Getting Ready for 4th of July Weekend!

I’m getting ready for some SUN! It’s been raining here for what seems like weeks, here in the northeast and I have just about had enough of this wet April-like weather. I can’t believe it’s July already! This is not July weather at ALL. Thankfully, the forecast is looking good for Thursday (at least that’s their claims right NOW anyway…) so I’m gearing up for a big 4th of July BBQ with my whole family!

Items on my 4th of July Weekend Wishlist:

T-fal FZ700050 ActiFry Low-Fat Healthy Multi-Cooker – A wonder machine! This healthy multi-cooker makes all your favorite meals with a fraction of the oil you would normally fry with. So much healthier and you just press one button and presto! Perfect for making healthy, crispy fries to go with burgers at your 4th of July BBQ. Available at Amazon.com and currently on sale for $209! (Normally $299.99)

T-fal IG400051 Ice-Cream Maker is the perfect kitchen appliance for anyone who likes to entertain! Homemade ice cream has never been so easy! Just about anyone can use this little machine to whip up ice cream, gelato, and frozen yogurt in just 30 minutes from their very own kitchen. Perfect item to have for summer too because you can save hundreds of dollars over going out for ice cream and it will most likely end up being healthier too! Available at Amazon.com currently on sale for $34.99 (Normally $59.99)

IMUSA Lava Rock Molcajete is made from ultra-durable and totally natural volcanic lava rock and is large enough to grind up a party-size batch of guacamole! That is on my list of things to make for my BBQ this 4th of July! Just mix and serve it in the same bowl. Great to use at parties and BBQ’s with tortilla chips on this side! Available at Macy’s on sale for $31.99 (Normally $59.99)

Imusa Lime Squeezer and Lemon Squeezers are indispensable kitchen utensils in my opinion. I use the lemon squeezers to make guacamole and homemade lemonade and my husband uses the lime squeezer to make his Gin & Tonic. These squeezers are the ideal gadgets for making freshly squeezed drinks this summer. These handy little tools make extracting citrus juice a breeze and the hand-held press has an ergonomic design for comfort. Get them both at Amazon.com for less than $8 each.

DELICIA Desert Flavored Alcoholic Beverages are perfect after-BBQ treats. Choose from yummy flavors like Peaches & Cream to wash down that delicious dinner and tantalize your tastebuds. Retailing for only $6.99 a bottle, you can afford to try a few flavors. Look for it where ever you normally purchase spirits. Visit their website at www.deliciadrink.com

BrylaneHome Santa Fe Collection dishes and margarita glasses are perfect for summer! Check out their matching wine glasses, pitcher, serving platter and silverware too. Pieces in this beautiful collection start at just $14.99. Visit their website here for more information on this collection.

One item I know I will want on hand for my BBQ is some of this stuff…

Can’t have strawberry margaritas without tequila and I have a whole freezer full of $55 worth of strawberries I picked myself, all in there just waiting to be turned into wonderful frozen drinks. Mmmm yummy!

Alacran Tequila is smooth and delicious either on the rocks or in a cocktail. It’s especially good in a margarita! The product retails for $42.00 and is sold at the hottest lounges, clubs, restaurants, hotels, bars and stores worldwide.

What’s on your must-have list for this holiday’s celebrations?