Monday, 4 July 2022

July 4th recipes and shopping deals. Plus, fun ways to relax, and tips to keep your pets calm. Here's the latest.

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Welcome to our special July Fourth edition! Today, we're coming to you with lots of fun ideas for ways to spend the day, dozens of delicious recipes, and some amazing holiday shopping deals. Plus, did you know July 4th can be a scary time for pets? So we've got tips to keep your furry friends chill during fireworks celebrations.

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🎆From the beach to fireworks to baseball, here are 25 fun ways to kick back on July 4th.

If you're looking for any last-minute activities for the holiday, we have 25 simple ideas for fun ways to celebrate Independence Day today. From watching a fireworks display to visiting a national landmark to hosting your own hot dog eating contest, there are plenty of ways to relax and take advantage of the day. But most importantly: Make sure to log a little you time, or spend some time with family and friends.

🗣️Take a moment to reflect with these 32 inspiring quotes about freedom.

Mark the 246th year of our nation's independence with 32 inspirational quotes from activists, politicians, poets and other historical figures that will have you cherishing the red, white and blue. Quotes from Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Susan B. Anthony and more offer a little brain food to accompany your July Fourth BBQ. And if you're looking to share your pride in America on Instagram, we have 85 clever captions that will get you all the likes.

😅Turn your walking routine into full-body workout this weekend with 5 basic arm exercises.

If you're trying to squeeze in some fitness between all the food and festivities, kick off July with our new 31-day challenge that combines a walking routine with 10 upper body exercises. The moves only require one set of dumbbells and a resistance band, and they are divided into two routines that only take 10 minutes each. As an added bonus, you can even do them on days you don't go for a walk.

🛍️Shopping today? Take advantage of amazing July 4th deals from Amazon, Target, Old Navy and more.

Holidays mean holiday sales, and there are plenty to check out at major retailers across the country and online. Here are the July 4th sales at eight stores from Target to Home Depot, as well as 26 discounted items like outdoor furniture, jewelry, clothing and grills. We also have a list of 15 other stores where you can score up to 60% off on some items.

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Achieve your life goals with this easy tip.

Fourth of July celebrations are fun for humans, but all those firework blasts can lead to a stressful time for pets. Animals often run off after being frightened by loud noises, so owners need to be prepared. For dog owners, these 6 tips will help pacify your pooch and keep him or her safe, and if you're a cat parent, these 4 steps will help prepare your kitty for all that racket on Independence Day.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

The second-best part of July 4th after celebrating our nation's freedom? The food! We've got 38 appetizers to get the party started, and a whopping 70 Fourth of July meals (beyond your basic burgers and dogs) to keep the grill firing all day. Pair any with these 16 colorful cocktails, and then top it all off with one of our 34 dessert ideas. Or, if you don't feel like cooking at all, these 41 restaurant chains are open on the holiday.