Fourth of July Plans

I don't know about you, but Fourth of July has really snuck up on me. Last I checked, it was Mid-May - but all of a sudden, it's june, and Independence Day is less than a month away! Since most people (myself included), get July 4th off from work, the long weekend offers a great excuse to get away. I'm stationed in bright and sunny New York City, which, while quite lovely the rest of the year, turns into a bonafide sweatbox come summer. Hence, most New Yorkers use July 4th to get away from it all - the smog, the honking, the air so thick you could cut it with a knife - myself included.

Which leads me to my next question - where to go? I'm a big fan of beach getaways, and while I often hop the Long Island Railroad to Long Beach (New York, not California), I'd like my July 4th celebration to be a bit more exciting. You can't blame a girl for wanting something different! It seems I'm going to be headed home to Massachusetts for a quick jaunt, and from there, to spend a day or two on the beautiful beaches of Rhode Island.

What about you? Where are you headed for Fourth of July? Got any big plans? I've been investigating what I'll wear on the big day (you know I've got a soft spot for costumes, running this blog and all). While I don't have the guts to go all out (if I did, I'd be sporting this Firecracker costume all day long), I am looking to spice things up just a little bit. I could definitely stomach these Fourth of July beaded necklaces - and I do love having things to dole out to my less patriotic friends! Of course, I'm also considering throwing a 4th of July party, in which case I can't go without this patriotic confetti and this fabulous centerpiece.

So tell me, folks - what are YOUR July 4th plans?