When I think of the 4th of July, of course I think of our country's independence, but from there I move on to all the summer sentiments. From childhood on, the 4th makes me feel like summer is in full effect. There's barbecues to be had, country music to listen to, vacations to reflect on, family and friends to laugh with. So in a sense I feel as if I'm celebrating with gratitude as I'm indescribably grateful to be alive and share moments with those I love.
All that being said, today's post is going to be a conglomeration of fashion and sentiment with a few other miscellaneous goodies for this fabulous "Red, White, Blue & You LINK UP with some sweet blogger friends. Please feel free to link up your posts with red, white and blue...fun 4th Inspirations!
Fashion Flatlay for the 4th, 2019
You may remember this tee styled last week with the overalls? Well, I thought I'd give it another go with some cute bow shoes, denim shorts and a $4.00 GAP clearance find.
Fashion 4th Flashback to Last Year
4th Dessert - Patriotic Fruit Pizza
This is a favorite with all the family and you can't get more summery, patriotic than fresh berries!
4th Snack Mix
We have a lot of teens coming in and out this summer, so this is a snack I will try for the first time this year! In full disclosure - it looks easy!!!
Again when I think of the 4th, I think of summer, family and friends and this summer we we traveled to Georgia for all the above! This trip was extra special because I finally get to check the Atlanta Beltline off my adventure list! The Beltline is a huge redevelopment project in the city that became one of the city's hottest recreation trails for hiking, biking, walking, roller blading etc.
If Atlanta is on your places to go list, I highly recommend renting a bike to enjoy the trail. There's places you can stop and eat along the way. An extra tip would be to go first thing in the morning before it gets to hot!
Renting Bikes from the Atlanta Bicycle Barn..
The kids did surprisingly well considering the hot day, but we had to stop for lunch before the meltdowns began. With those cuties in mind, we decided on the Market because we knew there would be options for everyone.
This place spoke to my granola heart...
I had a detox salad and a chicken wrap. They were both unique, fresh, and delicious. Keeping that on my list for repeats!
The Whole Crew
After eating we wandered through a few stores before heading back to the Bike Barn. The cost of rentals were $5 an hour per bike, which was worth not having to load up our own bikes. Anyway, these sweet friends made the necessary arrangements to pull off this adventure and they even wore a patriotic color for me! ;)
P.S. I don't think I'd try to have the adventure right on the 4th, better before or after!
P.S.S. There's still time to enter my giveaway for a free CariPro Toothbrush OR Whitening system by Smile Brilliant! I'd be so grateful if you pass on the word!
Now, we would love it if you link up any Red, White & Blue posts you have!
I'm SO glad that you and your family had such a great time and so much fun in Atlanta! The 4th of July is the mid-point of summer to us, so all I'll be thinking about on July 5th and forward is all the books Alise still has to read for her HOnors English class! Ugh!! Come back, summer! Come back!
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura. The trip flew by! As for July, I can see why you see it as summer have gone and those summer books read. I am holding on as tightly as I can!!
DeleteYES! To all this festiveness! I love that you did the bike ride path. You are living it up up friend and your smiles make me happy. I love your outfits, the Merica tee is soooo darn CUTE! Have a super sweet day friend!
ReplyDeleteThe bike path was so fun. And thank you for putting this link up together. You rock on so many levels!!
DeleteThe bike path sounds like a fun way to spend the day and I love that they have a valet for bikes at the restaurant/shopping area! Your 4th outfits are all so cute! Love your America tee! So excited about your new linkup!
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Thank you Jill. The outfits are simple and easy, which is what I'm about in the summer. And I am so excited about the link up as well. Still wonder how they got mixed up with this hot mess. ;) Thank you for chiming in Jill. You're the best!
DeleteWhat a wonderful post Chrissy! I love the pictures from your trip, you all look so happy and I am sure everyone in your old hood was so happy to see you. Your flat lay is the perfect outfit for the 4th!
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Kellyann
Thank you Kellyann! You are the sweetest, prettiest cheerleader ever!
DeleteVery cute! It looks like this was an amazing adventure, the path looks so well thought out. I like the idea of the stops and bike valet. How fun, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI could see you enjoying the bike trail and the tasty restaurants along the way! And the stores in the City Market would be fun too!
DeleteYou are such an adventurous spirit, Chrissy!! And that fruit pizza is right up my alley.
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Jodie
Thank you Jodie. I'm trying. I'm a hot mess otherwise. Might as well be adventurous!
DeleteWhat a great visit back to GA! OKAY, now can we talk about how you did the mash up of your pic and our graphic. Girl! That was GREAT!!! XOXO
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Yes and thank you! I took that mash up from Canva, which Andrea uses. Just happened to find it!
DeleteThat skirt with the red shoes? YES - that'd be perfect for work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rebecca! Those are a target bargain find so take them to work with pride. lol
DeleteI hate that I missed you this weekend!! Let me know next time you come and hopefully we can plan something!!
ReplyDeleteYou know how much I love those red bow shoes!
Crazy, crazy that I would drop that on you at the last minute. lol! You know I'll be back some day soon so I'll give you more heads up next time!
DeleteThanks for adding the price about the bikes. I was wondering about the cost! I may try that with the boys in the fall. Do you know whether they had trailers to rent to to pull lil kids?
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I saw kid bikes, etc but I can't remember about the trailers. Boo! I'm no help there. And I hope you do go for it in the fall because I'd love to see pictures and hear you thoughts!
DeleteSo many wonderful memories made!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cara. Memories are priceless, right??
DeleteI love Atlanta! My daughter and her husband just moved there last year.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the awesome 4th treat ideas! I was just making my grocery list for our 4th of July celebration!
Yay! I hope you enjoy the treats and more of Atlanta in the future!
DeleteWhat a great post. I loved all the pictures! Very enjoyable read with some great idea. I loved the layout of your page too, with lots of great information!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words! It's so encouraging!
DeleteLove your Merica tshirt...so fun. I was just in Atlanta this weekend, and stopped into the Ponce City Market. Such a cool place. And a bonus that it's indoors on a hot afternoon. Have a happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteHow fun that you stopped into the market there! Small world, right? And yes, we were grateful to have a reprieve from the heat!
DeleteI love that you guys did this fun 4th of July Linkup. I loved this post, especially the very first paragraph, so beautiful and thoughtful. Love all of your outfits, including the one from last year where you look so polished and elegant.
ReplyDeleteSo glad I linked up too. I have had computer problems like you don't know it! LOL
Welcome by and join my linkup this week Edwige. It is currently LIVE!
http://eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com/2019/06/ten-red-white-and-blue-4th-of-inspired.html
Thanks and have a great 4th of July week!
Hi beautiful! Thank you for the kind words sweet Ada. Computer problems are frustrating! I hope you found an affordable one that will treat you right!! Thank you for linking up. I already hopped over to you to see what you were up to!!
Delete$4!! That is quite the find and just made me remember my firecracker shirt I bought last year that didn't arrive before the 4th!! But my fave is you with that bike..precious little look on you momma. What a fun day with your sweet friends.
ReplyDeleteA bike valet is such a great idea! I've never seen those before! The Farm to Ladle looks delicious! Hope you have a wonderful 4th!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!! I just had my bike flat fixed so I am back to bike riding in the mornings. Would love to be able to load my bike up to ride it places other my neighborhood but don't think it will fit in my car. Only in PC's when the convertible top is down. My sister and I tried renting bikes in downtown Austin and had a terrible time. They kept locking up mid-ride! It's a wonder we survived to tell the tale. Glad your experience was better.
ReplyDeleteLove those red bow shoes. So cute. Feminine without being really dressy. Your outfit is adorable.
Love you striped tee and it looks like such a fun day out with the kids! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope that you are having an awesome week :)
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