FIVE WAYS TO CELEBRATE JULY 4 WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

July 4th undoubtedly signals the height of summer, as we commemorate the nation’s birthday with cookouts, fireworks, family fun, and more. If you’re looking for something new to help enhance your holiday festivities this year, here are some enjoyable ways to celebrate the 4th of July with your family! Family celebrating. CANVA.COM Write a letter to those who are serving our country in the military. There are scores of soldiers who are serving their country abroad and won’t be home in order to celebrate our nation’s big day. Take some time, as a family and write thank you notes to them for their service, or simply just to say hi! You can send letters to our service men and women who are serving overseas via A Million Thanks. This is something that will unquestionably put a smile on someone’s face more than you know.& Host a movie night. Whether you plan it for just your family or a neighborhood fun fest, host a patriotic movie night. Choose a few kid-friendly movies such as Captain America, The Music Man, An American Tail, Glory, Buffalo Soldiers, Men of Honor, A Soldier’s Story, The Tuskegee Airmen, Miracle at St. Anna, among others. Set...