Fourth of July celebrations across the country this year are going to be quite different and much smaller than in past years as we all continue to stay close to home in an effort to keep ourselves and others healthy. If you think about it, that's actually a patriotic act in and of itself, even if it doesn't feel festive at all. But there are still lots of creative ways to celebrate the Fourth of July this year right from the comfort of your own home. No, really there are and if you're drawing a blank that's OK because we're not. We've got all kinds of ideas that we can't wait to share with you.
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The best part of these ideas is that they are all pretty easy to put together, even at the last minute and they don't cost much. You can choose one of these ideas and go with it or combine a few to make a whole day out of it. They are all family-friendly ways to bond and commemorate Independence Day, the day in 1776 that the wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved, the day that symbolizes the independence of the United States from Great Britain.