Planning a Fourth of July celebration and need some decorating tips?  We've gathered a few interesting articles to help you with your party planning.

Firework Cake Decorations for 4th of July « Epic Fireworks
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Firework Cake Decorations for 4th of July. tasty fireworks cake toppers for the 4th of July. This is a great idea if you are having a party and baking a cake. Why not top the cake off with some of these delicious and colourful Fireworks ...

Decorations for that Fourth of July party
Examiner.com - USA 
Artificial flowers can add great color to your table Themed decorations always add a bit a sparkle to a party and with a little planning you can ...

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine Features Grilling Recipes and ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
You'll find many creative and unique desserts, enough recipes to make a complete 4th of July dessert buffet. 4th of July crafts for kids and adults, ...

Grilling recipes for the cookout, including meat, appetizers and side dishes. You'll find recipes for burgers, grilled fish, grilled veggie platters and lots of others that will be useful for the entire summer.

4th of July recipes, including menus for 4th of July barbeque parties and picnics. You'll find an all-American backyard entertaining menu with detailed do-ahead recipes for appetizers, main courses, side dishes and desserts.

Festive 4th of July desserts, including red, white and blue sweets. You'll find many creative and unique desserts, enough recipes to make a complete 4th of July dessert buffet.

4th of July crafts for kids and adults, including decorative painting and needlework. You'll find six easy-to-make fun flags for hanging in the house and around the yard.

Decorating ideas for the house and table, including patriotic pillows and quilts. You'll find red, white and blue color schemes for just about everything for the home.

4th of July cookouts
Examiner.com - USA
Right now you can find all sorts of red, white and blue accessories that could easily be made into favors or used to decorate your tables. ...

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We just got in a great new line of Speed Freaks figurines from Country Artists.  These fun car and motorcycle figurines are distorted to give the illusion of speed and motion; from the elongated wheels to the skid marks on the base.  The drivers have exagerated features that give them a humorous and yes, slightly grotesque look.

Speed Freaks are fun and unique and will appeal to any car or motorcycle enthusiast.  They make great gifts for Dad on Father's Day or for any occasion for that special biker.  However, they're not meant for small children.  Stop by our model car section and check them out.

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I think I found my green thumb!  My living room in my new house has a big picture window with morning sun and a patio door that gets light all day.  My plants just love this room. The Peace Lily and Prayer Plant are thriving and both look like they may be ready for larger pots already. 

I experimented with grouping my plants and I added some wonderfully scented candles and one of our porcelain Quan Yin drip fountains for the finishing touch. 

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Jim Shore will be holding special appearance for June in Pennsylvania at the following locations:

June 12, 2009  Our American Heritage Paoli Shopping Center 23 Leopard Road Paoli, PA 19301 Phone: 866-884-3299 or 610-695-8151 www.amerheritage.com Noon to 4 pm EDT Special appearance benefiting memorial fund for police officer John Pawlowski
June 13-14, 2009 Boyd's Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 Phone: 1-866-367-8338 www.boydsbearcountry.com Time TBA

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