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Welcome to my part of the 4th of July Blog Hop. I’m giving away a copy of Behaving Badly, my new release from The Wild Rose Press, and a $15 Amazon.com gift card. (click the graphic to go back to the blog hop home page)
I tend to ask a question of those wanting a chance to win what I’m giving away. I’ll be with family for Independence Day, and I have no idea what we’ll be doing. I have memories of going to our town’s square (Yep, it had one!) to listen to music and enjoy food before settling down on top of my parent’s car to watch the fireworks over the water. So, that leads me to my question:
What do you like doing most on Independence Day?
(I’ll close the comments at midnight on the 4th of July if I am awake. Central time, because it is where I live. Comment away.)
I feel so,soooooooooo grateful on the 4th of July..by the way…yayyyyyyyyyy happbeeee blog 4th of July!!! I adore spending time with my children & love ones,fishing ,cooking & eating sometimes taking N a great Movie..:D..! May God bless us everyone!!
redz041@yahoo.com
it’s so nice to enjoy the day outside and celebrate living in a free country!
laurie
parisfan_ca@yahoo.com
I am spending the day with my family eating and swimming and when it gets dark I’m going to take my grandkids to watch the fireworks.
proudarmymom32(at)yahoo(dot)com
I’m going to be with the family too, and we’ll be going to a cookout and watching fireworks 🙂
laceyblossom1(at)gmail(dot)com
Sometimes holidays can be so busy with cooking and driving to “get someplace” that we forget to enjoy the holiday. I think it can be nice to just hang out with family and really enjoy a simple holiday. The Fourth of July celebrates independence–sometimes it’s fun to be free of hassle!
I love getting together with family and friends on Independence Day but I also like to squeeze in a little alone time (a little indepence for myself)!
I love holding and going to BBQ’s during 4th of July! It’s a great excuse for me to eat a bunch of red meat and Corn on the cob while surrounding myself with great people.
Happy 4th of July! I enjoy a big family BBQ the most. Thanks for the giveaway!
flava_sava_chick@yahoo.com
I like it when we have a BBQ with good food 🙂
penumbrareads(at)gmail(dot)com
I get together with my family too. We go to the local parade, where I do not casually steal the candy thrown for the children. Then friends go over to my parent’s house for barbeque. At night, we watch the local fireworks since unprofessional ones, even sparklers, are illegal in my state.
Happy Independence Day!
m.lanz28(at)ymail(dot)com
Going camping with my kids and watching fireworks. 🙂
Just getting to spend time with my family makes it great.
kydirtgirl68 AT gmail DOT com
Nora’s absolutely right, I think! Beach traffic is always horrible this time of year where I live, so it’s most likely I’ll be hanging out with family too.
I love the fireworks although I don’t go out with the crowds to watch anymore. I’d prefer to watch them on TV. Oh, and I love to eat a good German Bratwurst cooked on the grill and topped with homemade BBQ sauce and onions! Love the crispy, crunchy skin! Happy 4th to you!
kareninnc at gmail dot com
I love going to the Croaker Fest!!!
Elven, what is croaker fest? Sounds intriguing.
I like hanging out with friends and watching the fireworks at the waterfront.
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
we went to a fire wrk display on sunday and then go to the blue greass festival for the rest of the holdiay they put on great shows
desi the blonde@msn.com
Love being with family and watching fireworks.
cvsimpkins@msn.com
It is always so hot I like to just stay home with the fam.
Thanks for participating in the hop! Happy 4th!
OceanAkers @ aol.com
It’s my daughters birthday so we take her out to eat and then to toys r us to pick out her birthday gift and then at night we go out walking to watch others shooting off fireworks.
authorleighsavage@gmail.com
Love being with family and watching fireworks.
pograntwendy@yahoo.com
My favorite part is watching the fireworks. This year I’m alone but I’m still going to watch fireworks!
books4me67 at ymail dot com
Watching the Chicago fireworks and listening to the concert.
Have a fun and safe 4th!
Anne
acm05atjuno.com
Thanks so much! I love watching the fireworks with the kids! They get so excited!!!
forettarose@yahoo.com
I really enjoy spending time with the kids on the fourth! We usually have a cookout and then go into the city for the fireworks.
Having family and friends over for a BBQ, then watch fireworks with the little ones.
Patricia
panthers.ravens@yahoo dot
My mom and I will stay home and watch tv maybe a movie. Have a super nice 4th of July.
jmesparza821(at)gmail(dot)com
The food is my favorite part of the Fourth of July. I’m making BBQ ribs! Thanks so much for the fun giveaway!
geishasmom73 AT yahoo DOT com
We will be enjoying a cookout around the pool with family and friends. Weather permitting, at dusk we will enjoy the fireworks! Enjoy your 4th! angadair@nwcable.net
I love spending time with the family and going to see the fireworks.
mythic021@gmail.com
I’ll be working an early day shift at my crappy retail job, dealing with procrastinators who didn’t bother to plan ahead and who need a bathing suit NOW, when all we have left are size 2 and a couple of size 18s! Our town just canceled the parade and fireworks due to too many still being without power from a storm that blew through here on Sunday and knocked out so many power lines. Maybe we’ll watch fireworks on TV while I put my feet up? fiona(dot)mcgier(at)gmail(dot)com
Fiona, I hope that the procrastinators are happier than you expected and that your town recovers from those storms. Hugs to you.
I love a big family bbq with great food and laughter.
Caity_mack@yahoo dot com
I am happy we live in a country with so many freedoms,
vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com
Hooray for days off in the middle of the week to celebrate with my family!! Thanks to all the men and women who have served, are serving and will serve!
I spend time with hubby & kids. Nothing specific planned. Take the day easy
wolphcall(at)bellsouth(dot)net
My hubs and the boys head downtown to our little parade, then we spend the day eating good food and snacking before the fireworks! Happy 4th to you and yours!
My favorite thing to do was to have a BBQ with the family and then later watch the big fireworks. This year it is just to hot as it’s over 100 with the heat index. Humid as h#ll too. So I am not leaving my air conditioned house. LOL. I do see they do have some fireworks on TV tonight. Not the same but; hey won’t have the bugs or heat. LOL. Thanks for being part of the blog hop. Happy 4th of July.
Sue B
katsrus(at)gmail(dot)com
Small town festival here, complete with classic cars, parade, bbq and of course fireworks. All this is depending on weather or not it rains…which is looking good so far.
Tina H
thami73981@gmail.com
the 4th of July usually means we would go to the parade down on main street and then play with friends and family at a bbq until its time to go to the park for fireworks. Sadly this year I have broken my foot and torn a ligament in the other so I am bed bound. The kids have settled for ice cream sundaes and sparklers as a trade to not going to the fireworks (they are such good kids)
Carin mawmom@gmail.com
Yes, those are good kids. Hope you heal quickly.
We are grilling! A BBQ is one of the best ways to spend 4th of July! Thanks for the giveaway. Happy Independence Day!
kaylyndavis1986@yahoo.com
Watching fireworks with my family 🙂
tiger-chick-1(at)hotmail(dot)com
I spent the day with family – playing with my nephews, shopping with my sister. As long as we’re having a good time together, I don’t really care what we do – we don’t usually go downtown to the fireworks (big urban area, gets really crowded).
isabelli3619 (at) aol (dot) com
I am house & dog sitting, just hanging out, watching tv/movies, reading. Nothing exciting.
Happy 4th of July
manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com
I like coccooning on July 4th–snuggled safe and cool in my home with my hubby and kitties. I want to avoid the heat, the humidity, the noise, the crowds, the tourists, the mosquitoes, and just the crazies out there on such days as today.
Happy July 4th!
catherinelee100 at gmail dot com
Happy 4th of July!!! Thanks for the contest! We loved watching the fireworks tonight! They were GREAT!!!
evelynmoly@yahoo.com
ty for the post
goin to the local park for the fireworks show and the mini fair that they have
happy 4th of july
terrilee.byles@yahoo.com