About House & Home: Birthday Bashes, Flags & Fireworks

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor July is the month for celebrating birthdays. First, the Canadians in the crowd will be taking time off on Friday to partake in all things Canadian, like fireworks on Parliament Hill, while those south of the 49th will wave the red, white and blue and celebrate Independence Day on July 4th with star-spangled wonder and grandeur. The Patriotic Party Guide Patriotism means something different for everyone. I'm not so much a flag-waver as I am a birthday-party celebrator, and with that, comes all the decorations, food and fun I can cram into one day. Of course, it helps to have a comprehensive guide to help me plan and prepare for the big birthday bash. See More About:  4th of july  patriotic decorations  summer party ideas Fireworks and Thunder While most of us are partaking in the festivities, which often includes bright lights and loud noises, our four-legged friends are cowering under the bed, or worse, running frantically through the neighborhood looking for a place to hide. Before the celebrations, find out how to keep pets safe. See More About:  fireworks and thunder  fear of loud noises  summer safety tips Blast Away 4th of July Stains In our household, what follows the fun and festivities is usually a food-caked shirt or a pair of grass-stained jeans that I dread having to deal with the following morning. But thanks to this guide to removing post party stains, I can enjoy the day without worry. See More About:  stain removal  fabric care  American Flag Placemat This is a very cool project, one that I've passed on to my crafty club, who plan on creating enough patriotic placemats for an upcoming neighborhood barbecue. And the instructions are so clear and easy to follow that even a beginner knitters can join in on the fun. See More About:  intarsia  knitting with color  easy knitting patterns House & Home Ads Kids Birthday Party Fireworks July 4 Fireworks Best Fireworks Shows Macys Fireworks NYC Featured Articles 10 Ways to Stay Cool Without AC How to Create a Happy Home Stop Junk Mail in 4 Steps 15 Minute Clean-ups Houses of the Future How to Price Plumbers   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home 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 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement