4th Of July Food + Drink Ideas and Sales!

Happy 4th of July weekend!  We are headed on our annual Beach vacation with my entire family. I can't wait to spend the week with my parents, sister, brother, brother and sister in law and my two nephews!  This is our favorite week of the year.

I always love entertaining especially on a holiday weekend.  The kids are so excited about the fireworks this year.   I rounded up a few fun food and drink ideas for the 4th of July to get inspired.

FRUIT KABOBS

CHAMPAGNE MARGARITAS

TEQUILA SOAKED WATERMELON

GRILLED RAINBOW PEPPERS WITH HERB CREAM CHEESE

4TH OF JULY RICE KRISPY TREATS

WATERMELON JALAPENO SALAD

PATRIOTIC OREO POPS

ANTIPASTA KABOBS

RASPBERRY BASIL MOJITO

GRILLED CORN +MANGO HABANERO BUTTER

JULY 4TH SALES 

LULU & GEORGIA

BAUBLEBAR

30% OFF SITEWIDE USE CODE RSJULY

I just ordered these bracelets.

also love these earrings

 GIGI NEW YORK

The Summer Sale continues and now you get a free gift with $100 purchase.

BANANA REPUBLIC
EXTRA 50% OFF ALL SALE.  CODE BRGOBIG

JCREW
EXTRA 40-60% OFF FINAL SALES.  USE CODE LONGWEEKEND.

Faded Dress
Only $18!

 
 Beach Tunic

Floral Top

 FURBISH STUDIO
15% ENTIRE SITE.  CODE HAPPY4

REBECCA TAYLOR
Extra 40% off sale.  Code JULY40.

LOFT
60% FESTIVAL STYLES AND ADDITIONAL 60% OF SALE.  NO CODE NEEDED.
Wanderlust Maxi

 
STONESCAPE MAXI

TIE DYE TEE SHIRT DRESS

Have a wonderful 4th of July!!

Read Watch Listen | Loft 50% Off Favorites

READ

I wanted to share some of the books I have read and loved lately.

I always love Jane Green books.  They are such easy reads and the characters are always so easy to relate to.  Both of these would be fantastic beach reads.  I read Saving Grace first and loved it so much I looked up other Jane Green novels to read.

Girl on the Train was fantastic.  A great mystery that keeps you guessing til the end.  Still Alice still haunts me.  It is a beautifully written book about Alzheimer's Disease.  My heart breaks for any family going thru this, a real eye opening read.

I just started reading the new Elin Hilderbrand novel, The Rumor and I am loving it so far.  Her books are the perfect Summer read.  I plan to finish it next week at the beach and then start the new Harlan Coben book, The Stranger

These cookbooks are two of my new favorites. Every recipe I have made from each one is fantastic.

I have loved Katie Lee since she was married to Billy Joel years ago.  Her cookbooks are always the best, the recipes are not too difficult and they always turn out wonderfully.  

Sprouted Kitchen has great healthy recipes.  The kale salad recipe with vinegar soaked raisins is one of my favorites.

WATCH

I am totally obsessed with the new Bravo series Odd Mom Out.  It is hilarious.

I also can't wait for the Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce to start back- anyone know when it does?

LISTEN

The new Mumford and Sons CD is pure magic.  I adore them.

Also loving the Of Monsters and Men CD.

and newly added to my running playlist.

I wanted to mention that Loft just announced 50% off the entire site, ends tomorrow.

Use code GOFOURTH

I took advantage of this last weekend and snagged these goodies.

 Festival Fringe Tee 

wearing xs

 Leaf Halter Dress

 wearing size small

Floral Maxi Dress

wearing size 2

A few other favorites, such a steal at 50% off!

Obsessions

Last week when I wrote about my love for the Palm Print I mentioned this dress.  I ordered it and it arrived last week and I really love it!  The fit is great not too tight or too loose and it is super lightweight too.  I am wearing the size 6 that says US size 2-4.

TopShop Palm Dress

|| Aztec Off Shoulder Dress ||

I am loving the off shoulder trend and this won't break the bank.

|| Rory Beca Embroidered Shirt ||

Such beautiful detail.

|| Ella Moss Mini Dress ||

Always love Ella Moss and embroidery.

|| BB Dakota Plaid Tank ||

Great for now and into Fall!  Love it paired with white jeans now and then skinny black leggings in the fall.

|| Steve Madden Fringe Sandals ||

Comes in 3 different colors.

|| Current Elliot Petite Tee ||

I picked up this tee last week and I have been living in it.  Super soft and a great loose fit.

 || Candy Shop Vintage Necklace ||

I am wearing this necklace above with the tee shirt.  It is designed locally by my friend Deirdre at Candy Shop and I wear it often.  The perfect piece to toss on with anything!

|| Claire V Foldover Clutch ||

I can't say enough about the Claire V Clutches, they are my favorite.  This one was just reduced for the Shopbop Sale- get it while you can on sale .   I have a brown one in a similar pattern and carry it with everything.

also just reduced in this stripe version.

|| Old Navy Embroidered Tank ||

Such a steal under $20

Rebecca Taylor is offering extra 40% off sale with code JULY40.  

This dress is a favorite of mine.  It is on sale plus extra 40% off.

EKG Dress

|| Portable Tablet Speaker ||

I love the idea of this for the beach.  It protects your tablet or ipad while at the beach and projects the music.

|| Bamboo Iron Magazine Rack ||

I have so many magazines and I am always looking for a cool way to store them.  I love this bamboo rack.

|| Love Sam Dress ||

Totally obsessed with this dress.  I love the scallops and blue/white details.

|| Jcrew Ruffled Hem Cami ||

Love the ruffles on this cami.  It comes in 3 colors and would be perfect alone or paired with a blazer this fall.

|| Ray Ban Fushia Sunglasses ||

I am always Ray Ban obsessed.  They are my favorite glasses and I think they look good on everyone.  Love this pink color that was just released.