Welcome to the For The Luck of Liberty Giveaway Hop!
My Charmed Mom has once again joined approximately 90 bloggers in this event in order to celebrate Independence Day!
This event is hosted by BloggerPR and will run from July 2-8, 2012. Each giveaway prize is valued over $25.00, so you are bound to find something you love! Help us celebrate July 4th and win some prizes in the meantime!
For My Charmed Mom's Giveaway :
Spice up you summer with these Colorful Cable Leather Braided Wrap Around Ladies Bracelet/Bangle Wrist Watch
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Kara
July 2, 2012 at 12:06 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I always have a great Fourth of July celebration with my family. We have had a tradition ever since I have been alive with the same people, and it is just a fun time to spend together! This year we are having a surprise birthday party for my dad!
Wendy Franklin
July 2, 2012 at 12:18 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We are having a family BBQ and shooting some fireworks!
TAMMY
July 2, 2012 at 12:31 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I really don't know if we'll do anything this year besides grilling out at home. It's too hot and too expensive this year to do much else.
Claire
July 2, 2012 at 2:31 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We are having a family BBQ as well.
Erin K.
July 2, 2012 at 6:31 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I'll probably just relax at home with a margarita and watch some baseball…then watch fireworks after dark.
Aaiza I.
July 2, 2012 at 7:41 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I am going to wear a white top with blue skinnies on 4th..and watch the fireworks with my sister
Lulu
July 2, 2012 at 7:56 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I love family BBQs!
gustosa giveaways
July 2, 2012 at 8:39 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I lived outside US, so I don't have any plans
Beth Hill
July 2, 2012 at 9:38 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I have a childhood horrible memory of a tornado coming through while at a friends house swimming 4th July party with my parents. I must have been around 10 years old and I remember running downstairs in their house and trying to find a place to hide.
gibberish (Julie G.)
July 2, 2012 at 10:07 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Since I'm Canadian, I don't celebrate the 4th, I celebrate Canada Day on the 1st. I've got to work on the 4th!
Carol L
July 2, 2012 at 10:13 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This year just a quiet holiday. Our town always has events and fireworks that go from morning to night. So after a family Barbeque it's off to the Parks.
Carol L.
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Shondra Brown
July 2, 2012 at 10:28 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Swimming is always a highlight for our family!
Tabitha Pyle
July 2, 2012 at 11:38 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
we are going to a parade,no fireworks here we have no burn orders.
Damla
July 2, 2012 at 12:14 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I have never celebrated it and I don't have any plans as I don't live in US.
Ruby
July 2, 2012 at 12:58 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We are planning a family get-together
chris z
July 2, 2012 at 1:06 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
my plans are to swim and have a bbq
Carrie
July 2, 2012 at 1:26 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I normally had to work on the 4th, until just recently. Most likely I will grill out and swim.
Celeste
July 2, 2012 at 1:52 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Barbecue at our house & then going to see the local fireworks display.
Denise M
July 2, 2012 at 3:07 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
we are across the country right now for a family reunion
Jackie
July 2, 2012 at 3:52 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My parents' have a big family BBQ every year on the Fourth of July. Lots of food and swimming!
Thanks!
Ashley H
July 2, 2012 at 3:54 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We are going to have a cookout.
starryblue
July 2, 2012 at 4:07 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My family and I are going to have a BBQ and go swimming. Then were going to launch fireworks.
elven johnson
July 2, 2012 at 4:19 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I'm going to the Croaker fest.
Florinda
July 2, 2012 at 4:20 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I live outside the Us
Rositas
July 2, 2012 at 4:27 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Being European, I think the 4th of july must be an important event for the USA
Francesca Loveredhair
July 2, 2012 at 4:59 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I really don't know if we'll do anything this year besides grilling out at home.
Mayla M
July 2, 2012 at 7:03 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We are going to the annual bbq at my uncles house.
Jessica Snook
July 2, 2012 at 7:44 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We are spending a few days at the in-laws this year.
Filomena Principe
July 2, 2012 at 8:40 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
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Leigh
July 2, 2012 at 9:37 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Watching the fireworks from the pier on the beach. We did this every summer growing up!
Katsura
July 2, 2012 at 9:59 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Great giveaway
In Germany there's nothing special on July 4th so It'll be a normal day
Jaime
July 2, 2012 at 9:59 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We are making lobster and going to fireworks!
Jennifer Rote
July 2, 2012 at 10:07 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
we plan on a small BBQ at home
Alicia Keen
July 2, 2012 at 10:08 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
we are going to see BRAVE and then grilling
Kirsten
July 2, 2012 at 10:22 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My favorite memories were when I used to work in Washington DC and we would go downtown onto the mall to see the fireworks. Nothing has ever compared.
Dede
July 2, 2012 at 11:07 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
One of my cousins was born on the 4th, so that was pretty unforgettable!
We call her Sparky.
Amber Edwards
July 2, 2012 at 11:34 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
this year we are having a family party for my brother-in-law as it is his birthday and we are going to hopefully watch fireworks.
tennille
July 3, 2012 at 12:46 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I am Canadian so I will tell you for Canada Day my son was still ab it sick so we skipped the parade and just went to a BBQ at my mom's
Karlene Shamir
July 3, 2012 at 1:46 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We're having a family BBQ
Jennifer
July 3, 2012 at 3:23 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I'll be at the big celebration at he Navy base nearby
LAURA VALZY
July 3, 2012 at 4:56 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I'm going to graduation's sister!
Sekhmet
July 3, 2012 at 4:57 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
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July 3, 2012 at 5:15 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
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Sarah Blake
July 3, 2012 at 5:19 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We plan to go see the fireworks
Miha Dr
July 3, 2012 at 6:24 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I live in Europe,we don't celebrate it here.
Wendy Pogrant
July 3, 2012 at 7:58 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We are having a cookout.
Gothicrise
July 3, 2012 at 10:02 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
my plans are to swim
Elena
July 3, 2012 at 10:41 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I will be sitting at home
kay swederski
July 3, 2012 at 3:53 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We use to have family reunions on the 4th when I was little. Loved Maize's cookies, grandma's brownies, and ginger ale!
Yto
July 3, 2012 at 4:24 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
no plans – i'll just treat myself to pizza and chocolate
Marti Parks
July 3, 2012 at 5:15 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We usually have a lot of fun with the fireworks.
kelly
July 3, 2012 at 5:45 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
July 4 2010 My husband proposed to me.
tracy webb
July 3, 2012 at 6:07 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
staying inside and stay cool
Dollie Ch
July 3, 2012 at 6:20 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My family will be at my sister's house this 4th of July…
Loredana Macrì
July 3, 2012 at 7:33 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
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AndreaH
July 3, 2012 at 8:10 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We plan to go out to eat with my parents on the 4th to celebrate our 8 year anniversary.
Kelly R
July 3, 2012 at 8:56 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We always had family get togethers, this year we are staying home..
Naina John
July 3, 2012 at 9:35 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
No plans, will be at home
Joana A
July 4, 2012 at 3:40 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
we are gonna have a bbq
Abby
July 4, 2012 at 5:50 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
No plans, just the TV and dinner!
disincentive
July 4, 2012 at 7:07 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We don't celebrate it here
liveit
July 4, 2012 at 7:13 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I had a great first 4th of July 2006 when I was in the US for the first time – I've never seen so many fireworks before!
Traci Lynn Butler
July 4, 2012 at 11:34 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We'll be grilling hamburgers
jules p
July 4, 2012 at 12:25 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
a memory of one a long time ago: this little boy that decided to hot the fire cracker in his hand. Of course, it goes off…and burns his fingers. (he was 7)……and we grew up and married each other.
Paul T/Pauline T
July 4, 2012 at 12:52 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
we are having a bbq/pool party then heading downtown to see the fireworks - Paul Tran ….. emscout9 at Hotmail dot com
melita
July 4, 2012 at 2:21 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I'm finally going to vacation next week and I cant wait to relax a bit and enjoy on some desert beach with my husband
Jenny Stanek
July 4, 2012 at 3:45 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Unfortunately my 3 kids are sick do this year will be spent in bed snuggling!
Joana
July 4, 2012 at 4:35 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I'm not from the US so I don't have any special plans for this day
409cope
July 4, 2012 at 6:13 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We celebrate Canada Day here and go to watch the local parade every year.
Stacie
July 4, 2012 at 9:12 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I don't celebrate the 4th (Canadian here!).
Tina Bartunek
July 4, 2012 at 9:15 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We are staying home…very HOT out!
viviana
July 4, 2012 at 10:34 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
we didn't do anything this 4th of july! just stay home and enjoy the day off
Joanne
July 4, 2012 at 10:36 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
There's nothing much about 4th of July in here…we spend it like any other ordinary day.
Carla G
July 5, 2012 at 1:22 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Since I'm up in Canada, today was just another day of taking care of my kids and hauling them to swimming lessons. :)
Terra Heck
July 5, 2012 at 3:27 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This year I worked during the 4th of July fireworks. However, on the 6th, there will be a fireworks display at the local campground that I'll be attending. Thanks.
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Stephanie Hungerford
July 5, 2012 at 4:10 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I remember a 4th when my mom had told my dad to stop being so over protective so this fourth we hadn't sprayed down the weeds around are 1.5 acres property that year. Her reasoning was we never had, had any problems with fire before. We hadn't even come close to having a real fire. Well we all learned the wisdom of my father that year. We caught the fence between our house and one of our neighbors on fire. We were able to put it out because we still had a garden hose primed and ready in case of a fire. Well then we had a second fire this one was cause by a neighbors dud shell that exploded on the ground between the house and the garage and the house we had to use the hose and multiple fire extinguisers. Then I looked up and the Mountain near our home was on fire. We called 911 and were one of the first report that fire. This was a very big deal because the mountain is covered in sage brush and oil shale rock. If the fire got to hot the fire would become impossible to put out., and with the sage brush every acre that was burned would have to be dug up and turned to put out the hot spots because sage brush can hold a hot ember it its extensive root system for almost 100 years .
Kathy (Kangaroo Mama)
July 5, 2012 at 5:33 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This year we went to 2 BBQ parties and watched rooftop fireworks! It was beautiful and the first time my daughter got to watch fireworks live and not on TV.
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andalene
July 5, 2012 at 7:34 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Nothing on the fourth, but on the first, Canada Day, we watched the small town fireworks from the deck out back.
tamar
July 5, 2012 at 10:49 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
my mother in law had her 60th bday celebration on 7/4
Sharon
July 5, 2012 at 12:25 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Unfortunately, my unforgettable 4th of July memory is not a happy one! I hadn't been feeling well, but went to an outdoor event w/my boyfriend as he'd already purchased tickets. It started raining really hard and we got soaking wet on the walk back to the car. When I got home, I found that the power was off! And I wound up with bronchitis.
Tracy Awalt Juliano
July 5, 2012 at 12:46 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
No big memories, and we didn't do any big celebrations this year. Just watched the fireworks.
Carol W
July 5, 2012 at 2:56 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
When all the kids were little we would all go to the parade and then have a bbq with swimming. they had so much fun.
Katie Amanda
July 5, 2012 at 6:13 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I watched the town parade and brought my pup for a swim. It was a hot day!
Nichelle C
July 5, 2012 at 8:14 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
At home we always watch the fireworks over the Indian River at the Ft. Pierce Jetty.
polly
July 5, 2012 at 8:14 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
we had a bbq and ate and ate and ate! then watched fireworks
kjasus
July 5, 2012 at 10:03 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
we were going to see fireworks but it got rained out.
Jennifer Jo Archdeacon
July 5, 2012 at 11:56 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Didn't do anything because it was too dry for fireworks
Janice
July 6, 2012 at 12:39 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I'm planning to have a getaway for a cool chilling vacation!
Valerie George
July 6, 2012 at 3:59 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Just spent time with the famile
mframe
July 6, 2012 at 5:07 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This year our fireworks were canceled because it was too dry.
Dawn
July 6, 2012 at 5:48 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It was too hot outside so we all stayed in and watched the fireworks show with Kenny Chesney on TV.
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Betsy Barnes
July 6, 2012 at 6:23 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This July 4th, we had a cook out and watched the fireworks
Amber Y
July 6, 2012 at 6:44 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
we went camping and watched fire works this year
Krystal
July 6, 2012 at 6:51 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My husband spent the morning breaking up concrete for a new patio and we watched a movie with friends in the evening.
Lisa Hackney
July 6, 2012 at 7:00 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We cooked out with the kids and watched the neighbors set off fireworks.
Billie
July 6, 2012 at 9:40 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Entirely too hot to do anything this year.
Dale T
July 6, 2012 at 9:47 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Making hotdogs on a hibachi with my parents and sister in the backyard, its been a while since we have all been together
amy craft
July 6, 2012 at 9:49 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This year we went out of town to my brother and future sister in laws. We had a blast! Cookout and swimming!
paige fowler
July 7, 2012 at 10:18 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
for the 4th i went to a friends with my bf for a bbq and fire works
christine jessamine
July 7, 2012 at 10:44 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
we went to a local park where they had a huge fireworks show, had a great time with my family and friends
Zara Skye
July 7, 2012 at 12:11 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This year we celebrated 4th of July early with our church. It was AWESOME! Our pastor, Ed Young, did a guest interview with Chris Kyle in honor of the 4th. Chris Kyle is a Navy Seal sniper who is credited with more confirmed kills than ANY OTHER sniper in the history of our great military. After the interview the church had an awesome little festival with food and games for the children, and they even did their own firework show! It was awesome! On the 4th we actually went to watch the local firework show at UNT – Denton, TX… but it was slow going and not near as capturing as the show done by FellowshipChurch.com – Grapevine. :)
kaye lake
July 7, 2012 at 12:36 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
we had a delicious time at home with steaks
DAYLE B
July 7, 2012 at 12:54 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
from Canada eh.
Enjoyed a 4th of July party years ago, in Santa Fe New Mexico.
complete with free breakfast and music.
lindsay benedek
July 7, 2012 at 1:41 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
swimming and eating
micheal dale grim
July 7, 2012 at 3:30 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
this year we just stayed home and had a great family day!!!
Kathy Ross
July 7, 2012 at 5:11 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We did nothing. Sat on the back steps and watched some of the fireworks tho.
April Harvell
July 7, 2012 at 6:21 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We did nothing this year for the 4th… We skipped grilling and stayed in the A/C and had pizza. lol
LB
July 7, 2012 at 6:50 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We had my in laws over for a bbq
Myra R
July 7, 2012 at 7:05 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
this year i went to minnesota and watched some fire works and hadda bbq!
Amanda Hoffman
July 7, 2012 at 7:32 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
this year i went to my parents house like i always do it was my sons first 4th of july he loved the fireworks
Sylvia Ortiz
July 7, 2012 at 8:39 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We stood home and had a little get-together & barbequed, and we didn't have to leave anywhere to see a firework show as (although illegal in the city) there were firework displays coming from all directions in our city, so we had a good view from both our front AND back yards.
Penny B W
July 7, 2012 at 11:49 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We went to our local 4th of July parade and had nice quiet cook out at home!
Charlotte Braden
July 8, 2012 at 12:27 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We have gotten out of the habit of celebrating this holiday since previously living in Europe over 6 yrs but we did make buffalo burgers and homemade fries this year.
DAMIAN JARREAU
July 8, 2012 at 12:30 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We ate too much and hung out by the pool
Katie Wurn
July 8, 2012 at 2:35 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This year we just had a bbq at home. Nothing fancy.
Juana Esparza
July 8, 2012 at 9:15 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We haven't celebrated the fourth of July for many years now, but when I was a kid (a very long time ago) we used to stay over my aunt's house and my cousins and I would have a blast each of us would receive a bag of firecrackers, and we would have so much fun popping them, and just hanging out.
Amy Lee
July 8, 2012 at 2:37 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I spend the 4th of July at the beach with my boyfriend every year!
Maryann
July 8, 2012 at 7:20 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We had a bbq
Debbie/Africa's Blog
July 8, 2012 at 8:32 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
love a day of relaxing!!!
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Lauren
July 8, 2012 at 8:39 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I went to a friend's house and saw her kids…nothing too much. swam earlier in the day.
Melanie Montgomery
July 8, 2012 at 9:18 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Last year! It was the first fourth of july with my husband.
Heather S
July 8, 2012 at 10:44 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We have a big family shin dig, bbq and light sparklers!
Joni Owada
July 8, 2012 at 11:38 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
having a picnic with family! fun!
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July 8, 2012 at 11:42 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I can't think of any that were particularly memorable. For the last few years my sister or her ex has had a bbq for friends and family. This year, though we didn't do anything. Thanks for the giveaway.
michelle
July 8, 2012 at 11:47 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I celebrate Canada day with my family bbq and fireworks its amazing
Megan Turner
July 8, 2012 at 11:55 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My husband and I went out on our first date 18 years ago – we saw fireworks and married 3 years later.