Links We Love: Fourth of July Edition

Looking for fun ways to make the Fourth of July even more festive? Check out these fresh ideas from some of our favorite blogs and websites...

Cool Mom Picks has rounded up a few Fourth of July-inspired fashions for kids. C'mon, how cute would your tot look in a pair of flag-printed Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers?

From star-cut watermelon to red, white and blue-striped strawberries, we love these fun Fourth of July snack ideas compiled by The Mother Huddle. And there are even more holiday-themed snack ideas over at Living Locurto. (On our definitely-making-it list: the almost-too-adorable-to-eat stars and stripes toast.)

For patriotic crafts that even toddlers can handle, check out these simple projects from No Time for Flash Cards. We love the adorable handprint fireworks. Get your glitter glue ready!

Make your Independence Day cookout even more tasty with one of these 20 Festive Fourth of July Recipes from iVillage's Food channel.