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4th of July Fireworks Pics, Food Safety Tips and More: Independence Day Roundup

We rounded up our best advice for your 4th of July weekend

Is your Facebook page riddled with grainy or washed out fireworks photos every July 5th?

Need a last-minute dessert idea for your brother's cookout this afternoon?

Want to know how to not give your whole family food poisoning with your macaroni salad?

Well, this is the place for you. We rounded up our best 4th of July tips from the past couple of years in one place. 

Have you come across a great piece of advice for a happier and safer holiday? Share it in the comments!

Fireworks Safety Tips for the Fourth of July Weekend

Some of the best things about celebrating the are the most dangerous. So, to stay safe this holiday, the Ohio Fire Marshal shared information on how to celebrate without getting hurt.

Listen: Your Favorite Songs for 4th of July Festivities

Whether you plan to celebrate America's freedom by , having a cookout, or just hanging out by the pool, we wanted to make sure you had the soundtrack for it.

Shoot Fireworks Like a Pro

Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera.  Here is a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July.  

4th of July Recipes Should Be Safer With These Tips

It’s the season for firing up the grill, packing a picnic or escaping on vacation. But don’t bite into your hamburger or get that second helping of macaroni salad just yet. Hot weather and certain foods just don’t mix safely.

Five Easy Dessert Ideas for Your 4th of July Celebration

Have you thought about what to cook for your Independence Day celebration? We also call the holiday the 4th of July, for when our country declared its independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.


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