Easy 4th of July Fun!

June 17

Easy 4th of July fun is the best!  Holiday celebrations can be stressful but they don’t have to be elaborate to please.  Simple treats that have some festive flair will always bring a smile to the faces family or friends.  I believe that the Fourth of July kicks off the rest of the summer with a bang so it can be a wonderful time to create a seasonal treat that will be exciting to all.  So today I’m sharing some easy ways to set up an ice cream bar for your guests to make a personalized dessert.  You can keep it easy and simple and still come up with a delicious treat to celebrate the holiday or any time throughout the summer. Keep your pantry stocked with a few supplies and you’ll be ready to dish out the fun!

easy, patriotic ice cream dream!

an ice cream bar can truly be the simplest & doesn’t have to be big to be exciting!

4th of July ice cream bar

set out your favorite toppings, some bowls & utensils and let the fun begin!

easy 4th of July treat ideas

fresh fruit & peanuts…

ice cream toppings

candies and mini cookies…anything goes!

ice cream bar

mixing in patriotic color is pretty easy to do and it definitely adds to the holiday vibe!

4th of July treats

a lazy susan works well in a small setup.  guests can spin her around to easily reach all the goodies!

Fourth of July treat ideas

a couple tips:  try serving the ice cream in an ice cooler to keep it chilled longer and disposable items are great for quick cleanup!

ice cream bar

a few blooms & flags aren’t a must-have but they’re a small & easy decoration that add lots of charm.  once again, big doesn’t always mean better!

easy 4th of july ideas

4th of july is just around the corner!  make it festive…keep it easy!

4th of july treat ideas

red, white, blue AND ice cream!

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Easy 4th of July treats

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