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June 28, 2012 by Angie 34 Comments

Here in Canada, we are getting ready for the best long weekend of the Summer…..Canada Day Weekend.
Canada Day falls on Sunday this year, so most people also have Monday off, which makes for a great weekend of fun.
I did my running around & organizing today for a Canada Day BBQ we are hosting at our house on Sunday for some friends.
I get this habit from my Mother…who always plans for parties DAYS in advance!
We like to entertain in a very casual way…with a buffet table laid out, so people are free to eat & relax where they wish!
Canada Day Party
 
This morning while I was out,  I grabbed some things to make a bowl for the kids….some glow sticks, tattoos, a frisbee and a ball.
We will likely play BOCCE ball on the lawn as well because everyone can play this game.
And then we will enjoy the fireworks put on by our City later in the evening.
 I also found these great red baskets for the kids’ food, along with red cups and old-fashioned striped candy sticks.
The baskets, which will be lined with waxed paper, are easy for kids to handle.
 For the adults, I have glass plates and mason jars ready to go.
 I  wrapped the silverware in red gingham napkins{found at The Bay} and tied with twine
I LOVE red gingham!
 I found the grocery store full of things to make a sweet plate if you don’t have time or desire to make anything.
I bought sugar cookies and chocolate glazed donuts.
I added maple leaf sprinkles to the donuts and placed them in cupcake liners.
I also plan to make strawberry shortcake, but not everyone likes strawberry shortcake, so I like to offer some other things as well.
 With these things out of the way, I just have to organize the main course and some salads for Sunday.
Happy Canada Day weekend to all of my Canadian Friends!!
And Happy 4th of July to my American Friends!
 
But no matter where you live, or what you celebrate, I hope your weekend is WONDERFUL!

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  1. allisamazing says

    June 28, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Looks like fun! We always have a lot of festivities here as well since our town also holds their Heritage Days over the July 1st weekend. Happy Canada Day!

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  2. Patricia Purcell says

    June 28, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    I wish I could be that organized! I like your idea for the kids' bowl of goodies!

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  3. Kristin says

    June 28, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    Love your spread! And Happy Canada Day!

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  4. Judy Bigg says

    June 28, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    Beautiful and love the platter of goodies.

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    It looks like you're all set, Angie! Happy Canada Day!

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  6. Rustown Mom says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    Thanks! No idea how we are celebrating Independance Day, other than I am OFF. Yeah, go me! Wish I didn't live so far away from Canada. I love Texas, but it's so hot here! The A/C runs 24/7 and our 100 degree days have just started…bleh. happy Canada Day! (:

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  7. Land family says

    June 29, 2012 at 12:01 am

    Looks very fun and festive! We won't get to celebrate July 4th her because my daughters will be competing in North American Irish Dance Championships! :/

    http://www.not-so-crafty-crafter.blogspot.com

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  8. Alycia Nichols says

    June 29, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Wow! You guys are going to be partying hearty!!! Happy Canada Day to you and yours!!! Enjoy! P.S. – I LOVE those red gingham napkins!!!

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  9. Bronwyn says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:03 am

    Hey! This is going to be one great Canada Day party! So much red and white…..how can one not feel patriotic!? I bought some of those leaf cookies today. I am not sure they will last until Sunday though!

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  10. Jenn Lifford says

    June 29, 2012 at 4:55 am

    Happy Canada Day!! Love your display – I'm sure it will be a fabulous party! Bring on the red and white!
    Jenn 🙂

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  11. Patricia Purcell says

    June 29, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    I nominated you for The Sunshine Award. Check it out at http://worstmome.blogspot.com/2012/06/sunshine-award.html

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  12. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    June 29, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    Once again, I beg you. Adopt ME. I never get this organized or have a 'theme' like you do — you inspire me! Because the 4th falls on Wednesday, we're not planning anything as we all have to work the day before and after. Sounds like you'll have a perfect weekend – Happy Canada Day!

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  13. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    June 30, 2012 at 2:42 am

    Love those gingham napkins and love Canada!!
    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
    Wildly Original Round Up party is open!

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  14. CAS says

    June 30, 2012 at 4:32 am

    Happy Canada Day, Angie! Everything looks so fun & festive and yummy, too!
    CAS

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  15. Leslie says

    June 30, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Happy Canada day!

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  16. Kats Confessions says

    June 30, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Looks great! What time should I be there? LOL! Happy Canadan Day! Thanks for linking up!

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  17. Claire @ a little something in the meantime . . . says

    July 1, 2012 at 2:37 am

    Oh, Angie! I want to come to a party at your house! You have such wonderful ideas for how to make everything so festive on a budget 🙂 I hope you have fantastic weather for your party!

    Happy Canada Day!

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  18. Good Girl Gone Green says

    July 1, 2012 at 3:33 am

    Love those festive napkins! Thanks for taking part in TGCBB'!

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  19. Good Girl Gone Green says

    July 1, 2012 at 3:33 am

    Love those festive napkins! Thanks for taking part in TGCBB'!

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  20. Little Miss Maggie says

    July 1, 2012 at 4:43 am

    I love all your reds especially the napkins. Have a wonderful holiday.

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  21. Positively Pampered Patty says

    July 1, 2012 at 5:05 am

    So beautiful! Don't we have nice colors for our country? So when can I come over? 🙂 Thanks for joining us this year for #TGCBB

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  22. AshTreeCottage says

    July 1, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    Such a happy and cheerful table! I have a pink bike just like yours with a wicker basket too. I am now your newest follower.

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  23. Mama Jodi says

    July 2, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    What a cool display. I love everything you've done with it.

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  24. Happy Chinadoll says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:27 am

    I love it! Very pretty. We dont do much on Canada's Day. Sometimes we just go out strawberry picking to celebrate.

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  25. Christine says

    July 3, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Happy Canada Day my sweet Angie!! (Did you enter the Canada Day giveaway on my blog?)

    LOVE everything!!! We had a fabulous Canada Day too!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! Don't forget to swing by this evening.. I can't wait to see what you link up! 🙂

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  26. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    July 3, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    What a great party! Now I kinda want to throw a Canada Day party…even though I'm not Canadian!

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  27. Nancy says

    July 3, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    Wow, great spread, love the ideas. You should be a party planner.

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  28. Liann says

    July 4, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    Nice to see Canada Day stuff amongst so much 4th of July, thanks 🙂

    Reply
  29. חתולי8 says

    July 5, 2012 at 8:26 am

    maybe this post… no, this blog will make me plan in advance 🙂
    i realy love your blog and happy with every new post!
    happy holiday!
    Lior 🙂

    Reply
  30. How2home says

    July 5, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    this looks great!

    Reply
  31. The Tablescaper says

    July 7, 2012 at 3:01 am

    Happy Canada Day!

    – The Tablescaper

    Reply
  32. K @ Aurora Blythe says

    July 9, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    Love your sweetly festive arrangements. Beautiful!

    Reply
  33. SwedishCorner-DownUnder...Pernilla says

    July 11, 2012 at 2:54 am

    Love the red and white! Very festive!
    Hope you had an awesome Canada day 🙂
    Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

    Reply

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