Not only is fleaChic all about antique, vintage, and collectible decor, it's also about ways to live thriftily and repurpose every day items.

That being said, today's post features inexpensive but charming snack and refreshment ideas for the upcoming Fourth of July celebration.

Frozen berries in ice cubes makes a

plain glass of water look enticing.

Fruit-ka-bobs are easy to make and serve.

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Food color and chocolate chips turn regular
Rice Krispie treats into watermelon slices.

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Banana, Blueberry and Jelly sandwiches
are the new PBJs.

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Fruit and waffles make a delicious holiday breakfast.

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Watermelon stars made with a small cookie
cutter can be served in lots of different ways.

Festival Fruit

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Mom & Me

Click here for the easy recipe on how to
make these healthy yogurt parfait treats.

These are also easy to pack and carry - just
cover with the lid and keep cold.

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Homemade candy corn?  That's just crazy talk!

Click here for the surprisingly simple recipe.

My Recipes

Patriotic fruit pops are super easy
to make.  Here is the recipe. 

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A grass piping tip was used to make
the bursts on these patriotic cupcakes.

Hungry Happenings

Red, white, and blue creamy coconut stars are
almost as much fun to make as they are to eat.

It's never too early to start planning your holiday menu.
The Fourth of July is only 10 days away!

And Happy Birthday wishes to June Lockhart who played Ruth Martin on Lassie from 1958 to 1964. Timmy's television mom is 89 today.  Miss Lockhart also portrayed Dr. Maureen Robinson on Lost in Space from 1965 - 1968.