Recently we hosted a party to celebrate our nation’s 249th birthday. Here is how we pulled it off using simple supplies, little expense, and not much time. I also made some patriotic party printables that are free to download below. They could be used for any patriotic holiday (Labor Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or the Fourth). Hoping these ideas can be useful and fun for your family or classroom as well! Decorations: Inexpensive paper plates from Walmart and painter’s tape was used to create this easy and quick backdrop in minutes. I made a star template that is best printed out onto white cardstock, cut, and taped to blue…