was too busy figuring out why I'm not eating ribs and corn on the cob right now. 10 Safety Tips for Barbecue and Grilling 10 Summer Beer Recommendations Red, White, and Blue Recipes If I were to throw a Fourth of July party, I would definitely insist that the food be red, white, and blue only. People would be totally free to have either lobster with red wine risotto or cupcakes with flags on them. How to Cook for a Crowd How to BBQ for Vegetarians Healthy Fourth of July Food for Kids When I think about what we ate at holiday parties when I was growing up, I'm amazed that any of us are still alive. I distinctly remember eating spoonfuls of butter as if it were ice cream. You might want to start your kids on a healthier path a bit earlier. How to Plan a Kid's Party on a Budget Fourth of July Invitations Today Ads Party Finger Food Sweet 16 Party Graduation Party Liverpool Kids Party Teen Party Ideas Featured Articles Supreme Court Extends Gun Owner Rights What You Need to Know About 'Eclipse' Learn Roger Federer's Forehand Steve Carell to Leave 'The Office?' Top 10 Florida Vacation Destinations Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement