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Fun ways to celebrate Independence Day
“The best part about my job is that I work with amazingly smart, creative and talented people.” Heather Edge was raised in Oklahoma and studied business at Cameron University. She moved to Atlanta in the late 1990s where she began a career in the beauty industry. She has worked for Sephora, Nordstrom, Devacurl, St. Tropez Tan and more. Edge has freelanced as a NARS Cosmetics Makeup Artist in Bluffton and Savannah at Ulta Beauty stores since 2018. The dream of moving to the Lowcountry became a reality in 2013 when she and her husband and their two daughters moved to Hilton Head Island. She has worked as a brand ambassador for Shop More Local and ParenthoodIQ and has written for parenthoodiq.com and Monthly magazine. She joined Monthly Magazine in 2017. It was her longtime dream to work for a magazine since she was a kid visiting the island. Edge assists the Monthly team with research projects and sales calls and subscriptions. She is the sales representative for the Where to Worship Church page in Monthly and on social media for the @wheretoworship Facebook page. Edge owns and operates Shine Your Light Makeup Artistry and hopes to inspire people by sharing makeup, skincare tips and inspiring messages. 12 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
Celebrating Independence Day often means enjoying fireworks outside. But there are plenty of other activities to help celebrate the festive day. Monthly has got you covered with these DIY Fourth of July suggestions. BACKYARD BARBECUE There’s nothing better on Independence Day than enjoying your family, spending time outdoors and cooking a savory backyard barbecue. The summer heat is upon us, so keep it simple. Start with starters such as chips and dip and then grill burgers, hot dogs, steak, grilled vegetables or corn on the cob. Cool off with sweet tea, lemonade or a cold beer. YARD GAMES There are myriad options to keep the family entertained including cornhole, horseshoes or even a potato sack race. Or try yard bowling. Set up soup cans and knock’ em down. Have a game of catch or take a few swings with a game of Wiffle ball. PATRIOTIC PINWHEELS Pinwheels are an Independence Day staple. The spinners are fun for kids, but they also make for an attractive look at home. Making your own pinwheel at home is a fun DIY project. RED, WHITE AND BLUE DESSERTS A frozen treat such as chocolate-covered frozen bananas gets you into the spirit with sprinkles. A cupcake with red, white and blue accents is a fun patriotic dessert. Or cut everybody a slice of ice cream flag cake.
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