Patriotic Matchbox Printables {@ twelveOeight}

Happy Friday everyone!  We've made it through our first two weeks of summer vacation, and I have to say it's been nothing but delightful!  I really do have the best boys in the world.  Sure, they have their moments, but they (and my husband) and really my very favorite people to spend time with!  (Now, I just need to remember to come back and read this when August rolls around!)

Today, I'm over with Tanya at twelveOeight.  I have some fun and festive 4th of Juyl matchbox printables to share.  I used some of these last year, and they were a total hit!  Such a simple way to add an extra special touch to any patriotic party you're having this summer.  They're the perfect party favor, or just to be used when it's sparkler time!

Click here to stop by and visit today where you can get your free matchbox prinatbles.

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Patriotic Playlist {On Spotify}

Happy Memorial Day!  I posted this playlist last summer, and was going to wait until the 4th of July to repost it, but I figured Memorial Day was a great day to post it, and that way you'll have it for now, and when the 4th rolls around.

  If you saw my guest post over at A Typical English Home, then you know I mentioned something about a patriotic playlist. I love having music to get me in the mood for holidays, don't you?  It adds the perfect touch to your holiday festivities!

Over the years, I've complied some of my favorite patriotic songs.  I know every one's taste is different, and there are a TONS of songs to choose from, but maybe the ones I've listed will help you get started on your own.  I have everything from classics to some newbies, and instrumental. 

I put my playlist together in Spotify.  You can only play your  Spotify list from your computer, but it's free.  You could purchase the songs on iTunes and then play them from your computer, phone, tablet or burn them to a disc. 
I found how to put my list from Spotify here in my post, but the songs won't play when you click on them (I know, I was disappointed too).  You can login in to Spotify and listen to my playlist that way, however.  Remember it's free to set up an account.
  And for some reason the playlist here on my blog doesn't show two of my songs, (apparently they need to work out a few bugs).  They will show up if you log in to Spotify, however.  The missing songs which are two of my favorites) are,  1.  Battle Hymn of the Republic by SHeDAISY 2.  America the Beautiful by Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert
Happy Memorial Day once again.  So grateful to live in this free, prosperous country, and for the many who have worked and fought to make it that way!  Enjoy this wonderful holiday with your family, and the excitement of summer!
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DIY Patriotic Tin Cans

  I love Memorial Day because it ushers in the summer holiday, and for me that means lots of red, white, and blue.  Don't you love red, white, and blue?  I'm a big fan of the timeless, classic look of the trio.

Here's the patriotic utensil caddy version of my DIY tin cans.  I make these cans for every holiday and occasion (click here to see my Valentine set, and here to see my desk set).  I love the fact that these are made from recycled cans, that I can put just about anything in them, and they can be transformed to fit every color scheme imaginable.  These really are so easy to make, and add the perfect, festive touch to any gathering.  Click here for my tips on making them.

One other tip on picking out your paper for your cans.  It may just be me, but I really like to buy my paper in colors, not themes.  Does that make sense?  There's a ton of patriotic paper out there, and I'll buy it once in awhile, but I really like to stick to the colors of each holiday and buy fun patterns in those colors.  I like that these cans are red, white, and blue, but not a single piece of paper is patriotic (infact, I think the red one is a Christmas paper).  I love the challenge and transformation that takes place when mixing all the fun papers, patterns, and ribbons.

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