Make your own fireworks

We love things that light up to celebrate Independence Day - but we can live without explosions - Here are some of our favorites for making our own silent fireworks. Wishing our readers a Safe & Happy 4th

LED Light upScrunchies

6 Pcs Light up with 3 Light Modes. Fun in your hair or around your wrist.

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Blinking Led Balloon Lights

These are multicolor and submersible - yes, you can put them in balloons - but fun to fill a flute or any clear container with water and handful of these. We add clear vase filler or marbles for a great effect - Contains small batteries so not for swallowing by small children or pets.

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Fireworks Shower Curtain

It’s no secret that we love to decorate with shower curtains - Great backdrop - or throw it over the picnic table

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Light Up 4 of July Headband LED Star Crown Headband

Like something out of Little Miss Firecracker -You’ll be easy to spot after dark with one of these on your head :)

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LED Light Up Bracelets

Fun for all ages. A big upgrade from Glow Sticks.

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Bubble Machine

We do love bubble machines and this one lights up and plays the Star Spangled Banner! Comes with batteries and bubble solution. Their slogan is light up the fun not the sky:)

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Hair and Face Glitter Stick - Red White and Blue Stars

No Glue required - Sticky, Waterproof, but washes off in the shower

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LED Fiber Optic Lights

You can ditch your sparklers with these color changing wands - no matches requires

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Try a blueberry, cherry tomato ,caprese salad with basil and star shaped mozzarella , balsamic dressing of your choice.

Can be made with any fizzy beverage of your choice

If you ever were a Girl Scout or went to summer camp - you already know this one

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