Millennial Mamas

The 4th of July can be a long day of fun! BBQing and fun cocktails are a must but keeping the kids busy is a very important part of hosting. It allows your guests to relax when the kids have something to keep them out of trouble and away from the stash of fireworks! I used left over craft paper for them to create their art project. I used cut toilet paper rolls to allow them to create a firework effect with red white and blue paint. For some extra fun we added stickers to decorate their ... continue reading...

Materials for Toilet Roll Fireworks Empty toilet paper rolls Paper plates Paint Scissors Materials for Toilet Roll Confetti Poppers 9” balloons Empty toilet paper tubes Scissors and fringe scissors Packing tape Pattered paper for decorating Metallic tissue paper for confetti Directions for Toilet Roll Fireworks Start by cutting a toilet paper roll into 2′′ long fringes. Open up the fringe so that it sits flat against the table, and place the roll on to ... continue reading...

Summertime weekend BBQing is a part of the culture of the Midwest. Having your neighbors, friends and family get together. Spending time enjoying food, having a beer and watching the kids play. I miss those days the most while living on the west coast. I love the 4th of July because it reminds me so fondly of our summer weekends while growing up. This year I wanted to incorporate a taste of home into our classic BBQ menu. As a Millennial Mama, I of course called up my mama to get her Classic ... continue reading...