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Tips for a great Fourth of July



Fourth of July celebrations are synonymous with BBQ, fireworks, and picnics. Let's take a look at some of our favorite posts from across DIYLife that will make your Independence Day celebration the best ever.

Whether you plan to grill steaks, burgers, fish, or even corn on the cob, there are a few things you can do to make sure your cookout is red, white, blue, and green. If you're feeling really creative, you can build your own BBQ pit, but no matter what grill you cook on, you're still going to have to clean it.

To keep uninvited pesky guests away while you're cooking (and eating!), build this useful trap to snare wasps, and follow these tips to keep mosquitoes at bay.

Want more cool tips? Keep reading!

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Surprise in a bath bomb

I think most people would agree that bath products make a nice gift. Unfortunately, they're a little over-gifted, if you know what I mean. But, if you take some effort to make your own products and to personalize them, what was old-hat suddenly becomes new again. Whipup's bath bomb surprises are a perfect gift idea that you can personalize for anyone.

You'll need baking soda, citric acid, your choice of essential oil, a spray bottle with witch hazel, and your choice of trinkets to insert in the bath bombs. You'll also need a large bowl, a whisk, an ice cream scoop with a release mechanism, and a tray covered with wax paper.

To make the bath bombs, combine the baking soda and citric acid. Then slowly spray in the essential oils. Adding the witch hazel can be a bit tricky as you need just the right amount of moisture. Once the consistency is right, you'll be able to use the ice cream scoop to create the halves of the bath bomb. Then insert the trinket and put the two halves together. Whipup has the details.

Keep reading for different gift ideas with these "surprise inside" bath bombs.

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