*What Are You Doing This Fourth of July? Some Cool Ideas.*

My family and I were going to go to Disney World because half of us have never been there. I know, I know, I'm practically a Floridian. I should've been there already. There was never a right opportunity. We almost made arrangements, but decided not to go because it cost a fortune. One thousand five hundred dollars is too much. I could spend that on another ticket to Italy! Well, since we're not going, I will be house hopping and attempting to catch some rays before my big trip next Monday. If you're bored on the Fourth of July, you can concoct some cool drinks and appetizers. The All American, American Flag, Army Green, Betsy Ross, Born on the Fourth of July, Chocolate Soldier, Firecracker, Five Star General, 4th of July, Navy Seal, Patriotic Blow, Uncle Sam, All American Daiquiri, Old Glory, American Glory, Blaze of Glory, Fireworks, Patriotic Missile, American Death, and American Dream all have some buzzing ingredients. For appetizers, you can try star-shaped "pigs in a blanket," jalapeño popper pull-apart bread, "skinny" summer crab dip appetizer, red, white, and blue potato salad appetizer, kicked-up crackers appetizer, fruit skewers and yogurt dip appetizers, tomato and mozzarella salad skewers appetizer, grilled vegetable skewers with pesto vinaigrette appetizer, grilled shrimp and sausage skewers with paprika glaze appetizer, grilled pineapple guacamole appetizer, strawberry, roasted corn, and avocado salsa appetizer, cucumber salsa appetizer, BBQ pork "cupcakes" appetizer, and creamy pea hummus appetizers. For more information on alcohol and appetizers for the fourth, visit:

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