Light up your 4th

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To the dismay of some of my family members I love novelty lights of all kinds. They are fun, they are safe, but, yes, a lot of plastic is involved.

Here are some ideas for lighting up your 4th

Luminaid

Designed by two women to provide assistance to earthquake victims in Haiti, it is now a post storm, camping staple everywhere. It is rechargeable- solar or USB- , it floats, there is a version that has a port for cell phone charging too. I prefer the color changing version, but there are a bright white, soft white or red/white ones too. It folds flat when not in use. Shark Tank made this product famous and the company donates thousands of lanterns to relief efforts around the world. Remarkable in my book

You can read more about the founders of Luminaid here

Tiki Tunes

If you don’t like to play with fire, Tiki Tunes can simulate a tiki torch for you without the smell. Also a rechargeable blue tooth speaker. It pairs easily and goes a while between charges. Fun on the beach or deck. A staple on our picnic table.

LED bulb lamp

Another less expensive solar globe shaped lantern that is made from hard plastic

Fiber optic wands

I grew up with sparklers to celebrate the 4th. If, like me, you live in a state that doesn’t allow for the sale of fireworks, these are the next best thing. They are called optic fiber wands and yes, they are safer.

Glow sticks

Usually a Halloween staple – These come in many colors, widths and lengths. There are foam ones and thin round ones that bend into bracelets, but I like the original. Like our old sparklers, you can night write with these and not have to worry about the flame dying out – they last for 12 hours.

You can pair them with light up lanyards

Here are tips on glow stick night photography with your phone

Glow stick light photography instructions

Two things make it easier- a slow shutter app and A tripod with remote control- links for both are below

Slow shutter Cam App

Last, but not least- for your inner 5 year old – this light up set with head bands and necklaces is the one for me:)

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy 4th

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