We are planning to have a "pretend" 4th of July with my stepson since he leaves at the end of the month. Last year we had a blast making Pop Rock cookies and doing a cookout and ending with fireworks! Here is all the Frosting posted last year for the 4th (here)
How fun and easy is this flag wreath!? Grab a bag of paper flags, a dollar store circle wreath and a few minutes! Source and tutorial
What a fantastic idea for cake balls! Source
Healthy flag option... fruit kabobs! Source
These are on my list! Make using a cupcake cake ball mold and top with stars, m&M and a paper flag! Source